Student friendly campsites in Pen-y-cae, Powys
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Pen-y-cae
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Open Fire Camping
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Within walking distance of two pubs
- Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
- Weekend pub on site; campfires allowed (bring your own firewood)
Bryn Bwch
Pontneddfechan, Powys, Wales- Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
- A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
- Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Undercover barbecue area in the field, plus a wooden playground
Basecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Small family-friendly site in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons
- Just off the A470, a 10-minute drive from Brecon
- Peaceful setting next to woodland with a small stream running through
Ca's Camping
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Welcoming wild camping site in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
- Two miles to a trail up Pen y Fan; Four Waterfalls a half-hour drive
- Meadow pitches with on-site walks; home-cooked meals on Friday night
Cantref Campsite
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Set in rural Wales with spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons
- A 15-minute drive from outdoor activity centres in Brecon
- Free entry to a farm park for the duration of the stay; café on site
Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Spacious self-contained units at a Brecon Beacons activity centre
- A 10-minute drive from Brecon and 20 minutes from Pen y Fan
- Instructors on site for guided walks, canoeing and gorge walking
Clyngwyn Camping
Ystradfellte, Powys, Wales- Dog-friendly site five minutes' walk from Sgwd Clun-Gwyn waterfall
- Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre and BikePark Wales 35 minutes’ drive
- Firepit and barbecue on site, plus a coffee shop selling hot food
Aber Glamping
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Glamping on an organic Powys farm with fabulous Brecon Beacons views
- A 15-minute drive to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- Private kitchens, firepits and animal encounters on a dark-skies site
Onnenfawr Glamping
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Luxury Brecon Beacons glampsite close to the River Crai for fishing
- A 15-minute drive from the National Showcaves and 25 from Brecon
- Handmade huts with ensuite bathroom, deck, kitchen and hot tub
Llanddeusant Youth Hostel
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, WalesGlyncorrwg Ponds
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, WalesGrawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, WalesCwmaman Resource Centre and Bunkhouse
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales- Bunkhouse in the Amman Valley just outside of the Brecon Beacons
- A 20-minute drive to Gelli Aur Country Park; 40 minutes to the coast
- Kitchen on site; shops, bike hire and cycling or walking routes nearby
Riverside Park Farm
Brecon, Powys, WalesLlandyfan Camping
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales- Peaceful site with coarse fishing available and direct access to walks
- On the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- Scenic; family- and dog-friendly; 15 minutes' walk from the local pub
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