Open Fire Camping
From £30 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Two pubs within walking distance
- Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Sleeping Giant 9 bedroom bunkhouse
42 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
9 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £600 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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I booked this campsite to do some hiking over Christmas. When I…
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Liked: I booked this campsite to do some hiking over Christmas. When I arrived was told they were closed... however the booking and payment had been taken some weeks before.. but Steve let me camp in any case and opened up the shower and toilet block. Very much appreciated.
Disliked: Pitchup, next time make sure you don't take booking when campsite is closed...
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Liked: Great location, friendly and scenic.
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Beautiful view and peaceful campsite. Short walk from village with pubs -…
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Liked: Beautiful view and peaceful campsite. Short walk from village with pubs - make sure you book in advance at weekends. Steve was really helpful and provided advice on walking routes.
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Really lovely host. Amazing views and a useful firepit. Also has toilet,…
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Liked: Really lovely host. Amazing views and a useful firepit. Also has toilet, shower and water facilities. Will definitely stay again
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Clean facilities, lovely plot of land and friendly owner.
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Liked: Lovely plot of land, with gorgeous views and a few sheep too! Walking distance to two local pubs with hearty yummy food. Steve was an excellent host, welcoming and friendly but was more than happy to leave us to it... so we could settle in. The showers/ toilets are simple but efficient, its relatively warm inside and the showers are lovely and hot, perfect after a windy walk. If you're wanting somewhere that has a welcoming atmosphere, good location for walks and some fresh welsh air than this is the place. Thank you, Rhiannon and Mike
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Friendly and informative owner, beautiful rural setting with views across the valley…
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Liked: Friendly and informative owner, beautiful rural setting with views across the valley and hills. Toilet block with two toilets and two hot showers, kept clean, and a small washing up sink nearer the camping. You can use fire pits and a nice communal fire place to use and meet other campers.
Disliked: Quite an intimate site, close the owners house, so felt a bit more like camping in their garden than a more remote feeling in a field, but also meant close to toilet block etc so had its upsides!
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Location- beautiful spot, fantastic scenery, close to a couple of great pubs…
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Liked: Location- beautiful spot, fantastic scenery, close to a couple of great pubs and lovely walks. Simplicity of the pitches. Cleanliness of the basic, but more than adequate, facilities
Disliked: Longish wet grass at this time of year with dew. A couple of mown pathways would be useful- but understand this might take away from the lovely simplicity of the site!
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Desire the Open Fire
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Liked: Open fire camping is tucked away from civilisation. It's a nice escape from the noisy roads, with sceinic views of the Brecon Beacons,which can be accompanied by a crackling, warm fire. I loved the camping set up, it made me feel at home. The hot shower was much needed after a day's cycling too! The owner, Steve, was an absolute gem. I couldn't find reception, even know its sign posted, so he came out and gave me a tour of the Campsite. He said I can hang my clothes up anywhere and even offered to pick some food up for me! I will definitely be back and would recommend this campsite to anyone!!
Disliked: I can't fault this Campsite.
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Friendly owner, offered a nice quiet spot for my overnighted. Plenty of…
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Liked: Friendly owner, offered a nice quiet spot for my overnighted. Plenty of firewood to go through! Good and clean facilities for a campsite. Great view and fantastic pub on top of that.
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Wonderful campsite! Great facilities. There is a bathroom block with two toilets,…
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Liked: Wonderful campsite! Great facilities. There is a bathroom block with two toilets, two good showers, two sinks, ample space to get changed and a baby changing station. Stunning views. Amazing walks. You can walk to the waterfall from the site and do a circular walk along the river and back into the village past 2 fantastic pubs. ShowCaves are only a 5 min drive and really worth a visit. Dogs welcome in the caves. Helpful and v friendly owner. Dogs welcome on site. Fire pits and bbqs allowed. Highly recommend.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Gastronomic delight
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Open Fire Camping
The Rhongyr Isaf Centre
Pen-y-cae
Powys
Wales
SA9 1GB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81815°N
-3.67057°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Aberafan | 16.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swansea Bay | 18.9 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Bracelet Bay | 21.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Limeslade Bay | 22 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Langland Bay | 22.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Showcaves of Wales 0.9 mi
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 7.4 mi
Aberdulais Falls 10.6 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 12.8 mi
Brecon Mountain Railway 13.2 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 10.7 mi
Aberdeunant 14.7 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 19.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 1.6 mi
Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 5 mi
Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 5 mi
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 5.1 mi
Waterfall Circuit 5.1 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Powys 21.4 mi
- The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 29.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Powys?
- Does Open Fire Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Open Fire Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Open Fire Camping? Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps, or climb the Cribarth hill (Sleeping Giant) which overlooks the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Open Fire Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Open Fire Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.