Campsites near a lake or mountain in South Wales
9 bookable campsites in South Wales
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
The River's Edge
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Monmouthshire site on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
- Offa’s Dyke Path 20 minutes’ walk and Hereford half an hour’s drive
- Grass pitches next to the family-friendly on-site pub and restaurant
Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
The Pod at Chapel Farm
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful pod in the Black Mountains, close to Offa's Dyke Path
- Half an hour's drive from Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye
- Underfloor heating, ensuite bathroom, barbecue and outdoor seating
Under the Oak Glamping
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly glampsite with spectacular countryside views
- Half an hour from Cardiff and Brecon Beacons
- Hot tub, wood store, shared larder, books and games
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
Willow Acres Campsite
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful Brecon Beacons pitches with firepits and outdoor kitchen
- A five-minute walk to Pontypool Golf Club; 15 minutes up Garn Wen
- Spacious pitches; bring dogs and extra tents for no added charge
The Chicken House
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful adults-only site 15 minutes’ drive from Caerphilly
- National Museum Cardiff half an hour’s drive; Splott Beach 40 minutes
- Pitches on wildflower meadows; walks from the site
Pool Farm
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Quiet rural site in St Brides Major, 15 minutes' walk from the beach
- A 15-min drive from surf lessons and other watersports in Porthcawl
- Two pubs and a farm shop within easy walking distance
Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Cwmsoar Camping
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Wild camping field surrounded by woodland between Usk and Pontypool
- A 20-minute drive to Raglan Castle, and 40 minutes to Tintern Abbey
- A 10-minute walk to Llandegfedd Reservoir for watersports and fishing
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
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
Silver Springs Farm
Dingestow, Monmouthshire, Wales- Glamping site on a farm on the edge of the Wye Valley
- Close to the Brecon Beacons, Symonds Yat Rock and River Wye
- Indoor and outdoor cooking facilities, plus a heated bathroom
Grange Pony Trekking Centre
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Secluded site at a riding centre in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- On the Cambrian Way a mile and a half from Offa's Dyke Path
- Breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals available on site
Headstock Camping
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
- Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area
Lodge on a Lake
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Stunning lodges set on the water's edge, each with private hot tub
- A 15-minute drive from Cardiff, Cardiff Bay and Caerphilly
- Opposite a farm park with animals, pony rides and big heated play barn