Campsites for backpackers in Aberdare, Glamorgan
16 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Aberdare
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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 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
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
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
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
Fferm Gelli Camping
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Small family-run site opposite Pen-Y-Fan Country Park
- A 15-minute drive from Sirhowy Valley Walk; 25 minutes to the Big Pit
- Play field on site; 10 minutes' drive from Blackwood town centre
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
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
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
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)
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
Pwllyn Farm Camping
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Simple and scenic farm site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Brecon and walks up Pen y Fan
- Dog-friendly pitches with a minimum guest age of 14
Coity Bach
Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, Wales- Friendly site on a farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Just over a mile's walk to pubs in Talybont-on-Usk
- Meet the farm animals on site; bicycle hire nearby in the village
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
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
The Alltimate View
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Wild camping on a smallholding in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive to Llangorse Lake; 20 to Black Mountain Activities
- Animals on site; walks from the pitches and pubs five minutes’ drive
Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, WalesClyngwyn 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
Tir Pengam Campsite
Pengam, Glamorgan, Wales- Pop-up wild site on a Glamorgan farm five minutes’ drive from Pengam
- The Taff Trail 10 minutes’ drive and BikePark Wales 20 minutes
- Livestock nearby; stargazing on clear nights and pick-your-own pitches
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
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