Campsites for backpackers in Porthcawl, Glamorgan
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Porthcawl
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Holistic Concepts
North Cornelly, Glamorgan, Wales- Basic pick-your-own-pitch site with an osteopathy and wellness centre
- Five minutes’ drive from Porthcawl and 10 from Rest Bay beach
- Walks from the site lead to Sker beach via Kenfig Nature Reserve
Salt and Fern Cabins
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly waterside lodges five minutes’ drive from Port Talbot
- Margam Country Park 10 minutes’ drive; Afan Forest Park half an hour
- Communal firepits; walking and cycling routes direct from site
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
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
Tal-y-Fan Farm
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Camping on a hilltop smallholding with mountain and sea views
- A 25-minute drive from Porthcawl; 50 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
- Alpaca, pigs and poultry on site; access down a private gravel track
Three Golden Cups
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- In the grounds of a food pub 15 minutes' walk from the beach
- Surfing, golf and horse riding within a few minutes' drive
- Barbecues allowed; organic farm shop within five minutes' drive
Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
- Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
- Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site
Wild Heather Glamping
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Well-located and peaceful site on a Glamorgan family farm
- A 20-minute drive to several beaches; Afan Forest Park half an hour
- A mile from the M4; walk to Margam Country Park in 20 minutes
Cowbridge Farm Camping
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-run site on a working farm in the rural Vale of Glamorgan
- Llantwit Major Beach 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff half an hour
- Five minutes' drive from cafés, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets
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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