Why visit Pembroke Dock?
Its seafaring history
Campsites in Pembroke Dock, a place that was a teeny-tiny village until the Royal Navy Dockyard was built here in 1814, are either on the Daugleddau Estuary or just outside the urban centre in the lush green countryside. The town was a well-known maritime stronghold in the early 1900s onwards – which is why Sunderland flying boats were stationed here during WWII. Learn all about the local history at the artefact-packed Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, a museum dedicated to the area.
For ferry trips to Ireland
Lengthen your weekend away by sailing over to Rosslare from the Pembroke Dock ferry port. There are 14 crossings a week and the journey takes around three hours. Whether you’re staying in town for a few days or need a quick stop-off point on your way to and from Ireland’s County Wexford, scroll up to find campsites near Pembroke Dock on this page.
It’s a peaceful part of Pembrokeshire
Lesser travelled than the popular walled town of Tenby, which gets pretty packed in the summer months, Pembroke Dock is a placid place for settling down. Yet it’s close enough to the former fishing village’s paintbox-bright streets and four fab beaches for days out – getting from Pembroke Dock to Tenby takes under 20 minutes by car.
Top things to do in Pembroke Dock
Camping in Pembroke Dock? Here are the experiences to add to your itinerary:
* Sign up for a fishing and foraging tour to immerse yourself in Pembrokeshire’s local delicacies and culture
* Catch a stunning sunset over the water from the Victorian-era West Martello guntower
* Pop to nearby Pembroke and find out whether the 15th-century Monkton Old Hall really is haunted
* Cross the Cleddau Bridge over the estuary for walks in Westfield Pill’s woodland and around a 20-acre lake
* Admire the massive size and glittering mill pond of the restored Pembroke Castle
The best attractions near Pembroke Dock
Pembrokeshire’s best beaches
Go camping near Pembroke Dock and you’ll be a stone’s throw from some of the best beaches in Pembrokeshire. Within 20 minutes’ drive are Freshwater West – a mile-long expanse of sand that’s popular with surfers – and the smaller Freshwater East, Barafundle Bay and Broadhaven South. There are also bijou bays to stumble across as you amble along the coastal path.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Speaking of the trail that tracks its way across the whole of Wales’ seaside, close proximity to the coast is the beauty of camping in Pembroke Dock. You can hit the path right from the town’s natural harbour or drive to superb sections of seaside in the south such as the National Trust’s Stackpole Estate, where you’ll loiter next to lilypond-strewn ponds, a deer park and craggy cliffs.
Striking sights
Campsites near Pembroke Dock are also a short hop from seaside sights like the Elugeg Stacks and the Green Bridge arch, a couple of eye-catching rock formations worth admiring from the coastline. There’s also Huntsman’s Leap, a crevice where a horse-riding hunter jumped from one side to the other before perishing at the shock. Swing by St Govan's Chapel too, a 13th-century church squidged into the surrounding cliffs.
Here’s how
OK, so you’ve decided to book at a campsite near Pembroke Dock? Good choice – we’ve got everything from electric pitches for staying on the grid to sites with fires allowed for that authentic camping experience. You can also pick sites based on filters as diverse as whether they take the balance of payment on arrival or are family-friendly.
Not sure about the tent-based part of camping…? Go glamping in Pembroke Dock instead at our bell tents, pods and shepherd’s huts.
We’ve also got plenty of other popular options for camping in or near Pembroke Dock:
* Campsites in Pembroke Dock with bars and/or clubhouses
* Dog-friendly camping near Pembroke Dock
* Camping in Pembroke Dock with an outdoor swimming pool
* Campsites near Pembroke Dock with an indoor swimming pool
To explore Pembrokeshire’s northwest instead, take a look at our sites in St Davids. Or check out the county of Ceredigion for a quieter part of the Welsh coast.
We’ve also got a camping guide with hints and hacks for new and experienced campers – check it out for articles on everything from top tips for amateur motorhome owners to choosing the best site or holiday park.
