Rhosson Campsite

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Visitor image of the view looking down onto the campsite from the hill
Visitor image of the view looking down onto the campsite from the hill
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Spacious pitches
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  • Simple back-to-nature site in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • Boat trips around Ramsey, Skomer and Grassholm a short walk away
  • Spacious grassy pitches, spectacular views and close to the coast
If all you require from a retreat on the Pembrokeshire coast is wide open skies, plenty of grassy space and spectacular views towards St Davids and lush Welsh countryside, it’s a safe bet that Rhosson Campsite will very much float your boat. This family-run site in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a 10-minute walk from the St Davids Lifeboat Station at St Justinian – also the departure point for boat trips around the islands of Ramsey, Skomer and Grassholm – and is half an hour’s walk from the teeny city. Set across two spacious grassy fields, this is a back-to-basics site that aims to keep things nice and simple. When you arrive, pick yourself a preferable pitch in one of two large fields overlooking the spectacular Pembrokeshire countryside; most are on a gentle downhill slope, with some flatter pitches available near the bottom of the field. As befits a simplistic site such as this, there’s oodles of space for kids to bound about and play ball games in, and campfires are also actively encouraged, so be sure to bring plenty of eats, a well-tuned guitar and your very best scary stories… Amenities include cold running water suitable for drinking and washing, as well as outdoor cold showers, and separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets. This site is generally left to run itself so isn’t always staffed – but you'll be provided with contact details should ever you need to get hold of someone.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 24 May
Please note
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 24 May to

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 201 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful and scenic escape in a fantastic location, a short walk from the coastal path, beaches, and St. Davids. Visitors appreciate the spacious pitches, affordability, and the relaxed atmosphere. Facilities are generally clean and basic, with cold showers being a common feature. While most find the amenities sufficient for the price, some suggest improvements, particularly to the male toilets. The on-site barn provides a useful sheltered space with charging facilities and a freezer.

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Super, we like it.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice place, fire pitch available free

Disliked Cold shower

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Wonderful campsite- we will be back !

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Louisa D.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We have a VW California and we found Rhosson wonderful.

Lovely big site and you have the freedom to pitch up anywhere. Fabulous views over Carn Llidi.
Loos/showers/washing up area was basic but always clean with plenty of soap and loo roll. 10 min walk to Porthselau beach and 10 mins walk to St Justinian's where you can get the ferry to Ramsey Island.

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basic but well maintained and good value and lovely spot…

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karl h.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked basic but well maintained and good value and lovely spot

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Great location along the Pembrokeshire coastal path, but with a bus that…

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Ellen B.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great location along the Pembrokeshire coastal path, but with a bus that can take you into St Davids (I believe only operational during the summer months). Lovely views as well. The fridges and plug sockets in the barn were really helpful as walkers as we were able to store milk for the night and charge devices.

Disliked Very back to basics with no hot water, but can't really complain for the price.

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The owner should definitely upgrade the toilets.

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Gordon A.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic scenery. Handy for St David's and the coastal path.

Disliked Male toilets are diabolical. The seat on the toilet was loose in a tiny cubicle couldn't open the door without brushing g up against the side of the pedestal. The urinal drains directly onto the floor so you are basically standing in your own urine. We have been to this site a few times but it was worse this time.

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Simple but lovely site with not much to complain about for the…

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Brad L.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Simple but lovely site with not much to complain about for the price

Disliked Brace yourself for the showers!
Should be able to pay extra for facilities at neighbouring campsite (I think owned by the same people).

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Beautiful location real wild camping feel short walk to beach ideal for…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location real wild camping feel short walk to beach ideal for evening swim.

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Location, value for money and ability to just turn up without booking…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location, value for money and ability to just turn up without booking utilizing honesty box, facilities despite there only being one male toilet on site.

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Will go back when in the quieter months. Fab site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Field was lovely and clean well kept. Toilets very clean good showers and washing facilities. Basic but excellent site very close to the beach.

Disliked Disliked the fact dogs were running freely around the field. I left early due to off lead unruly dogs. Site owner was very understanding and wanted to have a word with the owners but I left early. Perhaps more stringent rules about off lead dogs would be good.

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The grass.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The grass.

Disliked The toilets need an urgent renovation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Rhosson Campsite

Rhosson

St Davids

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA62 6PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.8791°N
5.29958°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.1 mi Bus Station
15.5 mi Railway Hotel
15.5 mi Railway Hotel
Rail
15.5 mi Haverfordwest Rail Station
15.5 mi Johnston (Pembrokeshire) Rail Station
15.6 mi Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
Ferry
0.4 mi St. Justinian Ferry Landing
1.7 mi Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
9.8 mi Skomer Island Ferry Landing

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

As the site's right in the middle of the Pembrokeshire National Coast Park, there’s a whole heap to do around here. Start off at the RNLI St Davids Lifeboat Station at St Justinian to take a boat tour around Ramsey, Skomer and Grassholm and to look out for seals, porpoises, dolphins and whales. A short two-mile drive (or half an hour’s walk) away is the handsome city of St Davids, with a 12th-century cathedral, the ruins of the medieval Bishops Palace and a good collection of independent shops and excellent eateries to peruse. Spectacular beaches fringe this area’s coastline too: a short walk away is the enclosed sandy cove of Porthsele, a splendid and peaceful spot for open beach fires and sunset gazing. Award-winning Whitesands, famed for its soft golden sands, clear waters and watersports, is the most popular beach on the peninsula and an easy three-mile drive from Rhosson, or if you’re confident when it comes to navigating tide times, you can walk to it at low tide from Porthsele. For outdoorsy and adventurous activities, a company based in St Davids organises activities such as coasteering, kayaking, surfing, and climbing for individuals and groups.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitesands 1.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caerfai 2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abereiddy 5.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newgale 7.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nolton Haven 9 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 1.8 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 19.7 mi

Pembroke Castle 21.5 mi

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 1.5 mi

Stackpole Estate 23.8 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 29.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Around St David's Head 1.2 mi

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 1.3 mi

St David's City and St Non's Bay 1.7 mi

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 2 mi

Solva Quay - Upper Solva - Solva Quay 4.7 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rhosson Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rhosson Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rhosson Campsite? As the site's right in the middle of the Pembrokeshire National Coast Park, there’s a whole heap to do around here. Start off at the RNLI St Davids Lifeboat Station at St … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rhosson Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rhosson Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.