Whitesands Camping

Whitesands Beach Camp Site (added by manager 21 Jan 2014)

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  • Whitesands Camping® is the only campsite next to Whitesands beach.
  • Laid back atmosphere for families, surfers and groups.
  • Newly built shower and toilet facilities (August 2020).
Situated right next to the Blue Flag beach of Whitesands, one of the best surfing beaches in the country, with a mile of sand providing enough room for all sorts of enjoyment. Whitesands Camping® is the only campsite next to Whitesands beach. We have welcomed campers here since the 1930s, with generations of families returning year after year. The site has a laid back and relaxed atmosphere: no need to book in advance (we don't operate a booking system), just turn up and check in with the site office to confirm your stay and to obtain shower tokens. In August the main site (30 pitches) expands to include an additional 13 acres of rolling fields that provide breathtaking views over Whitesands Bay, Ramsey Island, and the Atlantic beyond. Enjoy a Whitesands sunset from this prime position; look down on the waves and choose the best day to surf; see how busy the rock pools are; or make the most of the farm fields and have a game of cricket of football. A brand new shower and toilet block was opened in August 2020. This has hot showers (five), toilets (6 plus urinal), an outside wash-down shower, fourteen hookups (on the main site), and water taps dotted about the place. Prices (2021): adults (16 years+)£10 per night; 4 years+ £5; under 3s foc. We welcome dogs: £2 per night. Card payments are preferred (though cash is accepted). Tents, trailer tents, campervans (such as VW T5) and smaller sized motorhomes are welcome. Sorry, we do not have pitches for caravans or very large motorhomes ('A' class and RV). There is a Beach Cafe and Shop next to the site which is open for most of the year; a surf school is based on the site in August; deck chairs and wind shelters are on hire at the beach slipway. The "Coaster" bus travels back and fore to St Davids every half hour during the summer months (May to September); and the beach is manned by RNLI Lifeguards over the same period. So, if you want a relaxed tent site with plenty of space, situated next to a stunning beach, then this must be the choice for you!

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 15

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

Dogs 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

Disabled facilities

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

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Shop 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

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Whitesands Camping

Whitesands Camping

Whitesands Beach

St Davids

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA62 6PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.8975°N
-5.29301°W

Route directions

From East...London, Cardiff and the M4: Take the A48 to Carmarthen, followed by the A40 to Haverfordwest and the A487 to St Davids. From St Davids, follow signs for Whitesands(B4583, and drive all the way down to the beach - a distance of 2 miles. From the North... Aberystwyth, Cardigan and the A487: Take the A487 to St Davids. From St Davids, follow signs for Whitesands (B4583), and drive all the way down to the beach - a distance of 2 miles.

Nearest transport

Coach
15.4 mi Bus Station
16 mi Railway Hotel
16 mi Railway Hotel
Rail
14.7 mi Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
15.3 mi Fishguard Harbour Rail Station
15.7 mi Haverfordwest Rail Station
Ferry
1.5 mi St. Justinian Ferry Landing
2.8 mi Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
11 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

Right next to Whitesands Beach. Alongside the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Beach cafe next door. Surf hire and school on site in August. Close to (500 metres) the St Davids links Golf Course (9 hole). Nearby to (a couple of miles away) the tiny city of St Davids (population less than 2000); here you can visit the Cathedral and Bishops Palace, enjoy a meal in one of the handful of pubs or restaurants, or collect the essentials you may need on site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Whitesands 0.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Caerfai 2.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Abereiddy 4.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Newgale 7.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Nolton Haven 9.3 mi Sea Good Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 1.7 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 20.4 mi

Pembroke Castle 22.1 mi

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 1.7 mi

Stackpole Estate 24.6 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 0 mi

Around St David's Head 0.1 mi

St David's City and St Non's Bay 1.9 mi

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 3 mi

Solva - Gribin - Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Pointz Castle 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.

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  • Does Whitesands Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whitesands Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whitesands Camping? Right next to Whitesands Beach. Alongside the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Beach cafe next door. Surf hire and school on site in August. Close to (500 metres) the St Davids links Golf … Read more