Budget/backpacker: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Machynlleth, Wales
16 bookable campgrounds within 24.1 kilometres of Machynlleth
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Smugglers Cove Boatyard
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Small peaceful site on the Dyfi estuary, seven miles from Machynlleth
- A 10-minute drive from the beach at Aberdyfi
- Riverside firepits, with wood available to buy on site
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Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Award-winning and green site in Snowdonia National Park
- Direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath
- Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne
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Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Popular place for hikers, bikers and Mach Loop viewers
- Surrounded by woodland and farmland, 35 mins' drive from Zip World
- Easy access to the Torrent Walk and Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike centre
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Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
- On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
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Nantcellan Barns
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Quiet pitches on a 20-acre meadow bordered by woods and a stream
- A five-minute drive from Aberystwyth and 10 minutes from Borth
- Walk to Clarach Bay in 20 minutes along a footpath and lane
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Bryncarnedd Caravan Park
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Peaceful pitches a mile from Aberystwyth town centre
- A 10-minute drive from Borth beach; 20 minutes from Devil's Bridge
- Easy access from main roads; dogs welcome
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Dyfi Adventure Campsite
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Peaceful Dyfi valley site by a riverside, opened in 2019
- A 15-minute drive from Machynlleth and 35 from the seaside at Barmouth
- River beach, communal firepits and barbecues/campfires allowed
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Snowdonia Hideaway
Bryncrug, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping with spectacular views out over Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive from Bryncrug and 15 minutes from Aberdyfi beach
- Wild swimming close by and a woodfired hot tub on site
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Ynyslas Camping
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Well-kept flat pitches with lovely views over the Dyfi estuary
- Aberystwyth and Dyfi Bike Park both 20 minutes' drive away
- Launch kayaks or paddleboards on the river from the site
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Nant Madyn Camping
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful farm site in Snowdonia with spectacular sea views
- Three miles from the sea; a 35-minute drive from Cadair Idris mountain
- A 10-minute drive from the Wales Coast Path, shops and eateries
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Garthyfog
Arthog, Gwynedd, Wales- Dog-friendly South Snowdonia site two miles from the Mawddach estuary
- Walks from the site; 20 minutes’ drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park
- Free-range eggs available; walking distance to Fairbourne for shops
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Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking
Fairbourne, Gwynedd, Wales- Gwynedd farm site with spectacular estuary and peninsula views
- Equestrian centre on site with pony trekking
- On the Mawddach Trail and close to Coed-y-Brenin bike trails
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Fronalchen Caravan Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
- Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
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Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within the Snowdonia National Park, 10 minutes' drive from Dolgellau
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
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Aber Camping
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Peaceful adults-only Ceredigion site in the Melindwr Valley
- A 15-minute drive to Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge Falls
- Easy access from the A44; pub 10 minutes' walk away
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Erwbarfe Farm Caravan Park
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Family-run farm half a mile from Devil's Bridge Falls
- Wildlife haven a 20-minute drive from Aberystwyth
- Peaceful garden and a site shop; bistro takeaway within a mile
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Gwyliau Beudy Banc
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales - Favourite
Cedris Farm
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Rural South Snowdonia Campsite only 7 miles from the coast
- Family Run Campsite On A Real Working Farm
- 3 Miles From Cader Idris & Talyllyn Lake
