River Wye Campsite
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- Family-friendly Powys campsite on the banks of the River Wye
- Hay-on Wye and Offa’s Dyke Path 10 minutes’ drive; Hereford 40 minutes
- Kayak and canoe hire at the adjacent activity centre; café on site
Campground type
4
27
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent site
6 people maximum 
8.6/10
82 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 22 (GBP 22)
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Unpowered grass and earth campervan site
4 people maximum 6.8/10
9 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Great riverside spot with flat sites and a chilled vibe. Staff are a legend, cafe's a ripper, and canoe access is spot on. Facilities are mostly clean but a bit old-fashioned. Some folks found it noisy or facilities stretched when busy.
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Possibly a good place but to be avoided on a BH wkend in good weather.
Unpowered grass and earth campervan site
Liked Its potential, facilities could have been good and the location.
Cafe and ice cream on site was a bonus.
Disliked Over crowding of the site, noise, large groups.
Toilets dirty and not enough for the numbers needing to use them.
It was so overwhelming, we left, with no where booked to go to.
Staff we spoke to was very friendly.
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Would not stay here again
Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked The location was perfect right next to the river.
The staff on the whole were really lovely and friendly.
Disliked The facilities were below par. No toilet roll on one day. The toilets were dirty and the ‘nice’ toilets for the glamping tents were not much better and the showers were not acceptable - nowhere to hang your towels and only a flimsy shower curtain between you and the 100s of people they crammed into the site over the weekend. The water wouldn’t drain after showers so you’re standing in dirty water from other people’s showers even if you’re just going to brush your teeth.
The owner made inappropriate comments - not professional at all.
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Great location , cafe,staff Great stay…
Unpowered grass and earth campervan site
Liked Great location , cafe,staff
Great stay
Recommend to friends Visit again
A lovely location, but showers broken and quite loud at night
Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked location close to Hay, staff friendliness, pop up food trucks, proximity of river for wild swimming and mountains for walks, visible stars, fire and dog friendliness
Disliked showers not working properly, loo roll often out, 9pm quiet was not enforced!
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Really nice place but wouldn’t return due to the showers / toilets.
Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked Great location, friendly staff and it’s a really nice pitch.
Disliked The toilets and showers aren’t good. They often don’t have toilet roll. They’re dirty and one toilet didn’t even have a seat.
Probably the worst toiletries / showers I’ve seen in a camp site.
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Lovely little sight would stay again.
Unpowered grass and earth campervan site
Liked Friendly staff couldn't be more helpful, excellent and safe access to the river, decent pitch size and lovely cafe and bar on-site
Disliked No dump point on site, toilets are a little dated and males did become blocked with no flush during stay.
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God location and friendly staff let down badly by facilities.
Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked Super friendly and helpful staff.
Close to the river.
Disliked Facilities were very basic and not well maintained.
Pitches were patchy grass / dirt with quite a few burnt bits where fires had been made.
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Was amazing place lovely very welcome…
Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked Was amazing place lovely very welcome would definitely be going there again
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Its got it all! (Just watch out for the big groups having a party.)
Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked In no particular order the things I liked about this place was; the space, ping pong, cafe, bar, manager (Rob), groundsman (John), wifi (but only really in the cafe which we're lucky to have whilst camping anyway!) sandpit, loos, showers, always bog roll in the loos & hot water in the taps! River beach, location, kid friendly, trees, how close it is to many things to do. Washing up space, freezer for ice blocks, camp fired allowed (off ground). We were pitched in a perfect spot with shade & sun and a good view of the site so the boy could run around to his hearts content.
Disliked There were only a few things I didn't like and they couldn't be helped; there were quite a few other campers in big groups who were very noisy until at least midnight. It was very busy over the weekend but they all left on Sunday morn so we had a lovely peaceful time for the rest of our stay. The loos/ showers were a bit cramped and probably could do with a freshen up but functionally they were just fine. The light was on a timer so a few times I was on the loo/in the shower in the dark! Haha!
It was right by quite a main road and residential houses and not much of a view. We normally like to feel we're out in the sticks a bit but it was exactly what we were looking for so a small price to pay.
We left just before the hen do arrived...thank goodness! Hahaha!
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Lovely location-river edge-great for morning/evening walks.…
Unpowered grass and earth campervan site
Liked Lovely location-river edge-great for morning/evening walks.
Very busy but still quiet in the evening. Great facilities for snacks, cake, coffee etc
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
River Wye Campsite
Glasbury
Hay-on-Wye
Powys
Wales
HR3 5NW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.04392°N
3.20072°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Brecon Mountain Railway 29.6 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 30.7 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 31 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 31.2 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 38.1 km
National Trust
Cwmmau Farmhouse 15.2 km
The Weir 26.2 km
Skenfrith Castle 33.4 km
Croft Castle and Parkland 37.8 km
The Kymin 43.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 4.8 km
Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 5 km
An Introduction to the Begwns 5.3 km
Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 5.9 km
Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 6.1 km
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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Frequently asked questions
- Does River Wye Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Wye Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Wye Campsite? For riverside rambles with the kids and dogs, join the Wye Valley Walk directly from your pitch, or head into the Brecon Beacons National Park (20 minutes’ drive) for more testing walks … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Wye Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Wye Campsite? From $45.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.