Budget/backpacker: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Pen-y-cae, Wales
11 bookable campgrounds within 24.1 kilometres of Pen-y-cae
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Open Fire Camping
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- In a Dark Sky Reserve, with two pubs within walking distance
- Maps available for local walking trails; firepits on site
Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
Bryn Bwch
Pontneddfechan, Powys, Wales- Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
- A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
- Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
Pwllyn Farm Camping
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Simple and scenic farm site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Brecon and walks up Pen y Fan
- Dog-friendly pitches with a minimum guest age of 14
Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
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Basecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
Cantref Campsite
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Set in rural Wales with spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons
- A 15-minute drive from outdoor activity centres in Brecon
- Free entry to a farm park for the duration of the stay; café on site
Ca's Camping
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Wild camping on an organic farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Two miles from a trail up Pen y Fan; Four Waterfalls 30 minutes' drive
- Meadow pitches with walks on site; near pubs, shops and hiking routes
Caecrwn Retreat
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Small, friendly glamping site on a family-run smallholding
- A 10-minute drive from Brecon; stunning Brecon Beacons views
- Cosy bell tents with bunting, lighting and woodburning stove
Clyngwyn Camping
Ystradfellte, Powys, Wales- Dog-friendly site five minutes' walk from Sgwd Clun-Gwyn waterfall
- Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre and BikePark Wales 35 minutes’ drive
- Firepit and barbecue on site, plus a coffee shop selling hot food
Llanddeusant Youth Hostel
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, WalesCuckoo Camping
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales- Quiet site for guests over 25s
- Camp kitchen with microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and hot water
- Pet-friendly site with two free hot showers and two toilets
Gilfach Farm
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Secluded glamping spot on a farm on the edge of the Brecon Beacons
- 60 acres of woodlands, meadows and bluebell patches to wander
- Easy access from the A40 and five minutes' drive from Sennybridge
Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, WalesRiverside Park Farm
Brecon, Powys, WalesArgoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre
Libanus, Powys, Wales- Spacious self-contained units at a Brecon Beacons activity centre
- A 10-minute drive from Brecon and 20 minutes from Pen y Fan
- Instructors on site for guided walks, canoeing and gorge walking
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