Campgrounds for backpackers in Glamorgan

7 bookable campgrounds in Glamorgan

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Campervan 6

Motorhome 5

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Pod, shepherd's hut, cabin, lodge and more 2

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Lake and/or mountain 3
Wild camping 3
Bush 3
Peaceful 4
Remote location 3
Walkers' paradise 4
Spectacular scenery 3
Budget/backpacker 7
Leave the car at home 1

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby 3
Cycling nearby 5
Restaurant nearby 6
Fishing nearby 5
Indoor pool nearby 5
Golf nearby 3
Mountain biking nearby 6
Horse riding nearby 4

Groups welcome

Family friendly 7
Motorcycle friendly 5
Student groups welcome 5
Single-sex groups welcome 5
Rallies welcome 3
D. of E. welcome 6

Rules

Campfires allowed 6
Open all year 5
Open now 7
Barbecues allowed 7
Commercial vehicles allowed 4
Barbecue provided 1

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby 5
Convenience store nearby 4
Public transport nearby 5
Nearby farmers' market 1
Dog walk nearby 5

Type

Farm 2
Large (51-200 sites) 2
Small (11-25 sites) 3
Medium (26-50 sites) 2
Pop-up campground 1

Utilities

Dump point 2
Gas cylinders available 1
Recycling available 1
Charging facilities 1
Renewable energy 1
Electric car charging point(s) 1

Average review score

9/10 & up 1
8/10 & up 4
7/10 & up 5

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites 2
Drainage hook-up points for caravans 1
Caravan storage facilities 2
Motorhome service point 1

Languages spoken

English 7
Welsh 3

Availability

Book on Pitchup.com 7
Balance paid on arrival 1
Balance paid before arrival 6

Within 15 miles

Beaches 5
Beach - excellent water quality 5
Birdwatching 5

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites 2
Campgrounds/Parks with video 1

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet 1
Accessible parking at site 1
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower 1
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower 1
Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet 1
Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac 1

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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
- Duke of Edinburgh unpowered grass tent site
  
  From GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
- Church Field unpowered grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent site (maximum 6 metres)
  
  From GBP 28.80 (GBP 28.80) 1 night, 2 adults
- Meadow Field unpowered grass and earth tent site
  
  From GBP 28.80 (GBP 28.80) 1 night, 2 adults
- The Ledge unpowered grass and gravel campervan or tent site (premium)
  
  From GBP 36 (GBP 36) 1 night, 2 adults
- The Rise 1 unpowered grass and earth tent site (premium)
  
  From GBP 36 (GBP 36) 1 night, 2 adults
- The Pond unpowered grass and earth tent site (premium, secluded)
  
  From GBP 36 (GBP 36) 1 night, 2 adults
- The Oak Tree 2 unpowered grass and earth campervan site (premium)
  
  From GBP 36 (GBP 36) 1 night, 2 adults
- The Oak Tree 1 unpowered grass and earth tent site (premium, shaded)
  
  From GBP 36 (GBP 36) 1 night, 2 adults
- The Rise 2 unpowered grass and earth tent site (premium, shaded)
  
  From GBP 36 (GBP 36) 1 night, 2 adults
- The View unpowered concrete and grass campervan or tent site (secluded)
  
  From GBP 78 (GBP 78) 1 night, 2 adults
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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
- Stream Side unpowered grass tent site
  
  From GBP 18 (GBP 18) 1 night, 2 adults
- Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
  
  From GBP 22 (GBP 22) 1 night, 2 adults
- Powered grass and gravel motorhome site
  
  From GBP 40 (GBP 40) 1 night, 2 adults
- 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (ensuite)
  
  From GBP 88 (GBP 88) 1 night, 2 adults
- Reservoir View 1 bedroom camping pod
  
  From GBP 180 (GBP 180) 2 nights, 2 adults
- 3 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
  
  From GBP 326 (GBP 326) 1 night, 2 adults
- 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
  
  From GBP 440 (GBP 440) 2 nights, 2 adults
- 12 bedroom bunkhouse (bunk beds)
  
  From GBP 832 (GBP 832) 1 night, 2 adults
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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
Undercover barbecue area in the field, plus a wooden playground
- Powered concrete slab motorhome site
  
  From GBP 32 (GBP 32) 1 night, 2 adults
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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
- Unpowered grass tent site (sloping)
  
  From GBP 12 (GBP 12) 1 night, 2 adults
- Unpowered gravel motorhome site
  
  From GBP 17 (GBP 17) 1 night, 2 adults
- Powered gravel motorhome site
  
  From GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Riverside Caravan Park

Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales

Well-located site in the Swansea valley just off the M4 corridor
A 15-minute drive to Swansea and 30 minutes to the Gower Peninsula
Café, clubhouse, live entertainment and fishing on site
- Power optional grass site
  
  From GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Salt and Fern Cabins

Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales

Family-friendly waterside lodges five minutes’ drive from Port Talbot
Margam Country Park 10 minutes’ drive; Afan Forest Park half an hour
Communal firepits; walking and cycling routes direct from site
- 2 bedroom cabin
  
  From GBP 140 (GBP 140) 1 night, 2 adults
- 3 bedroom cabin (XL)
  
  From GBP 160 (GBP 160) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Holistic Concepts

North Cornelly, Glamorgan, Wales

Basic pick-your-own-pitch site with an osteopathy and wellness centre
Five minutes’ drive from Porthcawl and 10 from Rest Bay beach
Walks from the site lead to Sker beach via Kenfig Nature Reserve
- Unpowered grass motorhome site
  
  From GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
- Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
  
  From GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite

Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales

Riverside site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
Weekend pub on site; campfires allowed (bring your own firewood)
No availability at present on Pitchup.com
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9.8
Tal-y-Fan Farm

Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales

Camping on a hilltop smallholding with mountain and sea views
A 25-minute drive from Porthcawl; 50 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
Alpaca, pigs and poultry on site; access down a private gravel track
No availability at present on Pitchup.com
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The Chicken House

Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales

Peaceful adults-only site 15 minutes’ drive from Caerphilly
National Museum Cardiff half an hour’s drive; Splott Beach 40 minutes
Pitches on wildflower meadows; walks from the site
No availability at present on Pitchup.com
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Kennexstone Camping and Touring Park

Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
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Grawen Caravan and Camping Park

Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
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Red Rock Wild Camping

Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales

Wild camping farm site under a mile from Margam Country Park
A two-minute cycle from the country park; 15 minutes from beaches
Dens and swings for kids; access to a cycling trail
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Headstock Camping

Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales

Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area
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Heol Las Farm Just Camping

Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales

Simple site in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)
A 10-minute walk from Penderyn village; Swansea 40 minutes’ drive
Views across the Welsh valleys; hiking trails leading to waterfalls
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Tir Pengam Campsite

Pengam, Glamorgan, Wales

Pop-up wild site on a Glamorgan farm five minutes’ drive from Pengam
The Taff Trail 10 minutes’ drive and BikePark Wales 20 minutes
Livestock nearby; stargazing on clear nights and pick-your-own pitches
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Pheasants Retreat

Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales

Exclusive-use site on the Gower, half an hour’s drive from Swansea
Three Cliffs Bay 20 minutes’ drive and Rhossili Bay 25 minutes
Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom; private paddock with barbecue
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Clyne Farm Centre

Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales

Activity campsite overlooking Swansea Bay
Abseiling, orienteering, bushcraft, archery, canoeing, assault course
Free wifi
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Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning

Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales

Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site
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Three Golden Cups

Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales

In the grounds of a food pub 15 minutes' walk from the beach
Surfing, golf and horse riding within a few minutes' drive
Barbecues allowed; organic farm shop within five minutes' drive