Cwmsoar Camping
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- Small, wild site surrounded by woodland between Usk and Pontypool
- A 20-minute drive to Raglan Castle, and 40 minutes to Tintern Abbey
- Watersports and fishing at Llandegfedd Reservoir 20 minutes' walk
Campground type
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 Apr to
Site types & availability
6

Unpowered grass motorhome site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
A quiet, no-frills spot in lovely countryside with friendly hosts. Portaloos & water tap provided, fire pits for hire. Perfect for a digital detox, though no showers or phone signal. Access may be tricky for big rigs.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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10/10
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Loved the back to basics 2 night camp in my tent... 1 tap, 1 shower hose, for washing up or to fill a bowl for washing etc..
no hot water.. 2 porter loos, no signal, just pure peace with out all the home comforts and hotel trimmings..
you can pick up 4g in the owners farm house driveway opposite the campsite, or by the telegraph pole at the top of the campsite..
If your looking for a posh shower block, or heated loos, this isnt for you... dont leave a bad review because you were expecting butlins... go and book a hotel.. or do your research first, its not fair on the owners, (who are lovely).
This place is for outdoorsy people that want to be in nature camping around other quiet people, with the owls and the buzzards..
not a busy family site due to lack of facilities, it would not be entertaining for kids...but thats what i wanted.
lovely scenic walks.. woods and reservoir not too far away..
if your looking for a safe place to pitch up for a quiet break away with running water and a toilet only.. this is your place, fires allowed 🔥👍
take a camp shower and pop up tent.. if staying more than a night.. boil your water if you want a hot wash etc...
Loos are very clean, attended to daily and toilet roll is provided.
It depends on what your looking for..
A quiet place to read or recharge then book it..
A holiday park with all amenities and entertainment.. its not for you, don't turn up then leave a bad review. 🤷♀️
Anything you need or even just a chat.. Sue the owner and her husband are lovely people and go above and beyond to make your stay as peaceful and accommodating as possible.
A must for the solo campers or quiet peace seeking couples 😊 ⛺️ happy camping.
Disliked Nothing I didnt like, it was all as I expected.
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From the manager: Thank you Mary for a wonderful review. Im so pleased you enjoyed staying at Cwmsoar.
Your words ring true and reflect my own thoughts.
Was lovely to meet you x
Good price, friendly, chilled with toilets
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely owners. Very friendly good pitch sizes, nice and chilled site, close to local amenities, campfires allowed, porta potty on site,
Disliked Not the sites fault but from photos thought we could overlook the reservoir but we couldn't from pitch
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Quiet, comfortable and very friendly! Had…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Quiet, comfortable and very friendly! Had no issues whatsoever, would definitely stay again
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Easy arrival, minimal signal 🥰…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Easy arrival, minimal signal 🥰
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BASIC & Fab for just one night
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Was able to book last minute as needed a quick a stopover
Pitches were good
Disliked Only portaloos to use- -although this was fine for one night you couldn’t spend a long time here. No showers either but we were fully aware of this no problem for one night
No phone signal or WiFi at all
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Lovely stay, i will be back
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Was nice and quiet… which is the whole point of getting away right? Lol
The owner came round (didnt catch her name) and sorted us with a firepit and wood which we didnt think we were allowed, so that was a lovely bonus…
I think i will defo go back to this site as its was just what we needed… not too big….. nice and quiet…. Dogs ran around the woods loving life…..
Thank you, i will be back
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Friendly staff, nice location, good size…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Friendly staff, nice location, good size slot for my campervan
Disliked Family from hell turned up. No set quiet time for this family to shut the hell up.
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Very friendly owner. Place basic but…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Very friendly owner. Place basic but clean and tidy. Great location for our trip
Disliked Nothing
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👍…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked 👍
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Friendly, quiet. Simplicity. Portaloos clean. You…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Friendly, quiet. Simplicity. Portaloos clean. You get what it says on the tin, so we were happy.
Disliked Nowhere to wash up. Good for 1 night, 2max due to hosepipe showers only.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Cwmsoar Camping
Cwmsoar
Glascoed
Pontypool
Monmouthshire
Wales
NP4 0TX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.70154°N
2.98442°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 30.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 37.5 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 39.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Weston Main | 40.1 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 40.2 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 10.4 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 10.5 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 11.1 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 11.4 km
Raglan Castle 12 km
National Trust
The Kymin 23.6 km
Skenfrith Castle 23.8 km
Clevedon Court 31 km
Blaise Hamlet 32.3 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 34.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eastern Car Park - Circuit of Llandegfedd Reservoir - Eastern Car Park 2.4 km
Sor Brook Car Park - Llandegfedd Reservoir - Coed y Paen - The Forest - Sor Brook CP 3.1 km
Goytre Hall Wood - Goytre Wharf - Goytre Hall Wood 5.3 km
Usk - Conigar Walk - Cwm Cayo - Usk Castle - Usk 5.5 km
Usk - Bettws Newydd - Chain Bridge - Usk Valley Walk - Usk 5.6 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 20 August 2026 – Thursday 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 22.7 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 7 August 2026 – Friday 7 August 2026)
Bristol, England 36 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 Cwmsoar Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cwmsoar Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cwmsoar Camping? You’re never short of an ancient building in this corner of Wales; start off a day off castle-bagging at Usk (10 minutes’ drive) where medieval ruins border landscaped gardens, or head for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cwmsoar Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cwmsoar Camping? From $38.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

