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
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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
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Cwmsoar: peaceful, tidy, friendly hosts, lovely rural spot. Basic but great for self-sufficient campers wanting quiet and walks. No showers/washing up. 15-20 min walk to Llandegfedd Reservoir.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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We enjoyed our weekend at Cwmsoar.…
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Liked We enjoyed our weekend at Cwmsoar. The campsite is clean, well kept and in a peaceful location. The owners were friendly and great that you could borrow a fire pit and buy logs onsite (bring cash!) Toilets were immaculate for portaloos.
Disliked We felt the walk to the lake for paddleboarding was perhaps made to seem easier on the campsite description than it is in reality - it’s pretty hilly if you’re carrying your own gear and took longer than expected to access the lakeshore. We took our boards down thinking this, along with swimming (based on the description), were allowed, but we were soon told by the reservoir police that we were not allowed to swim/paddleboard from the side of the lake we were on (the side walkable from the campsite) and instead would have to continue the walk around the reservoir (40mins or so we were told by other walkers) where we could pay to do those activities from the visitor’s centre. On a hot day with paddleboards on our backs and dogs in tow, this obviously wasn’t an option! So not a comment on the campsite but a word of warning to anyone planning to do the same!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking time out for your detailed comments. Were pleased to hear you did enjoy your stay at Cwmsoar.
Im sorry you took your paddle boards on the woodland path to the North access of Llandegfedd lake. As you say its not a suitable route for paddle boards and access to the water is not permitted in this area.
We have information on site for Llandegfedd Lake, that explains opening times and that access to water/swimming is not permitted on the North Nature Reserve end of the lake.
There is a lovely woodland walk from Cwmsoar to the North Nature Reserve side of the lake [15 - 20 minutes], it is part of the circular walk and leads on to the visitors centre.
For those who are less able there is a North carpark and flat area from which to view the lake.
Llandegfedd lake visitors centre hosts many water activities, including paddle boarding, swimming and sailing and has a cafe. Please view their website for details.
We advertise as a basic site, with basic facilities. We have portaloos and use environmentally friendly fill.
We do not have washrooms, showers or kitchens.
A quiet place with planty of…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked A quiet place with planty of greenery and a lake nearby
Disliked No internet
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This was a lovely quiet site,…
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Liked This was a lovely quiet site, well laid out and peaceful. It has basic amenities - toilets, water and waste disposal - but no showers and you need to take your rubbish with you (not a hard task). We were a self-contained motorhome so no problems for us. Friendly owners, would definitely use again if in the area.
Disliked Nothing.
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Owner were lovely , they checked…
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Liked Owner were lovely , they checked in on you 3 times a day to make sure everything was okay and to make sure there were no problems, the camp itself was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely kept site with clean toilets…
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Liked Lovely kept site with clean toilets and very friendly and helpful hosts. An amazing walk to the local lake too. You can also use firepits on site
Disliked Would really benefit from installing 1 or 2 showers . And mobile phone signal is none existent
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The quiet and remoteness…
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Liked The quiet and remoteness
Disliked Nothing
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Friendly owner, quiet decent pitches…
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Liked Friendly owner, quiet decent pitches
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Peaceful, tidy, simple…
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Liked Peaceful, tidy, simple
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Wild camping at its best.
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Well kept pitches, level and good size.
Very basic site with a couple of portaloos, but perfect if self sufficient.
Quiet and view wasn't bad.
Owner came and checked all was OK, on arrival.
Disliked Nothing.
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Beautiful place, so peaceful, much…
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Liked Beautiful place, so peaceful, much needed, lovely friendly welcome, definitely will be coming back very soon, x
Disliked Having to leave to go home,
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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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.70154°N
2.98442°W
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
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 $38.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.