Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Kennexstone Camping and Touring Park

Dol Llys Farm

Ffoshelyg Woodland Camping

• Peaceful pop-up pitches among natural Ceredigion woodland
• A 20-minute drive from the Ceredigion coast; 10 minutes to Llandysul
• Basic facilities provided, with campfires permitted and logs for sale

Chapelfields Camping

• Pop-up wild camping site in the picturesque Ludchurch village
• A five-minute drive from two beaches and 20 minutes from Tenby
• Barbecues permitted on site; seafood eateries a short drive away

Bryn Dinas Camping Pods

• Glampsite in the Nant Gwynant valley, at the foot of Snowdon
• A 300-metre stroll from the start of the Watkin Path
• A 35-minute drive from all Zip World Bounce Below attractions

Nantyrast Wild Camping

• Wild camping on a 1400-acre family farm in the Cambrian Mountains
• Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Llyn Brianne 20 minutes' drive away
• Off-grid nature haven 13 miles from the nearest town of Llandovery

Fairview Farm

• Back to basics camping site on five acres of Pembrokeshire farmland
• A 10-minute drive from beaches; half an hour from St Davids
• Dog-friendly site with eco compost toilets and campfires welcome

Ffos Las Racecourse

Tower Hill Campsite

• Family-friendly wild-style camping with mountain views
• A 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast; St Davids 25 minutes
• Low light pollution for stargazing on site; dogs on leads welcome

Trai-A-Llanw

• Spectacular views of Cardigan Bay
• Basic but adequate facilities and a relaxed vibe
• Bordered by the Ceredigion Coast Path and a mile from Aberaeron

Cymmo Farm Wild Camping

• Motorhomes Tents Camping and Bed & Breakfast
• Near horseshoe falls ideal base for exploring wales or just relaxing

Cwm Ty Coed

• Stays in a large, secluded meadow surrounded by fields and woodland
• Four miles to Carmarthen and a 30-minute drive to Pembrey Country Park
• Kitchen, communal log cabin and pizza oven, zipwire and swings

Cerrighedd

• Wild camping field with sea and hill views in Snowdonia National Park
• A 20-minute walk to Barmouth beach; Harlech Castle a 15-minute drive
• Peaceful off-grid site off the A496, close to the beach and mountains

Meadow Camping

• Peaceful family-friendly rural Ceredigion site
• A 15-minute drive from sandy beaches and 20 minutes from Cardigan
• Back to basics camping with a hot shower and firepits provided

Graig Ddu

• Basic family-friendly campervan site in the Dyfi Valley lowlands
• A five-minute drive from Dyfi Bike Park and Machynlleth
• Firepits permitted, with logs available to buy on site

Fron Farm Fishery

• Small family-run fishery and site in scenic west Wales countryside
• A five-minute drive to Bronant village and 15 to Tregaron market town
• Two coarse fishing lakes and two fly fishing lakes

Nant y Cyrtiau

• Back to basics stays on a smallholding 10 minutes' drive from Bala
• On the edge of the Snowdonia National Park
• Campfires and dogs welcome; fresh eggs available to buy

Cwmwd

• Family-friendly north Wales site with views of the mountains and sea
• A 15-minute drive from Nefyn and Aberdaron; 25 minutes from Pwllheli
• Half an hour’s walk from two pubs and an equestrian centre