Boatside Caravan and Camping
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- Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
- Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
- 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
Site type
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
6

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 3m width × 3m depth (9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Friendly, well-kept campsite by a lovely river. Reviewers love the helpful owners, clean washrooms, and handy honesty shop. It's known for its peaceful vibe and nearby attractions. Some mentioned limited showers at busy times, but improvements are happening. Many want to come back!
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Last updated 2026-07-28
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Really lovely campsite and setting. Great…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Really lovely campsite and setting. Great walk to lovely pub and the river is nice too. Having a few handy things in the honesty shop a was a really helpful 😊
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*Access to lovely shallow calm part…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked *Access to lovely shallow calm part of river great for a dip, paddleboard. Adam offers use of his kayaks to guests
*self pitch you can choose out of 3 lovely fields where you would like to pitch yourself, lots of picnic benches and patio sets dotted around for you to use
*New outdoor shower block with perfect water temperature, showering under a clear blue sky with the sun shining felt amazing
*kitchen area to wash up, use kettle/mixrowave and power sockets available to use for a quick charge if camping with non electric, with a fridge/freezer and shelf fully stocked as an honesty shop
*scenery surrounded by beautiful mountains, trees, sheep and horses
*fire pit hire available with a decent pile of logs delivered by Adam each night
I have to say this is probably my favourite camp site I have visited and Adam was very friendly and accommodating to everybody
Regular guests recommended visiting in June for the music festival weekend and I will consider this
Disliked Unfortunately there was a group of around 8 drunk men who had complete lack of respect and awareness for the entire site, they were so loud with their music and shouting at eachother, fighting with eachother, using vile language knowing children and families were around this behaviour went on until 3am. I approached them and asked to stop and was greeted with abuse by one man who was an absolute embarrassment to himself and should be ashamed. They were the total opposite side of the camping field to me. I never understood why some camp sites refuse same sex booking before but I learned a big lesson this weekend, there was no attempt of an apology the next day. What was a lovely weekend was completely ruined by a group of pigs!! This behaviour can’t be controlled by the hosts but I definitely think a group of rowdy men arriving for a piss up should be closely monitored because this was completely unfair on the rest of the guests who had no choice but to lay wide awake and deal with it
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the campsite, especially the riverside, the new shower facilities, the honesty shop, the fire pits and the beautiful surroundings. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we're so pleased to hear this is your favourite campsite you've visited.
We're very sorry that your stay was affected by the behaviour of another group. We work hard to provide a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere, so it's disappointing to hear that their actions impacted your weekend.
As soon as we became aware of the issue, the group was spoken to on several occasions, including again at around midnight, and they were reminded of our quiet hours and the standards of behaviour we expect from all guests. Unfortunately, despite our efforts, they chose not to respect those requests, and we sincerely apologise that this affected your stay.
Thankfully, incidents like this are extremely rare at our campsite, and the vast majority of our guests are respectful of both the site and each other. Although this group had stayed with us previously without any issues, their behaviour on this occasion was completely unacceptable. As a result, they have been permanently banned from returning to the campsite.
Thank you again for your kind words and your constructive feedback. We truly hope this unfortunate incident won't put you off visiting us again, and we'd love the opportunity to welcome you back for the peaceful stay you should have experienced.
Very Clean facilities that they take…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very Clean facilities that they take pride over- and very positive and friendly vibe. Excellent honesty shop. Beautiful setting and just over a mile walk with amazing views to local community owned pub. Easy quick drive into Builth for a parkrun with a G 😉
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All…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked All
Disliked 1 toilet for men for a number 2ss not very good!
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Excellent facilities, lovely spot, brilliant friendly…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Excellent facilities, lovely spot, brilliant friendly staff. Super easy to book.
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Easy, friendly campsite great facilities. Will…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Easy, friendly campsite great facilities. Will definitely be returning next year!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Host was very helpful, facilities very…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Host was very helpful, facilities very clean and good location to builth wells.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely friendly site, nice area to…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely friendly site, nice area to sit by the river and very handy to have the little honesty shop. Would recommend
Disliked Nothing.
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The shop, showers and the river.…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked The shop, showers and the river. The relaxing atmosphere there
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly host. Very clean.…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Friendly host.
Very clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailersLocation
Boatside Caravan and Camping
Aberedw
Builth Wells
Powys
Wales
LD2 3UH
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.13122°N
3.36233°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
Must see
Brecon Mountain Railway 37.2 km
National Showcaves of Wales 40.2 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 41.4 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 42.2 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 43.6 km
National Trust
Cwmmau Farmhouse 20.3 km
The Weir 37.6 km
Croft Castle and Parkland 41.4 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41.4 km
Skenfrith Castle 48 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 1.8 km
Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 2 km
Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 5.5 km
Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 6.4 km
Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 7.2 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 32 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 Boatside Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Boatside Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Boatside Caravan and Camping? Beers, burgers and other tasty dishes are all well and good, but Builth Wells (10 minutes’ drive) has more than just places to eat. There’s classic entertainment here in the form of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Boatside Caravan and Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Boatside Caravan and Camping? From $47.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.



