River Wye Campsite
View prices & book- Family-friendly Powys campsite on the banks of the River Wye
- Hay-on Wye and Offa’s Dyke Path 10 minutes’ drive; Hereford 40 minutes
- Kayak and canoe hire at the adjacent activity centre; café on site
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, Mar 1 to
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Liked: so peaceful and you can walk down to the river. Friendly. And very reasonably priced.
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Great site to spend a few days near the water. Friendly Staff.
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Liked: Really nice spot. Took two blow up Paddle boards and could launch right near the campsite. We went down stream to Hay on Day 1 and got the bus back. Was really good fun even the low water level and rapids did not stop us! They have a bar serving different food in the evening. Campsite is quiet and perfect for a weekend away. Day two went upstream and took in the amazing countryside waving to the friendly locals. Spent the evening at the bar chatting with the owner with a curry which he kindly ordered for us and picked up. Just what we needed from a week in work and felt "fairly" freshed on our return. I blame that on the local 1985 lager which went down way too easily!! Thanks!!!
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Convenient location, good choice of pitches and suitable for all ages
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Liked: Great location, near the river Wye and convenient for nearby Hay. The pitch site was nice and flat and the washing up facilities and cafe/bar onsite are a bonus. Check in was quick and staff friendly. Although we didn’t use the canoe hire, I could see this was very popular.
Disliked: The toilet block could do with an update, I had to move cubicle half way through a shower as the timer switch got stuck and no water was coming out. This was a shame as one of the reasons I chose the site was for the shower block facilities. It would also be useful to have a shelf/chair in shower room for clothing and towels. Shelves in the washing area/hooks on back of toilet doors would also be helpful. This said, however, I would still come back again as the site as so much more to offer.
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The cafe and campsite were clean and tidy. Staff were helpful. The…
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Liked: The cafe and campsite were clean and tidy. Staff were helpful. The location was perfect, pub close by and river right next to the site for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and swimming.
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Lovely campsite with good facilities, lots of space and a great location…
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Liked: Lovely campsite with good facilities, lots of space and a great location
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I had an absolutely fantastic experience at this campsite! From the moment…
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Liked: I had an absolutely fantastic experience at this campsite! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The entire campsite had a warm and safe atmosphere, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our stay. The food was phenomenal—every meal felt like a special treat, bursting with flavor and variety. As for the entertainment, it was top-notch and truly out of this world! There was always something fun and engaging happening, catering to all ages and interests. I highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a memorable outdoor getaway. It's a perfect blend of comfort, safety, and fun!
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Site served it’s purpose, facilities basic tired needs up dating
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Liked: Straight forward check in ,shown around the site by staff all key areas pointed out.Good availability and variety of pop up food stands on site a bar and cafe with limited choice of snacks . Good access to the water. Lovely situation surrounded by trees grounds relatively well kept
Disliked: No designated pitches it seemed like a free for all . We had a VW transporter camper and we had the size of the vehicle and that was it . After the first night we moved on our own accord to a more suitable location. It was left too much to the campers to sort their pitches out , The larger groups took over the pitches leaving the individual campers to be pushed out to the corners and extremities of the site .It felt like the site was full to capacity and more .It was August bank holiday but even so . For breakfast bacon roll and a coffee but they’d run out of bacon by 10 am ? So no breakfast .Not enough facilities for the number of people on site .The complex was at one time (still is )run by a school all the facilities geared that way sinks few in number at reduced heights low mirrors, convenience stalls reduced in size and tired .some children had little regard for other campers and their parents just let them get on with it (it appeared that way )unsupervised
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Friendly staff, excellent location, great atmosphere.
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Liked: Many great things an on out this campsite. Firstly, the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Secondly, location is fantastic, situated right next to the river wye you have easy access for walks or getting in the water. There is also a stony beach which is great for young children to paddle and throw stones. Finally, on the weekend we were camping there was a street vendor doing hog roast, and there was also live music. So there’s a nice atmosphere at the campsite.
Disliked: The price for a fire pit and wood etc is steep. £20 deposit for the fire pit, and then £30 for logs and fire starter kit.
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Location, cafe, pop-up food vans, bar, quiet after 9pm.…
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Liked: Location, cafe, pop-up food vans, bar, quiet after 9pm.
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Would stay again when quieter. Friendly staff and good location.
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Liked: The campsite was easy to locate and had great facilities for entertainment, a tented area to sit for a drink from the onsite bar and a sandpit for children. Ping pong for older children and adults and fire bowls for hire. The access to the river was easy and there was a good variety of hot / cold drinks and snacks available at the small shop.
Disliked: There are no marked signs to show you where to go once inside. The shop does not offer information or guidance on local attractions or a map of the camp and local area. No information given about activities available and prices. On site the staff vaguely guide you on where to pitch and once the site started getting busy things seemed get a bit chaotic in terms of pitch size. The toilet and shower facilities are run down and unkept sometimes not in working order.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
River Wye Campsite
Glasbury
Hay-on-Wye
Powys
Wales
HR3 5NW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.04392°N
-3.20072°W
Route directions
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 29.6 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 30.7 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 31 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 31.2 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 38.1 km
National Trust
Cwmmau Farmhouse 15.2 km
The Weir 26.2 km
Skenfrith Castle 33.4 km
Croft Castle and Parkland 37.8 km
The Kymin 43.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 4.8 km
Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 5 km
An Introduction to the Begwns 5.3 km
Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 5.9 km
Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 6.1 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does River Wye Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Wye Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Wye Campsite? For riverside rambles with the kids and dogs, join the Wye Valley Walk directly from your pitch, or head into the Brecon Beacons National Park (20 minutes’ drive) for more testing walks … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Wye Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Wye Campsite? From $45.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.