Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in South Wales
23 bookable campsites in South Wales
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
Greenways of Gower Premier Leisure Park
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Spectacular setting for the Gower Peninsula, overlooking Oxwich Bay
- Refurbished eco-friendly shower block with underfloor heating
- Large adventure playground
Our Welsh Caravan and Camping
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Quiet riverside site on a farm half an hour's drive from Cardiff
- A Welsh Coal Mining Experience 15 minutes' drive; Celtic Trail nearby
- Barbecues welcome on site; mountain biking trails 15 minutes' drive
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Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
The River's Edge
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Monmouthshire site on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
- Offa’s Dyke Path 20 minutes’ walk and Hereford half an hour’s drive
- Grass pitches next to the family-friendly on-site pub and restaurant
Basecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
Heritage Coast Campsite
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Spacious and peaceful adults-only site with Bristol Channel views
- Cwm Nash Beach 15 minutes’ walk; Llantwit Major 10 minutes’ drive
- On-site bar with a weekend breakfast service; pub five minutes’ walk
Cowbridge Cabins
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly site just outside Cowbridge in scenic Glamorgan Vale
- Heritage Coast beaches within 15 minutes; 25 minutes to Cardiff
- Farm trails, secure key-pad entry and bicycle storage
Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
The Pod at Chapel Farm
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful pod in the Black Mountains, close to Offa's Dyke Path
- Half an hour's drive from Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye
- Underfloor heating, ensuite bathroom, barbecue and outdoor seating
Happy Jakes Touring Park
Barry, Glamorgan, Wales- Countryside park a few miles from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
- Three miles from Cowbridge and 15 from Cardiff
- Immaculate shower block with disabled access
Red Sky at Night Campsite
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Pop-up pitches on a farm with gorgeous Monmouthshire hill views
- A 20-minute drive to the Forest of Dean, and 25 minutes to Symonds Yat
- Wild camping with kids’ games and woodland walks
Willow Acres Campsite
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful Brecon Beacons pitches with firepits and outdoor kitchen
- A five-minute walk to Pontypool Golf Club; 15 minutes up Garn Wen
- Spacious pitches; bring dogs and extra tents for no added charge
Under the Oak Glamping
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly glampsite with spectacular countryside views
- Half an hour from Cardiff and Brecon Beacons
- Hot tub, wood store, shared larder, books and games
Buckholt House Farm Glamping
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Spacious glamping on a Monmouth sheep farm with spectacular views
- Five minutes’ drive to Offa’s Dyke Path; Forest of Dean 20 minutes
- Dog-friendly pods each with wet room and well-equipped kitchen
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
Crickton Farm Camping
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- No-frills, family-friendly site on Glamorgan’s Gower Peninsula
- Oxwich Bay Beach 15 minutes’ drive and Mumbles 25 minutes
- Horses and views of the Loughor Estuary on site
Rockfield Glamping
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Family-run Monmouthshire glampsite overlooking Monnow Valley
- A five-minute drive to Monmouth; 25 minutes to Forest of Dean
- Cosy bell tent with log burner, barbecue and private bathroom trailer
Duffryn Mawr
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Shepherd's hut in pretty gardens close to the village of Pendoylan
- A 20-minute drive from Cardiff and the coast
- Ensuite bathroom and kitchenette; firepits and barbecues to hire