Dare Valley Country Park
View prices & book











- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book
Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again




















The staff were great & the pitches were level
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked The site was lovely & pieceful, the toilet block was always kept clean with free hot showers & a lovely little cafe on site to
Disliked Everything was perfect
Another great stay.
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked Choice of pitche,quiet at night,excellent facilities,nearby cafe.Not far from town.Hour from Cardiff by train.
Great campsite…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked Great campsite
Outstanding clean friendly just perfect ..
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked First time staying here and how beautiful it was , the little coffee shop was definitely a must and the pond was stunning ,
As a disabled person the shower room was a dream definitely stay again ..
Disliked One thing disabled toilet seat loose .
Toilet and shower blocks always kept spotless…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Toilet and shower blocks always kept spotless
The site is lovely,clean facilities and staff are very friendly,
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked The site is lovely and has plenty of room between pitches.Toilets and showers are clean and plenty of toilet paper.Lots to do or you can just chill.lovely cafe with plenty of outdoor space dog friendly
Disliked Nothing
site,staff are great and helpful plenty of room between pitches
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked Everything.what a beautiful park lovely views,plenty of trails and beautiful walks. The children can enjoy mountain biking,horse riding for the young children there are playgrounds,fishing for older ones.cafe on site and information on what is available.Showers are clean and water is hot.clean toilets and plenty of toilet paper.washing facilities with tumble drying.something for everyone would definitely go back on our own or with family.The children had a great time so we were all happy.
Disliked Nothing
What an excellent site again. This is one we will return to many times
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked Peace, tranquility, facilities, countryside, almost everything was great, as when previously staying here
Disliked Drains we're blocked in the toilet block. Unblocked by camper rather than staff
Attention to detail would bring this up to par.
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked Quiet site, secure area, nice toilet shower block with caveats. Communication about gate codes etc was positive
Disliked Toilet shower block could do with a deep clean, shower trap in gents and my wife say ladies clogged, personally I was stood in an inch of water and soap that ran back as soon as the water stopped flowing, black rings of soap scum on the shower soap holder, showed it hadn’t had a decent clean in so me time, another guest commented it had gone downhill and it was a pity as it was a favourite of theirs.
Staff were very friendly
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely quite location. Lots of great walks perfect if staying with a dog. Nice having a cafe on site.
Disliked Showers could drain a bit better soon learnt to use 1st in toilet block rather than 3rd.
Features
Dogs 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
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare
Glamorgan
Wales
CF44 7RG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.71267°N
3.46943°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aberafan | 27.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 30.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 30.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Rest Bay Porthcawl | 30.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southerndown | 31.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 6.8 km
Brecon Mountain Railway 11.9 km
National Showcaves of Wales 19.6 km
Aberdulais Falls 21.6 km
Caerphilly Castle 22.8 km
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 21.7 km
Aberdeunant 41 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Treherbert to Aberdare 6.4 km
Pontneddfechan - Hepste Waterfalls - Pontneddfechan 9.1 km
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.9 km
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 11.4 km
Waterfall Circuit 11.4 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 26.5 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dare Valley Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dare Valley Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dare Valley Country Park? Head about half an hour west of the site into the Brecon Beacons and get to the national park’s waterfall country, home to falls with nicely tongue-tripping names like Sgwd Gwladys (30 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dare Valley Country Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Dare Valley Country Park? From $51.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.