Campgrounds for backpackers in Swansea, Wales

Clyne Farm Centre

• Activity campsite overlooking Swansea Bay
• Abseiling, orienteering, bushcraft, archery, canoeing, assault course
• Free wifi

Pheasants Retreat

• Exclusive-use site on the Gower, half an hour’s drive from Swansea
• Three Cliffs Bay 20 minutes’ drive and Rhossili Bay 25 minutes
• Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom; private paddock with barbecue

Wild Heather Glamping

• Well-located and peaceful site on a Glamorgan family farm
• A 20-minute drive to several beaches; Afan Forest Park half an hour
• A mile from the M4; walk to Margam Country Park in 20 minutes

Headstock Camping

• Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
• A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
• Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area

Kennexstone Camping and Touring Park

Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning

• Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
• Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
• Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site

Hettie's Happy Campers

• Small and well-maintained Carmarthenshire camping field
• A 10-minute drive from Llanelli or Burry Port
• Dogs and barbecues allowed; a mile from a supermarket and takeaway

Llandyfan Camping

• Peaceful site with coarse fishing available and direct access to walks
• On the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
• Scenic; family- and dog-friendly; 15 minutes' walk from the local pub

Ffos Las Racecourse