Whitesands Camping
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Add your business details- Whitesands Camping® is the only campsite next to Whitesands beach.
- Laid back atmosphere for families, surfers and groups.
- Newly built shower and toilet facilities (August 2020).
Situated right next to the Blue Flag beach of Whitesands, one of the best surfing beaches in the country, with a mile of sand providing enough room for all sorts of enjoyment. Whitesands Camping® is the only campsite next to Whitesands beach.
We have welcomed campers here since the 1930s, with generations of families returning year after year. The site has a laid back and relaxed atmosphere: no need to book in advance (we don't operate a booking system), just turn up and check in with the site office to confirm your stay and to obtain shower tokens.
In August the main site (30 pitches) expands to include an additional 13 acres of rolling fields that provide breathtaking views over Whitesands Bay, Ramsey Island, and the Atlantic beyond. Enjoy a Whitesands sunset from this prime position; look down on the waves and choose the best day to surf; see how busy the rock pools are; or make the most of the farm fields and have a game of cricket of football.
A brand new shower and toilet block was opened in August 2020. This has hot showers (five), toilets (6 plus urinal), an outside wash-down shower, fourteen hookups (on the main site), and water taps dotted about the place.
Prices (2021): adults (16 years+)£10 per night; 4 years+ £5; under 3s foc.
We welcome dogs: £2 per night. Card payments are preferred (though cash is accepted).
Tents, trailer tents, campervans (such as VW T5) and smaller sized motorhomes are welcome. Sorry, we do not have pitches for caravans or very large motorhomes ('A' class and RV).
There is a Beach Cafe and Shop next to the site which is open for most of the year; a surf school is based on the site in August; deck chairs and wind shelters are on hire at the beach slipway. The "Coaster" bus travels back and fore to St Davids every half hour during the summer months (May to September); and the beach is manned by RNLI Lifeguards over the same period.
So, if you want a relaxed tent site with plenty of space, situated next to a stunning beach, then this must be the choice for you!
Site type
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15Languages spoken
English
Welsh
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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
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 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
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 nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Whitesands Camping
Whitesands Camping
Whitesands Beach
St Davids
Pembrokeshire
Wales
SA62 6PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.8975°N
-5.29301°W
Route directions
From East...London, Cardiff and the M4:
Take the A48 to Carmarthen, followed by the A40 to Haverfordwest and the A487 to St Davids. From St Davids, follow signs for Whitesands(B4583, and drive all the way down to the beach - a distance of 2 miles.
From the North... Aberystwyth, Cardigan and the A487:
Take the A487 to St Davids. From St Davids, follow signs for Whitesands (B4583), and drive all the way down to the beach - a distance of 2 miles.
Nearest transport
Coach24.7 km Bus Station
25.8 km Railway Hotel
25.8 km Railway Hotel
Rail23.7 km Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
24.7 km Fishguard Harbour Rail Station
25.2 km Haverfordwest Rail Station
Ferry2.5 km St. Justinian Ferry Landing
4.6 km Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
17.7 km Skomer Island Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Right next to Whitesands Beach.
Alongside the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Beach cafe next door.
Surf hire and school on site in August.
Close to (500 metres) the St Davids links Golf Course (9 hole).
Nearby to (a couple of miles away) the tiny city of St Davids (population less than 2000); here you can visit the Cathedral and Bishops Palace, enjoy a meal in one of the handful of pubs or restaurants, or collect the essentials you may need on site.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesands | 0.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Caerfai | 3.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Abereiddy | 7.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Newgale | 12.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Nolton Haven | 15 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Davids Cathedral 2.7 km
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 32.8 km
Pembroke Castle 35.6 km
National Trust
St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 2.7 km
Stackpole Estate 39.6 km
Tudor Merchant's House 48 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 0.1 km
Around St David's Head 0.2 km
St David's City and St Non's Bay 3 km
RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 4.8 km
Solva - Gribin - Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Pointz Castle 7.6 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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- Does Whitesands Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Whitesands Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Whitesands Camping? Right next to Whitesands Beach. Alongside the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Beach cafe next door. Surf hire and school on site in August. Close to (500 metres) the St Davids links Golf … Read more