Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Pen Cefn Farm

• Glamping with a wild vibe on a sheep farm near Conwy in North Wales
• A 35-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; 10 minutes to Colwyn Bay
• Dog-friendly site; beach, pub and shopping within 10 minutes’ drive

Glan Mydyr Woodland Yurts

• Peaceful glamping site on six acres of woods and meadow
• Around five minutes' drive from Aberaeron and 15 from New Quay
• Communal room with kitchen, sofas, books, games and woodburner

Go Wild Adventures

• Scenic hilltop site, five minutes' drive from pub and chip shop
• Half an hour's drive from Tenby, Saundersfoot and Pendine beaches
• Within half an hour of Oakwood, Heatherton and Folly Farm family parks

Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park

Nant y Cyrtiau

• Back to basics stays on a smallholding 10 minutes' drive from Bala
• On the edge of the Snowdonia National Park
• Campfires and dogs welcome; fresh eggs available to buy

Nantyrast Wild Camping

• Wild camping on a 1400-acre family farm in the Cambrian Mountains
• Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Llyn Brianne 20 minutes' drive away
• Off-grid nature haven 13 miles from the nearest town of Llandovery

Grawen Caravan and Camping Park

Newborough Park Camping

• Isle of Anglesey camping 10 minutes’ drive from Traeth Llanddwyn beach
• Anglesey Sea Zoo and Pili Palas Nature World 10 minutes’ drive
• Grass pitches with farmland views; basics shop five minutes’ drive

Pen-Rhos Luxury Glamping

• Glamping in converted railway carriages on a peaceful Powys site
• A half-hour drive from the Elan valley and Builth Wells
• Walk to the local pub in half an hour for curry dinners

Cedris Farm

• Rural South Snowdonia Campsite only 7 miles from the coast
• Family Run Campsite On A Real Working Farm
• 3 Miles From Cader Idris & Talyllyn Lake

The Laws Pasture

• Simple pitches at a Mid Wales family farm with gorgeous views
• A five-minute drive from Knighton and the edge of the Shropshire Hills
• Close to walks including Offa's Dyke Path and Heart of Wales Trail

Gwynon Camping

• Peaceful, spacious grass pitches in a quiet field near Llanarthney
• National Botanic Garden of Wales 10 minutes' drive away
• Pick your own pitch at a simple site with well-designed facilities

Pant Coch Glamping

• Bell tent nicely situated in a corner of a meadow on a working farm
• Five minutes’ drive from the seaside town of Tywyn; pub 2 mins' walk
• Exclusive use of kitchen shed, shower hut and barbecue/outdoor space

Parc Elernion

• Scenic site surrounded by 52 acres of woodland wildlife haven
• A short walk from the beach, harbour and shops of Trefor
• Direct access to the Wales Coast Path

Ty Cynan Caravan and Camping

• Family-friendly Llyn Peninsula site a 10-minute drive from the beach
• Pwllheli within 10 minutes' drive; local village/pub two minutes' walk
• Communal green, play area and modern amenities

Tower Hill Campsite

• Family-friendly wild-style camping with mountain views
• A 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast; St Davids 25 minutes
• Low light pollution for stargazing on site; dogs on leads welcome