Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Eva's Retreat

• Secluded and spacious six-acre site with views over Cardigan Bay
• A 15-minute drive to Aberystwyth; footpath access to coast path
• Firepit area and utility room for guest use; duck eggs for sale

Peepout Farm

• Simple pitches at a 40-acre organic vegetable and potato farm
• A 10-minute drive to Broad Haven beach; 25 minutes to Marloes Sands
• Barbecues permitted, with fresh veg for sale; pub half a mile away

Wild Meadows Camping

• Simple and straightforward site in rural Carmarthenshire
• Carmarthen 10 minutes' drive; Saundersfoot half an hour
• Family-friendly no-pets camping pitches; barbecues allowed

Parc Newydd

• Semi-wild pop-up campsite with spectacular views of Snowdonia peaks
• A 15-minute drive to the Welsh Coast Path and 25 minutes to Llanberis
• Peaceful grass pitches with a pub and shop within five minutes’ drive

Millfield Caravan Park

• Quiet caravan park under 10 minutes' drive from Hay-on-Wye
• Shop, petrol station and beauty salon on site
• Five-minute walk to local pub, restaurants and a gym

Brodawel Camping Park

• Well-maintained and dog-friendly site on the outskirts of Porthcawl
• A five-minute drive to Rest Bay beach on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
• Shop, wifi, play area, undercover picnic area and indoor games room

Ridge Top Camping

• Dog-friendly pop-up site with views of valleys and Carew Castle
• A 10-minute drive from Skrinkle Haven beach and 15 minutes from Tenby
• Shops and stunning coastal walks a short drive

Ponty Bargoed

• Quiet eight-acre site bordering the Cerfin river in Tregroes valley
• New Quay, Aberporth, Aberaeron and Penbryn Beach all 20 minutes’ drive
• Remote location in the countryside suited to walkers and cyclists

Mountain Farm

• Spacious site on a Ceredigion organic farm with forest views
• A 10-minute drive to Llanrhystud beach; 20 minutes to Aberaeron
• Horse riding available on site; dogs on leads allowed

Hendwr Caravan Park

Escape Camping

• Remote rural site with spectacular views, close to Trefeglwysv village
• Pony trekking, paintballing, fishing and golf locally
• Woodland area, stream and woodland paths leaving from the grounds

Henbant Bach Farm

• Beautiful campsite in meadow hobbit landscape on sustainable farm

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

The Strawmouse Field

• Quiet rural wild camping site two miles from the Wye Valley
• On Cycle Route 42; 15 minutes to Offa’s Dyke Path
• Farm shop and pub nearby; dogs allowed

The Shepherd's Rest

• Beautiful rural off grid site on 112 acre working sheep hill farm.
• 10 minutes from community shop & pub. 15 minutes to Llandeilo town.
• Firepits with logs available on site.

Trehale Farm

• Simple pitches mown into a meadow at a Pembrokeshire family farm
• A 15-minute drive from Newgale beach; 20 minutes from St Davids
• Live music and comedy nights most Fridays and Saturdays; bar on site

Gwyliau Beudy Banc

The Forge

• Luxury glamping and bushcraft experiences on an Iron Age hill fort
• Snowdonia National Park within 30 minutes’ drive; 50 mins to Chester
• Furnished bell tents with kitchens, firepits, logburning stoves