Wild swimming: Campsites in Wales
13 bookable campsites in Wales
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales- On the shoreline of Bala Lake, with stunning mountain views
- Half-hour drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park; 40 minutes to the coast
- Beach for wild swimming and, for a small fee, fishing or watersports
Portmeirion Motorhome Park
Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales- Gwynedd touring site in the grounds of Portmeirion village
- A 20-minute drive from Harlech beach; Zip World Llechwedd 25 minutes
- Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups and drinking water
Commonwood Leisure
Holt, Wrexham, Wales- Lakeside site with 60 acres, 10 minutes' drive away from Wrexham
- Chester, Llangollen and three golf courses within half an hour's drive
- Fishing lake; café and licensed bar with seasonal opening hours
Dolau Afon Camping
Llanafan, Ceredigion, Wales- Quiet, sheltered site surrounded by forests next to the river Ystwyth
- Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge Falls within 15 minutes' drive
- Free fly fishing on 15 miles of river; no licence needed
Newgale Campsite
Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales- Family-friendly site with easy access to Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire
- Haverfordwest 15 minutes’ drive; Tenby 50 minutes
- On the Pembrokeshire Coast Path; bistro-bar on site
Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
- On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
J and A Glamping
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Luxury lodge with lovely views in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Brecon and Pen y Fan trailhead 10 minutes' drive away
- Ensuite shower and full kitchen; homemade Friday night meals to book
Brecon Beacons Bell Tents
Crickhowell, Powys, Wales- Dog-friendly site on the bank of the river Grwyne
- Footpaths to the Black Mountains; 25 minutes’ drive to Llangorse Lake
- Two miles of fishing on site; barbecue, firepit and outdoor kitchen
Perllan Penrhyn Certificated Location
Llanfachraeth, Anglesey, Wales- CAMC members- and adults-only site on Anglesey’s western coast
- Holyhead 20 minutes’ drive; Plas Newydd House and Gardens 35 minutes
- Dogs welcome; access to the beach; on the Anglesey Coastal Path
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Aros Glan Morfa
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Woodland site by the River Seiont 15 minutes’ walk from Caernarfon
- A 15-minute drive to either Eryri National Park or Anglesey
- Log-fired outdoor bath available, plus access to wild swimming
Cydawell
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales- Off-grid bell tent on a sustainable farm in Carmarthen countryside
- National Wool Museum 15 minutes’ drive; Pendine Sands 45 minutes
- Woodland glamping on a dark skies site; outdoor kitchen and firepit
Moss Lane Cottage
Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham, Wales- Pop-up North Wales meadow site near rural Whitchurch
- A 15-minute walk to Hanmer Mere; half an hour to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
- Large undercover communal area with tables and chairs
Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Pant Gwyn Farm
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales- Quiet family-friendly site with spectacular Irish Sea views in Gwynedd
- Access to Llŷn Coastal Path; Eryri National Park 45 minutes’ drive
- Private pebble beach walkable from the pitches; pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Gyrn Ddu Campsite
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Adults-only site on Llŷn Peninsula, 15 minutes’ drive from Pwllheli
- Direct walks to Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch; Caernarfon 20 minutes' drive
- Spacious, secluded pitches; footpath to the beach
River Wye Campsite
Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales- Family-friendly Powys campsite on the banks of the River Wye
- Hay-on Wye and Offa’s Dyke Path 10 minutes’ drive; Hereford 40 minutes
- Kayak and canoe hire at the adjacent activity centre; café on site
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Crafted Camping at Ty'r Felin
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful Llŷn Peninsula pop-up site overlooking Porth Neigwl beach
- Plas yn Rhiw gardens over the road; 15 minutes' drive to Abersoch
- Access to the sea to swim dive surf fish kayak & bookable boat trips
Ynyslas Camping
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Well-kept flat pitches with lovely views over the Dyfi estuary
- Aberystwyth and Dyfi Bike Park both 20 minutes' drive away
- Launch kayaks or paddleboards on the river from the site
Smugglers Cove Boatyard
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Small peaceful site on the Dyfi estuary, seven miles from Machynlleth
- A 10-minute drive from the beach at Aberdyfi
- Riverside firepits, with wood available to buy on site
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