River Wye Campsite
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- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again

















Quiet, clean facilities, friendly staff, close to the river, quality food from…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Quiet, clean facilities, friendly staff, close to the river, quality food from on site shop, relaxed experience. Perfect!
Disliked Nothing to dislike!!
Site was clean and tidy Staff very attentive Very quiet Right on the…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Site was clean and tidy
Staff very attentive
Very quiet
Right on the river for perfect launch
Lovely little cafe
Disliked Nothing really.
Could do with an upgrade in the toilets/shower room but apart from that was spot on
poor hygiene in toilets and showers,staff very polite and friendly
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch
Liked location
Disliked dirty blocked toilets,staff new and didn’t know about layout of site or where too park and music being played until 3am from inconsiderate campers ,ruined our night away
From the manager: I'm really sorry to hear about your experience and sad that we are only learning about this via a review and not because you came into the cafe / reception to tell us anything during your stay. If you had notified us at the time we could have done something about every point you have mentioned. We would like to think that we are very approachable and would always deal with any situation to the best of our ability in the shortest time possible. Once again, sorry we didn't meet your expectations and thank you for taking the time to write a review and help us improve our service.
The staff are very helpful and friendly. I like the choices of…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked The staff are very helpful and friendly. I like the choices of fields available. The main showers and toilets are kept very clean. It is next to the river.
Disliked In the main shower block there are two showers for women. Only one of them worked during my stay.
All in all, a brilliant experience. I’ll definitely be back!
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Review: 8/10 – River Wye Campsite
I had a fantastic stay at River Wye Campsite! The staff were absolutely brilliant – friendly, approachable, and went above and beyond, especially when it came to helping me store medication that needed to be kept chilled. The coffee on site was a lovely bonus – genuinely some of the nicest I’ve had at a campsite.
The location is perfect for families, couples, and even dogs. There’s a beautiful riverside walk right from the site, and plenty of well-thought-out activities to keep children and adults entertained alike.
Disliked The only thing that stops this from being a 10/10 is the washroom facilities – they’re functional but would really benefit from a modern update to match the quality of the rest of the site.
Site had variety of spots to choose…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Site had variety of spots to choose
Disliked Showers were not that warm. Also my battery pack was stolen when on charge so definitely not somewhere you want to leave valuables - only while in shower and came back and gone!
From the manager: Hi James
Im really sorry your battery pack went missing - we haven't had a report like this before in 5 years of operating - we are a friendly family run and family orientated campsite. Many campers come and charge their phones and packs in our onsite cafe no problem at all. If this is found at all I will contact you.
Kind regards
Claire
Friendly staff. Choose your own pitch. Not over crowded. Cafe on site, food available. As a…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Friendly staff.
Choose your own pitch.
Not over crowded.
Cafe on site, food available.
As a solo mum with a young child I felt safe and welcome. I would definitely go back.
Friendly staff and lovely environment
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked The pitch was lovely and quiet with plenty of space and the cafe was lovely
Disliked One of the toilet blocks was closed in the morning which meant there was a bit of a queue for the showers as the door could be locked to the whole block by the person using it. The campsite is also in a housing estate so houses overlook part of the campsite so if you want to be completely in nature be aware of this
Lovely sheltered sunny site
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Laid back feel, everything you need, great location,
Disliked Nothing!
All round great campsite, everything you need! Very quiet at night too
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Clean site and toilet/shower block was great. Owner is very helpful and welcoming. Lovely area too
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
River Wye Campsite
Glasbury
Hay-on-Wye
Powys
Wales
HR3 5NW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.04392°N
3.20072°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Must see
Brecon Mountain Railway 29.6 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 30.7 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 31 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 31.2 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 38.1 km
National Trust
Cwmmau Farmhouse 15.2 km
The Weir 26.2 km
Skenfrith Castle 33.4 km
Croft Castle and Parkland 37.8 km
The Kymin 43.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 4.8 km
Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 5 km
An Introduction to the Begwns 5.3 km
Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 5.9 km
Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 6.1 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 19.7 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does River Wye Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Wye Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Wye Campsite? For riverside rambles with the kids and dogs, join the Wye Valley Walk directly from your pitch, or head into the Brecon Beacons National Park (20 minutes’ drive) for more testing walks … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Wye Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Wye Campsite? From €25.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.