Open Fire Camping
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- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Two pubs within walking distance
- Activity centre on site for outdoor pursuits
Site type
20
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch (solo)
1 person maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 1 adult
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Sleeping Giant 9 bedroom bunkhouse
42 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
9 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £600 (£600) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Traditional camping in deepest Brecons.
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Liked: Spent my birthday here! It was late booking but the hosts were really helpful. Liked the location and view, small site, back to basics, simple but perfect for a small tent set up or a small group, great to have a fire option, hot showers brilliant. Friendly and welcoming on arrival, left a nice note and helpful text beforehand. Plenty of space, quiet. You will need to walk your stuff across the site , cars are in the carpark at the main gate, all of this is in the information provided so very clear instructions, personally had no issues with this but might not work for everyone . Will stay again for sure lived the wildlife and ideal for walks in the area. Caves nearby and waterfall walks. Saw they also have a bunk house so ideal for bigger outdoor groups. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to avoid the crowds.
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One to remember and will be my go to site whenever in the Brecon’s
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Liked: Extremely peaceful site with a great layout. Friendly and very welcoming owners, Steve even took the time to show me some good motorbike routes on his map. Facilities were all great and added bonus of 2 pubs serving great food within a mile.
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Wonderful views
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Liked: Views are excellent Chickens are, always fun Friendly helpful staff, even helping unload some stuff as they were walking our way
Disliked: The facilities are basic so ok and perfectly for us but may not suit those looking for luxury site.
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Excellent site
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Liked: Loved the site. Peaceful and Steve was so helpful, helped with places to visit etc. clean hot showers and toilet facilities. Definitely visit again
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Excellent site with clean facilities, helpful staff and stunning views
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Liked: The campsite was amazing and the view spectacular. It was lovely and quiet, and easy to get into the nearest town when needed. I loved being able to have a fire pit in the evenings, and the toilet block was clean and free to use.
Disliked: The firewood was more expensive than I expected at £8, and we couldn't get it on one night as there was no one in.
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The views, small site, great facilities, friendly owners. Very close to tourist…
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Liked: The views, small site, great facilities, friendly owners. Very close to tourist attractions.
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We might have found the best campsite getaway with a view. The site…
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Liked: We might have found the best campsite getaway with a view. The site is very spacious and clean facilities. You get to enjoy your morning coffee with the sound of stream and birds whilst staring at the sleeping giant. We can’t wait to go back again!
Disliked: Not really dislike but the hosts ran out of smaller fire pits so we couldn’t have a fire
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A small site with stunning views. Hosts were very friendly and helpful…
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Liked: A small site with stunning views. Hosts were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We chose to pitch on the upper level which felt more secluded. Unisex facilities were clean although only 2 toilets and 2 very small showers would maybe be inadequate if the site was full. Despite the wet weather we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Disliked: Parking can be tricky when the site is busy.
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Great hosts Very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful location Felt safe and not too big…
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Liked: Great hosts Very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful location Felt safe and not too big or Commercial The chickens and egg hunting were a great hit also
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Fantastic site and facilities. Lovely safe site for the children. Owners were…
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Liked: Fantastic site and facilities. Lovely safe site for the children. Owners were very welcoming and wonderful with the children.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Open Fire Camping
The Rhongyr Isaf Centre
Pen-y-cae
Powys
Wales
SA9 1GB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81815°N
-3.67057°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Aberafan | 27 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swansea Bay | 30.4 km | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Bracelet Bay | 35 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Limeslade Bay | 35.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Langland Bay | 36.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Showcaves of Wales 1.5 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.9 km
Aberdulais Falls 17.1 km
Carreg Cennen Castle 20.6 km
Brecon Mountain Railway 21.3 km
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 17.2 km
Aberdeunant 23.6 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 31.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 2.5 km
Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 8.1 km
Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 8.1 km
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 8.2 km
Waterfall Circuit 8.2 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 Open Fire Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Open Fire Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Open Fire Camping? Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps, or join a group at the licensed activity centre to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Open Fire Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Open Fire Camping? From €17.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.