Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Llanddeusant Youth Hostel

Little Haven Campsite

• Secluded, hidden and friendly campsite in a wildlife haven
• Less than a mile from the Pembrokeshire coast
• Short drive to St Davids, Brides Bay and boats to Ramsey Island

Ffos Las Racecourse

Maesmawr Farm Resort

• Level site with mountain views, close to the River Severn
• Family-run with priority on customer service
• Within half a mile of Caersws village and the Mid Wales Arts Centre

Grawen Caravan and Camping Park

Springwater Lakes

Waunbayvil Camping

• Pop-up site on a 40-acre wildlife haven with a pond and woodland
• Cardigan, Castell Henllys and Poppit Sands within 20 minutes' drive
• Three miles from the Pembrokeshire coast at Ceibwr

Felin Uchaf

• Quiet site by a stream in Denbighshire's Berwyn mountains
• Waterfall walks from site; 25 mins' drive from Bala adventure centre
• A 10-minute walk to pub with food and village shop

Fairview Farm

• Back to basics camping site on five acres of Pembrokeshire farmland
• A 10-minute drive from beaches; half an hour from St Davids
• Dog-friendly site with eco compost toilets and campfires welcome

Talywerydd Touring and Camping Park

• Peaceful site with spectacular sea views
• Four beaches within three miles
• Close to beaches, golf courses and coarse and fishing lakes

Alleston Farm Camping

• Peaceful site on a working farm five minutes from Pembroke
• Nearest beach 10 minutes' drive away; Tenby within 15 minutes
• Plenty of space, barbecues allowed, and stabling provided for horses

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

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

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

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

The Hideaway Wild Camping Retreat

• Bell tent at pop-up Anglesey site five mins' drive from the coast
• Cemaes Bay five minutes’ drive; Newborough Forest 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with free-range chickens and ducks for fresh eggs

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.

The Land Campsite

• Peaceful Pembrokeshire countryside stay with family-friendly pitches
• A 25-minute drive from the coast and the Preseli Hills; lake nearby
• Firepits permitted; walking distance from a pub and country park

Powys Pods

• On a working farm in the Welsh Marches with gorgeous views
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 40 minutes from Llandrindod Wells
• Pony trekking next door; half an hour hike from Offa's Dyke Path