Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Cuckoo Camping

• Quiet site for guests over 25s
• Camp kitchen with microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and hot water
• Pet-friendly site with two free hot showers and two toilets

Cwmwd

• Family-friendly north Wales site with views of the mountains and sea
• A 15-minute drive from Nefyn and Aberdaron; 25 minutes from Pwllheli
• Half an hour’s walk from two pubs and an equestrian centre

Little Valley Wales

• Hanging tree tent at a private woodland area in rural Ceredigion
• A 15-minute drive to the coast path and beaches; New Quay 20 minutes
• Off-grid 'wild glamping' with firepit, kitchen and shower provided

Denmark Farm Eco Campsite

• Small, peaceful eco campsite in the heart of a nature reserve
• meadow field campsite with woodland kitchen on 40 acre nature reserve
• quiet family site with stone fire circle and picnic benches

Dol Llys Farm

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

Ffoshelyg Woodland Camping

• Peaceful pop-up pitches among natural Ceredigion woodland
• A 20-minute drive from the Ceredigion coast; 10 minutes to Llandysul
• Basic facilities provided, with campfires permitted and logs for sale

Fron Farm Fishery

• Small family-run fishery and site in scenic west Wales countryside
• A five-minute drive to Bronant village and 15 to Tregaron market town
• Two coarse fishing lakes and two fly fishing lakes

Glamping Life Retreat

• Peaceful park with amazing views, on the door step on Elan Valley

Graig Ddu

• Basic family-friendly campervan site in the Dyfi Valley lowlands
• A five-minute drive from Dyfi Bike Park and Machynlleth
• Firepits permitted, with logs available to buy on site

Gwynon Camping

• Peaceful, spacious grass pitches in a quiet field near Llanarthney
• National Botanic Garden of Wales 10 minutes' drive away
• Pick your own pitch at a simple site with well-designed facilities

Gwalia Farm

• Adult-only pitches in a wild area of a working farm near Cemmaes
• Wildlife haven: look out for buzzards, newts, toads and otters
• Wild swimming allowed in the lake; beaches half an hour's drive away

Gwyliau Beudy Banc

Llech Camping and Touring

• Spectacular views
• Tourist attractions nearby
• Dogs are welcome

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

7 Acres Camping

• No-frills wild camping fields and woodland at Hook in Pembrokeshire
• A 25-minute drive to Newgale Beach; half an hour to Oakwood Theme Park
• Off-grid site 10 minutes’ walk to the Cleddau Estuary and shops