Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

The Laws Pasture

• Simple pitches at a Mid Wales family farm with gorgeous views
• A five-minute drive from Knighton and the edge of the Shropshire Hills
• Close to walks including Offa's Dyke Path and Heart of Wales Trail

Cwm Ty Coed

• Stays in a large, secluded meadow surrounded by fields and woodland
• Four miles to Carmarthen and a 30-minute drive to Pembrey Country Park
• Kitchen, communal log cabin and pizza oven, zipwire and swings

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

Ty Cynan Caravan and Camping

• Family-friendly Llyn Peninsula site a 10-minute drive from the beach
• Pwllheli within 10 minutes' drive; local village/pub two minutes' walk
• Communal green, play area and modern amenities

Tŷ Cerrig Boutique Glamping

• Glamping units with well-equipped kitchens on a quiet Gwynedd park
• Adults-only site in a wildlife haven with spectacular sunsets
• Close to the coast path and 15 minutes' drive from Tywyn beach

Portfield Camping

• Pop-up Pembrokeshire wild camping site on a working organic farm
• A 10-minute drive from Broad Haven beach; 15 minutes from Newgale
• Pub five minutes’ walk away and footpath nearby on an old railway line

Trai-A-Llanw

• Spectacular views of Cardigan Bay
• Basic but adequate facilities and a relaxed vibe
• Bordered by the Ceredigion Coast Path and a mile from Aberaeron

Pool Cottage Camping

• Peaceful mid-Wales tent pitches on the banks of Fachwen Pool
• A 10-minute drive to Newtown; 25 minutes to Powis Castle
• Fishing and woodland walks on site; campfires and barbecues welcome

Gwyliau Beudy Banc

Parc Elernion

• Scenic site surrounded by 52 acres of woodland wildlife haven
• A short walk from the beach, harbour and shops of Trefor
• Direct access to the Wales Coast Path

Grawen Caravan and Camping Park

The Strawmouse Field

• Quiet rural wild camping site two miles from the Wye Valley
• On Cycle Route 42; 15 minutes to Offa’s Dyke Path
• Farm shop and pub nearby; dogs allowed

Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

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

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