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
Unpowered grass tent site (solo)
1 person maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site 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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Unpowered grass tent site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 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/site 9 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £600 (£600) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely spot. Good facilities. Friendly family running the campsite. Reasonably priced. Perfect!…
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Liked: Lovely spot. Good facilities. Friendly family running the campsite. Reasonably priced. Perfect!
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Very friendly staff and good facilities…
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Liked: Very friendly staff and good facilities
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Campfires are great and the site has firewood and kindling for sale.…
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Unpowered grass tent site (solo)
Liked: Campfires are great and the site has firewood and kindling for sale. Friendly chickens and cat. The hosts are very nice. Level ground for a good night sleep. Also walking distance to the pub and has a bus stop nearby.
Disliked: No internet or cell reception. The WiFi wasn't working.
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Looking forward to returning
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Liked: Had a great welcome and was shown around straight away. A remote location with amazing views and a great peacefulness. Even the chickens were friendly and joined us sat in camp listening to music. Strokable and 1 even sat on my lap.
Disliked: Nothing at all
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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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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: The views, small site, great facilities, friendly owners. Very close to tourist attractions.
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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.81815°N
-3.67057°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 caravan 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 $32.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.