How much does it cost to stay at Open Fire Camping?

From $34.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Open Fire Camping

View prices & book Last booked 2 days ago 9.7 68 reviews

Visitor image - Quiet camping with great views

Wood can be bought on-site for the firepits

Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
In a Dark Sky Reserve, with two pubs within walking distance
Maps available for local walking trails; firepits on site

All sorts of alfresco adventures await in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park – and folk staying at Open Fire Camping may just surmise that they’re in a mighty fine place to make the most of them. The site is within easy reach of heaps of walking trails (both leisurely strolls and mountain scrambles) and can consult the site’s handy collection of maps to ensure they don’t wander astray. It’s a cracking location to chill out in, too (excellent news for those who’ve worn themselves out by day), as there's there’s heaps of space around the site’s different levels to find a pitch that suits you. Set up as a group or pick a more private corner from which to admire the views over Cribarth and do some stargazing by night (you’re in an International Dark Sky Reserve here so there should be some spectacular starry displays, cloud permitting). Keen to keep a calm vibe on site, the owners here have kept facilities to just the essentials like toilets and showers. Firepits have been scattered around the site, and you can buy firewood here or bring your own. If you don’t have the energy to cook dinner, there are a couple of pubs in the little Powys village of Pen-y-cae, just under a mile away.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Sleeping Giant 9 bedroom bunkhouse

42 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 9 bedrooms

42 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 9 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

11 rooms

Bedroom 3 x Bunk bed
Bedroom 3 x Bunk bed
Bedroom 2 x Single bed
Bedroom 2 x Single bed
Bedroom 2 x Bunk bed, 1 x Single bed
Bedroom 2 x Bunk bed, 1 x Single bed
Bedroom 2 x Bunk bed
Bedroom 3 x Bunk bed
Bedroom 3 x Bunk bed
Toilet 1 x Toilet
Toilet 1 x Toilet

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 10 included, 10 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.
Fridge 2 included, 2 max.

Campers' kitchen
Car parking by site/unit
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Freezer
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Microwave
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Toaster
Wifi at the unit/site
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

Extras

Bed linen hire (max unlimited)

£10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £600 (£600) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic stay. Thank you

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	10
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	9

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Fantastic campsite. Very helpful host - advised re hikes and routes and helped us when our tent leaked in the rain. Clean toilet block. Very friendly chickens!

Disliked: Shower space perhaps a little on the small side, but good hot showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely experience even in poor weather. Would book again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Chloe O. May 2025

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful setting with plenty of spots to choose from. Unfortunately weather was pouring when we arrived and over night so we didn't get to appreciate all the wonderful campfire facilities and evening views but could tell they would have been spectacular. Waking up the next morning to blue sky's and mountain scapes was bliss. Toilet and shower block was clean and well stocked. Sink for fresh drinking water and washing up easily accessible on site. Wi-Fi was good especially as we had a wet evening. We didn't need to call on him during our stay but from arrival experience the owner was lovely, friendly and accommodating. Cute chickens!

Disliked: Pubs we're quite a long walk away. On a nice summers evening we might have made the effort but a wet evening after a full day of hiking meant it was too far for us to venture out on foot. Doesn't detract from the positives of the site though!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was lovely and secluded. Great walks from site. Very clean. Really helpful campsite owner.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass tent site (solo)

Liked: Location was lovely and secluded.
Great walks from site.
Very clean.
Really helpful campsite owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Its a beautiful location. Really nice pitches and Steve was really welcoming…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Will M. May 2025

Unpowered grass tent site (solo)

Liked: Its a beautiful location. Really nice pitches and Steve was really welcoming and helpful. He even lent me a map and recommended a local walk that was spectacular. All-in-all a totally positive experience....I will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, I felt very safe as a female solo camper.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Unpowered grass tent site (solo)

Liked: Beautiful setting, clean toilets & showers, drinking water available, reasonably priced. I had to raise an issue with the owners (not their fault at all) and they responded swiftly and were very accommodating.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little sight with beautiful views and walks on your doorstep.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Mar 2025

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Different types of pitches.
Friendly staff.
Walks straight from the campsite.

Disliked: Small showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site. Back to basics. Chickens, cat, lovely views, open fires and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Kevin B. Feb 2025

Unpowered grass tent site (solo)

Liked: Peaceful site. Back to basics. Chickens, cat, lovely views, open fires and 3 fabulous pubs. Steve was an awesome host. I really didn't want to leave. Thank you for a wonderful stay

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot. Good facilities. Friendly family running the campsite. Reasonably priced. Perfect!…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Nov 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely spot. Good facilities. Friendly family running the campsite. Reasonably priced. Perfect!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly staff and good facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Adam R. Nov 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very friendly staff and good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Campfires are great and the site has firewood and kindling for sale.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

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

19.6 km Bus Station

19.7 km Railway Station

21.6 km Bus Station

Rail

18.7 km Treherbert Rail Station

19.4 km Aberdare Rail Station

19.7 km Neath Rail Station

Ferry

28.9 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal

Airport

36.5 km Swansea 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

Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps. For something a bit more leisurely, take the 15-minute walk from site to Craig-y-Nos Country Park for a wander around the 40-acre park’s lake and meadows and a visit to Craig-y-Nos Castle and its listed theatre (once owned by famed opera singer Adelina Patti). A five-minute drive from the site takes you to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, which has in the past been voted one of the UK’s best attractions – after you've delved underground, take the kids to the dino exhibit to see loads of life-sized model-sauruses. If you're yearning for a breath of sea air, it'll take you less than an hour to drive to the Gower Peninsula for some of the UK's best beaches.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
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

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 34.4 km
The Hay Festival (Thursday, 22 May 2025 – Thursday, 22 May 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 47.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 01/02 and 31/12.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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. For something a bit more leisurely, take the 15-minute walk … Read more