Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

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

Tower Hill Campsite

• Family-friendly wild-style camping with mountain views
• A 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast; St Davids 25 minutes
• Low light pollution for stargazing on site; dogs on leads welcome

Kennexstone Camping and Touring Park

Red Rose

• Small-scale farm site in a secluded west Wales location
• A 20-minute drive from the coast; half an hour to Aberystwyth
• Exclusive use of a field, kitchenette, toilet and open firepit

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

Kinmel Hall

• Back to basics camping pods in the grounds of a Welsh mansion
• A 15-minute drive from the coast and 20 minutes from Conwy Castle
• Shops, cafés, country pub and takeaways nearby; barbecues allowed

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

Red Valley Campsite

• Family-run working farm site in the Carmarthenshire countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Carmarthen and half an hour from Pendine Sands
• Firepits around the site; food shop selling locally-sourced produce

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

Redwood Heyope

• Dog-friendly Mid Wales site in an off-grid 30-acre ancient woodland
• Within walking distance of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Glyndŵr's Way
• Hire a firepit on site; pub serving cask ales and food nearby

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

Wild Heather Glamping

• Well-located and peaceful site on a Glamorgan family farm
• A 20-minute drive to several beaches; Afan Forest Park half an hour
• A mile from the M4; walk to Margam Country Park in 20 minutes

Meadow Camping

• Peaceful family-friendly rural Ceredigion site
• A 15-minute drive from sandy beaches and 20 minutes from Cardigan
• Back to basics camping with a hot shower and firepits provided

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

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

Wild Cherry Camping

• Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a North Wales smallholding
• 30-minute drive to Chester for the cathedral, amphitheatre and zoo
• On-site shop with local produce; barbecues and campfires permitted

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

Brynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning

• Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
• Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
• Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site