Campgrounds for backpackers in Mid Wales

Bryncrach Farm Caravan Site

Valley View Falconry

• Glamping site on a smallholding 10 minutes from the town of Rhayader
• Nature reserves, riding centre and fishing ponds within 15 minutes
• Falconry experiences available on site

Coed Esgair Las Blue Ridge Woods Wildcamp

• Discrete Dyfi Valley wild camping site in 30 acres of working woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Tywyn beach and Penygader
• Multiple firepit areas and a four-wheel drive shuttle available

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

Riverside Park Farm

Ponty Bargoed

• Quiet eight-acre site bordering the Cerfin river in Tregroes valley
• New Quay, Aberporth, Aberaeron and Penbryn Beach all 20 minutes’ drive
• Remote location in the countryside suited to walkers and cyclists

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

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

Powys Pods

• On a working farm in the Welsh Marches with gorgeous views
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 40 minutes from Llandrindod Wells
• Pony trekking next door; half an hour hike from Offa's Dyke Path

Glan Mydyr Woodland Yurts

• Peaceful glamping site on six acres of woods and meadow
• Around five minutes' drive from Aberaeron and 15 from New Quay
• Communal room with kitchen, sofas, books, games and woodburner

Dol Llys Farm

Upper Severn Farm Camping

• Simple site on a working Powys farm with access to the Severn river
• A 10-minute drive to Welshpool, the Montgomery Canal and Powis Castle
• Secluded grass pitches by a pond, with pubs, shops and castles nearby

Pengarreg Caravan & Camping Park

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

Millfield Caravan Park

• Quiet caravan park under 10 minutes' drive from Hay-on-Wye
• Shop, petrol station and beauty salon on site
• Five-minute walk to local pub, restaurants and a gym

Brownhill Caravan Park

• Family-run site three miles from the beaches of Ceredigion Bay
• Close to coastal walks, outdoor activities and boat trips
• Swimming pool, playground, shop and licensed bar