Forest campgrounds in South Wales
14 bookable campsites in South Wales
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Undercover barbecue area in the field, plus a wooden playground
Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
The River's Edge
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Adults-only site on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
- Offa’s Dyke Path 20 minutes’ walk and Hereford half an hour’s drive
- Grass pitches next to the on-site pub and restaurant
Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Basecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
Northern Hay Stables
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales- Friendly well-maintained site with easy access to the M4
- A 20-minute walk to the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre and popular trails
- Dogs welcome; a 20-minute walk from Newport’s scenic Ridgeway area
Willow Acres Campsite
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful Brecon Beacons pitches with firepits and outdoor kitchen
- A five-minute walk to Pontypool Golf Club; 15 minutes up Garn Wen
- Spacious pitches; bring dogs and extra tents for no added charge
The Pod at Chapel Farm
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful pod in the Black Mountains, close to Offa's Dyke Path
- Half an hour's drive from Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye
- Underfloor heating, ensuite bathroom, barbecue and outdoor seating
Hill Farm Tintern
Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales- Cosy fully equipped yurts at a 15-acre farm in the Wye Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Tintern; 20 minutes to Puzzle Wood
- Firepit, barbecue and outdoor kitchen; dogs welcome
Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
The Chicken House
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful adults-only site 15 minutes’ drive from Caerphilly
- National Museum Cardiff half an hour’s drive; Splott Beach 40 minutes
- Pitches on wildflower meadows; walks from the site
Red Sky at Night Campsite
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Pop-up pitches on a farm with gorgeous Monmouthshire hill views
- A 20-minute drive to the Forest of Dean, and 25 minutes to Symonds Yat
- Wild camping with kids’ games and woodland walks
Golden Hill Wood
Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales- Wild camping with Black Mountains views 15 minutes’ drive from Usk
- Tintern Abbey 25 minutes’ drive, and Symonds Yat 40 minutes
- Back-to-basics pitches with woodland crafts courses available
Candleston Woods
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- 100 acres of woodland, minutes from Merthyr Mawr beach.
- Camp or stay in furnished bell tents
- great facilities inc: a cosy barn bar, large firepit under the stars
Headstock Camping
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- 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
Seren Retreat
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Yurts in a private meadow surrounded by ancient oak woodland
- Less than 20 minutes' drive from Oxwich Bay, Caswell Bay and Swansea
- Woodburning stoves and kitchens; holistic therapies available to book
Ty Draw
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Woodland Glamorgan wild camping five minutes’ drive from Machen
- Cwmcarn Trail Centre and Castell Coch both 25 minutes’ drive
- Adults-only pop-up site with views of Flat Holm and Steep Holm
Spring Valley Lakes
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful campsite in a forested valley near Glynneath in Glamorgan
- A 15 minute drive to Zip World Tower, half an hour to Aberavon beach
- Lake and river fishing on site; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
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