Nearly wild camping in Machynlleth, Wales
3 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Machynlleth
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Camping 2.0
Smugglers Cove Boatyard
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Small peaceful site on the Dyfi estuary, seven miles from Machynlleth
- A 10-minute drive from the beach at Aberdyfi
- Riverside firepits, with wood available to buy on site
Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Green site in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
- Direct access to the Mawddach trail via a steep track
- Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne
Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Dyfi WildCamping
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Spacious wild camping site five minutes' drive from Aberdovey
- Tywyn, Talyllyn Railway and Dyfi Bike Park within a 15-minute drive
- Easy access from the main road; fabulous estuary and sea views
Dyfi Adventure Campsite
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Peaceful Dyfi valley site by a riverside, opened in 2019
- A 15-minute drive from Machynlleth and 35 from the seaside at Barmouth
- River beach, communal firepits and barbecues/campfires allowed
Ynyslas Camping
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Well-kept flat pitches with lovely views over the Dyfi estuary
- Aberystwyth and Dyfi Bike Park both 20 minutes' drive away
- Launch kayaks or paddleboards on the river from the site
Nant Madyn Camping
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful farm site in Snowdonia with spectacular sea views
- Three miles from the sea; a 35-minute drive from Cadair Idris mountain
- A 10-minute drive from the Wales Coast Path, shops and eateries
Cledan Valley
Caersws, Powys, Wales- Scenic and remote-feeling Mid Wales glamping site
- Clywedog Reservoir and Snowdonia walks within a 45-minute drive
- Proper beds and firepit for each unit; communal cooking/eating lodge
Brynbala Farm
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Nearly-wild camping with sea views over Cardigan Bay
- Borth beach five minutes' drive; 15 minutes to Aberystwyth
- Dog-friendly pitches with access to the Wales Coast Path
Graig Ddu
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Basic family-friendly campervan site in the Dyfi Valley lowlands
- A five-minute drive from Dyfi Bike Park and Machynlleth
- Firepits permitted, with logs available to buy on site
Coed Esgair Las Blue Ridge Woods Wildcamp
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- 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
Eco Retreats Forest Retreat
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- A 50-acre eco retreat deep in Dyfi Forest
- Combine hotel luxury with getting back to nature
- Healing sessions, reiki and meditation all available
Gwyliau Beudy Banc
Machynlleth, Powys, WalesCedris Farm
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Rural South Snowdonia Campsite only 7 miles from the coast
- Family Run Campsite On A Real Working Farm
- 3 Miles From Cader Idris & Talyllyn Lake
Gwalia Farm
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- 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
Snowdonia Retreats
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Tiny, secluded and family-run farmstead with its own steam train stop
- A 15-minute drive from Aberdovey
- Family room with piano, sofas, billiard table, games and kitchen
Bare Bones Camping
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Rural and back to nature site in Snowdonia National Park
- Riverside and valley setting with mountain views
- Four-acre space with bar and restaurant
Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping site on a peaceful farm estate in Snowdonia National Park
- Zip World Fforest 55 minutes’ drive; Portmeirion 40 minutes
- Bell tents on a dark skies site; Mawddach Trail 10 minutes’ walk away
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