Gypsy Castle Camping

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Visitor image of the sunset from their pitch
Visitor image of the sunset from their pitch
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Pitching field
Local residents
Close to major cycle routes
River wye
River wye
In the pretty powys countryside
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Visitor image of their pitch
Pitching field
Local residents

  • Semi-wild site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Central Hay-on-Wye 15 minutes' walk away; Hereford 25 minutes by car
  • Small-scale site with ample space; well-behaved dogs welcome
It's a small, simple site, but Gypsy Castle Camping ticks an awful lot of boxes. Firstly, it's on the outskirts of the brilliant Powys town of Hay-on-Wye. And then there's the fact that it's in the Brecon Beacons National Park, a short stroll away from refreshing River Wye scenery. Given the above, it's clear how this prime patch could be just the job for those on the hunt for self-sustained breaks. In need of some holiday reading? In Hay-on-Wye's bookshop-lined streets you'll be able to pick up material on pretty much every conceivable subject. In town, there are also pubs, restaurants and a nice number of independent shops. The Warren, a gorgeous common on the Wye, is a few minutes' walk away. If you want a site with a swish amenities block with modcons, this is not the place for you. What Gypsy Castle Camping does have, however, is two horsebox showers, two portable plastic toilets, two sinks with cold water and a chemical disposal point. Well-behaved dogs can be brought here, but please keep them on a lead and properly supervised – there's livestock about. When questions about site etiquette or the local area come up, just ask the manager who drops by to touch base at regular intervals.

Campground type

Tent sites 22
RV sites 22
Open now
Opens June 12
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 12 to

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Reviews

8.9

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Praised for its quiet, clean, and peaceful atmosphere and great value. Close to Hay-on-Wye (10-15 min walk). Friendly owner, Colin. Unique horsebox showers. Basic but clean facilities. Minor points: no bin, sink shelter. Beautiful views and relaxed vibe.

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Lovely clean, simple and quiet site.…

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Jon 1 review

Power optional grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely clean, simple and quiet site. Friendly, helpful host. Easy access to footpaths for river walk into Hay on Wye. Would definitely go back.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive review Colin 🙂🙂

Clean, tidy, quiet. Showers and toilets…

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Oliver K. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Clean, tidy, quiet.
Showers and toilets well maintained.
Owner friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive review 🙂 Colin

This is a good one I’ll be back!

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Gary T. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely, peaceful and excellent value for money. Found a shaded spot at the far end as the heat was intense. Met Colin the owner. Could have chatted to him all day - spot on guy!! Beautiful countryside, no road noise, no disrespectful campers this place is bliss. Recommend 100%.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Many thanks for your positive comments they r .much apprieciated Regards Colin

No frills camping, clean facilities and…

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 Kat B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked No frills camping, clean facilities and friendly owner. Short drive / walk for Hay town centre. Will be be back!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Colin 😀 🙏

Perfect site easy walk into hay…

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Danielle S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Perfect site easy walk into hay

Best camping shower I’ve ever had courtesy of the horse box

Disliked No bin facilities

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Colin (most people seem to accept the " take rubbish home " I am sorry this caused you an issue)

We liked how quiet and how…

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Esther D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We liked how quiet and how well looked after the site was. There wasn't a shower block etc. but the portaloos were cleaned daily as well as the shower. It had everything we needed and was only a 15 minute walk into the centre of Hay. Communication from the owner was also excellent. Would absolutely recommend and hope to visit again in the future.

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From the manager: Many thanks for your positive comments Colin 😀

Beautiful, quiet spot with lovely views…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful, quiet spot with lovely views in all directions.
Only a 10 minute walk away from Hay's town centre and right next to beautiful riverside walks.
The toilets were clean and I loved the horsebox shower.
We also enjoyed chatting with the friendly campsite owner.
I would highly recommend this campsite and will definitely come back soon.

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Colin 😀

Friendly helpful host with very good local knowledge.

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Paul F. 6 reviews

Power optional grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location, relaxed atmosphere.
Exactly what we were looking for.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pace to enjoy weekend

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful location, toilets, drinking water and shower available, friendly host.

Disliked N/a

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From the manager: Thank you for the review Colin

Peaceful site with lovely views. Only…

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 Amanda G. 2 reviews

Power optional grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful site with lovely views. Only a short walk to the town.
Great showers, very spacious.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Gypsy Castle Camping

Gypsy Castle Lane

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

HR3 5PW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.06963°N
3.14255°W

Nearest transport

Bus
13.4 mi Interchange
14.3 mi Telephone Exchange
18.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
13.9 mi Builth Road Rail Station
14.5 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
15.6 mi Llandrindod Rail Station

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

To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing opportunities are a five-minute drive away, while those looking to expend a bit more energy can head to Celtic Canoes (five minutes) to rent a riverworthy craft. Other, bigger bodies of water like Llangorse Lake (20 minutes) are also worth scouting out, particularly if you're into hiking – the lake and its surrounding villages have some of the loveliest walks around. If there's demand for further outdoor action, you can easily make the trip to Black Mountain Activities (10 minutes), where a range of land and water-based options are yours for the choosing. While 100% Welsh holidays certainly have appeal, travellers planning on staying here a bit longer might also like to look at what's over the border in England. The top three highlights? It's a tough call, but Neolithic Arthur's Stone (15 minutes), Hereford's Cider Museum (25 minutes) and Hampton Court Castle (45 minutes) are all strong contenders.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 20.4 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 20.7 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 20.7 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 21.1 mi

Raglan Castle 24.2 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 6.6 mi

The Weir 13.7 mi

Skenfrith Castle 19.8 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 20.5 mi

The Kymin 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 0.8 mi

St Mary's Church - Cusop Dingle - New Forest Farm 1.3 mi

Cusop - New House Wood - Cusop Dingle - Cusop 1.4 mi

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 3.1 mi

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 3.7 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 14.1 mi

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gypsy Castle Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gypsy Castle Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gypsy Castle Camping? To fully take advantage of being so close to the Wye, you'll want to spend a generous portion of your holiday messing about by, in or on the water. Local coarse fishing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gypsy Castle Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gypsy Castle Camping? From $26.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.