River Wye Campsite

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Leafy site
Leafy site
Group camping under the trees
Camping pitches
Glasbury river a stones throw away from the campsite
Café open all day, yummy breakfast and light lunches available
Onsite cafe
View from campsite of glasbury river
Family friendly
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Group camping under the trees
Camping pitches
Glasbury river a stones throw away from the campsite

  • Family-friendly Powys campsite on the banks of the River Wye
  • Hay-on Wye and Offa’s Dyke Path 10 minutes’ drive; Hereford 40 minutes
  • Kayak and canoe hire at the adjacent activity centre; café on site
Looking for an action-packed outdoor break with lots of high-octane watery fun to be had? A stay at River Wye Campsite puts you right on the banks of the river at Glasbury-on-Wye. Once there, you can hire canoes or kayaks to paddle downstream, go gorge walking along the Wye, or join in archery and axe-throwing sessions (at an extra cost) at the adjacent activity centre. No problem if your tastes lean more towards culture rather than sporting action, as the campsite is 10 minutes’ drive from Hay-on Wye, making it a clever base for visiting the famed ‘book town’ – especially during the the annual Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, held in late May and early June. Handy on-site facilities include a shower block with plenty of hot water (great for easing tired muscles after a day kayaking on the Wye), a washing-up area and plenty of parking space, either in the car park or next to your tent. Keen to upgrade your alfresco cooking skills? You’re welcome to use free-standing barbecues but please ensure they are raised off the grass to prevent any damage. Packs of kindling can be bought on site, and there’s a covered seating area for communal picnics. If you’d rather someone else took care of the catering, pick up soft drinks, ice cream and tempting cakes in the Paddlers Rest Café – you can order full English breakfasts in there too. On weekends throughout the summer months, the site has regular pop-up trucks with street food and regular live music. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join in the fun, and there are woodland walks direct from the pitches to keep them exercised too. The owners ask that they are kept on leads while on site, please.

Campground type

Rent a tent 4
Tent sites 27
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 75 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

River Wye Campsite gets props for its prime riverside spot, welcoming staff, and tidy amenities. Guests loved the on-site cafe, bar, and food trucks, plus easy river access for kayaking. Most found it chill and well-kept, though some felt the restrooms needed an update and could be cleaner with more hot water. A few noted noise from others and occasional unassigned pitch hassles.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent

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9 out of 10
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Wifi
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Charmaine H.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Staff were very accommodating and helpful.
Flat pitches
Warm, clean showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

A truly wonderful place to stay

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Emily C.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked The campsite was beautiful, lovely location, fantastic facilities and really friendly and helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean site with friendly staff.

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Katie W.

Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite

Liked Loved the location of the site, right next to the river. Staff were so friendly and helpful. The little cafe was well stocked and we enjoyed a drink outside on the grass. The grounds were clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, clean facilities, friendly staff, close to the river, quality food from…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Quiet, clean facilities, friendly staff, close to the river, quality food from on site shop, relaxed experience. Perfect!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was clean and tidy Staff very attentive Very quiet Right on the…

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Paul H.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Site was clean and tidy
Staff very attentive
Very quiet
Right on the river for perfect launch
Lovely little cafe

Disliked Nothing really.
Could do with an upgrade in the toilets/shower room but apart from that was spot on

Recommend to friends Visit again

poor hygiene in toilets and showers,staff very polite and friendly

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Steven W.

Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite

Liked location

Disliked dirty blocked toilets,staff new and didn’t know about layout of site or where too park and music being played until 3am from inconsiderate campers ,ruined our night away

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I'm really sorry to hear about your experience and sad that we are only learning about this via a review and not because you came into the cafe / reception to tell us anything during your stay. If you had notified us at the time we could have done something about every point you have mentioned. We would like to think that we are very approachable and would always deal with any situation to the best of our ability in the shortest time possible. Once again, sorry we didn't meet your expectations and thank you for taking the time to write a review and help us improve our service.

The staff are very helpful and friendly. I like the choices of…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked The staff are very helpful and friendly. I like the choices of fields available. The main showers and toilets are kept very clean. It is next to the river.

Disliked In the main shower block there are two showers for women. Only one of them worked during my stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all, a brilliant experience. I’ll definitely be back!

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8 out of 10
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MARI C.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Review: 8/10 – River Wye Campsite

I had a fantastic stay at River Wye Campsite! The staff were absolutely brilliant – friendly, approachable, and went above and beyond, especially when it came to helping me store medication that needed to be kept chilled. The coffee on site was a lovely bonus – genuinely some of the nicest I’ve had at a campsite.

The location is perfect for families, couples, and even dogs. There’s a beautiful riverside walk right from the site, and plenty of well-thought-out activities to keep children and adults entertained alike.

Disliked The only thing that stops this from being a 10/10 is the washroom facilities – they’re functional but would really benefit from a modern update to match the quality of the rest of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site had variety of spots to choose…

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4 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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James P.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Site had variety of spots to choose

Disliked Showers were not that warm. Also my battery pack was stolen when on charge so definitely not somewhere you want to leave valuables - only while in shower and came back and gone!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi James

Im really sorry your battery pack went missing - we haven't had a report like this before in 5 years of operating - we are a friendly family run and family orientated campsite. Many campers come and charge their phones and packs in our onsite cafe no problem at all. If this is found at all I will contact you.

Kind regards
Claire

Friendly staff. Choose your own pitch. Not over crowded. Cafe on site, food available. As a…

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Karina G.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff.
Choose your own pitch.
Not over crowded.
Cafe on site, food available.
As a solo mum with a young child I felt safe and welcome. I would definitely go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

River Wye Campsite

Glasbury

Hay-on-Wye

Powys

Wales

HR3 5NW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.04392°N
3.20072°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Bus
10.4 mi Interchange
15.4 mi Telephone Exchange
17.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
13 mi Builth Road Rail Station
13.1 mi Cilmeri Rail Station
15.3 mi Garth (Powys) 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

For riverside rambles with the kids and dogs, join the Wye Valley Walk directly from your pitch, or head into the Brecon Beacons National Park (20 minutes’ drive) for more testing walks amid mountain landscapes. To trace the ancient border between England and Wales on a longer hike, follow Offa’s Dyke Path along Hergest Ridge from Hay-on-Wye (10 minutes) to Kington (four and a half hours’ walk). Need a day off from all the energetic stuff? Treat kids to a day out among the donkeys and alpacas at the Small Breeds Farm Park (25 minutes’ drive), while science buffs might appreciate a chance to peer at the universe through telescopes at The Spaceguard Centre (50 minutes, don’t miss the views over the Welsh hills into Shropshire). Combine sightseeing with history by visiting the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition at the Norman cathedral in Hereford (40 minutes), and if the weather’s behaving, have a jaunt around the colourful flower borders at Hergest Croft Gardens (25 minutes).

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 18.4 mi

Blaenavon Ironworks 19.1 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 19.3 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 19.4 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 23.7 mi

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 9.5 mi

The Weir 16.3 mi

Skenfrith Castle 20.7 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 23.5 mi

The Kymin 27.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Llyswen - Wye Valley Walk - Mynydd Fforest - Brechfa Pool 3 mi

Near Ffynnon Gynydd - The Begwns - near Ffynnon Gynydd 3.1 mi

An Introduction to the Begwns 3.3 mi

Talgarth - Park Wood - Ffostyll - Talgarth 3.7 mi

Hay on Wye - Offa's Dyke Path - Penhenallt - Hay Common - Hay 0n Wye 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 12.3 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does River Wye Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is River Wye Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near River Wye Campsite? For riverside rambles with the kids and dogs, join the Wye Valley Walk directly from your pitch, or head into the Brecon Beacons National Park (20 minutes’ drive) for more testing walks … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River Wye Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at River Wye Campsite? From $29.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.