River Wye Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
4
27
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.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
6 people maximum 
8.6/10
82 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite
4 people maximum 6.8/10
9 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a beautiful riverside setting with level sites and a chill vibe. Guests rave about the welcoming staff, on-site cafe, and great access to canoeing. Facilities are usually clean, though some find them a bit dated. Most enjoyed the peacefulness, but a few experienced noise; others noted insufficient facilities during peak times.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Possibly a good place but to be avoided on a BH wkend in good weather.
Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite
Liked Its potential, facilities could have been good and the location.
Cafe and ice cream on site was a bonus.
Disliked Over crowding of the site, noise, large groups.
Toilets dirty and not enough for the numbers needing to use them.
It was so overwhelming, we left, with no where booked to go to.
Staff we spoke to was very friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would not stay here again
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked The location was perfect right next to the river.
The staff on the whole were really lovely and friendly.
Disliked The facilities were below par. No toilet roll on one day. The toilets were dirty and the ‘nice’ toilets for the glamping tents were not much better and the showers were not acceptable - nowhere to hang your towels and only a flimsy shower curtain between you and the 100s of people they crammed into the site over the weekend. The water wouldn’t drain after showers so you’re standing in dirty water from other people’s showers even if you’re just going to brush your teeth.
The owner made inappropriate comments - not professional at all.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location , cafe,staff Great stay…
Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite
Liked Great location , cafe,staff
Great stay
Recommend to friends Visit again
A lovely location, but showers broken and quite loud at night
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked location close to Hay, staff friendliness, pop up food trucks, proximity of river for wild swimming and mountains for walks, visible stars, fire and dog friendliness
Disliked showers not working properly, loo roll often out, 9pm quiet was not enforced!
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Really nice place but wouldn’t return due to the showers / toilets.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Great location, friendly staff and it’s a really nice pitch.
Disliked The toilets and showers aren’t good. They often don’t have toilet roll. They’re dirty and one toilet didn’t even have a seat.
Probably the worst toiletries / showers I’ve seen in a camp site.
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Lovely little sight would stay again.
Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite
Liked Friendly staff couldn't be more helpful, excellent and safe access to the river, decent pitch size and lovely cafe and bar on-site
Disliked No dump point on site, toilets are a little dated and males did become blocked with no flush during stay.
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God location and friendly staff let down badly by facilities.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Super friendly and helpful staff.
Close to the river.
Disliked Facilities were very basic and not well maintained.
Pitches were patchy grass / dirt with quite a few burnt bits where fires had been made.
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Was amazing place lovely very welcome…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Was amazing place lovely very welcome would definitely be going there again
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Its got it all! (Just watch out for the big groups having a party.)
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked In no particular order the things I liked about this place was; the space, ping pong, cafe, bar, manager (Rob), groundsman (John), wifi (but only really in the cafe which we're lucky to have whilst camping anyway!) sandpit, loos, showers, always bog roll in the loos & hot water in the taps! River beach, location, kid friendly, trees, how close it is to many things to do. Washing up space, freezer for ice blocks, camp fired allowed (off ground). We were pitched in a perfect spot with shade & sun and a good view of the site so the boy could run around to his hearts content.
Disliked There were only a few things I didn't like and they couldn't be helped; there were quite a few other campers in big groups who were very noisy until at least midnight. It was very busy over the weekend but they all left on Sunday morn so we had a lovely peaceful time for the rest of our stay. The loos/ showers were a bit cramped and probably could do with a freshen up but functionally they were just fine. The light was on a timer so a few times I was on the loo/in the shower in the dark! Haha!
It was right by quite a main road and residential houses and not much of a view. We normally like to feel we're out in the sticks a bit but it was exactly what we were looking for so a small price to pay.
We left just before the hen do arrived...thank goodness! Hahaha!
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Lovely location-river edge-great for morning/evening walks.…
Primitive grass and earth campervan campsite
Liked Lovely location-river edge-great for morning/evening walks.
Very busy but still quiet in the evening. Great facilities for snacks, cake, coffee etc
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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 swimmingAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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
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 River Wye Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Wye Campsite dog friendly? Yes 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Wye Campsite? From $29.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.