Open Fire Camping
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- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Two pubs within walking distance
- Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Sleeping Giant 9 bedroom bunkhouse
42 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
9 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £600 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Really nice site in lovely location, quiet and clean.
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Liked: Beautiful location, nice hot showers and clean toilets.
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View was amazing. It was close to everything we needed. Host was…
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Liked: View was amazing. It was close to everything we needed. Host was super friendly and helpful.
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The site is in a beautiful setting with fabulous scenery. We were…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The site is in a beautiful setting with fabulous scenery. We were welcomed and could choose our pitch. Peaceful and relaxing. And it’s a really nice walk to the pub.
Disliked: In the morning we were eaten alive by midges and had to go home. We chose a pitch at the top and I wondered if this is where they ‘live’ I react very badly to bites so I wish I had known. Not necessarily anyone’s fault, it’s nature, but it was upsetting not to be able to stay. It is such a lovely site. Maybe another time of year
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Amazing views and very attentive hosts who even lent us their map…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Amazing views and very attentive hosts who even lent us their map for the waterfall walk. Very pretty, peaceful and well maintained campsite.
Disliked: None.
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A beautiful one night stay
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Picturesque views both day and night Secluded Clean Quiet Relaxing
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Great Site. Definitely recommend staying at
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Fantastic view, warm welcome, well signed posted to the site. Nice soft pitches, Clean and good facilities. Friendly and knowledgeable farmer. Kind enough to let me ride my bike to the pitch so it made it easier to unload. Really nice site to stay at. With some nice walks too.
Disliked: No phone signal for Vodafone. Nothing can be done about that just an FYI.
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This site was beautiful and had everything you could need for a…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: This site was beautiful and had everything you could need for a camping trip. We stayed for 3 nights and would definitely go back. Great location and friendly.
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I booked this campsite to do some hiking over Christmas. When I…
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Liked: I booked this campsite to do some hiking over Christmas. When I arrived was told they were closed... however the booking and payment had been taken some weeks before.. but Steve let me camp in any case and opened up the shower and toilet block. Very much appreciated.
Disliked: Pitchup, next time make sure you don't take booking when campsite is closed...
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Great location, friendly and scenic.…
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Liked: Great location, friendly and scenic.
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Beautiful view and peaceful campsite. Short walk from village with pubs -…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful view and peaceful campsite. Short walk from village with pubs - make sure you book in advance at weekends. Steve was really helpful and provided advice on walking routes.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
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 nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Open Fire Camping
The Rhongyr Isaf Centre
Pen-y-cae
Powys
Wales
SA9 1GB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81815°N
-3.67057°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
Airport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Aberafan | 16.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swansea Bay | 18.9 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Bracelet Bay | 21.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Limeslade Bay | 22 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Langland Bay | 22.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Showcaves of Wales 0.9 mi
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 7.4 mi
Aberdulais Falls 10.6 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 12.8 mi
Brecon Mountain Railway 13.2 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 10.7 mi
Aberdeunant 14.7 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 19.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 1.6 mi
Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 5 mi
Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 5 mi
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 5.1 mi
Waterfall Circuit 5.1 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 21.4 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.
Want to know more about camping in Powys?
- Does Open Fire Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Open Fire Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Open Fire Camping? Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps, or climb the Cribarth hill (Sleeping Giant) which overlooks the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Open Fire Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Open Fire Camping? From $38.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.