Basecamp Wales

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The view from Basecamp camping field
The view from basecamp camping field
Motorhome pitches with/without an electric hook-up
Motorhome pitches
Layout of area and location of important facilities
Picnic area next to the play park
Afan valley bike shed – bike hire and repair shop on site
View of the camping field
Hook-up area for motorhomes
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Motorhome pitches with/without an electric hook-up
Motorhome pitches
Layout of area and location of important facilities

  • Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
  • Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
  • Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
Seeking outdoor adventure in the Afan Valley? Basecamp Wales is calling you… tucked away in the 3,900-hectare Afan Forest Park, this campsite offers a winning combination of comfort and a back-to-nature vibe, with spectacular views overlooking the Glamorgan valleys. Cycling enthusiasts are in good company here, as Afan Forest Park is renowned for its biking experiences, with single tracks winding through the woods, exposed trails on the hills, and the thrilling jumps and short runs at Afan Bike Park (15 minutes’ drive). Bikers can relax knowing there’s also a bike-hire service, wash station and repair hub on site for their use. But this scenic forest spot isn’t just about the bikes. The park also has plenty of walking trails, a play area for the youngest guests, and the chance to learn more about local history at the South Wales Miners Museum (five minutes’ walk). And after a day of fun-filled activity or simply relaxing with a good book, you can refuel at Base Café, where good food and drinks are served, enjoy a barbecue or cosy up around your campfire under the stars – and with minimal light pollution in the area, clear nights will bring you dazzling starry skies. Easily accessible from the M4 and Port Talbot (15 minutes’ drive), the site has all essential amenities, from 24/7 showers (tokens are available from staff in the café) and accessible bathrooms to free parking.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
RV sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • A charge of £1.50 ($1.89) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Extra cars may be brought but must be parked off-site; council-managed pay-and-display parking is available nearby.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7

Overall rating from 84 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 4
Forest

70% would recommend this campground to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

Great for biking/hiking, clean amenities, friendly staff. Some found pitches uneven/cramped, more a parking lot than a campsite. Showers limited outside cafe hours. Ideal for outdoor fans needing a convenient spot.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

rubbish site right next to a main road and public carpark

Overall

1 out of 10
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Wifi
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kieran m.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked nothing

Disliked Got there and pitch was taken staff didn't even want to help

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don’t waste your money it’s a car park

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1 out of 10
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 1
Value for money
 1
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 1
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
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Lisa H.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Nice field at the top

Disliked Got to the site with a motor home took one look and drove straight back out again , as a family with a small child this is not a safe and secure place to charge people to stay in a car park on a main road no gates

Recommend to friends Visit again

could have outside fire Good forest location…

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5 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 3
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 No rating
Steve H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked could have outside fire
Good forest location

Disliked Pics deceptive - the tent area is all on a slope and the shower block a fair walk away near the powered sites.

Recommend to friends Visit again

- The on-site mountain biking tracks and bike rental were fab, reasonably…

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7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Aidan B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked - The on-site mountain biking tracks and bike rental were fab, reasonably priced, and the staff were brill.
- The location wasn't too far from the coast, and has a good Tesco and hospital close by.
- Excellent price
- The ability to have fires so easily is great. I may have missed it, but the option to buy wood for fires would be a lovely addition

Disliked - It would be nice to have a water source closer to the pitches
- The key system out of hours is a bit finicky, and would be better if replaced by a code-locked door that can be left latched during the day.
- More of a heads up, bit the whole pitch is on a rather steep hill, so be prepared to end up against the side of your tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

good communication, helped out with our late arrival, clean facilities and perfect…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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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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Anonymous

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked good communication, helped out with our late arrival, clean facilities and perfect access to afan forest for bike trials, we will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overpriced for a very basic pitch.

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Lizzie P.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked The toilets were very clean.
good location for cycling and walking but we were very glad to only be using it as a quick overnight stop.

Disliked The signage was very poor for the campervan, we were sent What3words but telling us it was actually the car park would have saved us a trip up a steep hill.
Pitch was flat and close to the shower block but there was only one key in a fiddly key box. Couldn't have a shower as we arrived after 4pm so unable to buy a token.
The pitch was just a carpark space so if 2 other vans had turned up then it would have been snug.
All of this would be ok if it was very clear from the website and did not cost £25!!!!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great communication, all went down hill from there!

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2 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
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DAFYDD R.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Communication was great

Disliked The site was a public car park about 10 years from a main road. We drove straight out and went home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don't let the reviews put you off.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Yvonne H.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Pristine toilets, beautiful scenery, bus into town, port talbot and neath. Mining museum, great cafe with Internet. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely walks. We had electric hook up.

Disliked No phone signal, tv reception or Internet in the motorhome. A bit hard to navigate the entrance. The ehu is at the end of the public car park, first left before base camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal for what I needed. Arrived late and left early so didn’t…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Dan G.

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Ideal for what I needed. Arrived late and left early so didn’t get to see much.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent van camping spot with spotless showers by the mtb trails

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked The facilities while basic were spotless.
Really quiet in the evening - think we were the only van there after the first night.
Right on the start or the mtb trails and marked walking trails.

Disliked Van parking isn’t very level if you don’t opt for the electric hookup. Big wedges needed unless you manage to get creative with the curb.
£1.50 for a token for the showers though that does give you 5mins

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point

Location

Basecamp Wales

Afan Forest Park

Cynonville

Port Talbot

Glamorgan

Wales

SA13 3HG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.64164°N
3.70462°W

Route directions

What3words for reception: novels.glee.stew.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi Railway Station
4.7 mi Bus Station
9.4 mi Sarn Odeon
Rail
3.1 mi Maesteg Rail Station
3.5 mi Maesteg (Ewenny Road) Rail Station
4.1 mi Garth (Bridgend) Rail Station
Ferry
9.8 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
24.9 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
25 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.9 mi Swansea Airport
23 mi Cardiff International 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

Afan Forest Park (accessed from the site) has a diverse range of bike trails suitable for all skill levels, from a beginner-friendly short loop to a challenging black trail that can take several hours to complete. If you’re after even more thrills, you can launch yourself off an old colliery tower on a speeding zipwire at Zip World Top (half an hour’s drive). Hiking enthusiasts have plenty to explore in Afan Forest Park, with scenic trails winding through the forest landscape. For more adventurous treks, venture into the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park (40 minutes) to tackle the hike up to Four Falls waterfall. The Gower Peninsula (45 minutes) serves up spectacular coastal walks, and if it’s a beach day you’re after, the sandy coastline at Aberavon is 20 minutes by car. For rainy days or a change of pace, the South Wales Miners Museum (five minutes’ walk) gives a fascinating glimpse into the area’s rich industrial heritage. Other handy indoor options include the exotic habitats at Plantasia Tropical Zoo (half an hour’s drive), or you can delve deep into underground wonders at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 5.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Rest Bay Porthcawl 10.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swansea Bay 11.2 mi Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Sandy Bay Porthcawl 11.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 11.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Aberdulais Falls 4.1 mi

National Waterfront Museum 10.2 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.6 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 13 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 17.9 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 4.1 mi

Aberdeunant 20.9 mi

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 25.7 mi

Watersmeet 29.2 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 2 mi

Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 2 mi

Treherbert to Aberdare 7.5 mi

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 8.8 mi

Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.3 mi

Local events

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 27.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Basecamp Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Basecamp Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Basecamp Wales? Afan Forest Park (accessed from the site) has a diverse range of bike trails suitable for all skill levels, from a beginner-friendly short loop to a challenging black trail that can take … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Basecamp Wales?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp Wales? From $16.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.