Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Ffoshelyg Woodland Camping

• Peaceful pop-up pitches among natural Ceredigion woodland
• A 20-minute drive from the Ceredigion coast; 10 minutes to Llandysul
• Basic facilities provided, with campfires permitted and logs for sale

Buckhall Farm

• Wild-style camping on a working Welsh borders hill farm
• Knighton and the Shropshire Hills 10 minutes' drive away
• Close to Glyndŵr’s Way route; bike storage available on site

Glamping Life Retreat

• Peaceful park with amazing views, on the door step on Elan Valley

Glan Mydyr Woodland Yurts

• Peaceful glamping site on six acres of woods and meadow
• Around five minutes' drive from Aberaeron and 15 from New Quay
• Communal room with kitchen, sofas, books, games and woodburner

Alleston Farm Camping

• Peaceful site on a working farm five minutes from Pembroke
• Nearest beach 10 minutes' drive away; Tenby within 15 minutes
• Plenty of space, barbecues allowed, and stabling provided for horses

Henbant Bach Farm

• Beautiful campsite in meadow hobbit landscape on sustainable farm

Graig Ddu

• Basic family-friendly campervan site in the Dyfi Valley lowlands
• A five-minute drive from Dyfi Bike Park and Machynlleth
• Firepits permitted, with logs available to buy on site

Morawelon Camping and Caravanning

• Spectacularly scenic seaside site with views across Newport Parrog
• Pony trekking, crabbing, theme parks and zoos all within easy reach
• Bordered by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path; near a coastal bus service

The Shepherd's Rest

• Beautiful rural off grid site on 112 acre working sheep hill farm.
• 10 minutes from community shop & pub. 15 minutes to Llandeilo town.
• Firepits with logs available on site.

Gwalia Farm

• Adult-only pitches in a wild area of a working farm near Cemmaes
• Wildlife haven: look out for buzzards, newts, toads and otters
• Wild swimming allowed in the lake; beaches half an hour's drive away

Fron Farm Fishery

• Small family-run fishery and site in scenic west Wales countryside
• A five-minute drive to Bronant village and 15 to Tregaron market town
• Two coarse fishing lakes and two fly fishing lakes

Riverside Park Farm

Brodawel Camping Park

• Well-maintained and dog-friendly site on the outskirts of Porthcawl
• A five-minute drive to Rest Bay beach on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
• Shop, wifi, play area, undercover picnic area and indoor games room

Brownhill Caravan Park

• Family-run site three miles from the beaches of Ceredigion Bay
• Close to coastal walks, outdoor activities and boat trips
• Swimming pool, playground, shop and licensed bar

Newborough Park Camping

• Isle of Anglesey camping 10 minutes’ drive from Traeth Llanddwyn beach
• Anglesey Sea Zoo and Pili Palas Nature World 10 minutes’ drive
• Grass pitches with farmland views; basics shop five minutes’ drive

Highland View Camping and Glamping

• Family-friendly site on a family-run smallholding with sea views
• A 10-minute drive to Manorbier beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Firepits available for hire; play area and toys on site; pubs close by