Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Cefn Trefor

• Peaceful camping site located in the central Anglesey countryside
• A quarter of an hour from Holyhead; Beaumaris 30 minutes
• Back to basics farm site with views across Rhosneigr and Snowdonia

Whitesands Camping

• Whitesands Camping® is the only campsite next to Whitesands beach.
• Laid back atmosphere for families, surfers and groups.
• Newly built shower and toilet facilities (August 2020).

Brynowen Holiday Park

• Family park less than a mile from the beach at Borth
• Less than five miles from Aberystwyth
• Indoor pool, bowling alley, restaurant, food shop and playground

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

Picket Pods

• Small, friendly site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Cowbridge
• Insulated and double-glazed pods with barbecue and electricity
• Ogmore and Southerndown beaches within 15 minutes' drive

Bryncrach Farm Caravan Site

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

The Laws Pasture

• Simple pitches at a Mid Wales family farm with gorgeous views
• A five-minute drive from Knighton and the edge of the Shropshire Hills
• Close to walks including Offa's Dyke Path and Heart of Wales Trail

Camp Plas

• Dog-friendly site in a wildlife haven on the banks of the River Vyrnwy
• A 20-minute drive from both Welshpool and Lake Vyrnwy
• Firepit area for each pitch; access to kitchen and modern bathrooms

Pen-Rhos Luxury Glamping

• Glamping in converted railway carriages on a peaceful Powys site
• A half-hour drive from the Elan valley and Builth Wells
• Walk to the local pub in half an hour for curry dinners

Manorbier Youth Hostel

Meadow Camping

• Peaceful family-friendly rural Ceredigion site
• A 15-minute drive from sandy beaches and 20 minutes from Cardigan
• Back to basics camping with a hot shower and firepits provided

Cymmo Farm Wild Camping

• Motorhomes Tents Camping and Bed & Breakfast
• Near horseshoe falls ideal base for exploring wales or just relaxing

Millfield Caravan Park

• Quiet caravan park under 10 minutes' drive from Hay-on-Wye
• Shop, petrol station and beauty salon on site
• Five-minute walk to local pub, restaurants and a gym

Penhill Farm Caravan Park

• Scenic farm site with public walking path accessible from the grounds
• A 10-minute drive to Llandeilo and 15 minutes to Carreg Cennen Castle
• Hair salon at the park and country roads for cycling in the surrounds

Dee Valley Stays

• Cosy self-catering lodge in peaceful surroundings in North Wales
• Nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking the magnificent Dee Valley
• Family-run business, village location, within easy reach of Snowdonia

Tynant Faerdref Camping Site

Peepout Farm

• Simple pitches at a 40-acre organic vegetable and potato farm
• A 10-minute drive to Broad Haven beach; 25 minutes to Marloes Sands
• Barbecues permitted, with fresh veg for sale; pub half a mile away

Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping

• Peaceful, basic pitches at a well-established eco community
• A half-hour footpath walk to Newport; 20 minutes' drive to Cardigan
• In the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park at the foot of Carningli