Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Wales

Lakeside Leisure

• Peaceful site on the Afon Dewi Fawr river, two miles from St Clears
• Friendly helpful team, firepits, picnic tables and spotless amenities
• Birdwatching and stargazing haven

Hidden Hut in the Hills

• Remote single-hut site among the spectacular mid Wales countryside
• Clay pigeon shooting, pony trekking and nine-hole golf course nearby
• Spring-fed woodfired hot tub with spectacular views down the valley

Hettie's Happy Campers

• Small and well-maintained Carmarthenshire camping field
• A 10-minute drive from Llanelli or Burry Port
• Dogs and barbecues allowed; a mile from a supermarket and takeaway

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

Mellington Hall Caravan Park

Mid Wales Camping and Caravanning

Western Sunfolk Naturist Site

• Family-friendly naturist site
• Heated covered swimming pool and modern facilities
• Well set to explore the Wye Valley, Bristol and Cardiff

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

Henfryn Farm

• Small organic farm on the banks of the River Teifi
• Pitch up in a car-free hay meadow
• Buy burgers, sausages and bacon for barbecues and campfires

Pentre Dolau Escapes

• Carmarthenshire wild camping with spectacular Black Mountains views
• A 10-minute drive to National Botanic Garden; 20 to Carmarthen Castle
• Pitch in meadows or woods, fresh eggs for sale; pubs 15 minutes’ drive

Mountain Farm

• Spacious site on a Ceredigion organic farm with forest views
• A 10-minute drive to Llanrhystud beach; 20 minutes to Aberaeron
• Horse riding available on site; dogs on leads allowed

Snowdon Base Camp

Hendwr Caravan Park

Nantcol Waterfalls

Nantyrast Wild Camping

• Wild camping on a 1400-acre family farm in the Cambrian Mountains
• Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Llyn Brianne 20 minutes' drive away
• Off-grid nature haven 13 miles from the nearest town of Llandovery

Nantyrhelyg Camping

Nevern Camping

• Peaceful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park campsite and wildlife haven
• Newport Sands and Castell Henllys Iron Age Village 10 minutes’ drive
• Spacious grass pitches with simple facilities in a dark skies park