Campgrounds for backpackers in Mid Wales

Little Valley Wales

• Hanging tree tent at a private woodland area in rural Ceredigion
• A 15-minute drive to the coast path and beaches; New Quay 20 minutes
• Off-grid 'wild glamping' with firepit, kitchen and shower provided

Pengarreg Caravan & Camping Park

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

Pool Cottage Camping

• Peaceful mid-Wales tent pitches on the banks of Fachwen Pool
• A 10-minute drive to Newtown; 25 minutes to Powis Castle
• Fishing and woodland walks on site; campfires and barbecues welcome

Eva's Retreat

• Secluded and spacious six-acre site with views over Cardigan Bay
• A 15-minute drive to Aberystwyth; footpath access to coast path
• Firepit area and utility room for guest use; duck eggs for sale

Powys Pods

• On a working farm in the Welsh Marches with gorgeous views
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 40 minutes from Llandrindod Wells
• Pony trekking next door; half an hour hike from Offa's Dyke Path

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

Coed Esgair Las Blue Ridge Woods Wildcamp

• Discrete Dyfi Valley wild camping site in 30 acres of working woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Tywyn beach and Penygader
• Multiple firepit areas and a four-wheel drive shuttle available

Talywerydd Touring and Camping Park

• Peaceful site with spectacular sea views
• Four beaches within three miles
• Close to beaches, golf courses and coarse and fishing lakes

Upper Severn Farm Camping

• Simple site on a working Powys farm with access to the Severn river
• A 10-minute drive to Welshpool, the Montgomery Canal and Powis Castle
• Secluded grass pitches by a pond, with pubs, shops and castles nearby

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

Dol Llys Farm

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

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

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

Escape Camping

• Remote rural site with spectacular views, close to Trefeglwysv village
• Pony trekking, paintballing, fishing and golf locally
• Woodland area, stream and woodland paths leaving from the grounds

Pwllgwair Bell Tent

• Private family-friendly bell tent with views of the Preseli Mountains
• A 15-minute drive to Cardigan Bay’s sandy beaches and the coastal path
• Barbecue, gas stove and firepit provided; relax in a woodfired bath

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