Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales
79 bookable campsites in Wales
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales- Family-owned Snowdonia site near the shore of Bala Lake
- A short walk to watersports, boat hire and Bala Lake Railway
- Within walking distance of Bala’s shops, restaurants and golf course
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales- Friendly Eryri/Snowdonia site on the banks of the River Glaslyn
- Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon Watkin Path five minutes’ drive away
- Beddgelert’s cafés, pubs and railway station less than a mile away
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Base for hiking Cader Idris, the Mach Loop or Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- A 35-minute drive from Zip World Llechwedd and Bounce Below
- Easy access to the Torrent Walk and Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike centre
Bryn Bwch
Pontneddfechan, Powys, Wales- Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
- A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
- Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
Newgale Campsite
Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales- Family-friendly site with easy access to Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire
- Haverfordwest 15 minutes’ drive; Tenby 50 minutes
- On the Pembrokeshire Coast Path; bistro-bar on site
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
Celtic Camping
St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales- On a 250-acre National Trust farm with stunning sea views
- Wildlife haven five minutes' walk from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- Firewood or charcoal available to buy for campfires and barbecues
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Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
Y Giler Arms
Betws Y Coed, Conwy, Wales- Quiet campsite with Eryri views 15 minutes’ drive from Betws-y-Coed
- Zip World Llechwedd half an hour’s drive; 40 minutes to Conwy Castle
- Lakeside pitches behind a traditional pub with dining and a games room
Boatside Caravan and Camping
Builth Wells, Powys, Wales- Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
- Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
- 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
Seren-y-Mor
Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales- Sea-view pitches on a private estate on the north coast of Anglesey
- Five minutes’ drive to Porth Trwyn beach; Holyhead 20 minutes
- Near the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path; half an hour's walk from pubs
Rhosson Campsite
St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales- Simple back-to-nature site in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
- Boat trips around Ramsey, Skomer and Grassholm a short walk away
- Spacious grassy pitches, spectacular views and close to the coast
The Alltimate View
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Wild camping on a smallholding in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive to Llangorse Lake; 20 to Black Mountain Activities
- Animals on site; walks from the pitches and pubs five minutes’ drive
Maes Tywyn Campsite
Newborough, Anglesey, Wales- Basic, clean site 10 minutes' walk from Newborough village
- A 40-minute walk from Newborough beach; Ynys Llanddwyn further on
- Great views of Snowdonia and dark skies for nighttime stargazing
Nantcellan Barns
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Quiet pitches on a 20-acre meadow bordered by woods and a stream
- A five-minute drive from Aberystwyth and 10 minutes from Borth
- Walk to Clarach Bay in 20 minutes along a footpath and lane
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
Llangammarch Wells, Powys, Wales- Family-friendly site 15 minutes' drive from Builth Wells
- Elan Valley and Brecon Beacons within a half-hour drive
- On the banks of the River Irfon for fishing and wild swimming
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Fron Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Mold, Flintshire, Wales- Family-run rural Flintshire farm site 10 minutes' drive from Mold
- Moel Famau 10 minutes' drive away; 35 minutes to Chester or the coast
- Well-kept facilities including play areas and dog exercise area
Grass Roots Caravan and Glamping
Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales- Eco-friendly family camping by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- Closest beaches 10 minutes' drive away; half an hour to Tenby
- Dog-friendly site with licensed bar, pool table and animals to meet
Open Fire Camping
Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales- Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Within walking distance of two pubs
- Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
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