Ynyslas Camping

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  • Well-kept flat pitches with lovely views over the Dyfi estuary
  • Aberystwyth and Dyfi Bike Park both 20 minutes' drive away
  • Launch kayaks or paddleboards on the river from the site
If lovely scenery and lots of nature all around are on your shopping list for your West Wales camping break, then the setting of Ynyslas Camping should suit you rather well. This chilled-out Ceredigion campsite is in a national nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, with splendid views out over the Dyfi estuary. The estuary, of course, leads down to the coast – and it’s not far away at all, with the dunes of Ynyslas beach just under a mile and a half away (about a half-hour walk or couple of minutes in the car). From there you can pick up the Wales Coast Path to see some more of this gorgeous part of the Welsh coast, do some fishing or just hang out to see what kind of wildlife you can spot (out at sea or in the air perhaps). If you want to get out to sea, well, that’s possible too – there’s boat parking on site, and you can launch or store boats at the village boatyard less than a mile away. If you’re travelling with smaller craft, you can launch kayaks or paddleboards onto the estuary from the site. Staying on land, there are lots of bike trails nearby and the excellent Dyfi Bike Park is about 25 minutes’ drive away. Pitches here are flat and well maintained, with access to fresh water and waste disposal as well as toilets (compost loos and portable toilets). You’re welcome to bring a barbecue to cook meals; pick up the essentials in Borth, a couple of miles away, or bigger Aberystwyth (20 minutes’ drive). The coast, the local villages and the main town all have plenty to offer by way of places to eat out too – not forgetting the option of a Michelin-starred meal 10 minutes’ drive away in Furnace.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 47
Open now
Opens 12 June
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 12 Jun to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 39 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil, no-frills spot with great views and welcoming hosts. Clean facilities, especially loos, and a handy beach walk. Plenty of space, quiet too. Some missing bins/hot wash water and a dog policy query. Managers are looking into it.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/07/21

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Quiet location…

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Helen R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet location

Disliked The lady who owns was very rude,
Very basic

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: My wife is never rude except when people are really stupid.
You paid for one night and then stopped another.? Why if so bad???,
Please don't come again as you also upset outer campers.
Paul

All in all a nice quiet get away.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The fact it wasn't overcrowded, flexible pitch size, nice clean toilets and washing up sink area.

Disliked Could do with a small play park for children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, possible to walk to…

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Kimberley J. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely location, possible to walk to beach along footpath, peaceful, clean toilets

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you

Fabulous location for simple back to basics camping.

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sue h. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent location with friendly hosts.
Open field site with basic facilities.
Toilets very clean.
Plenty of space to pitch up with fabulous vista.
Flat walk to sandy beach along 2 different designated footpaths -one route via gate to left of boat yard takes you down track to walk down edge of estuary and over dunes.
Sea water warm and great for a swim.
Quiet peaceful nights.
Easy access with motorhome.
Good 4G connection

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback .
Very nice to meet you

Exactly what they promised. Clean site…

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 Szymon S. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Exactly what they promised. Clean site close to Borth and Ynyslas nature reserve.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks glad you liked it

Relaxed site, beautiful views, friendly owners…

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Jessica L. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Relaxed site, beautiful views, friendly owners - the owner lent my son and I her paddleboard. You can launch small boats straight into the estuary from the campsite. Walking distance to the beach at Ynyslas. We will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback

Really lovely campsite

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Anna F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful location, friendly owners and plenty of birds on site.
Short walk to a stunning beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, I'm glad the kids enjoyed the camping

Its a lovely little campsite lovely…

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Ana R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Its a lovely little campsite lovely loos as everyone says and handy wash up sink. Easy access to the beach there is a public footpath up to the dunes from the entrance to the boat yard. You don't actually need to drive.

Disliked Note it can be very windy. Take good pegs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for staying with us, it was quite windy

Great location for relaxation.

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Samantha W. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Loved the peace and tranquility, and the friendly welcome. We stayed in July and it was so peaceful that we slept with the campervan door open all night. There's a flat walk to the sand dunes.

Disliked That we hadn't booked longer. It was so lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Very kind of you, hope to see you again

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Alison R. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful spot short walk from stunning estuary. Very friendly staff. Great for single travellers and families alike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for stopping, hopefully no wind next time

Features

Pop-up campground

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ynyslas Camping

Y Bwthyn

Ynyslas

Borth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY24 5LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52,51906°N
4,03894°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11,4 km University Campus Penglais
12 km Bus Station
13,3 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
3 km Penhelig Rail Station
3 km Aberdovey Rail Station
3,2 km Borth Rail Station
Ferry
21,8 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
22,3 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Borth beach and petrified forest: five minutes’ drive - RSPB Ynys-hir: 10 minutes - Dyfi Osprey Project: 10 minutes - Dyfi Bike Park: 20 minutes - Vale of Rheidol Railway: 20 minutes - Centre for Alternative Technology: 25 minutes - Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre: half an hour - King Arthur's Labyrinth: half an hour - Silver Mountain Experience: half an hour - Dolgellau (snowdonia hiking hub): 40 minutes - New Quay (for dolphin-spotting boat trips): an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 2,8 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Borth 3,3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 4,6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8,2 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Clarach South 9,9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 7,9 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 12,3 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 14,9 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 35,8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 38,1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 7,1 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 15 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 19,4 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 19,7 km

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 20,9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ynyslas Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ynyslas Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ynyslas Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Borth beach and petrified forest: five minutes’ drive - RSPB Ynys-hir: 10 minutes - Dyfi Osprey Project: 10 minutes - Dyfi Bike Park: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ynyslas Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ynyslas Camping? From R537,40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.