Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

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  • 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
There are many things that draw people to seek out riverside spots for their hols – you may fancy a bit of fishing, or perhaps you’ve got an eye on the scenic picnic potential, or maybe you secretly (or not so secretly) just yearn to get in for a wild swim… Whichever of the above you’ve got in mind matters not, for they’re all covered at Powys site Riverside Caravan and Camping Park, in little Llangammarch Wells and 15 minutes’ drive from the ancient market town of Builth Wells. As the name intimates, this four-acre park is indeed on the riverside – the banks of the Irfon river, to be more specific. Fishing is allowed on site for those clutching the correct permit, and there’s direct access to the water for those who want to cool their feet with a tentative paddle or take the plunge for a full-on swim. There’s plenty of space for open-air eats too, either a picnic or a cookout at the barbecue area; covered gazebos have also been set up just in case the weather isn’t amenable (and they’re also piled high with handy things like games of giant Jenga, footballs, hula hoops and an electricity supply for recharging your gadgets). Time out in the open air might include watching over the kids at the playground, taking the dog for a walk along the riverbank from the village or around one of the other excellent dog-walking spots locally (there’s a washing machine on site to deal with any muddy pawprints they leave you with) or ambling over to the local pub, 10 minutes’ stroll away. Being in a dark sky area, there's often also some fab stargazing to be had by night.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 2
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

Open from Thu, 25 Mar to

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, neat, peaceful riverside campsite. Guests rave about cleanliness, friendly owners, and big pitches. Toilets and showers are spotless. Great for relaxing and exploring, but shops are a walk away. Highly recommended for a chill break.

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Absolutely loved our camping weekend at…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely loved our camping weekend at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park. From arrival Rhiannon was amazing and so helpful nothing was to much to ask.

The campsite had football nets and other little games for children to play. It was lovely and spacious for each pitch leaving plenty of room. There is also a gorgeous little stream if we had anymore room in our car we would 100% bring our paddleboard back.

There are horses and sheep right outside with some lovely walks close by. We also forgot to bring wood for our campfire but the park do some firepit bundles so we bought some wood, firelighters, marshmallows and sticks.

The showers/toilets were always clean and never busy. I also loved that the wash area provided sponges and washing up liquid for people like me who forget those small essentials!

If you are into birds of pray or stargazing you will love it here, we saw so many Red Kites flying above the campsite and the stars at night were unbelievable. I have never saw a shooting star until this weekend and there were plenty it was amazing to see.

We spoke to quite a few people on the park and some of the regulars with seasonal pitches and every single person was lovely. I honestly understand why people go back year on year, if it was more local to me I would be there every weekend.

We will 100% be back!

Thank you so much for an amazing weekend to Rhiannon and the team!

Disliked Nothing!

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Wonderful site which we couldn’t fault…

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lisa l. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Wonderful site which we couldn’t fault in any way. The owners are lovely and work so hard to ensure that the site is well maintained and that your stay is a happy one. Facilities are immaculate, we will definitely visit again.

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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Only stayed for one night but was a lovely little site. Clean and tidy with friendly staff.

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Clean site

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Cleanliness of the site

Disliked No we’re to get any essential items, more suited to mobile homes, ok for an overnight when travelling through.

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Very clean and tidy site…

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Liked Very clean and tidy site

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The site was large enough so…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was large enough so caravans were not cramped together. It was peaceful, clean and tidy.
The owners were very helpful and polite.
The shower/toilet blocks were spotless.

Disliked Nothing at all.

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Lovely site & lovely owners, my…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site & lovely owners, my son loved it, especially eith the lake right on site

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Great place

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Liked Lovely safe and secure little site that had a lovely family feel

Disliked We would have liked a river view but they were just for residential vans

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Fantastic, cant wait to return

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Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked The entire site felt exceptionally clean, thoughtfully organised, and easy to navigate. Every area—from the pitches to the communal facilities—was clearly cared for.

The staff were lovely too; helpful and friendly.The river running alongside the site is absolutely beautiful. It adds a peaceful, natural backdrop to the whole stay, and it’s perfect for quiet walks, sitting with a morning coffee, or just taking a moment to breathe in the scenery.

Other campers were friendly, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout the site.

The facilities were excellent, modern, spotless, and clearly maintained with real care. Everything worked as it should, and nothing felt tired or neglected.

Overall, it was a wonderfully relaxing experience, and we will definitely be returning.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Riverside Caravan and Camping Park

Llangammarch Wells

Powys

Wales

LD4 4BY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,11051°N
3,56193°W

Route directions

Coming along the A483, take the turning for Llangammarch Wells. The best turnoff is either as you enter Garth from Beulah or leaving Garth from Builth Wells. Go down to the bottom of the road and turn right; the site is 100m along on the left, over the cattle grid.

Nearest transport

Coach
21,8 km Interchange
33 km Black Lion Hotel
33 km Post Office
Rail
0,6 km Llangammarch Rail Station
3,3 km Garth (Powys) Rail Station
4,9 km Llanwrtyd Rail Station

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

This part of the world has many enticing options for folk who like a good walk or bike ride on their hols: as well as local riverside paths, you might also like to consider setting off for the Elan Valley (half an hour’s drive) to ramble by lakes and waterfalls, or aim south to the trails of the Brecon Beacons National Park. For other outdoorsy days, there’s a fine golf course in Builth Wells (15 minutes) and the chance to see big birds take flight at the Red Kite Feeding Station in Rhyader (half an hour). The Brecon Mountain Railway (an hour) is a great choice for those who’d like to see the scenery at slow pace, and the Dolaucothi Roman gold mines likewise for folk intrigued by what lies beneath their feet. There’s a lot going on throughout the year in this area too – time your trip cleverly to tie in with the Hay-on-Wye Book Festival (45 minutes), the parades of fine beasts at the Royal Welsh Show (20 minutes) or the famed World Bog Snorkelling Championships (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanrhystud 46,2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 27,7 km

National Showcaves of Wales 32,4 km

Brecon Mountain Railway 37,4 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 38,6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 40,8 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 27,7 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 34,1 km

Aberdeunant 39,1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 14,7 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 14,8 km

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 16,1 km

Llanerchi - Garreg Ddu Reservoir - Elan Valley Trail - Llanerchi 17,1 km

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 17,5 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 37,8 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 Riverside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? This part of the world has many enticing options for folk who like a good walk or bike ride on their hols: as well as local riverside paths, you might also like … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan and Camping Park? From R523,40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.