Student groups welcome: Campsites in South Wales
14 bookable campsites in South Wales
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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
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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
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The Vale Park Hotel and Touring Site
Barry, Glamorgan, Wales- Friendly and spacious park 10 minutes' drive from Barry Island beaches
- Close to a bus stop for trips to Cardiff city centre, 10 miles away
- In the grounds of a hotel; barbecues are permitted
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Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
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Red Sky at Night Campsite
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Pop-up pitches on a farm with gorgeous Monmouthshire hill views
- A 20-minute drive to the Forest of Dean, and 25 minutes to Symonds Yat
- Wild camping with kids’ games and woodland walks
New FavouriteNorthern Hay Stables
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales- Friendly well-maintained site with easy access to the M4
- A 20-minute walk to the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre and popular trails
- A short walk cafés and bus stops in Newport's scenic Ridgeway area
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Willow Acres Campsite
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful Brecon Beacons pitches with firepits and outdoor kitchen
- A five-minute walk to Pontypool Golf Club; 15 minutes up Garn Wen
- Spacious pitches; bring dogs and extra tents for no added charge
New FavouriteBasecamp Wales
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Afan Forest Park site with bike hire and pretty Glamorgan views
- Afan Bike Park 15 minutes’ drive; National Showcaves Centre 45 minutes
- Licensed café and restaurant; bike wash and repair shop; playground
New FavouriteL & A Lodges
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly waterside lodges five minutes’ drive from Port Talbot
- Margam Country Park 10 minutes’ drive; Afan Forest Park half an hour
- Communal firepits; walking and cycling routes direct from site
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Holistic Concepts
North Cornelly, Glamorgan, Wales- Basic pick-your-own-pitch site with an osteopathy and wellness centre
- Five minutes’ drive from Porthcawl and 10 from Rest Bay beach
- Walks from the site lead to Sker beach via Kenfig Nature Reserve
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Seren Retreat
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Yurts in a private meadow surrounded by ancient oak woodland
- Less than 20 minutes' drive from Oxwich Bay, Caswell Bay and Swansea
- Woodburning stoves and kitchens; holistic therapies available to book
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Parc Y Deri Farm
Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful Monmouthshire farm site with views of Brecon Beacons peaks
- A five-minute drive to Raglan; 15 minutes to Monmouth
- Five minutes' drive from a farm park
New FavouriteTroy Farm Camping
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Nearly-wild camping in the Wye Valley National Landscape
- A 20-minute drive to Abaty Tyndyrn (Tintern Abbey); 15 to Symonds Yat
- On an organic dairy farm with access to public footpaths
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Golden Hill Wood
Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales- Wild camping with Black Mountains views 15 minutes’ drive from Usk
- Tintern Abbey 25 minutes’ drive, and Symonds Yat 40 minutes
- Back-to-basics pitches with woodland crafts courses available
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Cwm Tawel Yurts
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Bridge Caravan Park and Camping Site
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Family-run riverside site in the Vale of Usk and Wye valley
- Four miles from Monmouth and a minute's walk from the village shop
- Walkers' paradise near the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons
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Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Beacons View Camping
Blackwood, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful off-grid campsite with far-reaching Brecon Beacons views
- A 25-minute drive to BikePark Wales; 20 minutes to Caerphilly Castle
- A 10-minute walk from a pub serving home-cooked food
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Glyncorrwg Ponds
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales - Favourite
Picket Pods
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, friendly site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Cowbridge
- Insulated and double-glazed pods with barbecue and electricity
- Ogmore and Southerndown beaches within 15 minutes' drive