Student friendly campgrounds in South Wales
9 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
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Undercover barbecue area in the field, plus a wooden playground
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
Dan-y-Graig Holiday Park
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Well-maintained family-friendly site five mins' drive from Porthcawl
- Rest Bay beach five minutes' drive; 10 minutes to Margam Country Park
- Play area and plenty of space for games; bus stop just outside
Basecamp 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
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
Northern 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
- Dogs welcome; a 20-minute walk from Newport’s scenic Ridgeway area
Salt and Fern Cabins
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
Cowbridge Cabins
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales- Family-friendly site just outside Cowbridge in scenic Glamorgan Vale
- Heritage Coast beaches within 15 minutes; 25 minutes to Cardiff
- Farm trails, secure key-pad entry and bicycle storage
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
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
Willow Acres Campsite
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful Bannau Brycheioniog pitches with firepits and outdoor kitchen
- A five-minute walk to Pontypool Golf Club; 15 minutes up Garn Wen
- Spacious pitches; bring dogs for no added charge
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
- Weekend pub on site; campfires allowed (bring your own firewood)
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
Troy 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
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
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Crowfield Woodland
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Back-to-basics woodland site a five-minute drive from Abergavenny
- Llangorse Lake 40 minutes’ drive; Hereford 45 minutes
- In the shadow of Skirrid; dogs welcome; eggs and sausages for sale
Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, WalesBrodawel Camping Park
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Well-maintained and dog-friendly site on the outskirts of Porthcawl
- A five-minute drive to Rest Bay beach on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
- Shop, wifi, play area, undercover picnic area and indoor games room
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