Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Brithdir Mawr Wild and Eco Camping

• Peaceful, basic pitches at a well-established eco community
• A half-hour footpath walk to Newport; 20 minutes' drive to Cardigan
• In the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park at the foot of Carningli

Brecon Beacons Boutique Camping

• Smart outdoor accommodation in a Brecon Beacons walled garden
• A 10-minute drive from Crickhowell; 15 minutes from Abergavenny
• Set in the grounds of the Glanusk Estate; day fishing available

Ffos Las Racecourse

The Laws Pasture

• Simple pitches at a Mid Wales family farm with gorgeous views
• A five-minute drive from Knighton and the edge of the Shropshire Hills
• Close to walks including Offa's Dyke Path and Heart of Wales Trail

Parc Elernion

• Scenic site surrounded by 52 acres of woodland wildlife haven
• A short walk from the beach, harbour and shops of Trefor
• Direct access to the Wales Coast Path

Pant Coch Glamping

• Bell tent nicely situated in a corner of a meadow on a working farm
• Five minutes’ drive from the seaside town of Tywyn; pub 2 mins' walk
• Exclusive use of kitchen shed, shower hut and barbecue/outdoor space

Felin Uchaf

• Quiet site by a stream in Denbighshire's Berwyn mountains
• Waterfall walks from site; 25 mins' drive from Bala adventure centre
• A 10-minute walk to pub with food and village shop

Gwynon Camping

• Peaceful, spacious grass pitches in a quiet field near Llanarthney
• National Botanic Garden of Wales 10 minutes' drive away
• Pick your own pitch at a simple site with well-designed facilities

Highland View Camping and Glamping

• Family-friendly site on a family-run smallholding with sea views
• A 10-minute drive to Manorbier beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Firepits available for hire; play area and toys on site; pubs close by

Henbant Bach Farm

• Beautiful campsite in meadow hobbit landscape on sustainable farm

Hendwr Caravan Park

Headstock Camping

• Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
• A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
• Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area

Alleston Farm Camping

• Peaceful site on a working farm five minutes from Pembroke
• Nearest beach 10 minutes' drive away; Tenby within 15 minutes
• Plenty of space, barbecues allowed, and stabling provided for horses

The Land Campsite

• Peaceful Pembrokeshire countryside stay with family-friendly pitches
• A 25-minute drive from the coast and the Preseli Hills; lake nearby
• Firepits permitted; walking distance from a pub and country park

Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Powys Pods

• On a working farm in the Welsh Marches with gorgeous views
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 40 minutes from Llandrindod Wells
• Pony trekking next door; half an hour hike from Offa's Dyke Path

Glan Mydyr Woodland Yurts

• Peaceful glamping site on six acres of woods and meadow
• Around five minutes' drive from Aberaeron and 15 from New Quay
• Communal room with kitchen, sofas, books, games and woodburner

Escape Camping

• Remote rural site with spectacular views, close to Trefeglwysv village
• Pony trekking, paintballing, fishing and golf locally
• Woodland area, stream and woodland paths leaving from the grounds