Student friendly campgrounds in Wales

Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre

• Bunkhouse accommodation in the grounds of a waterside activity centre
• Caernarfon Castle 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Snowdon trails
• Indoor pool and food options on site; various activities to book

Bryn Dinas Camping Pods

• Glampsite in the Nant Gwynant valley, at the foot of Snowdon
• A 300-metre stroll from the start of the Watkin Path
• A 35-minute drive from all Zip World Bounce Below attractions

Dee Valley Stays

• Cosy self-catering lodge in peaceful surroundings in North Wales
• Nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking the magnificent Dee Valley
• Family-run business, village location, within easy reach of Snowdonia

Black Rock Sands Touring & Camping Park

Bryncrach Farm Caravan Site

Tynyfron Farm

• Small Ceredigion coast site with fabulous sea views from every pitch
• Aberystwyth and Llanrhystud beach both 15 minutes' drive
• Direct access to the Wales Coast Path; campfires permitted on site

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

Pen y Bryn Camping

• Well maintained farm site just off the A494
• Five minutes' drive to Bala and its lake; Zip World Fforest 40 minutes
• Excellent views over the Berwyn range and Aran mountains

Whitesands Camping

• Whitesands Camping® is the only campsite next to Whitesands beach.
• Laid back atmosphere for families, surfers and groups.
• Newly built shower and toilet facilities (August 2020).

Erwlon Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Penlan Holiday Park

Wild Coastal Camping

• Wild camping site with direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• A 15-minute walk to Broad Haven beach; half an hour to Druidston beach
• Woodland walk on site; walking distance from pubs and restaurants

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

Tŷ Cerrig Boutique Glamping

• Glamping units with well-equipped kitchens on a quiet Gwynedd park
• Adults-only site in a wildlife haven with spectacular sunsets
• Close to the coast path and 15 minutes' drive from Tywyn beach

Clapping Wicket

• Rental tents on a quiet Pembrokeshire site 15 minutes’ drive to Tenby
• Folly Farm Adventure Park and Saundersfoot Beach 10 minutes’ drive
• Accessible showers; barbecues allowed; supermarkets in Tenby

Hettie's Happy Campers

• Small and well-maintained Carmarthenshire camping field
• A 10-minute drive from Llanelli or Burry Port
• Dogs and barbecues allowed; a mile from a supermarket and takeaway

Hendre Glamping Retreat

• Luxury bell tents 10 minutes’ drive from Abercych, North Pembrokeshire
• Cenarth Falls 15 minutes’ drive; the Welsh Wildlife Centre 25 minutes
• Rural views, firepit and shared kitchen; food pub 10 minutes’ drive

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre

• Spacious self-contained units at a Brecon Beacons activity centre
• A 10-minute drive from Brecon and 20 minutes from Pen y Fan
• Instructors on site for guided walks, canoeing and gorge walking

Trehale Farm

• Simple pitches mown into a meadow at a Pembrokeshire family farm
• A 15-minute drive from Newgale beach; 20 minutes from St Davids
• Live music and comedy nights most Fridays and Saturdays; bar on site

Alpaca My Bags Glamping

• Small family-run site with fully-furnished bell tents
• A 15-minute drive to Beaumaris; 20 minutes to GreenWood Family Park
• On-site bar, baby alpacas and watersports available on a nearby beach