Tent Campsites for backpackers in South Wales
13 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South Wales
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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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
Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Fferm Gelli Camping
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Small tents-only site opposite Pen-Y-Fan Country Park
- A 15-minute drive from Sirhowy Valley Walk; 25 minutes to the Big Pit
- Play field on site; 10 minutes' drive from Blackwood town centre
Cwmsoar Camping
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Wild camping field surrounded by woodland between Usk and Pontypool
- A 20-minute drive to Raglan Castle, and 40 minutes to Tintern Abbey
- A 10-minute walk to Llandegfedd Reservoir for watersports and fishing
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
Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Well-maintained and scenic setting with spacious pitches
- On the Offa's Dyke Path on the border of England and Wales
- A 15-min drive from Monmouth; Wye canoeing within a couple of miles
Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub site 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
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
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
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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Tir Pengam Campsite
Pengam, Glamorgan, Wales- Pop-up wild site on a Glamorgan farm five minutes’ drive from Pengam
- The Taff Trail 10 minutes’ drive and BikePark Wales 20 minutes
- Livestock nearby; stargazing on clear nights and pick-your-own pitches
The Strawmouse Field
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales- Quiet rural wild camping site two miles from the Wye Valley
- On Cycle Route 42; 15 minutes to Offa’s Dyke Path
- Farm shop and pub nearby; dogs allowed
Kennexstone Camping and Touring Park
Swansea, Glamorgan, WalesBrynhyfryd Camping and Caravanning
Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales- Small peaceful countryside site a short drive from Cardiff and Swansea
- Campers' kitchen and sweet shop
- Buy vintage Welsh wool blankets and handmade crafts on site
Clyne Farm Centre
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Activity campsite overlooking Swansea Bay
- Abseiling, orienteering, bushcraft, archery, canoeing, assault course
- Free wifi
Brodawel 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
Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
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