Riverside camping in Gower AONB

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Set up camp along the winding rivers of Gower AONB, where you’ll find over 190 site options that put water at the heart of your stay. Average prices hover around £27 per night, with pitches dipping as low as £10. You'll spot sites like Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews) that sits just steps from the riverbank, Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews) with its shady glades, and Westland Farm (46 reviews) for classic countryside pitching. Campfires are welcome, pets can roam, and you’ll find toilets at most spots. Anglers, hikers, and wildlife watchers will feel right at home—this stretch of Wales offers otter sightings, trout pools, and river trails that cut through ancient woodland. Waste bins are dotted about, but remember to sort your rubbish before you pack up. Bring layers—even in summer, morning mist off the water can chill your bones.

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Top-rated campgrounds in Gower AONB

Pytingwyn Woods

1. Pytingwyn Woods

97%
(160)
Brecon, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

2. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

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(360)
Crickhowell, Wales · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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Glynmarch Farm Camping

3. Glynmarch Farm Camping

98%
(58)
Llandeilo, Wales · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet, relaxed, riverside campsite with acres of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore
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Pencwm Escapes

4. Pencwm Escapes

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(1)
England · 9 units
Welcome to Pencwm Escapes, your perfect countryside retreat nestled in the foothills of the Preseli Mountains, right on the border of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape, a family adventure, or simply a chance to unwind in nature, our small, family-run campsite offers the ideal getaway with its rural Welsh charm. With just 10 spacious pitches in our car-free camping meadow, families have plenty of room to explore, play, and make lasting memories. Adventure and relaxation go hand in hand, making it the perfect place to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with nature. Book your escape today and experience the magic of camping in the heart of West Wales! Open April through to end of October. In order to comply with countryside planning policy, we operate as a Greener Camping Club members-only campsite. The Club was established by people with a passion for sustainable, eco-friendly camping holidays. When you book your holiday with us, you will be enrolled as a member of the Club. Membership costs £12 for the calendar year and gives you access to some of the greenest campsites in the UK. It also includes participation in the Club's 'Trees for Life' scheme, whereby a tree is planted for every member we enrol. Find out more: www.greenercamping.org.
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Westland Farm

5. Westland Farm

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(141)
Barnstaple, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
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Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

6. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

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(15)
Crickhowell, Wales · 2 units
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
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Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

7. Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

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(23)
Minehead, England · 4 units
Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more! This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers (just four pitches which are not visible from one another), so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. The site is unmanned so make sure you have all the info you need before setting off and it’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too. Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two. There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. Simonsbath (5 minutes) has a pub and a tearoom and Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.
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Teifi Meadows

8. Teifi Meadows

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(5)
L Ampeter · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a small, peaceful. secluded campsite bordered by woodland and a stream, set amidst the wildlife country of the Ceredigion countryside on the edge of the Cambrian mountains. With only 20 camping pitches (7 with hard standing) and 'The Bothy' shepherd's hut, Teifi Meadows is a place to relax, unwind and appreciate the calming beauty of nature. This is a dark sky zone with stunning celestial views on clear nights, and near-zero light pollution as well as pristine air and water quality. Our guests tend to appreciate the quiet stillness here and we don't have a lot of disturbances...so all you will hear is the wind, the birds, the rushing streams and perhaps the odd cow! :) Everyone, even the cynical, should have a little romance in their lives. Especially if it includes a scenic setting with easy access to local pubs (a holiday extra that thaws the icy hearts of the cynical even more than blazing sunsets). Teifi Meadows should warm the battery of your camera as well as the cockles of your heart: this is wildlife country – look out for red kites overhead – in the midst of the greenery of the Ceredigion countryside, and close to the walks, dolphin spotting and beaches of the stunning west coast and Cardigan Bay. National Trust sites, River Teifi fishing and canoeing, mountain pony trekking, Roman gold mines and blooming great gardens are in the area too. Lampeter, about three miles away, has plenty of food shops, independent stores and a farmers’ market, and the pub at Cellan, also three miles away, serves food and Sunday lunches - another romantic highlight…
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Pure & Rustic

9. Pure & Rustic

88%
(8)
Croyde, England · 6 units
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
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Wild Meadow Camping

10. Wild Meadow Camping

100%
(15)
Ceredigion, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
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Wellstone Camping

11. Wellstone Camping

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(16)
Crymych, Wales · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Authentic Mongolian yurts and camping in a laid-back Pembrokeshire site with scenic views and friendly alpacas.
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Naturesbase

12. Naturesbase

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(14)
Lampeter, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts
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Strawfields Cabins and Camping

13. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

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(26)
Titching Park Lane, England · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
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Ty Du Farm

14. Ty Du Farm

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(2)
Llanelli, Wales · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
Our farm is set in the lovely countryside. A stream meanders down to a pond known as Furnace Pond. Here you can walk, cycle or fish. We are nestled within overgrown trees and surrounded by fields with an abundance of sheep and horses. A quiet corner of Felinfoel. You can lie back and enjoy the Pecking of the woodpecker or just watch the soaring red kites over head.
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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

15. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

99%
(52)
Boncath, Wales · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep
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Cilrath Wood Camping

16. Cilrath Wood Camping

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(42)
Narberth, Wales · 15 units
Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot
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Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

17. Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

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(12)
Llandysul, Wales · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Five private camping pitches on an organic farm in the Teifi Valley
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Landsker Camping

18. Landsker Camping

Narberth, Wales · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Landsker Camping is a family-friendly woodland campsite, at Canaston Bridge, Pembrokeshire. As well as a lovely setting in roughly 10 acres of young woodland, it is ideally located for discovering Pembrokeshire and just a 10 minutes drive from big attractions like Picton Castle Gardens, Wild Lakes Wales and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo. With views over peaceful countryside, the generously sized, flat grass pitches are sheltered by trees and spaced out for extra privacy (they’re also dotted by wild flowers in spring). You’re welcome to explore the woods, and let the children splash around in the stream. The campsite is certified by the Greener Camping Club. Spectacular beaches including Tenby, Saundersfoot and Amroth are just a 20 minute drive away.
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American School Bus with Hot Tub!

19. American School Bus with Hot Tub!

Woolacombe, England · 1 unit
Texas School Bus – an authentic, beautifully converted American School Bus for a memory-filled and Insta-worthy stay on a truly stunning location near the beach in Woolacoombe, Devon - complete with a Hot Tub with Sea Views! Freshly retired from the highways of Houston, Texas School Bus is the iconic split-screen American Yellow School Bus – or ‘Skoolie’ for aficionados – lovingly converted into a truly unique Glamping retreat. Gloriously spacious, there’s plenty to delight couples, families, and groups of friends alike. For starters, you’ll have a proper kitchen to whip up your own school dinners complete with a gas oven, hob, grill, sink, and cooking equipment galore (There’s even a seriously cool fridge freezer, to help you chill those essential holiday tipples!) Enjoy gastronomic delights at the dining table while enjoying the views through the panoramic windows, or outside enjoying a sizzling sunset supper on the barbecue. With toasty underfloor heating and a clean-burning wood stove you’ll be gorgeously snug. There’s a thoughtfully-chosen selection of books and games on board, and if music’s more your thing, remember to bring your Bluetooth speaker and choose your own groove. You could even plonk yourself down in the driver’s seat if you like…with the original cab fully intact, you can travel anywhere your imagination cares to take you! When it’s finally time to turn in, you’ll discover a king-sized John Lewis bed to the rear dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and a gorgeous duvet. If you miss out on claiming this for yourself, you’ll also find two comfy, John Lewis full-sized singles, and a really good sofa bed too. Freshen up with a shower and fluffy towels (there’s even an illuminated mirror and a plug socket for your hairdryer!) then it’s on with the important business of planning your day. Parked at the truly beautiful Lee Meadows Campsite on the Devon coast this cosy bus couldn’t be in a better spot for all kinds of fun and adventure - near gorgeous beaches and some of the most stunning walks around. Enjoy the on-site Zip Wire and FreeRide Cycle Track!
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Llansawel Agored

20. Llansawel Agored

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(9)
Llandeilo, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
Overnight adventures on an off-grid, wild-ish campsite with campfires allowed in Carmarthenshire.
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