Campsites with swimming in Brecon Beacons National Park

Name: Brecon Beacons National Park
Address: Camping
Rating: 4.9695

Brecon Beacons National Park offers over 250 spots where you can swim wild, from cold river pools to spring-fed lakes tucked between the hills. Campsites often sit right by the water, so you can tumble out of your tent and dive straight in. Prices start at just £9 a night, with an average closer to £100. Expect showers, toilets, and a warm welcome for your dog at most sites. Wildlife-watching, hiking, and fishing fill the days when you're not in the water. Local favourites include Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews), Hamperley Hideaways (79 reviews), and Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews). You’ll find grassy pitches, riverside clearings, and woodland glades—just pick your patch and cool off the way locals do.

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Top-rated campgrounds in Brecon Beacons National Park

Pytingwyn Woods

1. Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(150)

Brecon, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

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Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

2. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%

(57)

Hay On Wye, Wales · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

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Electrical hookup

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

3. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%

(357)

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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The Woodland at Henllys Estate

4. The Woodland at Henllys Estate

Llandovery, Wales · 1 unit

Our ancient woodland is 15 acres with streams and a lake. There are fields of grazing sheep all around. We have just two camps. It is our first season and we will be very happy to hear your on the spot feedback. Help us develop a really good camping experience. The two camps are at opposite ends of the woodland and are set up with two Tentsile tree tents each. It is quiet, peaceful and lovely, great for birdwatching. The Bannau Brycheiniog, (the Brecon Beacons) are a stone's throw away, you can see them from our property. The A40 and Llandovery train station are just minutes away.

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Gurt Yurts

5. Gurt Yurts

100%

(24)

Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be. Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

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Woodside Country Park

6. Woodside Country Park

98%

(150)

Ledbury, England · 65 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland

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Electrical hookup

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Nantcellan Barns

7. Nantcellan Barns

91%

(27)

Aberystwyth, Wales · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast

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Penylan Cider Farm

8. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

Pontrilas, Wales · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

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Red Sky at Night Campsite

9. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

Monmouth, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll catch at least one of the breathtaking sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth. If not, there’s always a stunning view of rolling hills all around. At night, the skies become a dazzling canvas of stars under one of Wales' official Dark Sky Reserves. This family-run camping field on our laid-back livestock farm is full of rustic charm. Pitch wherever feels right—tent or camper van. Dogs welcome but must always be kept on a lead and cleaned up after (dog waste bin on site, otherwise we are a leave no trace site and you should take your rubbish home with you). This year, we’re introducing the “Missing Camper Trail” hidden in the woodland—can you find Colin? You’ll also find a new zip line and a slackline for adventurers big and small. Mud Café and den building are still here, along with teddy bears scattered through the woods—no official trail, just hidden friends to find. Also new this season - a handcrafted washing-up area built by Farmer Ben from wood right off our farm. Coming soon: We’re hoping for showers this season, but we’ll update when they’re up and running. Wild camping here means no electricity—just two lovely compost loos and a covered cold-water tap. So bring your guitar, light a fire, and soak up the simplicity... The way camping was intended.

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Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

10. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%

(14)

Crickhowell, Wales · 2 units

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

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Wild Meadow Camping

11. Wild Meadow Camping

100%

(13)

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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Wild Wellingtons Glamping

12. Wild Wellingtons Glamping

100%

(1)

Llandysul, Wales · 3 units

Eco-friendly glamping 10 minutes from the beaches of Cardigan Bay, with great facilities for parents and acres of wild space for kids

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Broadmeadow Glamping

13. Broadmeadow Glamping

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(36)

Hereford, England · 3 units

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

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Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

14. Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

100%

(14)

Llandysul, Wales · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Ffynnonwen is the perfect spot to reconnect with nature and nourish your soul. We're a quiet site with dark skies and campfires, so you can relax in peace and tranquillity whilst watching the butterflies or stargazing at night. We're a tiny camping and glamping site with just 5 camping pitches, a traditional Mongolian Yurt and 2 bell tents. Our pitches are all surrounded by flowering grasses and wild flowers and each have their own sunken fire pit. You can explore the winding paths where you might happen upon a hammock for an afternoon snooze or even some fairies (if you tiptoe!)... We have compost toilets, a shower with unlimited hot water and a shared fridge and freezer. The camping area is car free after set up. We're just 3 miles from the beautiful Ceredigion beaches and some great walks along the Wales Coastal path. We can't wait to share our little corner of Wales with you!

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Awel Yr Awen

15. Awel Yr Awen

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(6)

Lampeter, Wales · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and peaceful meadow camping in rural West Wales

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Cledan Valley

16. Cledan Valley

100%

(4)

Carno, Wales · 2 units

We are a family-run family-centred site that focuses on simple pleasures of being outdoors in a beautiful peaceful setting with a stream, meadows and woodland and Cambrian mountains. We have a rich wildlife to observe and plenty of space. We have outdoor games, board games and a treasure hunt to get children started on their adventures. We are happy to show you around our smallholding field nearby with llamas, chickens, ducks, bees and sometimes lambs or pigs. We have a range of offers for keen campers or campers who want a bit more comfort with proper beds and bedding. Lovely communal spaces as well as private space for each pitch. Maximum of 8 families over 10 acres.

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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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Naturesbase

18. Naturesbase

100%

(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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White House Glamping in Wye Valley

19. White House Glamping in Wye Valley

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(6)

Hereford, England · 7 units

Secluded tipi glamping in the Wye Valley set on a working, riverside, dairy farm

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Bechan Retreats

20. Bechan Retreats

100%

(2)

Powys, England · 4 units

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Grant

2 days ago

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

Easy to find, beautiful countryside with river right next to it.Dave came over and introduced himself and was a very nice bloke and helpful, spent 3 nights there and loved it would definitely recommend.

Jocelyn

4 days ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Lovely quiet site, good pitches , great views. Welcoming host, thank you

Trixy

5 days ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I stayed on David land and he was very kind and welcoming, I got to know his horse George and muched out the Stall and walked George on his head halter and lead and also was allowed to feed and brush him and clean his hooves, I was very much in my eliminates, wildlife and so much nature

Gergana

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

We loved it! It was very peaceful and beautiful! George was amazing!

Penny

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Nice piece of land with a wild camp feel. I met Dave when I arrived, he seemed like a lovely chap. The field will be muddy when wet so if you’re in a van beware. I chose to spend my second night on the hard standing as it was very wet and I’m glad I did. Even if I avoided getting stuck I would have churned up the ground pretty badly Lots of fire pits dotted around which was really convenient for a camp fire Really convenient location for Brecon and surrounding areas

Liam

3 weeks ago

4 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Nantcellan Barns

Good location if you like to be close to ‘civilization’ showers toilets clean and well maintained Lots of space when we went. Owner came to say hello with his dog and warn us about the incoming storm You can see the town from the site There is a very awkward corner to get to aber just take the main roads you’ll be fine … my van struggled

Katherine

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Broadmeadow Glamping

Highly recommended. Very good value for money as it can sleep 8 although there were only 5 of us. The airfield was a real bonus, watching small planes and a paramotor take off on the Monday was really memorable (too windy on the other days). The pool was a hit with the kids, we went in early April so this gave us something extra to do when it was cooler. Plenty to do nearby, felt in the middle of nowhere but handy that supermarket within 5 mins. Sally and Adrian were so helpful and accommodating, they were great hosts. Can’t fault it, we’d definitely go back.

Marc

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Beautiful, clean, quiet. Easy to find. Peaceful and welcoming. And David is a true gent.

chris

March 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

Excellent site for peace and quiet and a reset! Host was nice and friendly and welcoming would recommend highly this site

Deniz

March 2026

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

David land was very convenient and very clean. Loads of spots to make a fire and great areas to camp by the river. The onsite compost toilet was very clean and maintained. David is a great host I highly recommend staying here. Site is also a quick drive to the town center and large shops for fire wood or snacks.

henry

March 2026

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Such a great spot. Secluded, river, woods, open space… and David was super friendly and helpful. As was his neighbour with the tractor who got us out of a muddy spot! Thanks for your help and a great stay! We’ll be back if you allow us!

Kearin

March 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This is the second time we've stayed on David's site, and the second time we had a fantastic stay. We pitched our tent in the woods by the river, such a nice place to wake up to! Very basic, with just a loo, but thats absolutely perfect for a quiet get away, getting back into nature.

Chloe

March 2026

Tent

With pets

1 night at Pytingwyn Woods

Really lovely site near Brecon! Perfect spot for wild camping with river, forest and field and basic toilet. Night sky was so clear and the woods were lively with wildlife. David and his horse were both very friendly! Both me and my dog Barney had an amazing stay and did a lovely circular walk to Pen y Crug the following day. Will most definately be back!!

Jamie

March 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Great spot and set up. Will be back in better weather!

James

March 2026

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

We had a great stay and would deffo recommend! Easy to find, great views and lovely host 😀

Chris

March 2026

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Great location, just outside of town. This was our second time staying here and we definitely plan to stay again.

Zohreh

February 2026

Tent

4 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

Great site, really nice space. Loved the sound of the river and was nice at this time of year to be alone in nature! Facilities are good and its well maintained. Thank you!

Paul

December 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This campsite is fantastic. We attend once a year in November. It has a somewhere to park, compost toilet and the great outdoors. The owner is a perfect gentleman. Always helpful, happy and accommodating. We will be back next year. Thank you!