Best campsites for surfing in Cardigan Bay

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Cardigan Bay draws surfers with over 430 camping spots that put you close to some of Wales’ most consistent breaks. Most sites sit near the coast, making it easy to carry your board straight to the water. You’ll find basic facilities like toilets and showers at most camps, and pets are usually welcome. Prices range from as low as £12 a night, with an average around £55. Top picks include Mynydd Mawr (121 reviews), perched above the bay with direct access to rugged cliff paths; Hillfort Camping (41 reviews), where you wake up to sea views and can hike straight from your pitch; and Gwerniago Camping Site (33 reviews), a quieter spot surrounded by rolling hills and wildlife. Most campers spend their days surfing, hiking, or watching for dolphins off the headlands. Rubbish bins are usually provided, but always double-check—many sites ask you to pack out what you bring in.

97% (589) 145 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cardigan Bay

Bolmynydd Camping Park

1. Bolmynydd Camping Park

94%
(43)
41 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales
A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£39
 / night
Gwerniago Camping Site

2. Gwerniago Camping Site

96%
(70)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales
Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

3. Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

99%
(76)
14 units · Tents · Pwllheli, Wales
Peaceful meadow camping on an eco-friendly site on the Llŷn Peninsula
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Shepherds Hut at Maendewi

4. Shepherds Hut at Maendewi

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · St Davids, Wales
Maendewi Shepherds Hut is located 2 miles from the city of St Davids. Tranquil views over looking the Dowrog common. Quiet and peaceful location. The Dowrog common is known for its wildlife. Not far from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and beautiful beaches. Surfing and outdoor pursuits are in abundance.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£70
 / night
Mynydd Mawr

5. Mynydd Mawr

97%
(288)
38 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales
Total peace and quiet at the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£13
 / night
Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

6. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

99%
(52)
25 units · Tents, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Big Barn Camping

7. Big Barn Camping

99%
(65)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Nantcellan Barns

8. Nantcellan Barns

90%
(26)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales
Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Bert's Beachside Camping

9. Bert's Beachside Camping

98%
(67)
12 units · Tents · Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales
Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£46
 / night
North Lodge

10. North Lodge

80%
(10)
6 units · Tents, Glamping · Crymych, Wales
Unassuming little site tucked away in one of the least visited corners of Pembrokeshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Ty Newydd Farm Caravan & Camping Site

11. Ty Newydd Farm Caravan & Camping Site

88%
(12)
2 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales
A prime location on the very tip of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Waunbayvil Camping

12. Waunbayvil Camping

100%
(7)
29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crymych, Wales
Waunbayvil wild camping. A teeny pop up campsite for private groups. Come alone or bring friends and family. Just 10 mins drive from the sea at Ceibwr on the Pembrokeshire coast. The space Waunbayvil camping is set in its own secluded spot on 40 acres of private wildland and woodlands in the Pembrokeshire national Park, with a pond and views of the stunning landscape. It is the perfect getaway, a place to re-connect with nature and your loved ones in the most peaceful place away from it all. This is not a big campsite with lots of other people, you can book the whole campsite for a private group, or otherwise, only 2 or 3 families very spread out at a time. The pitches are set out with plenty of space in between. There is parking for cars or campervans, and the camping area itself is not accessible for vehicles, making it a lovely car free space with nothing but nature all around you. You will need to carry tents and equipment up to the camping area., only around 100m from the parking area. (We have a wheel barrow for you to use)We also have a small hard standing area for campervan. There is a compost loo, a washing up area, and an off grid shower shack. It is set in the most beautiful surroundings, teaming with wild life and filled with wild orchids and many different species of grasses and wildflowers. It is unique and a treat for people who love natural habitat. The sea is about two miles away where there are spectacular cliff walks for many miles on the Pembrokeshire coast path, and beautiful beaches for swimming. Bring logs and kindling with you. (Can be bought from any garage) If you bring a cool box we can top you up with frozen ice packs. Just ask. NO LOUD PARTIES Guest access Acres of land and woodland, kitchen shack, compost loo, shower hut, pond. Other things to note 40 acres of meadows, wildlife habitat and woods which guests are welcome to roam. You can walk down the track and visit the artists gallery and shop in the big blue barn. "A great site for those who like to be on their own in the wilds but with all essential facilities provided and well designed. Great way to enjoy easy access to some of the best coast line in Britain . Amazing art work too!" Jenny
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Clifftops Camping

13. Clifftops Camping

100%
(6)
27 units · Tents · Little Haven, Wales
Sea-view camping above Druidston Haven Beach in Pembrokeshire
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Hillfort Camping

14. Hillfort Camping

98%
(83)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pencaer, Wales
Camping and glamping in secluded pitches on top of the world in Pembrokeshire. Views don’t get much better than this.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Rhydfach Valley Camping

15. Rhydfach Valley Camping

100%
(12)
1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales
An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Wild Wellingtons Glamping

16. Wild Wellingtons Glamping

100%
(1)
3 units · Glamping · Llandysul, Wales
Eco-friendly glamping 10 minutes from the beaches of Cardigan Bay, with great facilities for parents and acres of wild space for kids
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Cilrath Wood Camping

17. Cilrath Wood Camping

100%
(42)
15 units · Tents · Narberth, Wales
Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£21
 / night
Naturesbase

18. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Lampeter, Ceredigion, Mid Wales
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

19. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

100%
(104)
2 units · Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

20. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

100%
(39)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night

Cardigan Bay draws surfers with over 430 camping spots that put you close to some of Wales’ most consistent breaks. Most sites sit near the coast, making it easy to carry your board straight to the water. You’ll find basic facilities like toilets and showers at most camps, and pets are usually welcome. Prices range from as low as £12 a night, with an average around £55. Top picks include Mynydd Mawr (121 reviews), perched above the bay with direct access to rugged cliff paths; Hillfort Camping (41 reviews), where you wake up to sea views and can hike straight from your pitch; and Gwerniago Camping Site (33 reviews), a quieter spot surrounded by rolling hills and wildlife. Most campers spend their days surfing, hiking, or watching for dolphins off the headlands. Rubbish bins are usually provided, but always double-check—many sites ask you to pack out what you bring in.

97% (589) 145 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cardigan Bay

Bolmynydd Camping Park

1. Bolmynydd Camping Park

94%
(43)
41 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales
A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£39
 / night
Gwerniago Camping Site

2. Gwerniago Camping Site

96%
(70)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales
Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

3. Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

99%
(76)
14 units · Tents · Pwllheli, Wales
Peaceful meadow camping on an eco-friendly site on the Llŷn Peninsula
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Shepherds Hut at Maendewi

4. Shepherds Hut at Maendewi

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · St Davids, Wales
Maendewi Shepherds Hut is located 2 miles from the city of St Davids. Tranquil views over looking the Dowrog common. Quiet and peaceful location. The Dowrog common is known for its wildlife. Not far from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and beautiful beaches. Surfing and outdoor pursuits are in abundance.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£70
 / night
Mynydd Mawr

5. Mynydd Mawr

97%
(288)
38 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales
Total peace and quiet at the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£13
 / night
Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

6. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

99%
(52)
25 units · Tents, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Big Barn Camping

7. Big Barn Camping

99%
(65)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Nantcellan Barns

8. Nantcellan Barns

90%
(26)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales
Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Bert's Beachside Camping

9. Bert's Beachside Camping

98%
(67)
12 units · Tents · Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales
Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£46
 / night
North Lodge

10. North Lodge

80%
(10)
6 units · Tents, Glamping · Crymych, Wales
Unassuming little site tucked away in one of the least visited corners of Pembrokeshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Ty Newydd Farm Caravan & Camping Site

11. Ty Newydd Farm Caravan & Camping Site

88%
(12)
2 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales
A prime location on the very tip of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Waunbayvil Camping

12. Waunbayvil Camping

100%
(7)
29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crymych, Wales
Waunbayvil wild camping. A teeny pop up campsite for private groups. Come alone or bring friends and family. Just 10 mins drive from the sea at Ceibwr on the Pembrokeshire coast. The space Waunbayvil camping is set in its own secluded spot on 40 acres of private wildland and woodlands in the Pembrokeshire national Park, with a pond and views of the stunning landscape. It is the perfect getaway, a place to re-connect with nature and your loved ones in the most peaceful place away from it all. This is not a big campsite with lots of other people, you can book the whole campsite for a private group, or otherwise, only 2 or 3 families very spread out at a time. The pitches are set out with plenty of space in between. There is parking for cars or campervans, and the camping area itself is not accessible for vehicles, making it a lovely car free space with nothing but nature all around you. You will need to carry tents and equipment up to the camping area., only around 100m from the parking area. (We have a wheel barrow for you to use)We also have a small hard standing area for campervan. There is a compost loo, a washing up area, and an off grid shower shack. It is set in the most beautiful surroundings, teaming with wild life and filled with wild orchids and many different species of grasses and wildflowers. It is unique and a treat for people who love natural habitat. The sea is about two miles away where there are spectacular cliff walks for many miles on the Pembrokeshire coast path, and beautiful beaches for swimming. Bring logs and kindling with you. (Can be bought from any garage) If you bring a cool box we can top you up with frozen ice packs. Just ask. NO LOUD PARTIES Guest access Acres of land and woodland, kitchen shack, compost loo, shower hut, pond. Other things to note 40 acres of meadows, wildlife habitat and woods which guests are welcome to roam. You can walk down the track and visit the artists gallery and shop in the big blue barn. "A great site for those who like to be on their own in the wilds but with all essential facilities provided and well designed. Great way to enjoy easy access to some of the best coast line in Britain . Amazing art work too!" Jenny
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Clifftops Camping

13. Clifftops Camping

100%
(6)
27 units · Tents · Little Haven, Wales
Sea-view camping above Druidston Haven Beach in Pembrokeshire
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Hillfort Camping

14. Hillfort Camping

98%
(83)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pencaer, Wales
Camping and glamping in secluded pitches on top of the world in Pembrokeshire. Views don’t get much better than this.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Rhydfach Valley Camping

15. Rhydfach Valley Camping

100%
(12)
1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales
An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Wild Wellingtons Glamping

16. Wild Wellingtons Glamping

100%
(1)
3 units · Glamping · Llandysul, Wales
Eco-friendly glamping 10 minutes from the beaches of Cardigan Bay, with great facilities for parents and acres of wild space for kids
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Cilrath Wood Camping

17. Cilrath Wood Camping

100%
(42)
15 units · Tents · Narberth, Wales
Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£21
 / night
Naturesbase

18. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Lampeter, Ceredigion, Mid Wales
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

19. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

100%
(104)
2 units · Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

20. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

100%
(39)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night

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