Best campsites for surfing in Cardigan Bay

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.

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Top-rated campgrounds

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.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bolmynydd Camping Park

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41 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales

A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views

2. Hillfort Camping

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15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pencaer, Wales

Camping and glamping in secluded pitches on top of the world in Pembrokeshire. Views don’t get much better than this.

3. 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.

4. Ty Cwch Boathouse

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3 units · Glamping · Llwyndafydd, Wales

Stylishly converted, shipping-container accommodation just metres from the beach

5. Waunbayvil Camping

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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

6. Rainbolts Hill Farm

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75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

An established campsite a mile-and-a-half from Newgale Sands, with campfires allowed and eco-friendly facilities

7. Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

99%

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14 units · Tents · Pwllheli, Wales

Peaceful meadow camping on an eco-friendly site on the Llŷn Peninsula

8. Nantcellan Barns

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19 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast

9. Preseli Glamping woodland camping

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29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Camping and glamping in a quiet corner of a Pembrokeshire adventure centre, with a bar on the doorstep and a beach down the road

10. Gwerniago Camping Site

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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.

11. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

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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

12. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

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25 units · Tents, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

13. Mynydd Mawr

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38 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Total peace and quiet at the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula

14. Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

93%

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5 units · Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A romantic shepherd's hut getaway for two on the Pembrokeshire coast within walking distance of Newgale Beach

15. Rhydfach Valley Camping

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1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales

An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire

16. Clifftops Camping

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27 units · Tents · Little Haven, Wales

Sea-view camping above Druidston Haven Beach in Pembrokeshire

17. Wild Meadow Camping

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15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay

18. Bert's Beachside Camping

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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

19. Ty Newydd Farm Caravan & Camping Site

88%

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2 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales

A prime location on the very tip of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales

20. Naturesbase

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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

Camper favorites in and near Cardigan Bay

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Mynydd Mawr

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38 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Total peace and quiet at the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula

Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

93%

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5 units · Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A romantic shepherd's hut getaway for two on the Pembrokeshire coast within walking distance of Newgale Beach

Rhydfach Valley Camping

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(12)

1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales

An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire

Clifftops Camping

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27 units · Tents · Little Haven, Wales

Sea-view camping above Druidston Haven Beach in Pembrokeshire

Wild Meadow Camping

100%

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15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay

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

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

Naturesbase

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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

Stories from the community

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Cleibiomar

October 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Gwerniago Camping Site

Lovely place, definitely I recommend do you have everything you need on the site! I will come back on next season

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Glenn

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

Beautiful meadows to camp in. Great amenities for wildish camping.

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Car

September 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Preseli Glamping woodland camping

We had a lovely stay at Preseli’s - it was easy to check-in and everything is communicated clearly and the facilities are super clean! A beautiful bit of land with lovely views!

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Yasmin

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hillfort Camping

We had a fantastic stay. John the campsite owner was incredibly helpful, recommending local highlights and even put us up in one of the yurts when the weather turned. A real highlight is the viewpoint from the rock across the lighthouse and ocean. Highly recommend this site.

Having the place to ourselves we felt like lords of the manor.

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Amber

September 2025

Tent

With pets

6 nights at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

We loved the ethical vibe of this campsite. Walks around the woodland and on site organic veg were a huge bonus. Every land owner should have a holiday here to see how things should be done. A perfect place to get away from modern life.

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Yunus

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nantcellan Barns

Really handy location for Borth snd Aberystwyth. Open air showers are fun! Enjoyed our brief stay over the weekend.

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Sarah

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

Lovely, well appointed camp! Great facilities and hidden gems to discover once you are there! Pizzas are delicious and a truly magical spot looking towards the Priselli hills. Spa was delightful, pigs are friendly and the hay bale barn was a big hit with the kids! Highly recommend.

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Melanie

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

What a beautiful place, peace and quiet and the children loved being able to wander freely and safe. Will definitely be coming back next year to camp... And we only live down the road🤣 Thanks also for keeping your prices affordable 🙌

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Anthony

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

I absolutely loved staying at Menter Y Felin Uchaf camping site over the recent August Bank Holiday. The site is characterful with beautiful views. I particularly enjoyed the tranquillity of the site which made for a truly relaxing break. I happened to be staying when a storytelling evening took place and this was a highlight of my stay.

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Philip

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

The meadow camping at Menter Y Felin Uchaf is brilliant. Each small pitch is cut into high sweeping meadowgrasses. Meaning you can just about see the neighbours but are pretty well secluded. NIce communal firepit with solar lighting. ( firewood and kindling available) Dark Skies !! almost no light pollution saw the milky way very clearly. Good location for end of the Llyn beaches or walks

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daisy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Lovely situation, hills with hill forts, a view of Bardsey Island, amazing sunsets, a cafe. Two miles from Aberdaron where there is a bakery opposite the Spar which makes really good pasties. Good for cycling from.

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Tiff

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clifftops Camping

We did a spot of tent camping in Dai’s field. Plenty of space available to just rock up and pick your pitching spot. Views of the sea and cliffs were incredible with easy trails to the cliff/beach area. Portable toilets were plentiful and clean and running tap water was available. There was also a decent looking shower although we didn’t utilise it. Dai was friendly and let us know that we could call him at any time if there were problems on site. Also texted us with exact coordinates for the entrance which made finding it easy, although it’s a bit of a tight turn in from the small country road! Local area was stunning and many cool places are within driving distance. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

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Anastacia

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

What a beautiful site! We loved it and we can't wait to return. Diolch o galon

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Alex

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Lovely well kept campsite at the end of the peninsula. If you’re looking to go off-grid this place is ideal. The owners were lovely and welcoming and can see they take pride in the site. Will definitely be back for a detox!

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Sigita

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

The campsite was great with an amazing view! Good location. The only problem we had, the shower water was so hot that we wasn’t able to wash the hair or the body as the water way too hot.

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Callum

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Good facilities, great location and super friendly staff. Had a awesome stay!

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sandy

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Great basic campsite, toilets and showers are clean, amazing views, unreal sunset. No mobile phone connection which I enjoyed for the weekend.

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Rich

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Stunning views and pretty remote. Making it a perfect place to get away from the real world. With good, clean toilet and shower facilities

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Ava

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

Loved Pitch 4. We had two small tents and we still had plenty of space. We had the benefit of getting a shade from the hedge behind our tent. Overall, a great experience at Felin Uchaf. We had the perfect weather for the weekend. Facilities such as toilets and hot showers were great. Plenty of things to do around the area, cafe, beaches, and beautiful sunsets. Highly recommend this campsite!

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Kathryn

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rainbolts Hill Farm

Lovely camp site. Great shop with all the necessities and handy bits and pieces. Lovely staff. Clean toilets and facilities. Would definately choose here again. Very close to beaches and amazing scenery!!