Wildlife-watching campsites in Gower AONB

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Home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the South Wales Coast, the Gower Peninsula is a small but mighty region where visitors can partake in a range of adventure activities—including watersports, paragliding, and hiking—all within easy driving distance of both Swansea city centre and Cardiff. While Gower is well-known for its coastline, caves, and beaches (especially Rhossili), the region extends inland where keen hikers will find many public rights of way and castles to explore. Campers aren’t short on options either, as the Gower Peninsula has plenty of full-service touring parks, caravanning options, and campsites with sea views.

97% (980) 593 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gower AONB

Glan Y Mor Camping

1. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%
(83)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Petrox, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

2. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Glamping Pods Wales

3. Glamping Pods Wales

100%
(29)
2 units · Glamping · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£150
 / night
The Woodland at Henllys Estate
The Woodland at Henllys Estate

4. The Woodland at Henllys Estate

1 unit · Glamping · Llandovery, Wales
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.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£50
 / night
Pwllyn Farm Camping

5. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%
(219)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Pure & Rustic

6. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
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..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

7. 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
Westland Farm

8. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

9. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%
(14)
2 units · Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£40
 / night
Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

10. Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

93%
(23)
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
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Camp Couture

11. Camp Couture

100%
(17)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

12. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

13. Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

94%
(16)
8 units · Motorhomes · Swansea, Swansea, South Wales
A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
£37
 / night
Cowpots Camping

14. Cowpots Camping

100%
(71)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ciffig, Wales
Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£53
 / night
Wild Wellingtons Glamping

15. 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
Livit, Glamping by the coast

16. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%
(48)
9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£55
 / night
North Lodge

17. 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
Dragonfly Woodland Camping

18. Dragonfly Woodland Camping

98%
(59)
11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A handful of pitches in a nine-acre wood, all within easy reach of the beautiful Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Clifftops Camping

19. 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
Rhydfach Valley Camping

20. 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

Home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the South Wales Coast, the Gower Peninsula is a small but mighty region where visitors can partake in a range of adventure activities—including watersports, paragliding, and hiking—all within easy driving distance of both Swansea city centre and Cardiff. While Gower is well-known for its coastline, caves, and beaches (especially Rhossili), the region extends inland where keen hikers will find many public rights of way and castles to explore. Campers aren’t short on options either, as the Gower Peninsula has plenty of full-service touring parks, caravanning options, and campsites with sea views.

97% (980) 593 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gower AONB

Glan Y Mor Camping

1. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%
(83)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Petrox, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

2. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Glamping Pods Wales

3. Glamping Pods Wales

100%
(29)
2 units · Glamping · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£150
 / night
The Woodland at Henllys Estate
The Woodland at Henllys Estate

4. The Woodland at Henllys Estate

1 unit · Glamping · Llandovery, Wales
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.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£50
 / night
Pwllyn Farm Camping

5. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%
(219)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Pure & Rustic

6. Pure & Rustic

86%
(7)
6 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
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..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

7. 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
Westland Farm

8. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

9. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%
(14)
2 units · Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£40
 / night
Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

10. Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

93%
(23)
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
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Camp Couture

11. Camp Couture

100%
(17)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

12. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

13. Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

94%
(16)
8 units · Motorhomes · Swansea, Swansea, South Wales
A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
£37
 / night
Cowpots Camping

14. Cowpots Camping

100%
(71)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ciffig, Wales
Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£53
 / night
Wild Wellingtons Glamping

15. 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
Livit, Glamping by the coast

16. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%
(48)
9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£55
 / night
North Lodge

17. 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
Dragonfly Woodland Camping

18. Dragonfly Woodland Camping

98%
(59)
11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A handful of pitches in a nine-acre wood, all within easy reach of the beautiful Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Clifftops Camping

19. 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
Rhydfach Valley Camping

20. 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

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Wildlife-watching campsites in Gower AONB guide

Where to go

Rhossili Bay

Rated one of the best beaches in the UK, Rhossili Beach is a 3-mile expanse of sand ideal for sunbathing, strolling, or avoiding altogether in favour of sea-based watersports. You can also reach Worm’s Head from Rhossili Beach, a promontory that becomes an inaccessible island during high tide, as well as paraglide from Rhossili Downs. When it comes to camping, you’ll find plenty of places to pitch your tent along the coast.

Swansea

Though the Gower Peninsula is technically situated within Swansea, Wales’ second city is also an excellent base within the region which offers proximity to wider South Wales, including the Valleys, Brecon Beacons, and Wye Valley, as well as access to several camping stores. However, given Swansea’s urban sprawl, campsites and motorhome parks with wifi access are situated on the outskirts of the city.

Mumbles

Mumbles, an unusually named seaside town known for the “Mumbles Mile” of pubs and its 19th-century pier, is situated on the eastern edge of the Gower Peninsula. A great place to set up camp if you love beaches, Mumbles is also a convenient spot to start the Gower Coastal Path and is situated close to a couple of family-run caravan parks and campsites, including Nicholaston.

Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Rhossili Beach, Oxwich Bay, and Three Cliffs Bay are all part of the Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a protected area crisscrossed by footpaths, dotted with wildlife trust reserves, and dense with protected woodland which is a haven for walking and birdwatching. The Gower Coast Path also runs the length of the AONB coastline, while caravan parks and campsites typically offer sea views, electric hook-ups, and other amenities.