Campsites near Cardigan

Pitching near Cardigan plonks you amid some of West Wales’ loveliest scenery. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path leads south and the Ceredigion Coast Path north, with no shortage of standout sandy bays along either route. You’re also close here to inland outdoor playgrounds like the Preseli Hills, and Cardigan’s position near the River Teifi’s mouth makes it a popular destination for watersports and boat trips to spot Cardigan Bay’s sealife. Campers should head along the 5-mile road north to Mwnt Beach to find several campsites.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cardigan

Sloeberry Farm, coastal glamping

1. Sloeberry Farm, coastal glamping

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(18)

6.9km from Cardigan · 3 units

Glamping on a former farm and working mill with a private lake, plenty of space to explore and stunning views across the Welsh countryside

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Waunbayvil Camping

2. Waunbayvil Camping

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8.7km from Cardigan · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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 one of 3 seperate fields 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 with nothing but nature all around you. We also have a small hard standing area for campervan. There is a shared 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, 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. Great way to enjoy easy access to some of the best coast line in Britain . Amazing art work too!" Jenny

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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

3. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

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9.6km from Cardigan · 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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Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park

4. Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park

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13km from Cardigan · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Riverside camping and bell tents at this well-run spot that's ideally located for exploring Pembrokeshire.

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Wellstone Camping

5. Wellstone Camping

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15km from Cardigan · 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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Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

6. Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

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(14)

19km from Cardigan · 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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Wild Meadow Camping

7. Wild Meadow Camping

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19km from Cardigan · 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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Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

8. Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

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(12)

20km from Cardigan · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Five private camping pitches on an organic farm in the Teifi Valley

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The Glamavan at Nantgwynfaen

9. The Glamavan at Nantgwynfaen

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(28)

20km from Cardigan · 2 units · Tents, Glamping

A cool retro-chic caravan on an organic farm near Cardigan Bay

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Embrace The Space Glamping Yurts

10. Embrace The Space Glamping Yurts

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(13)

20km from Cardigan · 5 units

Yurts with custom-built hot tubs and private facilities in the Carmarthenshire countryside

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Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

11. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

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(39)

21km from Cardigan · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet

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The Hide Camping & Glamping

12. The Hide Camping & Glamping

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21km from Cardigan · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A charming site with a focus on wildlife in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

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Digs in the Wig

13. Digs in the Wig

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25km from Cardigan · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A tiny woodland campsite in the Preseli Hills, with individual clearings for each pitch and campfires allowed

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Hillfort Camping

14. Hillfort Camping

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29km from Cardigan · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

15. The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

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(10)

30km from Cardigan · 1 unit

A dog-friendly shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, set on a 26-acre Welsh farm 20 miles from Cardigan Bay

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Cilrath Wood Camping

16. Cilrath Wood Camping

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30km from Cardigan · 15 units

Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot

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Upper Scolton Camping

17. Upper Scolton Camping

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(13)

31km from Cardigan · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Pitches with private, individual facilities on a Pembrokeshire farm

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Twin Oaks

18. Twin Oaks

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(14)

31km from Cardigan · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Quiet location though centrally placed to many tourist attractions , Folly farm, Oakwood, Wake park, Llysfran dam and many more, as well as the beaches Amroth 5 miles, Tenby and Saundersfoot 9 miles. The boutique town of Narberth is a mile or 20 minute walk. The nearest bar is a 10 minute walk to Noble court. We offer electric hard standing and grass pitches as well as non electric pitches, children’s playing field and walks around the fields. We also welcome pets at a small charge per day, with responsible owners and encourage to use the fields to walk their dogs. Our facilities are new and offer showers and toilets, toilet disposal, fresh water and recycling. We also now have a kids play park, to be supervised by adults. The views over the Preseli mountains are stunning, which will enhance your holiday. We do have a few rules, dogs on a lead at all times, quiet time from 8pm, no loud noise after 10 pm. Young children to be supervised in toilets and the children’s play park People which persistently break the rules will be asked to leave without a refund.

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Cowpots Camping

19. Cowpots Camping

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32km from Cardigan · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles

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Preseli Glamping woodland camping

20. Preseli Glamping woodland camping

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32km from Cardigan · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Chris

2 weeks ago

7 m campervan

With pets

2 nights at Waunbayvil Camping

This was a beautiful, rustic stop for the last two days. So peaceful. We’ll be back! Host was very communicative and we met her dad who was lovely!

Andreas

3 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

4 nights at Waunbayvil Camping

Very lovely private and secluded spot surrounded by beautiful nature. It got all you'll need. Perfect for a quiet break.

Rosie

June 2026

6 m campervan

1 night at Wild Meadow Camping

This is truly a hidden gem, a peaceful haven in the countryside near the coast with everything you need to unwind. Andy was so helpful and welcoming and have some great local recommendations. We loved the tranquility of the birds, lighting a campfire at dusk and listening to the owls. We would love to come back again for a longer stay!

Sarah

May 2026

With kids

4 nights at Preseli Glamping woodland camping

What a gorgeous campsite! Generous flat pitches, so much space in between, tall grasses with paths mown in between areas. The site is beautiful and beautifully looked after. There is loads of useful local information and no officious laminated signs. The dome was perfection - comfy beds, tons of space, cozy woodstove and plenty of outside space for fires and cooking, etc. Really thoughtful to have picnic tables and benches on each pitch and a supply of firewood. It was just dreamy, all of it.

Triss

May 2026

4 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waunbayvil Camping

Great place. Lovely views, peaceful and quiet. Perfect.

Lina

May 2026

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hillfort Camping

We really enjoyed staying here, very peaceful with nice secluded pitches and amazing access to various coastal walks. Facilities are fairly basic, but you have everything you need there. John was an absolute legend to talk to! We’d love to come back.

Elaine

May 2026

Tent

4 nights at Cowpots Camping

An absolutely fantastic camping experience. I would leave to keep this site secret but that would not be fair. The hosts were lovely, the setting beautiful and the wildlife was abundant. We will be booking again!

Tracey

May 2026

5 m campervan

4 nights at Digs in the Wig

Really peaceful site, the eco loo was a great addition as was the kitchen/storage hut, if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing site you won’t be disappointed.

Kerry

May 2026

5 m campervan

2 nights at Wild Meadow Camping

Exceptional. Fantastic facilities and a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. Camping at its most luxurious.

David

May 2026

Weekend Trip to Wild Meadow Camping

Andy is a truly lovely guy and cannot do enough for you, ensuring that you are comfortable and have everything you need as well as a great source of local information. Wild meadows is a serene, tranquil slice of heaven, truly majestic in its beauty and simplicity. The Shepherds was perfect, clean, tidy, comfortable and everything we wanted and needed. Waking up in the morning with the birds singing and the sound of the stream was heavenly, only to be enhanced by sitting at the stream and enjoying breakfast. Highly recommend this beautiful haven of heaven for a peaceful getaway to anyone.

Charlotte

May 2026

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waunbayvil Camping

What a truly magical, tranquil spot! We loved our stay at Waunbayvil and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle. There are so many interesting places to visit just a shirt distance away and the coastline is stunning. We plan to be back!

Sophie

May 2026

6 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hillfort Camping

Fantastic facilities and the views are beautiful. Host is so friendly and helpful we absolutely loved him. The site is so well connected, nice towns, beaches and woodlands all nearby. Would recommend a trip to St davids when you stay 😀

Young

April 2026

6 m Class B

2 nights at Twin Oaks

Very accommodating and peaceful! We stopped in for a night and booked to nights to allow for a late check out.

Paul

April 2026

Tent

With pets

1 night at Twin Oaks

Amazing place to stay with great facilities, the owners were lovely and friendly. I would definitely recommend to anybody looking to stay

Andreas

April 2026

5 m campervan

With pets

3 nights at Digs in the Wig

Great place for private camping with a van/car or a tent. Each of a handful of pitches, which are generously separated on a field or woodland, comes with its own compost toilet, a cosy shelter, and a drinking water tap. Hot showers are 1min walk and shared. Howell is a lovely and helpful host. Nice 13km trail run or short mb tour around the closeby water reservoir. Definitely recommended!

Mike

February 2026

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Twin Oaks

Excellent facilities and brilliant communication. Really recommend.

natalie

October 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

6 nights at Digs in the Wig

Lovely spot and great facilities. So peaceful and the perfect amount of low impact!

Eve

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Embrace The Space Glamping Yurts

Excellent stay, host incredibly attentive nothing was too big of an ask. 10/10 communication, would absolutely come back.

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!

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.

Cardigan camping guide

Where to go

Cardigan Bay

This is where camping really took off in Wales. Cardigan lies about a third of the way along the nation’s biggest bay, curving north from North Pembrokeshire’s Strumble Head to Southern Gwynedd along the Ceredigion coast. Go bottlenose dolphin-watching or walk the Wales Coast Path along the entire shoreline. There is a greater density of campgrounds and caravan parks here than anywhere else in the country: both big multi-facility affairs and farm sites with a few pitches.

Aberporth to New Quay

This 15-mile stretch of hidden bays and ragged cliffs is part of the wider Cardigan Bay, and makes a particularly sterling pace to pitch up. Here are a dozen-odd camping and caravanning sites dotted along what is probably Ceredigion’s most mesmeric coastal scenery. It all kicks off at Aberporth, 6.5 miles northeast of Cardigan. And because the seaboard is linked by the long-distance Wales Coast Path, there is great sealife to be seen and gorgeous seaside villages to explore.

North Pembrokeshire Coast

Heading southeast from Cardigan through Pembrokeshire, Cardigan Bay ends at storm-tossed Strumble Head, but the magical coastline marches on through North Pembrokeshire, along the section of the Wales Coast Path known as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Campers find the coast, running through tranquil harbours like Abercastle and Porthgain, far quieter than South Pembrokeshire.

Preseli Hills

The Preseli Hills are a little different to the coastal Pembrokeshire that most people are familiar with. This unkempt, barren range has scarcely any settlement, and is most notable for its staggering array of prehistoric monuments and adventurous hiking. Newport, 10 miles southwest of Cardigan, is the northern gateway to these rugged moors. Pitching near Mynachlog-ddu puts you close to the Golden Road, a hike traversing the Preseli’s main ridge via a number of ancient sites.

When to go

Wales winters are long, wet, and cold—and even summer can be cloudy and mild. However, the period of April through September generally guarantees the best weather around Cardigan, when most visitor attractions are open. Leave a clear day for exploring the Preseli Hills, where cloud cover gets notoriously thick. The Cardigan River and Food Festival, West Wales’ biggest, is a lively time each August.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Cardigan?

The period of April through September generally guarantees the best weather around Cardigan, when most visitor attractions are open. Leave a clear day for exploring the Preseli Hills, where cloud cover gets notoriously thick. The Cardigan River and Food Festival, West Wales’ biggest, is a lively time each August.

Where can I find camping and caravanning sites near Cardigan?

There are a dozen-odd camping and caravanning sites dotted along the coast of North Pembrokeshire, along the section of the Wales Coast Path known as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. It all kicks off at Aberporth, 6.5 miles northeast of Cardigan. You can also explore different options for camping near Cardigan on Hipcamp.

What are some outdoor activities near Cardigan?

You’re close to inland outdoor playgrounds like the Preseli Hills, and Cardigan’s position near the River Teifi’s mouth makes it a popular destination for watersports and boat trips to spot Cardigan Bay’s sealife. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path leads south and the Ceredigion Coast Path north, with no shortage of standout sandy bays along either route. Campers should head along the 5-mile road north to Mwnt Beach to find several campsites.

What is the significance of the Preseli Hills near Cardigan?

What can I see along the Wales Coast Path near Cardigan?

The coast, running through tranquil harbours like Abercastle and Porthgain, is far quieter than South Pembrokeshire. The seaboard is linked by the long-distance Wales Coast Path, offering great sealife to be seen and gorgeous seaside villages to explore. You can also explore different options for camping near Cardigan on Hipcamp.