Waterside 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

Wellstone Camping

1. Wellstone Camping

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(16)

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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£25

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Rhydfach Valley Camping

2. Rhydfach Valley Camping

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(12)

22km from Cardigan · 1 unit

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

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£20

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Cilrath Wood Camping

3. 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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£21

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Wild Wellingtons Glamping

4. Wild Wellingtons Glamping

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14km from Cardigan · 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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£110

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Denmark Farm

5. Denmark Farm

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(3)

41km from Cardigan · 7 units

Spy real, live dragonﬂies dancing over lily-rich ponds as you head out in search of sleepy dragons in the wooded wonderland at this quiet eco site

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£14

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Elmar's Place

6. Elmar's Place

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(5)

146km from Cardigan · 2 units

Nearly wild camping on the border of Devon and Cornwall

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Charliejale

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cilrath Wood Camping

WOW! We have just returned from a 3 night stay, and I’m hesitant to write this… only because I don’t know if I want the world to discover this little haven we will now forever adopt as our own, BUT that would be selfish, and Peter deserves all the recognition for the pure love that has been poured into every detail of this little, beautiful campsite. The site is well taken care of with little trails that lead you to little secluded spots and to the larger field that is immaculately conserved with trees surrounding the space. We recommend you use an app that helps you identify all the birds because the bird song there is truly wild, loud and varied. There is a lovely little lake at the bottom of the site that is being preserved for the wildlife, with so much activity to be witnessed even in the short time we spent walking around it. The toilets are regularly maintained and super clean. The showers were hot, clean and in a separate block to the toilets. All brought together with a really well designed aesthetic as well as made incredibly functional. Both carry through the eco ethos and are stocked with environmentally considered products in case your own dont fit the bill. Peter (aka Grumpy Farmer who is an absolutely beautiful soul) was always on hand to come and help if need be, always seemingly working on the site on more beautiful features, projects that work with the campsite, like food banks, community growing and forest school. We will return. Yearly.

Wiktoria

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cilrath Wood Camping

Sooo nice, and highly recommended! Great for kids and adults! Amazing hosts!

Anjali

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Rhydfach Valley Camping

Lovely patch of tranquility with the sound of the water and nextdoor horses neighing every so often. A very quiet area with minimal traffic so you can fall asleep to the sound of nature every night✨ The camping area itself is well kept with lots of space for all sorts of configurations for all your camping set up needs. The pond is gorgeous too for those brave enough for a dip but there's also a bench for those of us who simply enjoy just looking at them. Dennis was a wonderful host throughout it all I cannot credit him more for being so fabulous and patient! He went out of his way multiple times for us just because he's a great bloke and gave us some great recommendations for local things to do. We will be back again for sure! I had the most wonderful birthday trip in this little slice of heaven :)

Nicholas

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Rhydfach Valley Camping

Excellent spot, highly recommend it for a peaceful get away. Dennis and Susan are fantastic hosts too, very helpful and friendly.

Runa

October 2024

With kids

3 nights at Wild Wellingtons Glamping

Lovely place to visit. Beautiful beaches nearby. The dome was comfortable and the kids loved it. Communal kitchen and fire pit were everything we needed. Sinead and Tom exceptional hosting.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Waterside campsites near Cardigan 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.