Dog-friendly caravan parks near Brecon

Moor and mountains, fields and mountains, following yonder stars…a paraphrase from a popular Christmas carol well describes Brecon's hilly surroundings on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. From the moors around town burst distinctive fan-shaped mountains, including South Wales' highest peak, Pen y Fan, whilst skies are so clear of light pollution that they have Dark Sky Reserve status. Brecon is the national park’s undisputed outdoors capital and the main base for exploring the national park, with ample shops for stocking up on camping supplies. In this striking upland, campsites come in all forms—best of all on small, rural farm sites full of idiosyncrasies and serving as refreshing alternatives to bigger, blander caravan parks.

Spanning southeast from Brecon to Crickhowell and southwest to Ystradfellte, this is the national park’s most frequented zone, mainly due to the presence of Pen Y Fan and its surrounding summits. The whole area is a montage of lakes, bracken-coated hills, ridges, and photogenic valleys with waterfalls. It is perennially popular with hikers and bikers. Select from big caravan sites, smaller lakeside campsites, and farm campsites in the foothills.

East of the central band of Brecon Beacons National Park, a lattice of green valleys and scrubby hills hide Llangorse Lake, the largest natural lake in Mid or South Wales and great for activities from hiking to kayaking. Just beyond are the Black Mountains, a hiking favourite that rises up in an imposing frontier with England. A decent spread of campsites sits around Llangorse Lake and in the Vale of Ewyas, while a bothy (rudimentary shelter accessible by foot only) can be found in the Black Mountains.

This is the quietest part of the national park and furthest from Brecon, but the reward for venturing out here is that the hiking trails and beauty spots are much less crowded. This region’s Fforest Fawr is a UNESCO Geopark, whilst lakes like Llyn y Fan Fach are some of the prettiest you ever will see. Campsites here are mostly on small farms, with a quiet, non-touristy feel.

97% (1.1K) • 2,447 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Brecon

Pytingwyn Woods

1. Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(147)

2.8km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

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68 Degrees West

2. 68 Degrees West

99%

(99)

3.8km from Brecon · 10 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pod glamping and family camping on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, with a handy location near Brecon town and sunrises you'll never forget.

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Pwllyn Farm Camping

3. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(219)

8.6km from Brecon · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

4. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%

(356)

14km from Brecon · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

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Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

5. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%

(56)

17km from Brecon · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

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Digeddi Wildlife Camping

6. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(129)

19km from Brecon · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

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Penylan Cider Farm

7. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

34km from Brecon · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

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Red Sky at Night Campsite

8. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

39km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.

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Llandyfan Camping

9. Llandyfan Camping

100%

(15)

42km from Brecon · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Our beautiful home is a glamping and camping site with its own gorgeous fishing lake on the outskirts of the village of Llandyfan. You can find us to the west of the Brecon Beacons or Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Llandyfan Campsite has been lovingly re-established in early 2024 by Andy and Jo. Since taking ownership, we have rolled up our sleeves and got stuck into restoring it to its former glory and will soon be back to being a fully operational slice of Welsh heaven. Our first focus has been the fishing lake which we opened in March. The campsite followed in May. We are currently working on electric hook ups and other improvements. We have chickens on site that roam free during the day. They are friendly and like to wander around the tents to say hello to our guests! We would like everyone who visits to have a great time and a relaxing break. Whilst here please be considerate towards others, to their property, and while using the facilities. If you have any concerns, please let us know. We have brought out a few rules from our T&Cs and we kindly ask that you have a read through before your stay. Litter: You must pick up your litter. Please either take it with you or recycle it appropriately in the bins onsite. There are bins around the campsite, please recycle where possible. Pitches to be left as you found them. Noise: Be respectful and consider your neighbours. Keep noise to a minimum after 10pm and before 8am in the morning. No loud music is to be played at any time. Children: Children must be supervised at all times around the campsite and can play within the pitch space allocated to you. At quiet times, it may be possible for children to use vacant pitches for play but this cannot be guaranteed. The amenity block and associated facilities are not to be used as a play area. Dogs: Must not to be left unattended. Are to be kept on leads at all times whilst on the campsite. (We are working on an enclosed dog walking area, however this is not yet available). no refunds on bookings if cancelled withing 10days of booking

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Panpwnton Campsite

10. Panpwnton Campsite

99%

(169)

50km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton

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Noxon Farm

11. Noxon Farm

100%

(18)

58km from Brecon · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Surrounded by the lush, ancient woodlands in the Forest of Dean forest, this serene and spacious 2 acre field offers the perfect backdrop for your next camping adventure. The field is part of an old dairy farm with beautiful fishing lake. Our camping facilities are eco friendly and we have 2 compost toilets along with wash basins and washing up sinks. Two hot showers as well. Solar lighting is at the facilities and there is a fire pit available.

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Ffynnonwen Farm Wild Camping

12. Ffynnonwen Farm Wild Camping

91%

(17)

58km from Brecon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Nearly wild camping on a smallholding in West Wales

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Tor Cefn Farm

13. Tor Cefn Farm

94%

(16)

60km from Brecon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

A back-to-basics Carmarthenshire campsite with farm animals and a tearoom

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Woodside Country Park

14. Woodside Country Park

98%

(150)

64km from Brecon · 65 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland

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Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

(16)

72km from Brecon · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast

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97% (1.1K) • 2,447 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Brecon

Pytingwyn Woods

1. Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(147)

2.8km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

Campfires

Picnic table

68 Degrees West

2. 68 Degrees West

99%

(99)

3.8km from Brecon · 10 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pod glamping and family camping on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, with a handy location near Brecon town and sunrises you'll never forget.

Electrical hookup

Showers

Water hookup

Pwllyn Farm Camping

3. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(219)

8.6km from Brecon · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

4. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%

(356)

14km from Brecon · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

5. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%

(56)

17km from Brecon · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

Electrical hookup

Campfires

Potable water

Digeddi Wildlife Camping

6. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(129)

19km from Brecon · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

Penylan Cider Farm

7. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

34km from Brecon · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

Red Sky at Night Campsite

8. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

39km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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Llandyfan Camping

9. Llandyfan Camping

100%

(15)

42km from Brecon · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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Panpwnton Campsite

10. Panpwnton Campsite

99%

(169)

50km from Brecon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton

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Noxon Farm

11. Noxon Farm

100%

(18)

58km from Brecon · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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Ffynnonwen Farm Wild Camping

12. Ffynnonwen Farm Wild Camping

91%

(17)

58km from Brecon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Nearly wild camping on a smallholding in West Wales

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Tor Cefn Farm

13. Tor Cefn Farm

94%

(16)

60km from Brecon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

A back-to-basics Carmarthenshire campsite with farm animals and a tearoom

Campfires

Potable water

Woodside Country Park

14. Woodside Country Park

98%

(150)

64km from Brecon · 65 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland

Electrical hookup

Campfires

100%

(16)

72km from Brecon · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Penny

1 day ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Nice piece of land with a wild camp feel. I met Dave when I arrived, he seemed like a lovely chap. The field will be muddy when wet so if you’re in a van beware. I chose to spend my second night on the hard standing as it was very wet and I’m glad I did. Even if I avoided getting stuck I would have churned up the ground pretty badly Lots of fire pits dotted around which was really convenient for a camp fire Really convenient location for Brecon and surrounding areas

Lina

1 week ago

4 m campervan

With pets

1 night at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Lovely campsite in perfect location for exploring the Brecons. We only stayed for one night, but the campsite had all the basics we needed. Lovely owners too.

Eleanor

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Noxon Farm

Lovely peaceful campsite near the woods! Compost toilets and hot showers available

Liam

1 week ago

4 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Nantcellan Barns

Good location if you like to be close to ‘civilization’ showers toilets clean and well maintained Lots of space when we went. Owner came to say hello with his dog and warn us about the incoming storm You can see the town from the site There is a very awkward corner to get to aber just take the main roads you’ll be fine … my van struggled

Marc

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Beautiful, clean, quiet. Easy to find. Peaceful and welcoming. And David is a true gent.

Deniz

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

David land was very convenient and very clean. Loads of spots to make a fire and great areas to camp by the river. The onsite compost toilet was very clean and maintained. David is a great host I highly recommend staying here. Site is also a quick drive to the town center and large shops for fire wood or snacks.

Sam

3 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Noxon Farm

We really loved our time here. The hosts are great, setting is gorgeous and the walks from camp were incredible :)

henry

3 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Such a great spot. Secluded, river, woods, open space… and David was super friendly and helpful. As was his neighbour with the tractor who got us out of a muddy spot! Thanks for your help and a great stay! We’ll be back if you allow us!

Kearin

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This is the second time we've stayed on David's site, and the second time we had a fantastic stay. We pitched our tent in the woods by the river, such a nice place to wake up to! Very basic, with just a loo, but thats absolutely perfect for a quiet get away, getting back into nature.

Chloe

March 2026

Tent

With pets

1 night at Pytingwyn Woods

Really lovely site near Brecon! Perfect spot for wild camping with river, forest and field and basic toilet. Night sky was so clear and the woods were lively with wildlife. David and his horse were both very friendly! Both me and my dog Barney had an amazing stay and did a lovely circular walk to Pen y Crug the following day. Will most definately be back!!

Jamie

March 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Great spot and set up. Will be back in better weather!

James

March 2026

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

We had a great stay and would deffo recommend! Easy to find, great views and lovely host 😀

Chris

March 2026

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Great location, just outside of town. This was our second time staying here and we definitely plan to stay again.

Zohreh

February 2026

Tent

4 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

Great site, really nice space. Loved the sound of the river and was nice at this time of year to be alone in nature! Facilities are good and its well maintained. Thank you!

Paul

December 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This campsite is fantastic. We attend once a year in November. It has a somewhere to park, compost toilet and the great outdoors. The owner is a perfect gentleman. Always helpful, happy and accommodating. We will be back next year. Thank you!

Paul

November 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I only stayed two night on my own but will definitely come back.

Chris

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Lovely little basic campsite, nice and close to Brecon town. Will definitely be staying here again in the near future

James

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

A really beautiful little spot for the night. Lots of places to pitch and the river flowing through provides a really nice backdrop.

Heidi

October 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Panpwnton Campsite

We have just come back from a campervan 2 night trip to Panpwnton Campsite. We had a lovely time, it was very quiet as we were the only ones staying…. Probably due to the weather! This meant we got a great spot right next to the river which was perfect. The facilities were good. The location was great. We did a walk straight from the site on to part of Offa Dykes path and along to the Knuclas viaduct, great views along the way. We had thought we might get the train back just for fun, but they don’t run very often (would have been a 2hr wait) so walked back instead. Site also easy walking distance to the local pub for an evening meal which was good too. Very Dark walk back that evening meant for some great star gazing:-)

James

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Great location for great walks and to explore the Gower. The King Arthur nearby has great food. Facilities were excellent, clean with hot showers. Everything you need.

Brecon camping guide

When to go

Glamping spots are available in Brecon year-round, but the surrounding area sees itself running with full tourist facilities (which include most countryside campsites) from Easter to September. To maximise your chances of sunny (or at least rain-free days), late spring, summer, and early autumn are best. July and August are especially popular times in the central Brecon Beacons.

Know before you go

The closest train station is at Abergavenny, just southeast of the central Brecon Beacons. Buses connect Abergavenny with Brecon via Crickhowell.
Aside from Brecon, the best spots to buy camping supplies are in Crickhowell to the southeast and Abergavenny just beyond that.
It’s a 10-minute walk from central Brecon to the nearest camping site.
If trying wild camping in Wales, the Brecon Beacons National Park (including the eastern, central, and western Brecon Beacons) may be the place. Wild camping requires landowners’ consent, but park authorities here publish a list of landowners that permit it, making camp planning easier.