Campsites with swimming in Powys

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Powys serves up wild swimming spots straight from a postcard—think winding rivers, hidden lakes, and crystal-clear streams. With over 110 places to camp specifically geared for swimmers, you’ll find pitches minutes from the water, whether you favour a dip at sunrise or a full day splashing about. Prices start at just £9 a night, with an average closer to £185, but the real draw is the chance to wake up to the sound of rushing water. Reviewers love Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews) for its direct river access and secluded feel. Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews) is tucked in ancient woodland, with clear pools and plenty of shade. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp (28 reviews) offers open skies and a pond for a quick swim. Most sites allow campfires, offer showers, and are pet-friendly, so you can bring the dog and cook by the river after a day in the water. Expect horseback riding and wildlife-watching alongside your swim—Powys packs a lot into its riverside fields.

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Powys serves up wild swimming spots straight from a postcard—think winding rivers, hidden lakes, and crystal-clear streams. With over 110 places to camp specifically geared for swimmers, you’ll find pitches minutes from the water, whether you favour a dip at sunrise or a full day splashing about. Prices start at just £9 a night, with an average closer to £185, but the real draw is the chance to wake up to the sound of rushing water. Reviewers love Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews) for its direct river access and secluded feel. Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews) is tucked in ancient woodland, with clear pools and plenty of shade. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp (28 reviews) offers open skies and a pond for a quick swim. Most sites allow campfires, offer showers, and are pet-friendly, so you can bring the dog and cook by the river after a day in the water. Expect horseback riding and wildlife-watching alongside your swim—Powys packs a lot into its riverside fields.

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With the Brecon Beacons National Park in the south of the county and Snowdonia National Park on its north-eastern edge, this is a landscape that begs to be explored. It’s little wonder then that camping and glamping are popular ways to stay here. It’s a region of mountains and heather moorland, rivers, wooded valleys and waterfalls. It’s also home to quaint Welsh villages and fascinating towns including literature-loving Hay-on-Wye and the food hub of Abergavenny. Whether you're looking for a place to pitch a one-man tent while you're on the trail, a family-friendly site that's great for kids or an upscale glamping getaway, our Powys collection has got it covered.