Wildlife-watching campsites near Porthcawl

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the UK! If you're looking to experience the thrill of wildlife watching near Porthcawl, Wales, we've got you covered with over 5200 options. Whether you prefer the rustic charm of Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), the tranquility of Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), or the scenic views at Pwllyn Farm Camping (52 reviews), you'll find a campsite that suits your needs. With popular facilities like toilets, showers, and campfires, and activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping adventure. Plus, with an average price per night of £23 and options as low as £7, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

97% (1K) • 619 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Porthcawl

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the UK! If you're looking to experience the thrill of wildlife watching near Porthcawl, Wales, we've got you covered with over 5200 options. Whether you prefer the rustic charm of Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), the tranquility of Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), or the scenic views at Pwllyn Farm Camping (52 reviews), you'll find a campsite that suits your needs. With popular facilities like toilets, showers, and campfires, and activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping adventure. Plus, with an average price per night of £23 and options as low as £7, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

97% (1K) • 619 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Porthcawl

1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

91%

(140)

140km from Porthcawl · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

2. The T Barn

99%

(90)

127km from Porthcawl · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

3. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

138km from Porthcawl · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

4. Stanford Farm

144km from Porthcawl · 4 units · Glamping

Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue

5. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(219)

49km from Porthcawl · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

6. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%

(140)

54km from Porthcawl · 12 units · Tents

Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town

7. Cwmllwyd Getaways

97%

(78)

120km from Porthcawl · 3 units · Glamping

Welsh valley glamping with panoramic views and hot tubs

8. Eden's Nook

100%

(38)

140km from Porthcawl · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am

9. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%

(55)

70km from Porthcawl · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

10. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(129)

73km from Porthcawl · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

11. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%

(48)

139km from Porthcawl · 3 units · Glamping

Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.

12. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

74km from Porthcawl · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

13. Abbey Home Farm

94%

(218)

125km from Porthcawl · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

14. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

117km from Porthcawl · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

15. Glamping Pods Wales

100%

(29)

49km from Porthcawl · 2 units · Glamping

Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park

16. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

(275)

138km from Porthcawl · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

17. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

95%

(55)

133km from Porthcawl · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Guests to Rhos y Gallt describe the campsite as a little gem of a site - small, quite and tranquil with wonderful sunsets. The site can accommodate up to 5 caravans and 10 tents situated on a level 2 acre site within the beautiful rolling hills of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. There are hard standing pitches with electric hook-up as well as grass pitches with and without electric hook-up. There is also a field bordering a river which is used for wild camping - but you'll have to share it with the sheep! The toilet block has a family wet room with shower, toilet, wash hand basin and baby changing unit, a separate toilet, shower and kitchen area with freezer. The site borders a river meadow where visitors can wonder down and take a walk down with the river bank, relax by the water edge, throw a few skimmers, do a spot of fishing or even go wild water swimming (at your own risk!). Well behaved dogs are welcome (maximum 2 per unit). We were delighted to receive a nomination for The Camping and Caravanning Club Best Hideaway Site in 2021 and grateful to our wonderful guests for the nomination.

18. Kingsmead Camping

99%

(96)

71km from Porthcawl · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

19. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%

(57)

137km from Porthcawl · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

20. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

125km from Porthcawl · 168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Damith

1 week ago

2 nights at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

We stayed at Nancy's (70s’ caravan). The interior was the cosiest I could ever ask for. Minimalist but essential amenities made our stay enjoyable. The camping site offers good views, especially for watching a splendid sunset if the weather is right. Campsite facilities are well-maintained and spotless. Its location is very close to Evesham, making it easy to find shops, pubs, and access roads to other nearby destinations. Don't miss paying Shakespeare a visit if you haven't done so yet 😉

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Hugh

November 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

Had a lovely stay at Peter and Celia’s farm. Despite the weather not being on my side the views were beautiful over rolling hills and woods. Both Celia and Peter were very welcoming and helpful. I’d definitely stay again if I’m in the area

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Richard

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Eden's Nook

Second visit. It will not be my last visit. Great welcome

Abbie

October 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

What an amazing place! Thanks so much for having us. Cant tell you how relaxing it was having space for our dog to run about off lead, she LOVED it. Views are incredible too!

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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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sherrie

October 2025

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

This was my third visit this year and we pitched up in a different location to before. The choice of where you want to pitch up is endless and every area of the pitch gives you complete privacy with stunning views. If you have a dog then this pitch is perfect for them to enjoy open space. Peter and Celia are amazing hosts with great communication. The pitch is really easy to access and find, we were fine with our 7m camper. I highly recommend this Hipcamp.

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Elliot

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

Had a great stay at this campsite, clean facilities, well located, nice surroundings

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Aron

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Digeddi Wildlife Camping

Loved my stay! The pitches were well kept, the river was such a beautiful view to wake up too and not too far a drive to the places I wanted to visit! Highly reccomend this site.

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

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Thomas

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

We had 42 acres to ourselves with a sunset and fire, what more could you want

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James

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Pwllyn Farm Camping

Despite the weather we had a great few nights here. The facilities are clean and modern and the barn provided everything we could need, including some much needed shelter during the high winds and rain we experienced. Great campsite with plenty of space.

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Alec

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Wonderful spot! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Warm showers were an unexpected bonus!

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Pwllyn Farm Camping

Great campsite, friendly staff, very quiet and good facilities.

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Helen

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

Peace, perfect peace! 🥰 Despite torrential rain, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved not seeing another human being for 3 whole days! Plenty of wildlife for company though, and we loved having the big skies and amazing views all around us! Lovely hosts directed us to where to pitch and then left us to it and we can't wait to stay again! Highly recommend if you like to camp slightly wild!! ❤️

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Dana

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

Thank you. Place was amazing , we enjoyed this country side 💟

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

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Jason

September 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

A fantastic stripped back Wild camping experience that was just perfect for what I needed. Very organised in the communication and lots of choice on where to best pitch up. I have a roof tent so managed to find a nice flat spot that felt very remote with wonderful views. Look forward to coming back soon.

These are the only 3 pitches on our tent camping fields which you can park one car next to.

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Timothy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

the camp site is brilliant nice and tidy. toilet and shower facilities are good and clean. would defo recommend this site for anyone

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David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.