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Campsites in South Wales

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Best camping, glamping, and outdoor stays in South Wales

South Wales is an incredible destination for your next camping holiday. Besides the stunning countryside, breathtaking coastline and lush hills and valleys, South Wales is also home to some of the country's most vibrant cultural hotspots, including the Welsh capital of Cardiff. So whether you are looking for a tents-only campsite in Pembrokeshire, a mountain retreat in the Brecon Beacons, or a fancy glamping spot in the Wye Valley, our guide to camping in South Wales has you covered. We're sure you'll find the campsite that's right for you in our extensive guide of camping and glamping recommendations.

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Cynefin Eco Camping
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Cynefin Eco Camping
11 units · Glamping, Tents11 acres · Carmarthenshire, CarmarthenshireWild flowers, wild woodland and ample wildlife-friendly facilities in this 10-acre tract of off grid camping space.
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£10
 / night
Cowpots Camping
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Cowpots Camping
18 units · Motorhomes, Tents60 acres · Ciffig, CarmarthenshireCamping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles
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£43
 / night
Otter Lodge with wood fired hot tub
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Sloeberry Farm
13 units · Glamping4 acres · Ceredigion, CeredigionGlamping 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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£150
 / night
Apple Camping
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Apple Camping.
14 units · Glamping2 acres · Pembrokeshire Sa70 8 Rx, PembrokeshireYurts and quirks in a Pembrokeshire meadow, where there's a couple of aeroplanes, a UFO and a giant PacMan-themed glamping pod to discover
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£75
 / night
Landsker Camping
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Landsker Camping
10 units · Tents10 acres · Narberth, WLSLandsker Camping is a family-friendly woodland campsite, at Canaston Bridge, Pembrokeshire. As well as a lovely setting in roughly 10 acres of young woodland, it is ideally located for discovering Pembrokeshire and just a 10 minutes drive from big attractions like Picton Castle Gardens, Wild Lakes Wales and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo. With views over peaceful countryside, the generously sized, flat grass pitches are sheltered by trees and spaced out for extra privacy (they’re also dotted by wild flowers in spring). You’re welcome to explore the woods, and let the children splash around in the stream. The campsite is certified by the Greener Camping Club. Spectacular beaches including Tenby, Saundersfoot and Amroth are just a 20 minute drive away.
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£25
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Communal Area
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Dragonfly Woodland Camping
11 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Kilgetty, PembrokeshireA handful of pitches in a nine-acre wood, all within easy reach of the beautiful Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire
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£40
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Preseli Glamping
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Preseli Glamping
29 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Haverfordwest, PembrokeshireCamping 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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£25
 / night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
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Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays
11 units · Glamping17 acres · Herefordshire, HerefordshireLuxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
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£50
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Guillemot Hideaway (EHU) Tent or Camper Van
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Dunes at Whitesands Camping
24 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · St Davids, PembrokeshireMembership of the Greener Camping Club is compulsory at this site. Dunes at Whitesands Camping spacious hideaway and meadow camping, just a short walk from the amazing Whitesands Beach. Relax away from the busy crowds on your own private pitch, our pitches are huge and allow you to experience your own piece of wild Pembrokeshire countryside. The site is in a perfect location for strolls to the beach or the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and less than a 5 min drive to the beautiful Cathedral City of St.David's. There are distant sea views from parts of the site, amazing night skies and the sound of the crashing waves are all part of the Dunes experience, along with modern clean facilities and peaceful chilled evenings by the campfire. In order to comply with countryside planning policy, we operate as a Greener Camping Club members-only campsite. The Club was established by people with a passion for sustainable, eco-friendly camping holidays. When you book your holiday with us, you must join the Club. Membership costs just £12 for the calendar year and gives you access to some of the greenest campsites in the UK. It also includes participation in the Club's 'Trees for Life' scheme, whereby a tree is planted for every member we enrol. During there high season (May Bank Holiday week and the months of July and August) we only take week bookings, Saturday to Saturday. For all other dates we have a 2 night minimum stay. Currently high season dates are not bookable through this platform, please visit our site direct for availability and booking. 5 Campervan pitches with EHU (one that is hideaway-Guillemot) 9 Hideaway camping pitches (one with EHU - Fulmar). 8 Meadow camping pitches EHU available on 5 of these. WE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS All bookings must include a responsible parent. Persons under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by their parent/s. Our little site has 23 private pitches set in 10-acres of wild Pembrokeshire Countryside. All pitches are far larger than standard campsites - some are the size of a five-a-side football pitch! This means that you get plenty of space to spread out. Simply, no pitches are shared with other bookings, the space you can see in our pitch photos is exclusively for your party. Our pitches are exceptionally spacious, with 23 family pitches. There are 10 Hideaway pitches and 13 huge private meadow pitches. Campervans are permitted on pitches Chough, Kite, Buzzard, Hawk and Guillemot. We do not accept caravans. Each pitch has plenty of space and is complete with fire pit, and picnic table. This is an idyllic location boasting fantastic views, spectacular sunsets, peace and quiet and yet just a stroll from Whitesands Beach and a brisk walk into St Davids. New modern luxury shower block which includes a family bathroom, 6 flushing toilets , 6 showers, washing up facilities, fridges / freezers, phone charging points and a washing machine (extra cost per wash).
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£35
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Graig Wen Jones the Shepherd's Hut
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Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
30 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents45 acres · Nr Dolgellau, GwyneddSuccumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
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£20
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Kingsmead Centre
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Kingsmead Camping
37 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Devon Ex15 3 Tr, DevonA range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
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£24
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Somerset Yurts
Somerset Yurts
8 units · Glamping4 acres · Taunton, SomersetLovely eco-friendly yurt site with plenty of room to roam and excellent facilities, set on a dairy farm in Quantock country. Super easy to reach, too.
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£95
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The Best Campsites in South Wales

For any visitors planning a trip to Wales, the southern end of the country might not immediately spring to mind as a hotbed of prime camping and glamping locations. But, although once the country’s proud industrial heartland – home to the mines and steelworks of the South Wales Valleys and the bustling docks of Cardiff and Swansea –, the southern stretch of Wales can also boast some of the country’s most stunning settings for a night under canvas.

South Wales, as a region, is pretty loosely defined and, like the rest of Wales, there is a lot of cross-categorisation between the various points of the compass. So while traditionally South Walians are regarded as people residing in the historic counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, in a touristic sense the region spans as far west as the Pembrokeshire coast – taking in parts of Carmarthenshire, Powys and the foothills of the Brecon Beacons – all the way to the English-Welsh border in the east.

With an expansive coastline, easy access from the major motorways (particularly the M4), and its close proximity to some of the country’s most popular tourist attractions, it should come as no surprise that South Wales is brimming with caravan-filled holiday parks. While there is a smattering of tent pitches at these places, the majority of pitches are hard-standings equipped for caravans and motorhomes and usually a sizeable number of chalets and static homes – in short, not proper camping to us! So our guide eschews these more commercial holiday parks in favour of traditional campsites that make for great tent camping, with the odd campervan-friendly campsite featured as well. Campfires are a must and we also like family-friendly spots that are good for kids, as well as dog-friendly campsites for your four-legged friend.    

The sheer choice of campsites in South Wales can be a little overwhelming, which is why our guide allows you to filter out the pick of the places to find your dream destination for camping in South Wales. If a beach within reach is what you seek, we feature some stonking spots near Carmarthen Bay. Or if scenic walks are top of your list then try one of the camping options on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. If outdoor adventure appeals, there are plenty of places in the Brecon Beacons that should fit the bill. Or for that most Instagrammable of settings, the campsites on the Gower Peninsula take some topping. Wherever you choose, rest assured the curated collection included in our guide are among the best campsites in South Wales.

Glamping in South Wales

Wales and glamping go together like cockles and laver bread and South Wales is no exception. There are a rich and varied host of luxury abodes scattered across the southern stretch of Cymru, each offering a varying scale of opulence and convenience, with a price tag to match, it should be noted. It goes without saying that the high-end glamping accommodation (such as treehouses) will command a higher nightly rate than more humble abodes, while an ample array of basic bell tents with furnishings are easier on the purse strings. ‘Cheap’ glamping might not always be but ‘cheerful’ it most certainly is – our guide will help you find and book a site that suits your budget and bucket list.    

Besides additional features such as hot tubs, saunas and luxury hampers filled with local produce, many choose glamping in South Wales over camping for its weatherproof reliability. While camping will always be popular in this part of the world, the changeable nature of the Welsh weather can test the resolve of even the most seasoned of hardy campers. Cliff-top campsites overlooking St Bride’s Bay might promise panoramas few places can compete with, but the trade-off for these breathtaking views is exposure to the elements. So if the thought of chasing after your flailing tent in gale-force winds fills you with dread (as much as it might make other campers snigger), the sturdy reliability of a yurt, shepherds hut, or safari tent ensures peace of mind and a soak-free shelter for the night. And for those brave souls making their way by public transport, opting for a glamping upgrade will save you lugging your gear from train station to bus stop, up hills, over fields and across farm yards.  

Throughout South Wales, there are no shortage of glamping options. Glamping in Pembrokeshire promises yurts near some of the world’s most beautiful beaches while the affluent Wye Valley features several luxury camping sites, with glampers drawn to its tranquil landscape and the vibrant gastronomic scene of Monmouthshire. We’re confident we’ve compiled some of the best glampsites in South Wales.

Family Camping in South Wales

For our money, nothing brings a family together like a weekend away camping. A night under canvas in the Great Outdoors will soon have everyone re-connecting with nature. What’s more, there are few more effective ways to get the kids off the iPads and Playstations and see them building dens, playing games and breathing in bundles of fresh air. Working together to light the campfire or pitch the tent really galvanises the clan and kids love mucking in with the grown-ups jobs. Sunset at the campsite brings its own evening entertainment with stargazing, ghost stories around the campfire, and toasting marshmallows a gooey brown. And whether you decide to pitch your own family-sized tent or treat yourself to a spacious glamping alternative, there are heaps of family-friendly campsites in South Wales to keep the whole brood happy.

The bigger players of the UK holiday park scene may pull out all the stops to keep the nippers amused, with kids entertainers, costumed mascots, discos, and indoor play areas. But you won’t find any of these more commercial enterprises in our guide to camping in South Wales. Call us old-fashioned but we believe that a good few acres of grassy fields and a whole lot of imagination is all you need for fun and games on the campsite.

That being said, plenty of the best family-friendly campsites provide added provisions for kids, with a children’s play area and usually a few pieces of apparatus such as football goals, volleyball nets, cricket, badminton, boules, rounders and other fun games for all the family. Games rooms are also common at the independent campsites we like to champion – albeit a more humble version than the sprawling day-glow video arcades found at the holiday parks – so you might even find a pool table, air-hockey, table tennis and ping pong at more than a few of our favourite South Wales campsites. Some campsites also feature a rainy-day room – a lifesaver when the weather hasn’t read the script – usually stacked full of board games and books so there’s no chance of rain stopping play on your South Wales camping holiday.

Bushcraft courses are more popular than ever and many campsites in South Wales host their own. Anyone who read Swallows and Amazons will know what a fantastic way a bushcraft course is for your weeny woodsmen to learn traditional outdoor skills like fire lighting, foraging and shelter building.

Ensuring safety and comfort for all is a top priority for many of the best child-friendly campsites featured. As such, there are plenty of car-free campsites where vehicles are prohibited from The Camping Field, making the site a safe haven for kids to run ragged with their newly made friends or ride their bikes. Most campsites provide wheelbarrows so you can trundle your gear to camp. The best family-friendly campsites in South Wales are also well equipped for the smallest of children, with baby-changing facilities and travel cots for hire.

Understandably, campsites with swimming pools in South Wales are not as common as they are at campsites in France, for example. But then who needs a swimming pool when some of the world's best beaches are close by? South Wales is chock full of amazing beaches, many with pristine seas to swim in, with Wales boasting a total of 47 Blue Flags and 83 Seaside Awards – more than any other stretch of UK coastline. Many of the South Wales beaches are manned by lifeguards throughout the summer and there are plenty of calmer stretches of coast like Tenby’s secluded cove or the sand dunes of Cefn Sidan in Carmarthenshire. When not building sandcastles or frolicking in the surf, children will love catching crabs and investigating the rockpools, before retiring with a bag of fish and chips or Welsh dairy ice-cream on the sand. Several seaside campsites in South Wales will even be happy to advise on boat excursions, like whale and dolphin watching trips or visits to Caldey Island. And if you’re camping further inland, ask your hosts about the best spots for wild-swimming or check-out some of the best waterside campsites.

From Whitesands to the Wye Valley, our guide features the best campsites that are good for kids. For camping couples who prefer the peace and quiet of a kid-free campsite, there are plenty of adults-only camping and glamping options in South Wales.

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Why not check out South Wales for your next camping trip? With campsites ranging from beachside spots and remote campsites to woodland camping and scenic spots to pitch your tent, you’re sure to find a campsite for you.

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