Best campsites for surfing in South Wales

South Wales is an incredible destination for your next camping holiday.

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Geraldine

1 week ago

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Weekend Trip to Nantcellan Barns

A lovely basic campsite, a short walk to Clarach bay and more strenuous on over the headland to Aberystwyth. Love the open air shower and I would certainly use the site again if I was coming to the area

Weekend Trip to Parke Farm Camping

Wonderful campsite With everything and more! So impressive Calm relaxed beautiful and everything provided which saves a lot of drama stress and worries when you’re there. As long as you can wake up And have coffee plus toilets showers and sunshine then what more do you need! Amazing!

Weekend Trip to Big Barn Camping

Excellent place with lovely camping spaces that are secluded and spacious. We had a great visit and Michael was a great host. We will definitely be booking again!

Weekend Trip to Strawfields Cabins and Camping

We had a fantastic weekend celebrating birthdays in a beautiful location! Alex was a lovely host who gave us some great recommendations in the local area! All facilities are really well kept and modern + there are shops very close by for food/ drinks. I’d really recommend stopping by Marwood Milk for fresh milk in your morning coffee! We’d definitely recommend to a friend/ will hopefully return in the coming years!

Weekend Trip to Springfield Farm & Wild Camping

The campsite is a lovely meadow with pitches round the edge. You can see the sea in the distance too! It was really quiet with plenty of space. The compost loos were really clean. You can walk to Broad Haven and Little Haven in 15 mins. Maxine was a super friendly host!

Kelly

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Big Barn Camping

I booked the Dome as a friend's birthday gift, it was so lovely, it was away from the other campers, so we felt like v.i.p's. The location was perfect, 10 min drive to the beach. It had everything we needed. The host Michael, was fantastic, there to greet us and show us where to go, explained where everything was and to let him know if we needed anything, he even has a honesty box for fire wood and small supplies incase you have forgotten something. The bed was so comfy, with a table and chairs to sit and eat breakfast, there was plenty of room. We were able to have a campfire, which made the camping night perfect. I definitely would stay again! Thank you for a lovely stay!

2 nights at Nantcellan Barns

Lovely area to stay, quiet and peaceful. Walked from the campsite to the beach and then into Aberystwyth. Will be back again!

Weekend Trip to Springfield Farm & Wild Camping

Beautiful site, beautiful location, beautiful ethos…and Maxine, James & Boatswain were just … well… beautiful!!! Just what we needed in every way possible and we will definitely be returning. Wild camping perfectly presented. Diolch o’r galon for everything (including the tent pegs!!) 🙏❤️ Kate, Christian & Bobs

1 night at Springfield Farm & Wild Camping

A basic campsite but done well. Essentially you pitch around the borders of a field with two composting toilets a short walk from the entrance. There aren't any sinks for washing up or to brush your teeth, but there is a tap for drinking water, fire pits, and bins provided. Everything was labelled and the instructions were clear. The composting toilets were the cleanest and fanciest composting toilets I have ever used.

2 nights at Glan Y Mor Camping

Enjoyed tent camping at Glan Y Mor, pitches were small and close together but it didn’t matter as there were 2 of us and only another tent pitch in use. Unfortunately there was no toilet roll in one of the toilets for two days/nights, and one night there was none in all three which was a shame. The woodlands are great and they provide little extra touches which are great eg fridge, fairy lights around the area and recycling bins!

Weekend Trip to Springfield Farm & Wild Camping

It's amazing, open field with views, Max & James are pleasant and friendly, very welcoming. The site is a short walk to Little Haven and if you time it right you can walk along the beach to Broad Haven, either come back the way you came or walk through the town along the village roads back. I love how quiet and peaceful it is.

2 nights at South Dean Camping

South Dean is such a great campsite! We had a lovely stay with amazing views and lots of space to ourself. The facilities were brilliant, always clean, and well lit. Thank you so much Billy!

Weekend Trip to Parke Farm Camping

I loved camping here. Extremely welcoming hosts. Very friendly. Beautiful campsite with stunning views and fantastic facilities

Weekend Trip to Springfield Farm & Wild Camping

Peaceful and spacious. Hosts are friendly and helpful when needed but leave you to get on with it too. Toilet lovely and clean.

5 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Great location, secluded but close to crickhowell. Amazing bird song. Nice river. Loved the ease of camping we without putting up a tent. We stayed in the wild camp bell tent.

2 nights at Parke Farm Camping

We had a lovely two night stay at Parke Farm. The pitches were spacious and well kept and we liked the long grass between them to give a sense of privacy. It wasn't very busy so we were able to pick our pitch. It was a quiet site but family friendly. All the facilities were clean and there were flushing toilets, hot showers, washing up facilities, a fridge/freezer and even free tea and coffee in the morning. The little onsite shop is a bit pricey but does have anything you would likely need if you'd forgotten to pack it. Check in was easy and everyone on site was friendly and helpful. The location was brill and about ten minutes drive from Barafundle and Broad Haven. We would happily stay again.

4 nights at Glan Y Mor Camping

We loved staying at Glan-Y-Mor. It is a very well landscaped site with nice pitches and a beautiful wood where the kids had a whale of a time. I appreciated the kettles, and the bathroom was perfect... it definitely ups the ante brushing your teeth listening to classical music!

3 nights at Glan Y Mor Camping

Lovely site, great facilities and all in all a really relaxed stay

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

Amazing views, clean and tidy facilities, would definitely stay again!

Weekend Trip to Parke Farm Camping

This place is absolutely amazing!! Large pitches with perimeter of long grass for privacy, trimmed to perfection! Lots of thoughtful touches that made our weekend great!

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Naturesbase

14 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · Lampeter, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts

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Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

15 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet

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Rhydfach Valley Camping

1 unit · Tent7 acres · Pembrokeshire, Wales

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

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Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

8 units · Motorhomes1 acre · Swansea, Swansea, South Wales

A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.

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Becks Bay Campsite

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A tiny, family-friendly campsite boasting bell tents and shepherds huts on the southern Pembrokeshire coast

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Ty Cwch Boathouse

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Llwyndafydd, Wales

Stylishly converted, shipping-container accommodation just metres from the beach

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North Lodge

6 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Crymych, Wales

Unassuming little site tucked away in one of the least visited corners of Pembrokeshire

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Moleshill Retreat, Ceredigion

1 unit · Glamping4 acres · Llanon, Wales

Relax and unwind in our beautiful bell tent set within a 4 acre hay meadow with outstanding sea views. Book in and indulge in our custom built wood-fired sauna and plunge pool, wonderful way to spend the evening watching the sunset over the sea. Enjoy sitting around the campfire watching the stars, toasting some marshmallows. Set up comprises of a fully-kitted kitchen cabin with a dining area with solar charging points and fridge, use of your own Biolan compost loo, picnic table and fire pit, indulge in the use of hot and cold showers. Your camping space is a 4 acre field discreetly set within our 14 acre permaculture project. We have planted over a 1,600 native trees within the past 2 years including an orchard of local heritage varieties. In the future we plan to coppice the fast growing trees such as Alder and Willow for firewood. We also have chickens safely roaming within an electric fence which is moved periodically. Fresh organic eggs always available in the summer! We never use any pesticides and keep the grass long for hay cutting. This means the wildlife is abundant. The camp is located next to woodland so we may ask you not to have a campfire in extremely dry weather. Although there is no WiFi the site does have a 4g signal, please check the location with your provider, we are with EE.

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Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

27 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere

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Pure & Rustic

6 units · Glamping35 acres · Croyde, Devon, South West England

Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!

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Parke Farm Camping

67 units · Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches

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South Dean Camping

70 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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Glan Y Mor Camping

15 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · St Petrox, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke

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Swell Camping at The Orchard

4 units · Glamping2 acres · Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bell tent glamping with views of Saunton Sands in Devon

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Springfield Farm & Wild Camping

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Little Haven, Wales

Springfield Farm is an 87 acre family farm, situated in the picturesque hamlet of Walton West. We are the fourth generation of our family to farm here, in a traditional mixed farming system. Alongside this, we also run a small market garden and sell produce direct from our farm gate stall, with honesty box. We are located just 10 minutes walk from the beaches and coastal path at Broad Haven and Little Haven, in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Our aim is to offer a traditional farm camping stay, for those who love the outdoors and long to simply 'Pitch up' in a field away from crowded campsites. This is back to basics camping, but we feel all the better for it.

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Strawfields Cabins and Camping

14 units · Glamping, Tents4 acres · Titching Park Lane, England

Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches

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Big Barn Camping

17 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.

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Secret Spot Camping Saunton

12 units · Tents2 acres · Devon, South West England

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

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Nantcellan Barns

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents15 acres · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast

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Rainbolts Hill Farm

105 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

An established campsite a mile-and-a-half from Newgale Sands, with campfires allowed and eco-friendly facilities

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Westland Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents27 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

25 units · Glamping, Tents27 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

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Dragonfly Glamping

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Escape to nature at Dragonfly Glamping, nestled in the peaceful Pembrokeshire countryside. Our charming off-grid accommodation includes the cosy Woodpecker Cabin and the beautifully crafted Dragonfly Shepherd’s Hut—each with it's own private outdoor space, and rural views. Perfect for couples or solo travellers looking to unwind, explore the coast, or stargaze by the campfire. Tranquil, eco-friendly, and just a short drive from beaches and wild woodland walks.

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Tonic @ The Little Retreat

10 units · Glamping12 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Luxury Pembrokeshire glamping with wood-fired hot tubs, near the Daugleddau estuary

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Poole Farm

2 units · Glamping130 acres · Woolacombe, England

Pods on a farm overlooking Woolacombe Bay in Devon

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Cilrath Wood Camping

15 units · Tents10 acres · Narberth, Wales

Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot

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Trewrach Glamping

12 units · Glamping15 acres · Newport, Newport County, South Wales

Bell tent glamping with sea views, a five-minute walk from the coast path and beach.

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Wild Meadow Camping

15 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay

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Apple Camping.

14 units · Glamping2 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Yurts and quirks in a Pembrokeshire meadow, where there's a couple of aeroplanes, a UFO and a giant PacMan-themed glamping pod to discover

Thorny Bush

4 units · Glamping, Tents16 acres · Ludchurch, Wales

Thorny Bush is in a lovely rural location yet close to many beaches and local attractions. With only 2 pitches our campsite is unique, quiet and relaxing. There are several log cabins on site, perfect if some family members do not wish to camp but want to come on holiday too. There are private fields where you can walk your dog and woodland with streams that you can explore.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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.

Best campsites for surfing in South Wales guide

Overview

Looking to catch some waves while camping in South Wales? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 700 options in South Wales, you'll find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the surf. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's a campsite for every surfing enthusiast. Check out top-rated campsites like Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses (58 reviews), Heritage Coast Campsite (39 reviews), and Rhosson Ganol (28 reviews). And with popular facilities like rubbish disposal, campfires, and pet-friendly options, you'll have everything you need for a great camping experience. Plus, with average prices starting at just £25 per night and options as low as £10 per night, camping and surfing in South Wales has never been more affordable. So grab your board and get ready for an epic adventure!