Woodland camping near Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the UK! With over 3,200 options near Cardiff, Wales, you're sure to find the perfect forest retreat. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the great outdoors, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites: Pwllyn Farm Camping (52 reviews), Hamperley Hideaways (40 reviews), and Heritage Coast Campsite (39 reviews). And with facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish disposal, and showers, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities like surfing, wildlife watching, and biking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

96% (698) • 1,829 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cardiff

Lodge on a Lake

1. Lodge on a Lake

98%

(33)

8km from Cardiff · 2 units

Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£150

/ night

Mendip Basecamp

2. Mendip Basecamp

95%

(43)

32km from Cardiff · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£12

/ night

Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

3. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%

(14)

40km from Cardiff · 2 units

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£40

/ night

Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

4. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%

(85)

43km from Cardiff · 4 units

Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail

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Showers

Campfires

from

£96

/ night

Pwllyn Farm Camping

5. Pwllyn Farm Camping

100%

(219)

51km from Cardiff · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£13

/ night

Pytingwyn Woods

6. Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(144)

54km from Cardiff · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Pets

Campfires

Picnic table

from

£13

/ night

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

7. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

96%

(13)

56km from Cardiff · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£135

/ night

Kingsmead Camping

8. Kingsmead Camping

99%

(97)

62km from Cardiff · 6 units

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

Electrical hookup

Pets

from

£29

/ night

Glamping Pods Wales

9. Glamping Pods Wales

100%

(29)

62km from Cardiff · 2 units

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

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£150

/ night

Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

10. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

100%

(19)

63km from Cardiff · 7 units

Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£110

/ night

Aldridge Mill

11. Aldridge Mill

95%

(22)

65km from Cardiff · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£20

/ night

Broadmeadow Glamping

12. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%

(35)

65km from Cardiff · 3 units

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£80

/ night

Llandyfan Camping

13. Llandyfan Camping

100%

(15)

65km from Cardiff · 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

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£17

/ night

Darnells Farm

14. Darnells Farm

100%

(25)

67km from Cardiff · 4 units

White sheets and wellies combine at this small, high-end glamping site on a working farm near Ross-on-Wye.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£94

/ night

Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

15. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%

(47)

72km from Cardiff · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£65

/ night

Dreamhuts Retreat

16. Dreamhuts Retreat

100%

(18)

73km from Cardiff · 2 units

A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£200

/ night

Celtic Woodland Holidays

17. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%

(139)

73km from Cardiff · 13 units · Tents, Glamping

An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£25

/ night

Wytch Wood Camping

18. Wytch Wood Camping

99%

(86)

74km from Cardiff · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£16

/ night

Pop Up Outwest

19. Pop Up Outwest

100%

(11)

74km from Cardiff · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire

Pets

Campfires

Water hookup

from

£15

/ night

Billingsmoor Farm

20. Billingsmoor Farm

100%

(18)

75km from Cardiff · 5 units

99%

(97)

62km from Cardiff · 6 units

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

Electrical hookup

Pets

from

£29

/ night

Glamping Pods Wales

9. Glamping Pods Wales

100%

(29)

62km from Cardiff · 2 units

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

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£150

/ night

Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

10. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

100%

(19)

63km from Cardiff · 7 units

Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£110

/ night

Aldridge Mill

11. Aldridge Mill

95%

(22)

65km from Cardiff · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£20

/ night

Broadmeadow Glamping

12. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%

(35)

65km from Cardiff · 3 units

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£80

/ night

Llandyfan Camping

13. Llandyfan Camping

100%

(15)

65km from Cardiff · 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

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£17

/ night

Darnells Farm

14. Darnells Farm

100%

(25)

67km from Cardiff · 4 units

White sheets and wellies combine at this small, high-end glamping site on a working farm near Ross-on-Wye.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£94

/ night

Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

15. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%

(47)

72km from Cardiff · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£65

/ night

Dreamhuts Retreat

16. Dreamhuts Retreat

100%

(18)

73km from Cardiff · 2 units

A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£200

/ night

Celtic Woodland Holidays

17. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%

(139)

73km from Cardiff · 13 units · Tents, Glamping

An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£25

/ night

Wytch Wood Camping

18. Wytch Wood Camping

99%

(86)

74km from Cardiff · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£16

/ night

Pop Up Outwest

19. Pop Up Outwest

100%

(11)

74km from Cardiff · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire

Pets

Campfires

Water hookup

from

£15

/ night

Billingsmoor Farm

20. Billingsmoor Farm

100%

(18)

75km from Cardiff · 5 units

Family-friendly camping between Dartmoor and Exmoor on a working organic dairy farm

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£29

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

K

Kearin

1 week 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.

M

Melanie

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

I felt a strong wish to be a 'hermit' for a while so booked in to one of the pods for 3 nights. It was perfect - peace, calm beautiful views and space to live simply, reconnecting to the land whilst knowing that Nic and Leigh were readily to hand should I need anything. Thankyou.

Chloe

3 weeks ago

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!!

J

Jamie

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

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

C

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.

F

Ffion

March 2026

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

Lovely views, could not thank the one woman enough, such a kind lady and so helpful, absolutely loved opening our doors to watch the sheep in the morning, we definitely did not pay full attention as we were not prepared for anything at all as we thought we had a bathroom lol

Z

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!

P

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!

P

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.

C

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

Y

Yasmin

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

This was our second time staying here, and it was even more special than the first time. Every second is something to cherish. Hosts are lovely, warm and very welcoming. Facilities are outstanding, with communal kitchen and games rooms with had a pool table, air hockey and the means to play table tennis. The pod was warm, comfortable and homely. We cannot wait to stay again. Perfect getaway.

C

Callum

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

Ty Coden was beautiful. It was a sweet get away and cosey for a weekend. I would recomend a stay here.

Jasmine

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Llandyfan Camping

A lovely stay on a nice quiet campsite. Would visit again :)

J

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.

P

Paul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

We had a great time during our stay at the site. We chose to camp by the small river that runs through the property and it was beautiful, almost like in the wild. Highly recommend!

J

Jonpaul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I was really impressed with the location and secondly the peace and quiet at the time of my camp. With the lovely sound of the river nearby it was an excellent stay. A great find.

F

Finty

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Aldridge Mill

We loved our stay at Aldridge Mill! It was so peaceful and lots of lovely walking spots near by :) It was so refreshing having space for ourselves and our dogs - We arrived at the end of September so was very quiet and spacious.

N

Niome

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays

we went camping in nic and leighs site and it was beautiful, we was the only ones on the camping site but either way it was peiceful and amazing facilites including the comunal fiepit. my kids and my dog loved the area and rubnibg through the trees. the toilets,showers ,game room, the park and the kitchen, was amazing. will 100% be comming again and recommending to others. amazing place to be

J

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.