Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales
104 bookable campsites in Wales
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales- Family-owned Snowdonia site near the shore of Bala Lake
- A short walk to watersports, boat hire and Bala Lake Railway
- Within walking distance of Bala’s shops, restaurants and golf course
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales- Friendly Eryri/Snowdonia site on the banks of the River Glaslyn
- Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon Watkin Path five minutes’ drive away
- Beddgelert’s cafés, pubs and railway station less than a mile away
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Base for hiking Cader Idris, the Mach Loop or Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- A 35-minute drive from Zip World Llechwedd and Bounce Below
- Easy access to the Torrent Walk and Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike centre
Camping in Llanberis
Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales- Back-to-basics site on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
- Caernarfon 20 minutes’ drive; Zip World Penrhyn Quarry half an hour
- Access to the Llanberis and Snowdown Ranger paths
Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Celtic Camping
St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales- On a 250-acre National Trust farm with stunning sea views
- Wildlife haven five minutes' walk from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- Firewood or charcoal available to buy for campfires and barbecues
Bryn Bwch
Pontneddfechan, Powys, Wales- Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
- A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
- Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
Llain Ffynnon Camping
Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales- Dog-friendly Anglesey pop-up site with views of the sea and Snowdonia
- Walking distance from beaches, the coastal path and summit trails
- Walk to the pub, seafood restaurant and café; shops a short drive out
Bryncarnedd Caravan Park
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales- Peaceful pitches a mile from Aberystwyth town centre
- A 10-minute drive from Borth beach; 20 minutes from Devil's Bridge
- Easy access from main roads; dogs welcome
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Newgale Campsite
Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales- Family-friendly site with easy access to Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire
- Haverfordwest 15 minutes’ drive; Tenby 50 minutes
- On the Pembrokeshire Coast Path; bistro-bar on site
Brook House Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Crewgreen, Powys, Wales- Peaceful and secluded farm site on the banks of the River Severn
- Private stretch of river and pond available for fishing
- Breakfasts and café on site; firepit hire available
Ca's Camping
Brecon, Powys, Wales- Welcoming wild camping site in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
- Two miles to a trail up Pen y Fan; Four Waterfalls a half-hour drive
- Meadow pitches with on-site walks; home-cooked meals on Friday night
Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
- On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
Llangammarch Wells, Powys, Wales- Family-friendly site 15 minutes' drive from Builth Wells
- Elan Valley and Brecon Beacons within a half-hour drive
- On the banks of the River Irfon for fishing and wild swimming
Pencraig Campsite
Valley, Anglesey, Wales- Well maintained and secluded park with views of grassy fields
- Less than five minutes’ drive to Valley and 10 minutes to Holyhead
- Porth Trwyn beaches less than 15 minutes’ drive away
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Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
Pet Rescue Fundraising Campsite
Dyserth, Denbighshire, Wales- Well-kept rural Denbighshire site raising money for charity
- A 10-minute drive to the beaches of Rhyl and Prestatyn
- Catering on site from Friday eve to Sunday morning
Boatside Caravan and Camping
Builth Wells, Powys, Wales- Quiet wildlife haven site on the banks of the River Wye
- Half an hour’s drive to Elan Valley; 40 minutes to the Brecon Beacons
- 800 yards of private fishing; pub a short walk away; walks close by
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