Open Fire Camping

View prices & book 9.6 77 reviews
Visitor image - Quiet camping with great views
Visitor image - quiet camping with great views
Wood can be bought on-site for the firepits
Lots of space to relax
Space for all your kit
Some of the views of the mountain
The sinks in the camping toilets
The camping showers
Groups welcome
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Wood can be bought on-site for the firepits
Lots of space to relax
Space for all your kit

  • Peaceful, spacious site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Within walking distance of two pubs
  • Stunning trail from the site to a waterfall with wild swimming
All sorts of alfresco adventures await in the Brecon Beacons National Park – and folk staying at Open Fire Camping may just surmise that they’re in a mighty fine place to make the most of them. Begin walking directly from the site along a stunning waterfall trail with wild swimming. The site is also within easy reach of heaps of other walking trails (both leisurely strolls and mountain scrambles) and can consult the site’s handy collection of maps to ensure they don’t wander astray. If wild swimming is your thing, they can also point you towards the nicest locations. It’s a cracking location to chill out in, too (excellent news for those who’ve worn themselves out by day), as there's heaps of space around the site’s different levels to find a pitch that suits you. Set up as a group or pick a more private corner from which to admire the views over Cribarth and do some stargazing by night (you’re in an International Dark Sky Reserve here so there should be some spectacular starry displays, cloud permitting). Keen to keep a calm vibe on site, the owners here have kept facilities to just the essentials like wifi, toilets, showers, water and recycling. Firepits have been scattered around the site, and you can buy firewood here or bring your own. If you don’t have the energy to cook dinner, there are a couple of pubs in the little Powys village of Pen-y-cae, just under a mile away.

Campground type

Tent sites 19
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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9.6

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97% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campsite offers stunning hillside views of Wales. Guests loved the beautiful location, friendly, helpful owners, and clean facilities like warm showers. Many enjoyed the proximity to local walks, pubs, and attractions. While most found the basic facilities adequate, some noted the showers are compact and WiFi can be spotty. Parking may be limited during busy times.

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Small and peaceful with great access to nature

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Stephanie B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful scenic location nearby to some great pubs, walks and waterfalls. We had a very peaceful and comfortable stay here. Dark sky area :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful back to basic camping

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Michael P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet simple camp site in a beautiful area.

Lovely hosts. Well situated for different walks

Basic, but clean and usable facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, good facilities, excellent location, and very helpful host - plus…

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George M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite, good facilities, excellent location, and very helpful host - plus chickens!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Friendly owner. Clean facilities

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dawn m.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful campsite. Great owner. Free chicken eggs!

Disliked Small showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, tucked away and very quiet. Within walking distance of a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (solo)

Liked Excellent location, tucked away and very quiet. Within walking distance of a few pubs with great food choices.

Disliked Showers are on the small side.

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Lovely site for a couple days camping

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Frank M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really beautiful site, in the hills of Wales
Good warm shower, if a little small
Friendly host who gave us fresh eggs
Access to water
Good parking
Close drive or longer walk to some pubs

Disliked Nothing to dislike. Its a camp site, so don't expect anything fancy

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Lovely place to camp. We had a secluded pitch with easy access…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely place to camp. We had a secluded pitch with easy access to toilet/shower block and car park. Great mountainside views and easy access to local pubs by foot path.

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Peaceful and small. Nice walks and friendly hosts. Great base to…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful and small. Nice walks and friendly hosts. Great base to explore local area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site with amazing views, clean facilities, and friendly owners and…

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Stas F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site with amazing views, clean facilities, and friendly owners and campers, just an hour from Cardiff. Starry sky is sunning on a clear night. Liked the chickens and hedgehogs on site. Nice trails and pubs around with good food, especially liked wild swimming in the waterfall!

Disliked Showers were a bit small and WiFi didn’t work for the first two days but a backup was provided, just didn’t reach our pitch. WiFi worked great once it was back up.

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Beautiful, peaceful locations, just what I needed

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Mikaela C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Such a Beautiful locations, host was very welcoming, once the sat nav figured out where I was going to rather easy to find. I actually quiet liked the fact that you can’t park next to your pitch, so weren’t getting disturbed by cars and doors shutting, I was in very good spot from my car, I believe most are only a stone throw away, next time will definitely stay for a couple of days rather than 1 night, loved the fact there was also wi-fi on site too

Disliked The showers are rather small, however very clean and nice hot water, however wasn’t needed on this very hot weekend, it’s not the camp sites fault but be prepared for a bit of a drive to the four water falls, I believed that this was close by because that’s what pitch up said

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Open Fire Camping

The Rhongyr Isaf Centre

Pen-y-cae

Powys

Wales

SA9 1GB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.81815°N
3.67057°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.2 mi Bus Station
12.2 mi Railway Station
13.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
11.6 mi Treherbert Rail Station
12.1 mi Aberdare Rail Station
12.3 mi Neath Rail Station
Ferry
18 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.7 mi Swansea Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps, or climb the Cribarth hill (Sleeping Giant) which overlooks the site. There are also riding stables a mile away. For something a bit more leisurely, take the 15-minute walk from site to Craig-y-Nos Country Park for a wander around the 40-acre park’s lake and meadows and a visit to Craig-y-Nos Castle and its listed theatre (once owned by famed opera singer Adelina Patti). A five-minute drive from the site takes you to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, which has in the past been voted one of the UK’s best attractions – after you've delved underground, take the kids to the dino exhibit to see loads of life-sized model-sauruses. If you're yearning for a breath of sea air, it'll take you less than an hour to drive to the Gower Peninsula for some of the UK's best beaches.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberafan 16.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Swansea Bay 18.9 mi Estuary GoodGoodN/AGood
Bracelet Bay 21.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Limeslade Bay 22 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Langland Bay 22.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Showcaves of Wales 0.9 mi

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 7.4 mi

Aberdulais Falls 10.6 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 12.8 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 13.2 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 10.7 mi

Aberdeunant 14.7 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 19.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Tafarn-y-Garreg - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog 1.6 mi

Ystradfellte and Cwm Porth 5 mi

Ystradfellte and the Nedd Valley 5 mi

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 5.1 mi

Waterfall Circuit 5.1 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 21.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Open Fire Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Open Fire Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Open Fire Camping? Getting out into the national park is a doddle – get your boots on for the hour-long hike to Henrhyd Waterfall, perhaps, or climb the Cribarth hill (Sleeping Giant) which overlooks the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Open Fire Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Open Fire Camping? From $20.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.