7 Stunning Camping Sites in Wales
Wales offers some of the most beautiful camping sites in the UK and best of all lots of the options feel as close to wild camping as you can get. If you’re looking to go camping in Wales, these are 7 of our favourite places.
Porthclais campsite, Pembrokeshire
This is one of our favourite camping sites in Wales. It’s a perfect location close to Portclais harbour, which is an amazing place to go and jump of the harbour walls, swim or go paddleboarding. It’s also walking distance or a short drive to St Davids, the smallest city in the UK. It’s also a great place to walk a section of the Welsh coastal path.
The campsite itself is a small family run campsite but has good access to showers and toilets and lots of space to choose from to park your van or pitch your tent. If you’re in a tent you have the perk of being able to pitch up slightly closer to the sea.
Aberafon Campsite, Llyn Peninsula
This is an absolutely beautiful campsite, right at the start of the Llyn Peninsula. With its own private beach and pitches that overlook the beach, it’s a complete gem. Arrive early and bag a sea view, and then head down to the beach for a fire or a bbq, what a place for it.
Close by you can explore Trefor harbour, which is a lovely quaint place to visit. This has been one of our favourite camping sites in Wales and it’s especially good if you catch a sunset here.
Coco’s Wild Camp, Mid Wales
For those seeking authentic wild camping site in Wales, Coco’s Wild Camp in Powys is absolutely perfect. Situated on a sprawling 400-acre family farm, this site offers a true taste of wilderness.
No need for reservations; simply arrive with your tent, hammock, or van and immerse yourself in nature. Compost toilets, water access, and occasional food trucks provide basic amenities, allowing you to hike, swim, and stargaze under the vast Welsh skies.
Porth Iago, Llyn Peninsula
Porth Iago, once a hidden gem, has blossomed into a popular coastal camping destination in Wales. But, it’s what camping on the coast of Wales is all about. Once just a farmers field, it now has a full on ticket system and it's possible to park just for the day if you only want to visit the cove.
You park on the cliffs above Porth Iago, a stunning little cove with glistening turquoise waters. From here you can also walk the coast to Porthor, Whistling sands beach, famous apparently for its squeaky sound when you walk on it.
Llyn Gwynant Campsite, Snowdonia
Llyn Gwynant campsite, another Snowdonia gem, offers a stunning blend of lakeside serenity and mountain views. Situated at the base of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), it's an ideal starting point for a hike. Does camping in Wales get much better than the foot of its tallest mountain?
The lake and river provide opportunities for wild swimming and paddling, and campfires are permitted with responsible practices. Due to its popularity and location, advance booking is recommended!
Cwmrhwyddfor, Snowdonia
This campsite is located in the foothills of Cader Idris (Penygader), one of Snowdonia’s most beautiful peaks. It's the perfect campsite to walk up Cader Idris because it’s within walking distance so you can pitch up the night before and set off early for your hike.
Located in a valley, the landscape around it is simply stunning. The owner is really friendly and welcoming and usually around for a chat if you like that. If you’re staying in a van, don’t forget your wedges/levellers/chocks because it’s slightly sloping.
Nicholaston Farm Caravan & Camp Site, The Gower Peninsula
Located near the iconic Three Cliffs Bay, Nicholaston Farm camping site is a must-visit for those exploring and camping in Wales’ beautiful Gower Peninsula. With excellent facilities, including showers, Wi-Fi, and communal fridges and freezers, it offers a comfortable stay.
The campsite provides easy access to both Three Cliffs Bay and Oxwich Bay, as well as other scenic locations on the peninsula. Advance booking is highly recommended since it’s a popular destination especially in the peak of summer.
