Forest Campsites in South Wales
16 bookable campsites in South Wales Sorted by our favourites
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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
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Fairoak Lakes
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales- Cosy glamping pods with lake views near Chepstow in Monmouthshire
- Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle 15 minutes’ drive: Forest of Dean 40
- Proper beds and private decking; woodland walks direct from the site
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Red Rock Wild Camping
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Wild camping farm site under a mile from Margam Country Park
- A two-minute cycle from the country park; 15 minutes from beaches
- Dens and swings for kids; access to a cycling trail
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The Pod at Chapel Farm
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful pod in the Black Mountains, close to Offa's Dyke Path
- Half an hour's drive from Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye
- Underfloor heating, ensuite bathroom, barbecue and outdoor seating
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Wenallt Wild Camp
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales- Small, family-run farm site in south Wales’s scenic Neath Valley
- Aberavon Beach 25 minutes’ drive; Gower Peninsula 40 minutes
- Toilets and showers; campfires; covered communal barbecue area
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Tafarn-Y-Garreg Campsite
Pen-y-cae, Glamorgan, Wales- Riverside pub campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Campfires allowed: just bring your own firewood
- Direct access to the Beacons Way; Dan-yr-Ogof Caves within a mile
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Bryn Bettws Lodge
Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
New FavouriteThe River's Edge
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales- Monmouthshire campsite on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
- Offa’s Dyke Path 20 minutes’ walk and Hereford half an hour’s drive
- Grass pitches next to the family-friendly on-site pub and restaurant
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Willow Acres Campsite
Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales- Peaceful Brecon Beacons pitches with firepits and outdoor kitchen
- A five-minute walk to Pontypool Golf Club; 15 minutes up Garn Wen
- Spacious pitches; bring dogs for no added charge
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Eco Camping Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Farm site with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountain
- A five-minute drive from the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- On the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park
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Red Sky at Night Campsite
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Pop-up pitches on a farm with gorgeous Monmouthshire hill views
- A 20-minute drive to the Forest of Dean, and 25 minutes to Symonds Yat
- Wild camping with kids’ games and woodland walks
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The Chicken House
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful off-grid camping 15 minutes’ drive from Caerphilly, Glamorgan
- National Museum Cardiff half an hour’s drive; Splott Beach 40 minutes
- Pitches on wildflower meadows; firepits on request; walks from site
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Tunnel Glamping
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales- Shepherd’s hut set in 15 acres edging the Brecon Beacons National Park
- A 15-minute drive to the Brecon Beacons National Park; walks from site
- Exclusive kitchen and bathroom adjacent; shops 10 minutes’ drive
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Seren Retreat
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales- Yurts in a private meadow surrounded by ancient oak woodland
- Less than 20 minutes' drive from Oxwich Bay, Caswell Bay and Swansea
- Woodburning stoves and kitchens; holistic therapies available to book
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Northern Hay Stables
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales- Well maintained site easy access close to M4
- Choice of areas with views
- 5 mins walk from a great view point at the Ridgeway
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Golden Hill Wood
Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales- Wild camping with Black Mountains views 15 minutes’ drive from Usk
- Tintern Abbey 25 minutes’ drive, and Symonds Yat 40 minutes
- Back-to-basics pitches with woodland crafts courses available
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Cwmcarn Forest
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales New FavouriteTy Draw
Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales- Woodland Glamorgan wild camping five minutes’ drive from Machen
- Cwmcarn Trail Centre and Castell Coch both 25 minutes’ drive
- Adults-only pop-up site with views of Flat Holm and Steep Holm
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Western Sunfolk Naturist Site
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales- Family-friendly naturist site
- Heated covered swimming pool and modern facilities
- Well set to explore the Wye Valley, Bristol and Cardiff
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Parc Cwm Darran
Bargoed, Glamorgan, Wales