Wales is one of the best places in the UK for a family camping holiday. Between the mountains, the beaches and the endless stretches of coastline, there’s an adventure round every corner – and these 12 unmissable spots for camping in Wales with kids are all well worth adding to your list.
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Why Go Camping in Wales With Kids
Camping is one of those holidays kids remember for years – campfires, den-building, rock pools, stargazing, and the freedom to run around and explore. Wales has all of that in spades, plus plenty of family-friendly extras to keep everyone entertained: swimming, zip lining, dolphin-spotting, hiking, climbing, paddle-boarding, cycling, trampolining, pony trekking and orienteering are just some of the activities on offer across these destinations.
If you’re heading to South Wales, it’s also worth checking out our round-up of things to do in Cardiff with kids for a day or two in the city as part of your trip.
Once you’ve picked your spot, take a look at our free family camping checklist to make sure you’ve packed everything you need.
12 Unmissable Spots for Camping in Wales With Kids
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1. Cosy Under Canvas, Powys
Take your pick from unique yurts and domes at the Cosy Under Canvas glamping experience, set in idyllic woodland just a short drive from Hay-on-Wye and Offa’s Dyke.
Getting back to basics is actively encouraged here. Cook up a meal on the camping stove in the shared deck kitchen, toast marshmallows for the kids, or fire up the BBQ. In the woods, families can enjoy a willow tunnel, a bracken den and a recycled tyre swing, while the water meadow area is perfect for paddling in shallow streams and playing Pooh sticks on the bridge. For some quiet time, relax in the hammocks or take a dip in a wood-fired hot tub. Every unit comes with a stylish wood-burning stove to keep you cosy overnight.
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2. Glamping at Slate Mountain, Snowdonia
Slate Mountain Glamping at Blaenau Ffestiniog sits on a steep hillside within Snowdonia National Park, where centuries of slate mining have created a dramatic moonscape in the mountains. Choose from six safari lodges, each sleeping 4-5 people, with home comforts including solid wood floors, comfortable beds, showers and flushing toilets – plus a cosy wood burner for anyone who wants a little more than a full-on camping experience.
Staying here puts you close to some of Wales’s best-known adventure attractions, including Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Zip World and Bounce Below, with the mountains of Snowdonia all around.
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3. Tyddyn Isaf, Anglesey
Tyddyn Isaf Camping and Caravan Park sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the northeast coast of Anglesey. This family-run, award-winning park offers pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes.
Families will enjoy the adventure playground, the footpath straight down to Lligwy beach, acres of woodland and meadows, a shop and a small restaurant – all with idyllic views across Lligwy Bay, the Great Orme and the Snowdonia mountain range.
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4. Plassey Holiday Park, Wrexham
Set in 150 acres of park and woodland overlooking the beautiful Dee Valley, this former dairy farm is home to the award-winning Plassey Leisure Park for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents.
Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, a golf course, fishing ponds, nature trails, a coffee shop, a restaurant, a cluster of converted farm buildings housing independent craft and retail outlets, and even its own brewery. There are also special activity days for kids and a Welsh castle-themed adventure play park. Historic Chester and the beauty of Llangollen, Snowdonia and the North Wales coast are all within easy reach.
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5. Fforest Fields, Powys
Fforest Fields is a 500-acre farm in the heart of Wales, giving guests plenty of open space to explore – wander the farm, woods and walking trails, try paddle-boarding or swimming in the lakes, or head off for hikes in the Elan Valley.
Over the summer, keep an eye out for the Fforest Gather mini-festival (booked separately), which brings together painting, writing, yoga and chocolate-making by day, and films, storytelling, tastings and music by night.
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6. Quay West Holiday Park, Ceredigion
New Quay is a gorgeous harbour town and the dolphin-spotting capital of Wales. Up on the cliffs above it, this all-action Haven holiday park has its own heated indoor and outdoor pools, woodland nature walks, and an on-site restaurant, bar and evening entertainment.
Quay West Holiday Park is perfect for sea air and an easy family holiday, with swimming, mini ten-pin bowling, crazy golf, Aerial Adventures zip-lining, bungee trampolining and a magical woodland walk down to the beach. Recharge with views out to Cardigan Bay and the Irish Sea – and keep an eye out for dolphins!
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7. Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park, Newport
Set in 55 acres of grass and woodland just inland from the mouth of the River Nevern, Llwyngwair Manor makes a laid-back backdrop for a stress-free family holiday.
There’s plenty of space to get active, with walking, cycling and tennis courts available to hire for a small charge, three kids’ play areas, and a lake and river for fishing (licence needed).
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8. Penhein, Monmouthshire
Penhein has picked up glamping awards for good reason. The collection of Persian-inspired glamping tents is tucked away in secluded woodland surrounded by countryside – perfect for den-building, paddling and Pooh sticks. There’s plenty of space and things to do for families of all camping experience levels.
Each tent comes with a wood-burning stove, a fire pit and an en-suite loo. The family who run Penhein put on regular family events like bushcraft and campfire cooking, with the Wye Valley and Monmouthshire hills on the doorstep for exploring.
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9. Pencelli Castle, near Brecon
Pencelli Castle sits in the Brecon Beacons National Park, just outside the historic market town of Brecon. The small, peaceful and award-winning Pencelli Castle Caravan and Camping Park caters for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents across three picturesque fields – The Orchard, The Oaks and The Meadow.
Within walking distance of the Brecon Beacons’ highest peaks, the park is wonderful for exploring. The Taff Cycle Trail passes the entrance, and the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal borders the camping field – a good spot for waving at passing barges or heading out for a paddle. Numerous footpaths, cycle trails and the canal towpath lead directly from Pencelli, making it ideal for walking, cycling, pony trekking, mountain biking, bird watching and simply relaxing.
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10. Trellyn Woodland Camping, St Davids
Trellyn Woodland Camping is ideal for families after a hideaway or a slightly wilder camping experience. This small patch of Pembrokeshire keeps itself deliberately intimate, with just six pitches, three yurts and two domes.
Every pitch and glamping structure has its own covered campfire and a full set of cast iron cookware, so you can try real outdoor-style cooking. The campsite is within easy reach of more than ten beaches, from the remote Traeth Llyfn to the livelier Whitesands at St Davids, with its ice cream sellers and beachfront stores.
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11. Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park, Gower
At Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park, you’ll wake up to one of the best views of any campsite in Britain – a hilltop location overlooking the iconic Three Cliffs Bay.
Wild and secluded, the bay can only really be reached on foot, via an exhilarating walk through forests, dunes and streams, overlooked by castle ruins. The beach itself is popular with rock climbers and kite-boarders. All the attractions of both Gower and nearby Swansea are close by, and the site takes caravans, motorhomes and tents, as well as offering glamping and barn conversions.
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12. Tretio Caravan and Camping Park, St Davids
If you’re after something a little more intimate, Tretio Caravan and Camping Park is a relatively small park in St Davids with plenty to keep the family busy.
There’s a bouldering wall on-site for kids and adults to hone their climbing skills, a nine-hole pitch and putt course, orienteering courses, a kids’ park and a playing field to run around in. Tretio is around 1.5 miles from the nearest beach and the blue lagoon, popular for wild swimming and coasteering. A short drive takes you to Whitesands Bay, a well-known Pembrokeshire surf spot with coastal path access to St Davids Head.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best time of year to go camping in Wales with kids?
Late spring through to early autumn tends to be the most reliable window for family camping in Wales, when the weather is milder and campsites, activities and attractions are in full swing. Wales can be rainy at any time of year, so it’s worth packing waterproofs whatever the season.
Is camping in Wales suitable for younger children?
Many of the sites above cater well for families with younger children, offering glamping options with proper beds, wood-burning stoves and on-site facilities so you get the outdoor experience without giving up all your home comforts. If you’re camping with a baby or toddler, look for sites with flat, sheltered pitches and nearby amenities.
What’s the difference between glamping and traditional camping in Wales?
Glamping usually means a pre-set-up structure – a yurt, dome or safari lodge – often with proper beds, a stove and sometimes an en-suite bathroom. Traditional camping means bringing and pitching your own tent. Several of the spots above offer both options, so you can choose what suits your family best.
Do I need to book campfires or activities in advance?
Many campsites in Wales have their own rules around campfires, and popular activities like Fforest Gather or bookable attractions nearby can fill up quickly in peak season. It’s worth checking directly with each site before you travel.
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