Amazing Campsites in Wales Near Beaches
17 Best Campsites Near Beaches in Wales 2026: Coastal Camping from Pembrokeshire to Anglesey
Wales has 17 outstanding campsites within walking distance of a beach — more than any other region in Britain of equivalent size. From cliff-top farm fields above Pembrokeshire bays to family parks directly beside surf beaches on Anglesey, coastal camping in Wales covers every budget and every style.
This guide covers 17 of the best campsites near beaches in Wales for 2026, organised by region — with honest price ranges, distances from the beach, facility grades and the best type of visitor for each site.
How to Choose a Beach Campsite in Wales
Wales’s coastal weather is notoriously changeable. A quality three-season tent with a minimum hydrostatic head rating of 3,000mm is essential — 5,000mm or higher for exposed cliff-top sites. Pack waterproofs even in July.
Key booking rules for Welsh coastal campsites: The best sites in Pembrokeshire, Gower and Anglesey book out by Easter for July and August. If you want a specific site in peak season, book 3–4 months ahead. May, June and September offer near-identical conditions with far more availability and lower prices.
Best Campsites Near Beaches in Pembrokeshire
1. Caerfai Bay Farm Campsite, Tyddewi (St Davids) — SA62 6QS
Beach: Caerfai Bay — 2-minute walk | From: ~£30/pitch/night | Facilities: Toilets, showers, drinking water
The finest cliff-top farm campsite in Wales. Directly above Caerfai Bay and within 10 minutes’ walk of the centre of St Davids — Britain’s smallest city and one of the finest destinations in Wales.
The top pitches have extraordinary views across St Brides Bay. Books out entirely for July–August — aim for May, June or September.
2. Newgale Campsite, St Brides Bay — SA62 6AS
Beach: Newgale Beach — 5-minute walk | From: ~£25/pitch/night | Facilities: Toilets, showers, electric hook-ups
A well-managed site above the two-mile surf beach at Newgale — one of the longest sandy beaches in Pembrokeshire and an excellent surfing spot. The Duke of Edinburgh pub is a 2-minute walk and is dog-friendly with a terrace directly overlooking the beach. Good base for exploring St Brides Bay.
3. Trevayne Farm Campsite, Saundersfoot — SA69 9DL
Beach: Saundersfoot — 10-minute walk | From: ~£28/pitch/night | Facilities: Full facilities, dog-friendly
A reliable family-oriented farm campsite above the popular resort beach of Saundersfoot. Good café and restaurant range in the village below, sheltered harbour and a well-rounded family beach scene. Excellent dog-friendly pitches. Good for families wanting amenities alongside a beach location.
4. Stackpole Estate Camping, National Trust, Pembrokeshire — SA71 5DQ
Beach: Barafundle Bay — 20-minute walk | From: ~£15/person/night | Facilities: Basic only
The National Trust operates a basic camping area within the Stackpole Estate — one of the finest coastal estates in Wales. Walking access to Barafundle Bay, often described as the most beautiful beach in Wales, and to the Stackpole Quay coastline. Numbers are limited to protect the estate — booking essential, well in advance.
5. Manorbier Bay Campsite, Pembrokeshire — SA70 7SY
Beach: Manorbier Bay — 5-minute walk | From: ~£25/pitch/night | Facilities: Toilets, showers
Above the bay at Manorbier — a beautiful small beach in South Pembrokeshire, with medieval Manorbier Castle directly above.
Good surfing at lower tides. One of the most visually dramatic beach camping settings in Wales, combining coastline with 12th-century castle architecture.
For the full Pembrokeshire destination and beach guide, see our Pembrokeshire guide and our dog-friendly beaches in Wales guide.
Best Campsites Near Beaches on Anglesey
6. Kingsbridge Caravan & Camping, Rhosneigr — LL64 5JP
Beach: Rhosneigr beach — 5-minute walk | From: ~£22/pitch/night | Facilities: Full facilities, electric hook-ups
The best campsite for access to Rhosneigr — one of the finest family beach destinations on Anglesey, with a sheltered bay, clear water and an active water sports scene (surfing, kitesurfing and paddleboarding).
The Oyster Catcher pub and café in the village is excellent and very dog-friendly.
7. Ty Hen, Aberffraw — LL63 5TQ
Beach: Aberffraw Beach — 15-minute walk through dunes | From: ~£20/pitch/night | Facilities: Good facilities, dog-friendly
A well-regarded farm campsite near Aberffraw beach — an excellent year-round dog beach within the Aberffraw dune National Nature Reserve on the quiet southwest Anglesey coast.
Extremely dog-friendly; one of the best sites in North Wales for dog owners combining beach and coastal walking.
8. Shore Camping, Red Wharf Bay — LL75 8RJ
Beach: Red Wharf Bay — direct access from site | From: ~£18/person/night | Facilities: Basic
One of the very few campsites in Wales where you can pitch within sight and sound of the sea with direct beach access from the site.
At low tide the bay exposes a wide expanse of sand ideal for walking and birdwatching.
A nice, unusual camping experience on the quieter east coast of Anglesey.
For more on Anglesey’s beaches and what to do on the island, see our Anglesey guide.
Best Campsites Near Beaches on the Llŷn Peninsula and North Wales Coast
9. Mynydd Mawr Campsite, Aberdaron — LL53 8BY
Beach: Aberdaron Beach — 5-minute walk | From: ~£15/person/night | Facilities: Basic
A basic cliff-top site at the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula — the most remote and atmospheric beach campsite in North Wales. Aberdaron beach is sheltered and excellent for swimming.
The medieval Y Gegin Fawr café in the village (a pilgrim rest house dating from the 14th century) serves excellent food.
One of the most characterful camping locations in Wales.
10. Hafan y Môr, Pwllheli — LL49 9NJ
Beach: Pwllheli beach — on site | From: ~£35/pitch/night | Facilities: Full resort facilities
A large Haven resort with direct beach access on the south Llŷn coast. Swimming pools, children’s entertainment, restaurants and extensive amenities.
More resort than campsite — but the most fully-serviced family beach camping destination in North Wales. Ideal for families with young children wanting every facility in a beach setting.
11. Shell Island (Mochras), Harlech — LL46 2SA
Beach: Shell Island beaches — on site | From: ~£20/pitch/night | Facilities: Full facilities
One of the largest campsites in Wales — a tidal peninsula south of Harlech, accessible at low tide only. Miles of beach, over 200 different shell species and a genuine sense of remoteness despite good facilities.
One of the most unusual and distinctive beach camping experiences in Wales.
For more on the Llŷn Peninsula, see our Llŷn Peninsula guide.
Best Campsites Near Beaches in West Wales:
12. Ty Hen Farm Campsite, New Quay — SA45 9RU
Beach: New Quay beach — 10-minute walk | From: ~£18/pitch/night | Facilities: Good facilities
New Quay is one of the finest small beach towns in Wales. Excellent dolphin-watching opportunities — Cardigan Bay has the largest population of bottlenose dolphins in the UK — and a sheltered, family-friendly beach.
This farm campsite above the town is the best base for exploring the Ceredigion coast.
13. Aberporth Beach Campsite — SA43 2BX
Beach: Aberporth beach — 5-minute walk | From: ~£20/pitch/night | Facilities: Good facilities, dog-friendly
Aberporth is an underrated Ceredigion beach town — a quiet, unspoilt double bay at a fraction of the prices and crowds of equivalent Pembrokeshire locations.
Good for families wanting a quieter coastal camping experience with better value and more availability in peak season.
For more on Ceredigion’s coast and wildlife, see our Ceredigion guide.
Best Campsites Near Beaches in South Wales: Gower and Vale of Glamorgan
14. Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park, Rhossili, Gower — SA3 1PH
Beach: Rhossili Bay — 10-minute walk | From: ~£30/pitch/night | Facilities: Full facilities, dog-friendly
The best campsite for access to Rhossili Bay — consistently ranked among the top beaches in Britain. A well-run site on a working farm with modern facilities, dog-friendly pitches and sea views from upper pitches. Books out months ahead for summer.
Also near Worm’s Head for coastal walking and wildlife watching.
15. Three Cliffs Bay Campsite, Pennard, Gower — SA3 2HB
Beach: Three Cliffs Bay — 20-minute walk through dunes | From: ~£25/pitch/night | Facilities: Basic
A basic, no-frills campsite whose reputation rests entirely on the walk to Three Cliffs Bay — arguably the most dramatic and beautiful small beach on the Gower Peninsula. The dune and river walk to the bay is part of the experience.
Pitches fill well in advance of summer weekends.
16. Acorn Camping, Rosebush, Pembrokeshire — SA66 7QU
Beach: 30-minute drive to Pembrokeshire beaches | From: ~£15/pitch/night | Facilities: Good
An excellent value inland site in the Preseli Hills — ideal for those who want to explore Pembrokeshire without paying coastal premium prices.
Easy driving distance to multiple beaches; good walking from the site across the Preseli Hills (the source of the Stonehenge bluestones).
17. Southerndown Camping, Vale of Glamorgan — CF32 0RN
Beach: Dunraven Bay / Southerndown — 5-minute walk | From: ~£18/pitch/night | Facilities: Basic
The most accessible beach camping option from Caerdydd (Cardiff) — just 45 minutes from the city centre. The Heritage Coast beach at Southerndown has dramatic limestone cliffs, year-round dog access and outstanding rock pools.
A good option for a long weekend from Cardiff or Bristol.
For more on the Gower and South Wales coast, see our Swansea Bay & Gower guide and our best beaches in Wales guide.
Frequently Asked Questions: Campsites Near Beaches in Wales
What is the best campsite near a beach in Wales?
For cliff-top position and coastal drama, Caerfai Bay Farm Campsite near Tyddewi (St Davids) in Pembrokeshire is the finest beach campsite in Wales — a short walk to the Coast Path and Caerfai Bay with extraordinary views across St Brides Bay. For access to the best beach in South Wales, Pitton Cross at Rhossili on the Gower Peninsula is the top choice. For a unique experience with direct beach access, Shore Camping at Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey is one of very few sites in Wales where you pitch beside the sea.
Do I need to book Welsh beach campsites in advance?
Yes — for July and August, the best coastal campsites in Wales book out months in advance. Caerfai Bay, Pitton Cross and Three Cliffs Bay typically fill their peak summer availability by Easter. For visits in July or August, booking 3–4 months ahead is essential for the top sites. May, June and September offer significantly more availability at lower prices — with comparable or better weather than the school holiday peak.
Are there dog-friendly beach campsites in Wales?
Yes — most campsites near beaches in Wales accept dogs. The best dog-friendly coastal campsite options include Ty Hen near Aberffraw (year-round dog beach within the National Nature Reserve), Pitton Cross on the Gower (dog-friendly pitches and unrestricted Rhossili Bay) and Trevayne Farm near Saundersfoot. Always check the site’s specific dog policy before booking, as some sites limit the number of dogs per pitch or restrict certain breeds. Note that many Pembrokeshire beaches have seasonal restrictions (1 May–30 September) — see our full dog-friendly beaches in Wales guide before choosing your site.
Which region of Wales has the best beach camping?
Pembrokeshire has the greatest concentration of outstanding beach campsites in Wales — a National Park with over 50 beaches, many accessible directly from cliff-top campsites. Anglesey is the best option for families combining beach camping with calmer, sheltered bays and reliable summer weather. The Gower Peninsula has the best sites for accessing the finest individual beaches in South Wales (Rhossili Bay and Three Cliffs Bay). For the widest choice and best value, Ceredigion — particularly around New Quay and Aberporth — offers excellent beach camping at lower prices than Pembrokeshire.
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