St Davids Camping 2026: 8 Verified Sites by the Sea
The St Davids peninsula has one of the best concentrations of genuine sea-view campsites anywhere in Wales – several with direct or near-direct beach access.
Coastal Camping in St Davids: Pitching Up in Pembrokeshire
At a Glance: Sea-View Camping Near St Davids
- Eight verified sites, all within 4 miles of St Davids city centre
- Only campsite directly on a beach: Whitesands Camping, right next to Whitesands Bay
- Best for clifftop views: Rhosson Ganol, overlooking Ramsey Sound and Ramsey Island
- Walk into St Davids: Caerfai Farm and Glan-y-Mor are both within a short stroll of the cathedral
- Typical pricing: £14-£32 per person or per pitch per night depending on site and season
- Book ahead: July, August and bank holidays get busy across the whole peninsula – book 2-3 months ahead for peak season
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Sites that are dog friendly
The 8 Best Sea-View Campsites Near St Davids
1. Whitesands Camping — The Only Campsite Directly on the Beach
Whitesands Camping has been taking campers since the 1930s and remains the only site with direct access onto Whitesands Bay itself, one of Britain’s best surfing beaches. There’s no advance booking here at all — the site operates on a strict turn-up-and-pitch basis, so arrive early in peak season since space genuinely runs out. Owner-run with site manager Mark on hand daily, the site was named “Best Beachside Campsite, Pembrokeshire 2024” by Best of British Getaways, and Whitesands itself holds Blue Flag status for water quality. Facilities include a shower block refurbished in 2020, an on-site beach café and ice cream hut through the season, and first-come electric hook-ups. The beach car park’s £6 daily charge doesn’t apply to campers staying on site.- Location: Whitesands, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PS
- Price: Check current pricing on arrival – no online booking
- Open: Approximately 1 April to late September
- Dogs: Welcome
- Book: whitesandscamping.co.uk (no advance bookings taken)
Don’t confuse the two “Whitesands” sites. Whitesands Camping (this one, right on the beach) and Dunes at Whitesands (a separate site 10-15 minutes’ walk away, under different ownership) are two completely different businesses despite the similar names. Check which one you’re booking.
2. Rhosson Ganol — Best Clifftop Views of Ramsey Island
Run by the Griffiths family, who have farmed this land since 1882 and opened it to campers in 1951, Rhosson Ganol sits on the westernmost tip of mainland Wales with uninterrupted views across Ramsey Sound to Ramsey Island. It’s a 2-minute walk to St Justinian, where the RNLI lifeboat station and Ramsey Island boat trips depart, and around 15 minutes to the dog-friendly cove at Porthselau. At low tide you can wade around to Whitesands Bay, though tide times should always be checked first. The Celtic Coaster shuttle bus passes the entrance hourly in summer.- Location: Rhosson Ganol, St Justinian, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PY
- Price: Check current pricing – 40 pitches, 20 with electric hook-up
- Open: Easter to October half term
- Dogs: Welcome
- Book: pembrokeshire-camping.co.uk
Several sites on the western tip of the St Davids peninsula look directly across Ramsey Sound to the RSPB reserve on Ramsey Island.
3. Caerfai Farm — Easiest Walk Into St Davids
Overlooking Caerfai Bay and just a short stroll from the cathedral, Caerfai Farm has hosted campers since the 1930s, when Suzanna Williams first allowed tents on the family’s fields. It’s now a multiple award-winning organic farm campsite spread across four fields, three with sea views, with direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and to Caerfai beach itself around five minutes away. The farm shop sells produce made on site, including its own Caerfai cheese – see our Welsh Cheese Trail guide for more on that. No caravans are accepted here, tents and campervans only.- Location: Caerfai Farm, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6QT
- Price: Approximately £18-£22 per two people per night
- Open: Mid-May to late September
- Dogs: Welcome (all year round on Caerfai beach too)
- Book: caerfaifarm.co.uk
4. Glan-y-Mor — Best for Surf Lessons On Site
A small, 2.5-acre site in the grounds of a former Victorian guesthouse, Glan-y-Mor is within walking distance of both St Davids city centre and Caerfai Beach, with views across St Brides Bay toward Skomer Island on a clear day. The site itself arranges surf lessons, coasteering, and surfboard, wetsuit and paddleboard hire, making it a good base for anyone planning to spend most of the trip in the water. Beyond standard pitches, Glan-y-Mor also has a luxury log cabin, a glamping pod nicknamed “The Smugglers Den,” and a shepherd’s hut for those without their own kit.- Location: Caerfai Road, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6QT
- Price: Check current pricing – always cheapest booked direct
- Open: 1 April to 30 September
- Dogs: Welcome, on leads
- Book: glan-y-mor.co.uk
5. Celtic Camping — Most Space, Best for Groups
Set on a 250-acre working National Trust farm 4 miles north of St Davids, Celtic Camping has been run by the same family since Judy first opened the site in 1992. It’s the largest and most spread-out option in this guide, split across several fields with direct access onto the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and a five-minute walk down to the pebbly cove at Aber Pwll. The coast path from here reaches Abereiddy and the flooded slate quarry known as the Blue Lagoon in around 30 minutes on foot. Beyond camping, the site also runs bunkhouse accommodation with its own kitchens.- Location: Pwll-Caerog Farm, Berea, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6DG
- Price: Adults £14pppn, children (5-15) £7, under 5s free, electric hook-up £8/day, dogs £3
- Open: April to September
- Dogs: Welcome (£3 per stay)
- Book: celticcamping.co.uk
6. St Davids Camping and Caravanning Club Site — Best for a Quiet, Well-Run Site
Run by the national Camping and Caravanning Club, this 40-pitch site near Berea benefits from the Club’s consistent standards – a fully equipped facilities block, electric hook-ups and an on-site shop. It’s roughly a 20-minute walk to the pebble beach at Abereiddy and the Blue Lagoon, and Whitesands Bay is a short drive south. Note that pitches are sloping (bring levelling chocks) and both TV and mobile signal are poor here due to the rural location, so it suits a genuine digital-detox trip better than one where you need to stay connected.- Location: Near Berea, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
- Price: From around £9-£12 per night for Club members, non-member rates higher
- Open: Seasonal – check current dates
- Dogs: Welcome
- Book: campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
7. Dunes at Whitesands — Most Private, Small-Scale Pitches
A small, family-run site with just 23 pitches, each notably larger than standard and bordered by natural banks for genuine privacy – no pitch is shared with another booking. It’s a 10-15 minute walk through the dunes to Whitesands Beach and around 30 minutes into St Davids on foot, or a 5-minute drive. The solar-powered facilities block has underfloor heating, six showers and a dedicated fridge shelf per pitch. This is the most tightly curated of the sites in this guide, with a 2-night minimum stay and no dogs permitted.- Location: Whitesands, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PT
- Price: From £55/night (2 adults), £63/night with electric hook-up, extra adults £27/night
- Open: Late March to late September (peak season late May-August)
- Dogs: Not permitted
- Book: dunesatwhitesands.co.uk
8. St Davids Camping (Ffynnon Ddewi) — Best for Wildlife and Peace
A quieter, more recently established option on the St Davids peninsula, this small campsite deliberately avoids feeling like a commercial site: a 2-acre field with 17 marked pitches plus a dedicated “bee-friendly” wild camping area, backing onto a 20-acre wildlife reserve the owners set aside over two decades ago. Views stretch across the valley to the rocky outcrops of Carn Llidi, Carnedd Lleithr and Penberry, and Whitesands Beach is a short drive away.- Location: St Davids Peninsula, Pembrokeshire
- Price: Check current pricing
- Open: Check current season dates
- Dogs: Check current policy
- Book: stdavidscamping.com
| Site | Distance | Beach access | Dogs | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesands Camping | On the beach | Direct | Yes | Check on arrival |
| Rhosson Ganol | ~2 miles | 15 min walk (Porthselau) | Yes | Check current |
| Caerfai Farm | ~1 mile | 5 min walk | Yes | £18-£22/2pp |
| Glan-y-Mor | ~1 mile | Short walk (Caerfai) | Yes | Check current |
| Celtic Camping | 4 miles | 5 min walk (Aber Pwll) | Yes (+£3) | £14pp |
| C&CC St Davids | ~3 miles | 20 min walk (Abereiddy) | Yes | From ~£9 |
| Dunes at Whitesands | ~2 miles | 10-15 min walk | No | £55/night |
| St Davids Camping | ~2 miles | Short drive | Check current | Check current |
Things to Do Near St Davids While You’re Camping
Whitesands Bay is consistently rated one of the best surfing beaches in Wales, and several campsites in this guide arrange lessons and equipment hire on site.
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- St Davids Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace — the reason St Davids holds city status, and free to enter with a suggested donation. See our complete St Davids visitor guide for full detail.
- Ramsey Island wildlife boat trips — ferries depart from St Justinian, a short walk or drive from most sites on this list, to the RSPB reserve with its seal and seabird colonies.
- Surfing and coasteering at Whitesands Bay — one of Wales’s best surf beaches, with lessons and equipment hire available on site at several campsites in this guide.
- The Blue Lagoon, Abereiddy — a flooded former slate quarry used for coasteering and open-water swimming, and three times host of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
- Solva harbour village — a short drive or coastal walk east, with a working tidal harbour and independent food shops.
- The Pembrokeshire Coast Path — every site in this guide has direct or near-direct access onto the path, with St Davids Head and Porthgain both realistic day-walk targets.
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The Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy is reachable on foot from several campsites in this guide via the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
- Book early for July and August. The St Davids peninsula is one of the most popular parts of Pembrokeshire in summer, and sites with online booking fill up months ahead for peak weeks.
- Check dog policies carefully. Most sites in this guide welcome dogs, but Dunes at Whitesands does not, and several beaches have seasonal dog restrictions even where the campsite itself is dog-friendly.
- Mobile signal is patchy across the whole peninsula. Don’t rely on being reachable, and download offline maps before you arrive.
- Bring cash as a backup. Several smaller, family-run sites still prefer cash or have limited card facilities, particularly for extras like showers or laundry.
- Whitesands Camping doesn’t take advance bookings at all. If that’s your first choice, have a backup site in mind for peak weekends in case it’s full when you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sea-View Camping Near St Davids
What is the best sea-view campsite near St Davids?
There is no single best campsite because they suit different priorities. Whitesands Camping is the only site directly on Whitesands Beach itself, ideal for surfers who want to walk straight from tent to waves. Rhosson Ganol has the most dramatic clifftop views, looking straight out to Ramsey Island. Caerfai Farm and Glan-y-Mor are both within easy walking distance of St Davids city centre itself. Celtic Camping, 4 miles north, has the most space and the best access to the wilder Abereiddy and Blue Lagoon coastline.Do I need to book a campsite in St Davids in advance?
Most sites require advance booking, especially for July, August and bank holidays, when the St Davids peninsula gets very busy. The one exception is Whitesands Camping, which operates on a strict no-advance-booking, turn-up-and-pitch basis – though this means arriving early in peak season is essential, as the site does fill up and cannot guarantee space.Which St Davids campsites are dog friendly?
Celtic Camping, Caerfai Farm, Rhosson Ganol, Glan-y-Mor, St Davids Camping and Caravanning Club Site and Whitesands Camping all welcome dogs, usually on leads. Dunes at Whitesands does not accept dogs. Always confirm current dog policy and any additional charge directly with the site before booking.Which campsite is closest to Whitesands Beach?
Whitesands Camping is the only campsite directly on Whitesands Beach itself, with direct access onto the sand. Dunes at Whitesands is a separate, unrelated site under different ownership, a 10-15 minute walk from the beach through the dunes – despite the similar name, the two are not connected.When are St Davids campsites open?
Most sites open around Easter and close in late September or October, with a handful of exceptions. Dunes at Whitesands has the shortest season (late May to late August). Caerfai Farm and Rhosson Ganol run into late September and October half term respectively. Whitesands Camping and Glan-y-Mor typically open from around 1 April. Always confirm exact dates for the current year directly with the site, since they can shift slightly year to year.Related Wales.org Guides
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