Campsites in Carmarthenshire

Overlooked by those set on the Pembrokeshire Coast, idyllic Carmarthenshire is still worth a visit.

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12 top campsites in Carmarthenshire

FFINNANT WOOD

4 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Wales
Near Carmarthen, South Wales. A compact and accessible wood with a balance of commercial crops, mature broadleaves, and recent planting, it is set in a sheltered location overlooking the Towy Valley with stunning views. Ffinnant Wood is a mixed woodland, partly commercial and partly broadleaf, with a steep-sided broadleaved valley, Cym yr Abbey, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The wood designations include restored ancient woodland and plantations on ancient woodlands. The SSSI designation arises as this is one of few localities in South Wales that has yielded well-preserved trilobite fossil specimens. The wood comprises a stand of mature mixed Sitka spruce and Douglas fir. These trees have been managed to put on height and volume. The area of recent (2021) coniferous clear felling and some nearby thinning yielded approximately 1,800m3, approximately 635 tonnes/ hectare, showing that this is a productive site. Following harvesting, these areas were replanted with 50/50 Sitka spruce/Douglas fir and a Sm edge of broadleaves adjacent to the B4300. It has been weeded and is growing well. A small area (c. 0.4 hectares, see map) remains to be replanted with 960 trees (Sitka spruce, 90%, oak, 5%, mixed broadleaves, 5%). RIGHTS OF WAY There are no footpaths on the property. This gives the wood an extra element of privacy. DIRECTIONS Drive east on the B4300 from Carmarthen. After 4 miles, you will pass the turn-off for the B4310. Keep on the B4300; after 800m, Ffinnant Wood is on your right-hand side, rising up the slope. There are two points of vehicular access to the wood from the B4300. For viewing, as the B4300 straightens, pull over to the right and park adjacent to the metal double gates, from there you can enter the woodland on foot. You can also enter the site through the smaller wooden gate c.l00m west.
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Big Barn Camping

16 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.
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Tor Cefn Farm

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent2 acres · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A back-to-basics Carmarthenshire campsite with farm animals and a tearoom
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Cowpots Camping

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents60 acres · Ciffig, Wales
Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles
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Glynmarch Farm Camping

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents15 acres · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A quiet, relaxed, riverside campsite with acres of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore
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Glamping Pods Wales

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park
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Marros Mountain Camping

13 units · Motorhomes, Tents120 acres · Pendine, Wales
Set in the heart of rural Wales, Marros Mountain is surrounded by 140 acres of beautiful farmland as far as the eye can see, with fields, woodland, and the sea all within eyeshot. There’s plenty of opportunities to explore, with Marros Sands, Pendine, Telpyn Point and Amroth all in the surrounding area, including the start of the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There’s also a path through the nearby woodland and farmland for you to explore, with streams, ponds, and plenty of wildlife. As the site is part of a working farm, you may also get the chance to spot a few highland cattle, as well as chickens and sheep! And if you fancy leaving the tranquility for a bit more hustle and bustle, you can catch a bus from just outside our entrance to Saundersfoot and Tenby, two of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK.
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Dulais Valley Meadow

1 unit · Glamping14 acres · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
'Highland Hut' is a traditional sized Shepherds Hut which was lovingly built in 2021 by a Lincolnshire Huts to the highest standard. Appropriately named after of our own fold of Highland Cattle, the hut is set in its own wild flower meadow completely private and with a beautiful view over the Dulais Valley. It is an ideal hideaway for couples with its cosy insulated interior, double size bed with luxury wood fired hot tub and private fire pit with a supply of logs and even a few outdoor duvets for those late nights outside under the stars. A converted vintage horse trailer acts as the washroom with a walk in shower, compost toilet and washbasin. For families who wish to bring their own tent and pitch up in the meadow alongside the hut as additional accommodation there is an additional charge.
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Community camping and glamping

10 units · Tents20 acres · Kidwelly, Wales
🌲We invite you to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and create your own memories around the fire pit in our delightful bell tents. 🐞We are situated in a beautiful Wild Flower meadow with stunning uninterrupted, panoramic views, sunsets & starry skies over the Welsh Hills. 🦎Get back to nature and enjoy a gateway to the countryside in your own home away from home lovingly nestled into our 20 acre smallholding. 🐥Whether it be exploring the wild Welsh countryside, mountain biking with your best buddy or a romantic getaway under the stars, we welcome you to experience the very essence of our glorious location and its surrounding attractions. 🐛Within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons, 25min to the beach, Pentre Dolau enjoys an secluded location to take advantage of the wonderful surrounding scenery. 🦄In one of Wales finest scenic rural locations we are located in the historic county of Carmarthenshire, also known as the 'Garden of Wales'.  🦆Close by are the Black Mountains and within easy driving distance are several famous gardens including the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Carmarthen, Cardigan Bay and the excellent sandy beaches of the Gower and Pembrokeshire are also within easy reach.  🦥For Wildlife enthusiasts, locally there is a vast array of species to enjoy in their natural habitat.   We are fortunate here to experience daily visits from Red Kites/ buzzards / rabbits and even small lizards.
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Larkhill Tipis and Yurts

5 units · Glamping20 acres · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A labour of love; conceived, designed, constructed and planted by Fran and Tony. And all that work so you can relax in quiet splendour
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Dyfed Permaculture Farm

2 units · Tents20 acres · Aberporth, Wales
Camping on the wild side on an organic Carmarthenshire farm
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Gilfach Gower Farm

1 unit · Glamping12 acres · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A yurt with a hot tub, set on a sustainable livestock farm with views of Betws Mountain and the Brecon Beacons.
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Campsites in Carmarthenshire guide

Overview

Set between Pembrokeshire to its west and the Brecon Beacons to its east, camping in Carmarthenshire is often overlooked by virtue of its position between these more instantly recognisable of tourist-friendly regions. But this vibrant county in south-west Wales retains a distinctive identity all its own. Verdant valleys, enchanting woodlands and a richly varied coastline make Carmarthenshire a ready-made destination for camping. Throw into the mix ancient prehistoric sites, Arthurian legend and the literary lineage of Wales’ most famous writer, and there’s no denying that Carmarthenshire is one of Wales’ best-kept camping secrets.  

In days of heraldry, Carmarthenshire was the largest of Wales’ thirteen historic counties. Now its population is largely dispersed between rural settlements and the three largest towns of Carmarthen, Ammanford and Llanelli. The region is heavily agricultural, which means an abundance of campsites on working farms. Most on-the-farm campsites allow guests to muck-in with the daily chores such as milking cows, feeding new-born lambs and collecting eggs from the resident hens, making them some of the best campsites for kids in West Wales.    

Carmarthenshire’s unique coastline presents yet another perspective on West Wales camping. In contrast to the rugged sea-battered cliffs of the Pembrokeshire coast, Carmarthen Bay’s vast estuaries – fed by the River Loughor to the east and Tywi, Taf and Gwendraeth (the Three Rivers Estuary) to the west – make for an altogether flatter coastline. ­But it’s no less spectacular for it and arguably offers a far more diverse coastal camping experience. There are endless sandy expanses like Pendine Sands and St Ishmael; the marram grass and sand dunes of Pembrey Beach; and, of course, the stunning Gower Peninsula juts out into Carmarthen Bay, home to the tidal marshes that produce the grazing for that Welsh delicacy, Gower salt marsh lamb. So wherever you opt to pitch your tent, there’s sure to be a beach within reach.

Away from the campsite, there’s a wealth of places to visit and things to see and do in Carmarthenshire. The region is dotted with well-preserved castle ruins like Kidwelly Castle, Llansteffan Castle and Carreg Cennen Castle. Or spend the day at the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Llanarthne - an internationally-recognised horticultural centre boasting one of the world’s largest glasshouses. Try your hand panning for gold at Dolaucothi Gold Mines. The pretty estuary village of Laugharne is synonymous with Dylan Thomas – join the literary trail and visit the great poet’s old haunts including the famous boathouse and writing shed, now a museum. Or, for a flavour of the national obsession, head to Llanelli to see the Scarlets rugby team in action.

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