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Dog-friendly campsites in Wales
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Wonderful Wales is an amazing destination for holidays of all types – including dog-friendly adventures! With hundreds of miles of coastline, three national parks and lots of wide open countryside to explore, your pup is sure to have a great time. And there’s no problem finding dog-friendly campsites in Wales, either – stay by the coast, in national parks, on farms… Campgrounds that allow pets are everywhere!
Our top dog-friendly campsites in Wales are ones where the family friend will be made as welcome as you are. We’ve included camping grounds from all around the country and made sure there are plenty of walks around too. Here’s our top 10!
10 best dog-friendly campsites in Wales
1. St Davids – Pencarnan Farm Camping & Caravan Park
Pencarnan Farm, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 6PY
Price per night: from £13.50 per person; dogs from £2
Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site is in prime position for dog-friendly stays, set right above sandy Porthsele Beach on the Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales. The beach is dog friendly all year round. There’s easy access to other walks from the farm too, as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path/ Wales Celtic Trail runs around the Pencarnan headland.
Pencarnan Farm is a 96-acre dog-friendly and family-friendly camping and touring park, with a wide choice of pitches including campervan, motorhome and with electric hook-up. A shop, bar and pizza sales are laid on in high season. Have a look at the site and St Davids tourism in this ITV documentary.
Dog-friendly features:
Spacious farm camping by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Directly above a dog-friendly beach
Gazebos, awnings and pup tents all included in pitch price
Dogs allowed all year round
2. Tenby/Saundersfoot – Carn Springs
Devonshire Drive, Tenby SA70 8RD
Price per night: from £34; dogs £5
Also in Pembrokeshire, peaceful and relaxed Carn Springs is set around a lake and wildlife haven under 10 miles from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Dog-friendly coastal walks are easy to get to from here, as the seaside resorts of Tenby and Saundersfoot are both only 2.5 miles away. If you’re on holiday with the kids, “proudly dog friendly” Heatherton World of Adventures is within walking distance.
Dog-friendly features:
Within walking distance of family-friendly and dog-friendly Heatherton
2.5 miles from coastal walks and beach days at Tenby and Saundersfoot
Awning and pup tent included in price
Dogs allowed all year
3. Snowdonia – Coed-Y-Llwyn Caravan Club Site
Gellilydan, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 4EN
Price per night: from £9.70 per adult; dogs free
Another of Wales’s three national parks, Snowdonia is perfect for exploring with a dog in tow. Stay right in the middle of it all at Coed-Y-Llwyn Club Campsite, a Caravan and Motorhome Club campsite at Blaenau with access to walks in all directions. Or take one of the Snowdonia steam railways: the Ffestiniog Railway allows dogs and is accessible from Tan-y-bwlch station 3.5 miles away.
Coed-Y-Llwyn Club Campsite is fully dog friendly, even offering a dog walk on site!
Dog-friendly features:
Caravan and Motorhome Club campsite with dog walk and free stays for dogs
2.5 miles from the dog-friendly Victorian woodland trails of Plas Tan Y Bwlch
Wide choice of pitches, all with plenty of room
Lots of green space to roam around
4. Conwy – Cefn Cae Camping Site
Price per night: from £25; dogs £1
For dog stays in North Wales, stay at the small, family-run and award-winning Cefn Cae Camping Site, just 200 yards from a dog-friendly village pub. You and your dog will find walks all around here: at least 10 start direct from the campsite entrance and the site is on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. Just make sure the one you pick is definitely dog-friendly before you set off!
The North Wales coast and walled town of Conwy is under five miles away. Even closer, Rowen village is within walking distance and dog-friendly Conwy Water Gardens is half a mile away. The campsite has a dog walk too.
Dog-friendly features:
In a walking haven with 10+ walks direct from the campsite
No charge for dogs to stay
Dog walk on site
200 yards from a dog-friendly village pub
5. Aberdovey – Nyth Robin
Price per night: from £25; dogs free
“Very dog friendly” Nyth Robin is in Mid Wales, on the Cardigan Bay coast and in Snowdonia National Park. Up to three dogs are allowed on each spacious motorhome or campervan pitch and all stay for free.
This small but popular campsite is a big hit for its friendly approach, beautiful, well-kept setting and surrounding gorgeous woodland that offers even more walks. The owners have put together a guide to nearbydog-friendly attractions, all vetted by the Nyth Robin dog Rustin – who especially recommends Aberdyfi Beach. This is easily one of our favourite dog-friendly campsites in Wales!
Dog-friendly features:
Very dog friendly campsite with its own dog-friendly local attractions page
Up to three dogs per pitch, all staying for free
Close to dog-friendly walks on the Cardigan Bay coast and in Snowdonia National Park
3.5 miles from the sands and dunes at Aberdyfi Beach, dog friendly all year round Aberdyfi Beach
6. Brecon Beacons – Cwmdu Campsite
Cwmdu, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1RU
Price per night: from £10 per person; dogs £1.50
Like the country’s other national parks, the Brecon Beacons is a top spot for dog-friendly holidays in Wales. Explore the area then come back to a relaxing night’s stay at Cwmdu Campsite near the little town of Crickhowell… or set off from the campsite on one of its many walks. A stay here will also have you close to waterside walks at the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Ask on site about the local walks: the knowledgeable team have graded these as easy, moderate or strenuous, so you can choose which is best for you and your pooch. To fuel up, stock up on fresh local produce at the campsite shop.
Dog-friendly features:
In a walking haven in the Brecon Beacons National Park
A few minutes’ walk from Crickhowell with a choice of dog-friendly pubs
Close to traffic-free walks along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
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7. Anglesey – Bryn Ednyfed Caravan Site
Caergeiliog, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey LL65 3YL
Price per night: from £26; dogs free
With 125 miles of coastline, beautiful beaches and lots of peaceful countryside, the Isle of Anglesey is a first-rate location for dog-friendly holidays in Wales. Adults-only Bryn Ednyfed Caravan Site is our top pick if you’re camping with pets: not only is it near coastal walks among the stunning views of Holyhead, an RSPB reserve is next door for strolls. Amenities include a dog walk and dog wash to keep paws mud free.
If you want to leave your motorhome or campervan behind for the day, a bus stop is at the end of Bryn Ednyfed’s drive (dogs are allowed on buses in Wales at the discretion of the driver).
Dog-friendly features:
On the dog-friendly Isle of Anglesey with miles of spectacular walks close by
Next to RSPB Valley Wetlands – dogs allowed on leads
Seven miles from the Blue Flag beach at Trearddur Bay
Dogs stay for free
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8. Wrexham – Clays Touring Park
Bryn Estyn Rd, Holt, Wrexham LL13 9UB
Price per night: from £21; dogs £1
Wrexham and the Wales/England border is another top region for pet-friendly holidays. Here, four-star, family-runClays Touring Park is ideal for dog-friendly camping. It’s four miles from the market town of Wrexham for access to walks around the Dee Valley and Clwydian Range, and has three country parks nearby.
The park sits in plenty of peaceful green space which includes an off-lead dog walk area.
Dog-friendly features:
In a quiet countryside setting with lots of space and a dog walk area
Three country parks – Erdigg Hall, Moss Valley and Alyn Waters – within seven miles
Half an hour’s drive from Whitchurch and access to five long-distance trails including the Shropshire Way
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9. Gower Peninsula – Nicholaston Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Price per night: from £35; dogs free
The owners at Nicholaston Farm Camping and Caravan Site know that dogs are part of the family, so welcome up to two dogs per reservation completely free of charge. As well as that, the friendly team can share details of all the dog-friendly beaches on the Gower Peninsula, local dog-friendly pubs, and info on public transport where dogs are allowed.
The campsite is perfectly placed for walks too, as it’s just one minute’s walk from Crowley Wood and 10 minutes’ stroll from Crawley and Oxwich beaches – both are dog friendly all year round. Plenty more walks around the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are close by.
Dog-friendly features:
Dogs fully welcomed as part of the family – up to two dogs per reservation free of charge
Five minutes’ walk from the footpath leading to Cefn Bryn, with access to 3,000 acres of common land at the top
Get onto the Gower Coast Path from either end of the campsite
Dog wash on site
10. Milford Haven – Eco Escape Campsite
Venn Dairy Farm, Waterston Rd, Milford Haven SA73 1DN
Price per night: £35; dogs free
Our final dog-friendly campsite in Wales is our third in Pembrokeshire - the lovely little Milford Haven campsite Eco Escape. On 40 acres of farmland just two miles from the centre of Milford Haven, it offers sustainable, off-grid, dog-friendly camping with plenty of space to sniff and run around in. Spacious pitches are in either the hay meadow or woodland glade – note these are only for small campervans, not motorhomes.
The team here are big dog lovers, so your best friend will be assured of a warm welcome. As well as miles of coastal and countryside walks nearby, Eco Escape scores highly on the dog-friendly camping list by having several woodland trails right on the doorstep.
Dog-friendly features:
A warm welcome for dogs and their owners – dogs stay for free
Woodland trails direct from the site
Woodland and meadow pitches
On the edge of the Cleddau Estuary for walks
Hire a pet-friendly van for your Wales camping trip
How to get to these dog-friendly campsites in Wales? Finding a pet-friendly campervan to hire! Browse through our campervan hire in Wales listings and filter for “pet friendly” to find your perfect van. And if you’re leaning towards our Snowdonia, Anglesey and Conwy campsites above, make sure to check out our guide to camping in North Wales with dogs.
Looking for dog-friendly holidays elsewhere in the UK? OurUK campsites that allow pets guide has everything you need!
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