Open Fire Camping is a dog-friendly campsite and activity centre in Pen-Y-Cae, 35 minutes from Swansea. Enjoy stunning scenery, crackling campfires and direct access to the Brecon Beacons, as well as activities like caving, canoeing and climbing led by licensed professionals.

About Open Fire Camping

If you're looking for an action-packed camping adventure, this family-friendly and dog-friendly site could be a perfect fit. Located in Pen-Y-Cae in Powys, the site lies within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), ideal for hikers and nature lovers. Pitch your tent at one of the twenty non-electric grass pitches, some suited for solo travellers only and others suited for bigger tents and groups. Additionally, there's a large bunkhouse with nine centrally heated bedrooms and dining facilities that can accommodate up to 40, perfect for a fun weekend away with friends. The site also caters to hen and stag parties, providing a range of team activities, catering options and even minibus transport to the heart of Swansea. Thanks to an onsite activity centre offering climbing, caving and canoeing, there's plenty for guests to do without even leaving the site. However, if you are interested in exploring, there are two great pubs and a quirky café within walking distance, as well as a number of walking trails. In keeping with the site's name, campfires are permitted in the firepits dotted around the site and firewood can be purchased onsite.

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include toilets and showers, a washing up area, fire pits dotted around the site and Wi-Fi.

If you fancy going out for dinner or grabbing a drink, Penycae Inn and The Ancient Briton are roughly twenty minutes away by foot. Continue along the same road for five minutes and you'll find Cribarth Community Store and Lle Tarw, a quirky coffee shop.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilet

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


Map and address

Park address

Open Fire Camping,

The Rhongyr Isaf Centre, Pen-Y-Cae, Powys, Wales, SA9 1GB

Coordinates

51.8176, -3.6693 | SN 84 14

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Open Fire Camping is ideal for...

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)


There are 20 accommodation options on-site

10 x Non Electric Grass Solo Tent Pitches

Max 1 people

Non-electric grass tent pitches for solo travellers only.

10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Non-electric grass tent pitches.



Interested in staying at Open Fire Camping?

Call 01639 730518 to book.

Unfortunately Open Fire Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Check-in is between 11am-8pm and check out is by 10am.


Onsite activities include canoeing, climbing, caving and even a crystal maze team challenge.

Other nearby activities include:

  • National Showcaves Centre for Wales (5 minutes)
  • Henrhyd Falls (10 minutes)
  • Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary (10 minutes)
  • Swansea (35 minutes)
  • Mumbles beach (55 minutes)

Interested in staying at Open Fire Camping?

Call 01639 730518 to book.

Unfortunately Open Fire Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Open Fire Camping was last updated on December 13th, 2024 at 9:31 AM

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