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The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof

Penycae, Swansea, Powys, Wales

Penycae, Swansea, Powys, Wales

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Pitch up at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof, set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog). Choose from grass tent pitches (with limited electric hook ups), or fully serviced hardstanding pitches (some for adults only). Next door to Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales - explore incredible cave passageways, dinosaur parks, playgrounds and the Shire Horse Centre and farm!

Why choose The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof


Peaceful camping and touring site with family and adult only areas, incredible views, plus free WiFi

Just a short walk to Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre, great for all ages!

In the heart of the Brecon Beacons, within 45 minutes of the coast, Swansea and Pen y Fan

About the site


Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog), this 5-star caravan park and campsite offers tourists the ideal base for exploring both Mid and South Wales! Be it the breathtaking mountain scenery of the National Park, the magnificent Gower coastline, or beautiful Waterfall Country, all are within easy driving distance. For tents, grass pitches are available. These are non-electric as a standard, though a limited number of electric hook-ups are available at an extra cost on a 'first-come-first-served' basis only. Fully-serviced hardstanding pitches welcome trailer tents, roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. These include 16 amp electric hook-ups, fresh water, and grey water waste. Adult only pitches are also available. Just a stone's throw away is Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, which includes one of the largest Dinosaur Parks in the world (with over 250 life-size dinosaur models). Discover beautiful cave passageways and formations in three incredible caves, The Shire Horse Centre, Mr Morgan's Victorian Farm, play areas and much more! For those whose holiday expectations include climbing mountains, walking behind incredible waterfalls, exploring mysterious gorges, or visiting a castle clinging to the top of a cliff, there are few better locations from which to choose. Four-legged friends can join in the fun too, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch. There is even an outdoor wash for muddy paws or bike wheels! In the evening, you are welcome to cook over a fire pit or BBQ, just please ensure these are always raised from the ground. Please note that campfires are not permitted anywhere on site.

Grass pitches are open April until end of October. Hardstanding pitches are open mid February until early January. Pitches from £30/night for 2 people.


What facilities are at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

(Included)

Dog wash

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Laundry

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

Water hookups

At the centre of the site, you will find a toilet and shower block. There is also a washing up area, an outdoor wash for dogs and bikes, plus laundry facilities within the Showcaves Coffee Shop during the main tourist season. During peak season, ice packs can also be frozen at the Coffee Shop. Free WiFi is available (best signal is in the centre of the site).

The site is located next to Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales. The Showcaves Coffee Shop is open from 9.30am to 4.00pm during peak season. This serves hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and biscuits, and hot food is available between 12.00pm to 2.00pm.

Within a ten minute drive, there is a Tesco and Asda store for shopping essentials. The Gwyn Arms is also less than a ten minute walk away.



There are 65 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Grass tent pitches (some with electric hook ups available)
Grass tent pitches (some with electric hook ups available)
Grass tent pitches (some with electric hook ups available)

25 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for tents only. Limited 16-amp electric hook-ups are available onsite on a first-come-first-served basis and are payable onsite.

Fully serviced hardstanding pitches with electric, water and grey waste
Aerial of The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof

20 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16-amp electric hook-ups, fresh water and grey water waste. Suitable for trailer tents, roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Adult only fully serviced hardstanding pitches
Adult only fully serviced hardstanding pitches
Adult only fully serviced hardstanding pitches
Adult only fully serviced hardstanding pitches
Adult only fully serviced hardstanding pitches
Adult only fully serviced hardstanding pitches

20 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Adult Only)

Max 6 people

Adult only, hardstanding pitches with 16-amp electric hook-ups, fresh water and grey water waste. Suitable for trailer tents, roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

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Frequently asked questions about The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof

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Site rules

Check-in at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof is from 10am. If arriving in the evening, please be considerate of other guests and set up as quietly as possible. The site asks guests to leave by 1pm on the day of departure.

Yes, The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof is dog friendly. Dogs are welcome to stay free of charge! They must be kept on a short lead at all times whilst on site, and owners must bring doggy bags and dispose of them correctly. Maximum of two friendly family dogs per pitch.

BBQs and fire pits are welcome at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Ground campfires are not permitted.

No, sorry, The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof does not allow group bookings as the site is quietly based and aimed primarily at couples and families. There is a quiet time in place between 10pm and 8am.

Yes, The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof does operate a quiet policy between 10pm and 8am.

Pitches

Yes, The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof allows awnings free of charge! Please note - sturdy 'rock pegs' will be needed to secure your awning into the hardstanding.

Guests staying at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof who have booked a hardstanding pitch will be able to park their vehicle on their pitch. Vehicles are not permitted on any 'grassy' areas, so for tents there are car parking areas near to the tent pitches.

The electric hook-up at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof is 16 amp. To connect to the electricity, you will require a 240V 'blue' outdoor 3-pin plug.

The fully serviced hardstanding pitches at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof have electric hook-up and usage included in the price. Electric hook-up for tents (from £6 per night) is only available on a 'first-come-first-served' basis and therefore can't be guaranteed or booked in advance. There are a limited number on site. Electric hook up is payable to the warden when on site. You must have a 240V 'blue' outdoor 3-pin plug for the electric hook-up points.

Facilities

Yes, there is free WiFi across The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof. The WiFi code can be found within the information panel situated near the Ladies' toilets. The best signal can be found near the facilities in the centre of the site.

No, there is not a shop at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof. For picking up essentials, there is a Tesco and Asda, a ten minute drive away from the site.

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof, but the Showcaves Coffee Shop (located next to the site) is open from 9:30am to 4pm during the main tourist season, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and biscuits, and hot food is available between 12pm and 2pm.

No, The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof does not offer a communal fridge or freezer. The staff at the Showcaves Coffee Shop would be happy to help with freezer packs during the main tourist season.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof.

No, The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is at Craig-y-Nos Country Park (5 minutes).

Getting there

Tourers should have no issue with access at The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof.

The nearest bus stop to The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof is at the main entrance to the site. Routes to Brecon, Neath and Swansea are available using the T6 bus route.

The closest local taxi company to The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof is SA9 Taxis (07450 606978).

The nearest train station to The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park is Neath, which is 30 minutes away. The closest bus stop is outside the main gates of the site - 'The National Showcaves Centre for Wales'. Routes to Brecon, Neath and Swansea are available using the T6 bus route.

What's nearby

The nearest pub to The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof is The Gwyn Arms, which is less than a ten minute walk away. The Pen-y-Cae Inn is a two minute drive away, and the Ancient Briton is a five minute drive away.

The nearest beaches to The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof are Aberavon Beach and Swansea Beach, both a 45 minute drive away, not forgetting the beautiful Gower coastline!

There are many walks available starting from The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof onto the Black Mountain which also offers routes to Llyn-y-Fan Fach and Llyn-y-Fan Fawr; more leisurely walks can be found at Craig-y-Nos Country Park. Just a short drive away, beautiful walks around "Waterfall Country" can be found.


A note from the site themselves...

Our caravan park and camp site is set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, and we feel incredibly lucky to be able to offer such a tranquil and picturesque site to those who wish to visit us. A family-run business, we love the fact that we can share this incredible place with others, and look forward to welcoming you!

The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof is ideal for...

Couples
Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Rallies
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Swansea area

Right next door is Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales. Here, visitors can explore huge underground caverns filled with stunning rock formations, discover over 250 life-sized dinosaur models, and meet friendly farm animals and the horses down at the Shire Horse Centre and farm. All this and playgrounds, too! A fun filled and exciting day out for all ages!

Henrhyd Falls, just a 15 minute drive away, is one of the most impressive waterfalls in this area of Wales. Waterfall Country is also only 30 minutes' drive away at Pontneddfechan, if visitors enjoy a longer walk.

Brecon Mountain Railway can be found 30 minutes away by car, journey by vintage steam train, and see glorious mountain scenery and sparkling reservoirs. A great day out for all the family.

For something a little different, the Red Kite Feeding Station at Llanddeusant is around 45 minutes away. Watching these huge birds glide and swoop through the sky during feeding time is an unforgettable experience!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Mountain walks in the Brecon Beacons (starting on site from the campsite)
  • Pen y Fan (35 minutes)
  • The Gower coast near Swansea (40 minutes)
  • Plantasia, Swansea (40 minutes)
  • Carreg Cennen Castle (45 minutes)

The listing for The Brecon Beacons Camping and Caravan Park at Dan-yr-Ogof was last updated on March 6th, 2026 at 1:58 PM

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