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Dol Llys Farm Caravan and Camping

Working farm on the upper Severn where the river is the campsite's beating heart, with firepits at the water's edge and two long-distance trails leaving from the gate.

Dol-Llys Farm sits a mile from Llanidloes on the banks of the River Severn, where the water is genuinely central to the experience rather than a backdrop. Riverside pitches are laid out informally along the bank, firepits are scattered throughout, and you can buy a net of logs from the farm for £6. The natural, undesignated layout gives the site a relaxed tempo that more regimented campsites can't buy.

The surrounding area is one of Mid Wales' better-kept bases. Glyndwr's Way and the Severn Way both leave from the site, Hafren Forest and Llyn Clywedog reservoir are under 15 minutes away, and Llanidloes itself is a proper market town within walking distance. For families wanting to use a site as a launchpad for a few days of walking and exploring rather than staying planted, the location does a lot of work.

Janet runs the place with the directness of someone who's been doing this for over 25 years. Facilities cover the basics well: clean showers, toilets, electric hookups with hardstanding for tourers, and a washroom with large local maps on the walls. The site takes tents, caravans, and motorhomes. Note that no dogs are allowed.

Before you book

No dogs allowed.
Showers are coin-operated (£1 for 6 minutes).
Access to some hardstanding pitches involves overhanging trees on the approach lane, worth bearing in mind for taller motorhomes.

“A well-run working farm campsite where the River Severn earns its place as more than scenery. The combination of riverside pitches, campfire culture, and long-distance trail access from the gate makes it one of Mid Wales' more honest bases.”

Why it made the cut

Riverside pitches with campfires allowed and on-site firewood from the farm
Glyndwr's Way and Severn Way both accessible directly from the site
Informal, undesignated layout gives the place a genuinely relaxed feel
Family-run for over 25 years with no holiday-park pretence

The Feeling

Lovingly scruffy · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo

River at your feetLogs from the farmMaps on the washroom wallTwenty five years of the same field

Good For

Family
Solo

Best For

Family camping on the banks of the River Severn with direct river access
Kids' play area and under-5s welcome in woodland setting
Walking access to Glyndŵr's Way and Severn Way trails from site

In Campr's collections

Riverside sleepsRiverside pitches on the upper Severn with campfires allowed and logs to buy from the farm.
Farm fields properA working Mid Wales farm run by the same family for over 25 years, with an informal pitch layout that still feels genuinely agricultural.
Slow familyA mile from Llanidloes, with a river to swim in, firepits to sit at, and two long-distance walking trails leaving from the gate.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Electric hookup

Quick answers

What kind of stays does Dol Llys Farm Caravan and Camping offer?: Tent, Motorhome, on a farm.
Where is Dol Llys Farm Caravan and Camping?: B4569, Llanidloes SY18 6JA, UK.