Camping in Prestatyn

Prestatyn's appeal for campers lies in its combination of coastline and hill country within a short distance of each other. The town and its surrounding villages, including Ffrith, Meliden and Dyserth, host a number of established touring and static caravan parks, several set back from the seafront with easy access to the beach, promenade and Nova Centre, while others sit closer to Prestatyn Hillside and the Clwydian Range for a greener outlook. As with the rest of Wales, wild camping is not a legal right here and pitching up on open land, hillside or beach without the landowner's permission is not allowed, so campers should stick to licensed sites or seek permission in advance.

The terrain around Prestatyn is a mix of flat coastal ground running into the steeper folds of the Clwydian Range, which means campsites vary from level, sheltered pitches near the town to more exposed spots higher up with wider views but more weather to contend with. Coastal winds off the Irish Sea can pick up quickly, so a well-pegged tent or an awning rated for exposed conditions is worth having, particularly outside the height of summer. The best conditions for camping tend to run from late spring through to early autumn, when daylight hours are longest and the promenade, beaches and hillside paths are at their most inviting; midsummer is busiest and sites book up well ahead for school holiday weeks.

For those who would rather skip the tent-pitching altogether, glamping options in the wider area range from wooden pods and safari tents to fully equipped static caravans on the holiday parks around Prestatyn and neighbouring Talacre and Dyserth, giving a comfortable base for exploring the Offa's Dyke Path, Talacre Lighthouse and the Clwydian hills without needing to bring your own gear.