Riverside camping in North Wales

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for all things camping in the UK! If you're looking for a riverside adventure in the beautiful North Wales, we've got you covered with over 180 available options. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your caravan, or staying in a cosy cabin, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Explore the stunning landscapes and tranquil rivers of North Wales, and don't miss out on our top campsites like Smugglers Cove Boatyard (25 reviews), Bwch Yn Uchaf (25 reviews), and Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp (26 reviews). With popular facilities including pet-friendly options, rubbish services, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're up for some adventure, enjoy off-roading (OHV), horse riding, and biking in the area. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in North Wales!

99% (712) 175 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near North Wales

Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

1. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%
(415)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales
A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Eden's Nook

2. Eden's Nook

100%
(38)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Welshpool, Wales
The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Smugglers Cove Boatyard

3. Smugglers Cove Boatyard

97%
(94)
7 units · Tents, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Tower Farm

4. Tower Farm

16 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Wales
Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales. Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities. Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon. Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August. Also, please note that this is an adults only site. Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August. Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£36
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

5. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Wild conTENTment

6. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Bwch Yn Uchaf

7. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%
(161)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales
Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Treflach Farm

8. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

9. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

95%
(55)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Powys, Mid Wales
Guests to Rhos y Gallt describe the campsite as a little gem of a site - small, quite and tranquil with wonderful sunsets. The site can accommodate up to 5 caravans and 10 tents situated ​on a level 2 acre site within the beautiful rolling hills of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. There are hard standing pitches with electric hook-up as well as grass pitches with and without electric hook-up. There is also a field bordering a river which is used for wild camping - but you'll have to share it with the sheep! The toilet block has a family wet room with shower, toilet, wash hand basin and baby changing unit, a separate toilet, shower and kitchen area with freezer. The site borders a river meadow where visitors can wonder down and take a walk down with the river bank, relax by the water edge, throw a few skimmers, do a spot of fishing or even go wild water swimming (at your own risk!). ​Well behaved dogs are welcome (maximum 2 per unit). ​We were delighted to receive a nomination for The Camping and Caravanning Club Best Hideaway Site in 2021 and grateful to our wonderful guests for the nomination. ​
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£30
 / night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

10. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%
(87)
10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Belan Bluebell Woods

11. Belan Bluebell Woods

100%
(4)
4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Llanidloes, Wales
We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from secluded Idris the Shepherds hut with repurposed horsebox shower and woodfired outdoor bath, family glamping geo-domes Willow & Oak and Daisy bell tent each with covered camp kitchens or wild meadow camping plus a campervan spot. Our mission is to rewild the farm, manage the ancient woodland, support the abundant wildlife & finally protect its 5 acre peat-bog (peat bogs are as environmentally important as rain forests – peat holds more carbon than the combined forests of Britain, France and Germany!)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Bert's Beachside Camping

12. Bert's Beachside Camping

98%
(67)
12 units · Tents · Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales
Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£46
 / night
Aber Camping Sunnyside

13. Aber Camping Sunnyside

92%
(6)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Aberystwyth, Wales
Peaceful adult only, no dogs site set in the stunning Melindwr Valley near Aberystwyth. With adventurous walks and tranquil nature trails. A Red Kite nature sanctuary with a rescue centre nearby the birds circle overhead daily. Sheep and wildlife adorn the fields and hills and wonderful sunsets finish the day around the camp fire. The ideal location to relax and unwind.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

14. CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

92%
(6)
6 units · Tents · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
A small and simple camping field near Aberystwyth
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£23
 / night
Nant Bach Retreat

15. Nant Bach Retreat

100%
(27)
3 units · Glamping · Wales
Nantbach Retreat offers you the opportunity to step off the conveyor belt of life, reconnect with those most important to you and more importantly yourself. Nestled in our forest with far reaching views over rolling Welsh hills let your attention be focused on the beauty of nature that surrounds you. Choose to stay in either our 2 person bunkhouse with private camp kitchen and shower room, 4 person Landpod with retractable sides located in our forest or our new edition 3 person Pod Father located at the front of Nant overlooking open countryside. Truly unwind with a soak in the 2 person wood fired hot tub looking out to Madryn Garn to the left and Boduan Garn to the right, bookable with the hosts at no extra charge.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Dolwen Riverside Camping

16. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%
(20)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£32
 / night
Bechan Retreats

17. Bechan Retreats

100%
(2)
4 units · Glamping · Powys, England
Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£143
 / night
Gardd Afon/River Garden

18. Gardd Afon/River Garden

100%
(4)
2 units · Glamping · Machynlleth, Wales
Dog-friendly, off-grid yurt glamping on a riverside smallholding in Mid-Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Cae Nant Glamping

19. Cae Nant Glamping

100%
(29)
3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£170
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

20. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
3 units · Glamping · Betws Y Coed, Wales
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£129
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for all things camping in the UK! If you're looking for a riverside adventure in the beautiful North Wales, we've got you covered with over 180 available options. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your caravan, or staying in a cosy cabin, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Explore the stunning landscapes and tranquil rivers of North Wales, and don't miss out on our top campsites like Smugglers Cove Boatyard (25 reviews), Bwch Yn Uchaf (25 reviews), and Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp (26 reviews). With popular facilities including pet-friendly options, rubbish services, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're up for some adventure, enjoy off-roading (OHV), horse riding, and biking in the area. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in North Wales!

99% (712) 175 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near North Wales

Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

1. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%
(415)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales
A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Eden's Nook

2. Eden's Nook

100%
(38)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Welshpool, Wales
The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Smugglers Cove Boatyard

3. Smugglers Cove Boatyard

97%
(94)
7 units · Tents, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Tower Farm

4. Tower Farm

16 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Wales
Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales. Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities. Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon. Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August. Also, please note that this is an adults only site. Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August. Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£36
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

5. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Wild conTENTment

6. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Bwch Yn Uchaf

7. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%
(161)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales
Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Treflach Farm

8. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

9. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

95%
(55)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Powys, Mid Wales
Guests to Rhos y Gallt describe the campsite as a little gem of a site - small, quite and tranquil with wonderful sunsets. The site can accommodate up to 5 caravans and 10 tents situated ​on a level 2 acre site within the beautiful rolling hills of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. There are hard standing pitches with electric hook-up as well as grass pitches with and without electric hook-up. There is also a field bordering a river which is used for wild camping - but you'll have to share it with the sheep! The toilet block has a family wet room with shower, toilet, wash hand basin and baby changing unit, a separate toilet, shower and kitchen area with freezer. The site borders a river meadow where visitors can wonder down and take a walk down with the river bank, relax by the water edge, throw a few skimmers, do a spot of fishing or even go wild water swimming (at your own risk!). ​Well behaved dogs are welcome (maximum 2 per unit). ​We were delighted to receive a nomination for The Camping and Caravanning Club Best Hideaway Site in 2021 and grateful to our wonderful guests for the nomination. ​
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£30
 / night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

10. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%
(87)
10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Belan Bluebell Woods

11. Belan Bluebell Woods

100%
(4)
4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Llanidloes, Wales
We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from secluded Idris the Shepherds hut with repurposed horsebox shower and woodfired outdoor bath, family glamping geo-domes Willow & Oak and Daisy bell tent each with covered camp kitchens or wild meadow camping plus a campervan spot. Our mission is to rewild the farm, manage the ancient woodland, support the abundant wildlife & finally protect its 5 acre peat-bog (peat bogs are as environmentally important as rain forests – peat holds more carbon than the combined forests of Britain, France and Germany!)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Bert's Beachside Camping

12. Bert's Beachside Camping

98%
(67)
12 units · Tents · Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales
Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£46
 / night
Aber Camping Sunnyside

13. Aber Camping Sunnyside

92%
(6)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Aberystwyth, Wales
Peaceful adult only, no dogs site set in the stunning Melindwr Valley near Aberystwyth. With adventurous walks and tranquil nature trails. A Red Kite nature sanctuary with a rescue centre nearby the birds circle overhead daily. Sheep and wildlife adorn the fields and hills and wonderful sunsets finish the day around the camp fire. The ideal location to relax and unwind.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

14. CampSiriol for Sea, Hills & Sky

92%
(6)
6 units · Tents · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
A small and simple camping field near Aberystwyth
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£23
 / night
Nant Bach Retreat

15. Nant Bach Retreat

100%
(27)
3 units · Glamping · Wales
Nantbach Retreat offers you the opportunity to step off the conveyor belt of life, reconnect with those most important to you and more importantly yourself. Nestled in our forest with far reaching views over rolling Welsh hills let your attention be focused on the beauty of nature that surrounds you. Choose to stay in either our 2 person bunkhouse with private camp kitchen and shower room, 4 person Landpod with retractable sides located in our forest or our new edition 3 person Pod Father located at the front of Nant overlooking open countryside. Truly unwind with a soak in the 2 person wood fired hot tub looking out to Madryn Garn to the left and Boduan Garn to the right, bookable with the hosts at no extra charge.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Dolwen Riverside Camping

16. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%
(20)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£32
 / night
Bechan Retreats

17. Bechan Retreats

100%
(2)
4 units · Glamping · Powys, England
Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£143
 / night
Gardd Afon/River Garden

18. Gardd Afon/River Garden

100%
(4)
2 units · Glamping · Machynlleth, Wales
Dog-friendly, off-grid yurt glamping on a riverside smallholding in Mid-Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Cae Nant Glamping

19. Cae Nant Glamping

100%
(29)
3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£170
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

20. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
3 units · Glamping · Betws Y Coed, Wales
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£129
 / night

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