Riverside Camping in North Wales

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!

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Top-rated campgrounds

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!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

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12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.

2. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

3. Eden's Nook

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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

4. Snowdonia Holiday Lodges

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2 units · Glamping · Beddgelert, Wales

Snowdonia Holiday Lodge & Cabin offer a relaxing forest holiday with the mountains lakes and beaches close by. You can walk from both Colwyn Cabin and Snowdon Lodge directly up to Snowdon summit. The lodge and cabin are set on the banks of the Afon (River) Colwyn by the edge of Beddgelert Forest, a short distance from the centre of the picturesque village of Beddgelert in the very heart of the Snowdonia National Park. The lodge and Cabin are within the grounds of the property Hafod Wydr. The property nestles between the mountains of Snowdon and Moel Hebog, with the river literally on your doorstep. Full and direct access to the forests mountain bike routes and footpaths, which make it a very special destination; it provides a quiet and private secluded experience and the ideal base for your holiday. The accommodation comprises of self catering lodge/Cabin set in their own private gardens. We have two places to stay Colwyn Cabin a Rustin 1970’s woodpecker caravan sleeps 2 and Snowdon Lodge a more modern static caravan sleeps 4. They are both set in their own private gardens next to Colwyn river, surrounded by trees with views of Moel Hebog and Snowdon mountains. There are acres of forest to walk through on the doorstep.

5. Smugglers Cove Boatyard

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7 units · Tents, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary

6. Wild conTENTment

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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

7. Treflach Farm

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8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands

Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire

8. Belan Bluebell Woods

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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!)

9. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

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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.

10. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

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10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

11. Gardd Afon/River Garden

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2 units · Glamping · Machynlleth, Wales

Dog-friendly, off-grid yurt glamping on a riverside smallholding in Mid-Wales

12. Nant Bach Retreat

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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.

13. Bwch Yn Uchaf

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales

Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!

14. Bechan Retreats

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4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

15. Aber Camping Sunnyside

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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.

16. Bert's Beachside Camping

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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

17. Cae Nant Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

18. Dolwen Riverside Camping

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8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

19. The Cabins Conwy

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3 units · Glamping · Conwy, North Wales

Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains

20. Eco Retreats Forest Retreat

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5 units · Glamping · Machynlleth, Wales

A remote, off-grid yurt retreat in the heart of the Dyfi forest, where you can bathe with a view and cook over a campfire.

Camper favorites in and near North Wales

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Bwch Yn Uchaf

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales

Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!

Bechan Retreats

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4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

Aber Camping Sunnyside

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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.

Bert's Beachside Camping

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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

Cae Nant Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

Dolwen Riverside Camping

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8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

The Cabins Conwy

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3 units · Glamping · Conwy, North Wales

Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains

Eco Retreats Forest Retreat

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5 units · Glamping · Machynlleth, Wales

A remote, off-grid yurt retreat in the heart of the Dyfi forest, where you can bathe with a view and cook over a campfire.

Stories from the community

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Richard

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Eden's Nook

Second visit. It will not be my last visit. Great welcome

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Jack

October 2025

5 m car

1 night at Aber Camping Sunnyside

Yeah was good views toilets and showers was proper

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Beth

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

We loved our stay at smugglers cove! The pitch is very well maintained with stunning views. It’s so peaceful and the fire pit was great in the evening. Facilities are clean and well kept, lovely to have warm water for washing up. We can’t wait to come and stay again in the spring/summer. We loved it!

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Lee

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Bwch Yn Uchaf

What a lovely clean site, everything you need, great views and peaceful, loved just sitting by the river with a brew and chilling

The pitches sits on a raised slate plateau, nestled under the treeline...separated from the other pitches by shrubs... (picture taken in early spring before a lot of the green leaves have grown back after winter!)

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Danielle

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Loved everything about this campsite, the location, the view, the privacy, the facilities and the hosts were very accommodating and flexible as I needed to make changes to my booking. Thank you for amazing stay and the memories we’ll keep forever.

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Chris

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

A magical place - even in the torrential rain that persisted while we were there.

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Debbie

September 2025

5 nights at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

I loved the Boy John. There was so much attention to detail in everything on board. Very comfortable bed and plenty of lighting. Also clear instructions around the site, regarding water, showers, toilets etc. All facilities very clean. Nothing compares to having your own little bit of coastline !!

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Macky

September 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Nice place, nice spot, beautiful location. Recommended.

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Dana

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

Thank you. Place was amazing , we enjoyed this country side 💟

These are the only 3 pitches on our tent camping fields which you can park one car next to.

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Timothy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

the camp site is brilliant nice and tidy. toilet and shower facilities are good and clean. would defo recommend this site for anyone

Marie

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Amazing. Book it you won’t regret it. Best campsite of the trip.

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juliette lena

August 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Nant Bach Retreat

John was very hospitable, the campsite was very convenient and comfortable. Lovely areas to drive and walk around nearby, I highly recommend :)

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Philippa

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Dolwen Riverside Camping

We loved the campsite, very neat and great facilities. Having the fire circle made such a difference and made an evening of star gazing even more enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

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Liam

August 2025

4 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Dolwen Riverside Camping

Tranquil! Peaceful Simple Basic - in a very good way!

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Liam

August 2025

4 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

loved the woodland sauna, the farm shop ( great fennel!) and the atmosphere - and the setting was fantastic with view of the sea in the distance - will come again !

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Lukas

August 2025

With pets

5 nights at Belan Bluebell Woods

Great camp site , everything is well organised and well tought . Suzi has put an enormous amount of work and dedication to make this camp site so unique and welcoming. Suzi has gone above and beyond with meticulous arrangements for Geodomes, nice clean and spacious , full off blankets , linens , lamps and gadgets like fans . Her welcom book / guide it is an essence of valuable information where to go and what are best local places to visit . Suzi itself is an very open and friendly person , always ready to help and support. Perfect spot for star gazing.Very dark nights. Cooking/ dining shack is absolutely amazing( brilliant idea itself), everything is there, you can even cook or make bbq during rainy day. Camping stove in situ. Honesty shop - needed essential in situ , wood logs , charcoal , local products like jams ,tea , eggs and coffe . Dog friendly site. Recycling zone present . Would return next year . Can not complaint about anything, everything is well maintained - general site conditions including utilities, essentials and building conditions. Very nice place , come and rejoice with nature.

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Nicky

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

Having a secluded pitch with fabulous views was just perfect after a busy week at work! Perfect to wind down and just sit listening to the birdsong.

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Kate

August 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Great views of Eryri (Snowdonia) and across to Holyhead mountain. Great that you can have fires, although I didn't on my one night stay. The bonus of being able to book the sauna was fab! I was on one of the few campervan pitches and it was very spacious.

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Ben

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

It great place for camping I really enjoyed and it is beautiful view on my tents site to view in morning have sit coffee with view love it. Also lots nice walk round.

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Hedley

August 2025

4 nights at Nant Bach Retreat

Lovely spot on the Lynn peninsula. Close to Nefyn with a nice beach and some other amazing beaches close by. The cabin was spacious for 3 and having the BBQ and fire was amazing. Thank you John.