Geo domes near Betws-y-Coed, Conwy

The first railway stop in Eyri (Snowdonia) National Park south from Conwy is the important park gateway village of Betws-y-Coed. The “prayer house in the woods,” as the village name translates from Welsh, is made up of a bunch of grey Victorian houses at the confluence of rivers Conwy and Llugwy, but the surrounding area is the most popular part of Snowdonia for camping. Despite being small, Betws-y-Coed has become a big outdoor hub, with the long-distance Snowdonia Slate Trail passing through and Zip World Fforest offering ziplines and other woodland adrenaline rushes nearby. From its proximity to Mount Snowdon to its easy access to the Gwydyr Forest and the rest of the county, Betws y Coed is the perfect place to camp if you want to make the most of North Wales.

In Betws-y-Coed, there’s the Conwy Valley Railway Museum with its miniature railway.
If you fancy a ride on a full-sized railway, there are plenty to choose from. Try the scenic Snowdon Mountain Railway, which chugs away from Llanberis (16 miles away), or the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway, which sets off from Blaenau Ffestiniog, 11 miles south of Betws-y-Coed.
The Swallow Falls cascade on the River Llugwy can be reached on foot from town.
Just a few miles south of town is the Gwydyr Forest Park, but if walking among the trees is too tame, head instead for another of the area’s most-visited attractions, Zip World Fforest.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Betws-y-Coed

Ty Famau Geo Lodges

1. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

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36km from Betws-y-Coed · 3 units

Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales

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Cae Nant Glamping

2. Cae Nant Glamping

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50km from Betws-y-Coed · 3 units

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

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Nant Bach Retreat

3. Nant Bach Retreat

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51km from Betws-y-Coed · 3 units

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.

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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

4. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

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131km from Betws-y-Coed · 25 units · Tents, Glamping

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

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The Hide Camping & Glamping

5. The Hide Camping & Glamping

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142km from Betws-y-Coed · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A charming site with a focus on wildlife in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

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Brynteg Glamp

6. Brynteg Glamp

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38km from Betws-y-Coed · 8 units

Looking for a peaceful getaway, look no further, Brynteg Glamping has a rage of pods and geodomes all with wood fired hot tubs for you to enjoy. This rural site is just 1.5miles form the beautiful sandy beach of Benllech and a short drive from all of Anglesey's other beautiful country side and coast. If you are a thrill seeker, a walker, cyclist, a foodie or simply a relaxer Anglesey has plenty for everything for everyone. All our units are self contained benefitting for kitchens, bathrooms and hot tubs.

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Belan Bluebell Woods

7. Belan Bluebell Woods

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76km from Betws-y-Coed · 4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

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!)

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Wild Wellingtons Glamping

8. Wild Wellingtons Glamping

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118km from Betws-y-Coed · 3 units

Eco-friendly glamping 10 minutes from the beaches of Cardigan Bay, with great facilities for parents and acres of wild space for kids

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Llansawel Agored

9. Llansawel Agored

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121km from Betws-y-Coed · 13 units · Tents, Glamping

Overnight adventures on an off-grid, wild-ish campsite with campfires allowed in Carmarthenshire.

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The first railway stop in Eyri (Snowdonia) National Park south from Conwy is the important park gateway village of Betws-y-Coed. The “prayer house in the woods,” as the village name translates from Welsh, is made up of a bunch of grey Victorian houses at the confluence of rivers Conwy and Llugwy, but the surrounding area is the most popular part of Snowdonia for camping. Despite being small, Betws-y-Coed has become a big outdoor hub, with the long-distance Snowdonia Slate Trail passing through and Zip World Fforest offering ziplines and other woodland adrenaline rushes nearby. From its proximity to Mount Snowdon to its easy access to the Gwydyr Forest and the rest of the county, Betws y Coed is the perfect place to camp if you want to make the most of North Wales.

In Betws-y-Coed, there’s the Conwy Valley Railway Museum with its miniature railway.
If you fancy a ride on a full-sized railway, there are plenty to choose from. Try the scenic Snowdon Mountain Railway, which chugs away from Llanberis (16 miles away), or the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway, which sets off from Blaenau Ffestiniog, 11 miles south of Betws-y-Coed.
The Swallow Falls cascade on the River Llugwy can be reached on foot from town.
Just a few miles south of town is the Gwydyr Forest Park, but if walking among the trees is too tame, head instead for another of the area’s most-visited attractions, Zip World Fforest.

£8

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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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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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.

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Ann

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

Absolutely loved staying at Top of the woods, wished we could have stayed longer. The perfect mix of off grid and creature comforts. Gorgeous setting.

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Siobhan

May 2025

With pets

3 nights at Belan Bluebell Woods

Fabulous site. Small, but pitches well spaced so even if there were people on all pitches it wouldn't feel busy or loud. Geodome was very comfortable with heater and proper bed. Would definitely recommend and if we were to visit the area again (possibly still lots of things in the area we didn't see/do) then we would stay here again.

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Kevin

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Cae Nant Glamping

Fantastic stay with lovely personalised attention and details. Great quiet tucked away spot and perfect for getting out and about... we had outside hot tub baths on both nights, made pizza on the terrace one evening, and enjoyed movie nights in front of the wood burner (with our nephew with special needs). We were out for pony trekking on the Sunday morning (30 mins away) and then Sunday lunch overlooking Lake Vyrnwy (10 mins away). Lovely cooked breakfast supplies and generally fabulous hosting. Highly recommended.

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Runa

October 2024

With kids

3 nights at Wild Wellingtons Glamping

Lovely place to visit. Beautiful beaches nearby. The dome was comfortable and the kids loved it. Communal kitchen and fire pit were everything we needed. Sinead and Tom exceptional hosting.

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Geo domes near Betws-y-Coed guide

Where to go

Eyri (Snowdonia) National Park

Snowdonia National Park is home to mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forests—with some of the best of them in this northern part of the park. The best way to explore is often under your own steam by walking, cycling, climbing, or kayaking. The options are almost limitless, and the Snowdonia National Park Authority’s information centre in Betws-y-Coed is a good place to learn about the available adventures. Top of the list for many campers is hiking Wales’ highest mountain, the 1,085-metre Snowdon. From Betws-y-Coed and the campsites around it, the most logical place to begin an ascent is the Pen-y-Pass car park. Two well-trodden routes to the top start here: The Miner’s Track and The Pyg Track.

Dyffryn Conwy

Meandering north from Betws-y-Coed toward castle-crowned Conwy is Dyffryn Conwy, the verdant valley the River Conwy carves out. This wood-carpeted area promises excellent campsites at pretty spots like Caerhun and Trefriw, while Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park’s big peaks dominate off to the west. Active highlights include scenic walking, the world’s only artificial lagoon surfing at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, and the woodland adrenaline rushes at Zip World Fforest.

The Glyderau

Ten miles northwest of Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia’s most drama-charged mountain range (yes, more so than the Snowdon massif) rears up. The Glyderau, and especially the mountain chain’s eastern peaks of Glyder Fach and Tryfan, are picturesquely packed with striking rock formations with top-notch climbing, scrambling and hillwalking. Gain good access from Llyn Ogwen, 10 miles northwest of Betws-y-Coed.

Blaenau Ffestiniog

A 30-minute railway ride or an 11-mile drive southwest of Betws-y-Coed, this once-deprived ex-slate mining town is now a sterling adventure sports destination. Old slate quarries have become some of Europe’s most iconic zip lines and phenomenal downhill mountain biking routes. You can also tour the fascinating Llechwedd Slate Caverns—the town’s only campsite is on the road to the caverns.

When to go

It often rains in Betws-y-Coed, though April through July are the driest months, with around three inches of rain on average. The Betws-y-Coed camping season lasts from Easter to the end of September, but given hillwalking and climbing are best done dry, April and May—before the July/August high season—make for the best overall time to go camping.