Campsites near Colwyn Bay

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On the North Wales coast, Colwyn Bay boasts a fabulous beach for watersports that extends in a near-unbroken sandy band 20-odd miles east to the Dee Estuary. The snazzy Porth Eirias development adds a deft modern touch to the waterfront’s old-school seaside fun, while vestiges of the original Victorian resort also remain in town. Countryside also beckons nearby at Great Orme headland, above Llandudno and within the northern reaches of Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park. The best campsites are west of Colwyn Bay, at the base of the Creuddyn Peninsula upon which Llandudno sits.

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Pentre Du Camping Club

1. Pentre Du Camping Club

98%
(72)
5.7km from Colwyn Bay · 40 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
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Hollow Oak Glamping

2. Hollow Oak Glamping

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(43)
8.3km from Colwyn Bay · 2 units
Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park
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The Cabins Conwy

3. The Cabins Conwy

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(20)
8.8km from Colwyn Bay · 3 units
Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains
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Dolwen Riverside Camping

4. Dolwen Riverside Camping

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(20)
22km from Colwyn Bay · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
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Plas yn Llangoed

5. Plas yn Llangoed

94%
(72)
23km from Colwyn Bay · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia
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Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

6. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

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(14)
24km from Colwyn Bay · 1 unit
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
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Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

7. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

96%
(70)
33km from Colwyn Bay · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
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Tree Tops and Train Tracks

8. Tree Tops and Train Tracks

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(19)
34km from Colwyn Bay · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales
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Maes Heddwch/Peaceful Field

9. Maes Heddwch/Peaceful Field

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(28)
34km from Colwyn Bay · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Luxury Glamping or Meadow Camping at Maes Heddwch/Peaceful Field you can really get the 'away from it all feeling' on our small holding and wild flower meadow 'Over the Moon’/'Dros y Lleuad'. Our award winning luxury ensuite Shepherds Hut sleeps two adults in a comfy king-size double bed, is nestled in our enclosed orchard Visit all year round for weekends or longer stays. In the summer you can book a whole 3 Acre camping meadow for yourselves and/or friends and family. Popular with friendship groups and extended families for holidays and special occasions you have 24 hour exclusive access to the shelter if the Hay Barn and it's facilities. If you would like to be introduced to our sheep or hens please ask! One of the things people love about staying here is the amazing views - including watching the moon rise over the mountains. The developing Clwydian dark sky region means there are great views of the night sky and sometimes northern lights. You may just want to hang out and relax but there’s lots to do too! There are lovely local forest and waterside walks, neolithic burial sites, a stone circle, Osprey, butterfly and (if you are lucky) red squirrel watching, a secret waterfall and river swimming, easy and challenging off road cycling options, access to water sports. Or if you want to use a car to help get up higher the Clwydian and Berwyn Mountains and Eryri (Snowdon) National Park are all within a half an hour drive. If history and mooching is your thing we are just 5 miles from Ruthin - one of the oldest existing Tudor towns - boasting an historic gaol, a craft centre with regular exhibitions and a castle with a spa and peacocks. Denbigh with its stunning castle, Corwen, Llangollen, Llyn Tegid (Bala) and the North Wales Coast are easy to reach by car. There are also options for days out using public transport including taking a steam train. Please ask - they aren't all known to Google! The nearby village has a community run pub and shop with the Glan Llyn tafan offering food by local gastro company Sorbus. In fact there are loads of great little villages near by each with their own character and points of interest including great cafes, walks, Punjabi pub food, historic churches and sacred wells.
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The Peacock Shepherds Hut

10. The Peacock Shepherds Hut

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(15)
37km from Colwyn Bay · 1 unit
This newly opened Peacock Shepherds Hut is set on our 20 acre smallholding in beautiful North Wales. We have many animals..llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats. Peacocks and Guinea fowl wander freely on our land. Our guests are welcome to meet all of our creatures as well as relaxing in the peace and quiet here.
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Ty Famau Geo Lodges

11. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

98%
(24)
38km from Colwyn Bay · 3 units
Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales
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Snowdonia Glamping

12. Snowdonia Glamping

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(12)
46km from Colwyn Bay · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
The incredible views of the Dwyryd estuary and Portmeirion, make this small wild camping site, with horse box glamping in Snowdonia, a really unique space. It can also be booked by individual sites or entirely by your group. An ideal location for exploring all that Snowdonia has to offer. Close to beautiful beaches and mountains. Or just stay put and enjoy the view! Ideal for individuals or small to medium size groups. There is a horse box that sleeps 2 on a high bed above the cab and has a kitchenette/dining space. There are 4 camp areas, one is quite large. All are less than 25 metres from the parking area and there are very basic facilities, a compost toilet and a tap. This is usually a self check in site and all sites need to be left clean and tidy for the next guests. This is a simple and unspoilt site that offers a tranquil setting, with sounds of nature and amazing views. There are many beautiful beaches and lakes close by, castles, steam trains, mountains, historic buildings and pilgrim churches, water sports, national cycle route and the coastal path. Within 20 minutes by car, bus or train are Harlech, Porthmadog, Tremadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog (zip world). Snowdon walk is half an hour’s drive away. Plenty to do! For local services, 2 miles away in different directions are two villages. Talsarnau has a pub and Penrhyndeudraeth has 2 small supermarkets, post office, several cafes, restaurants and takeaways, 2 pubs and a petrol station. Porthmadog is a few minutes further by car, bus or train and has extensive services and facilities. The property is accessed via a steep narrow lane, with passing places, about 1/2 mile from the A496 road. By public transport, there is a train station and a bus stop in Llandecwyn on the main road. National cycle route 8 passes our property gate. Llyn Tecwyn lake is a few minutes walk up the lane, with Llandecwyn church above that. A little further away are more lakes and reservoirs, the Rhinog mountains with Bryn Cader Faner and a temperate rain forest Coed Felinrhyd. All are lovely hikes from our property.
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Bwch Yn Uchaf

13. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%
(163)
48km from Colwyn Bay · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!
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Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

14. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%
(437)
49km from Colwyn Bay · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.
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Bryn Ifan Camping

15. Bryn Ifan Camping

98%
(81)
49km from Colwyn Bay · 10 units
A back-to-basics campsite with views of mountains and sea on the Llŷn Peninsula
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Pengraig Fydlyn

16. Pengraig Fydlyn

98%
(32)
56km from Colwyn Bay · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Located in a very rural area in North West Anglesey. Set in farmland we have sea views and are close to the coastal path. Our site has basic facilities, toilets, wash basin, washing up sink, disposal point and recycling. We don't have electricity or showers. Mobile signal is very poor on site but you can get signal a short walk up the road We aim to provide our guests with a peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle of life.
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Pengraig Campsite

17. Pengraig Campsite

96%
(25)
56km from Colwyn Bay · 2 units
After a secluded stay on Anglesey? Take a peek at peaceful Pengraig Campsite. Up at the isle’s most north-western point near Church Bay, it’s about as far as you can get from the mainland without actually ditching into the sea. With that far-flung setting comes a stunning sea view – one that can be gazed at for many hours from the comfort of your pitch (a recommended activity around sunset, with drink in one hand and a barbecue stoking implement in the other). See the sea from a different angle on the nearby Anglesey Coast Path or while strolling on the sands of one of the local beaches. The waves aren’t the only gazing material around here – turn your back on the coast for scenic views of Mynydd Y Garn, or bring binoculars for a bit of birdwatching. Once darkness falls, direct your gaze upwards; the lack of light pollution means the stars can often put on a glittering show here. This isn’t a place for folks seeking heaps of facilities and entertainment; the emphasis is very much on peace and nature. Low-key amenities include a drinking water supply, a chemical disposal point and a toilet block (with basins and proper flushing loos). If you want to venture out in search of eats, pub meals and seafood suppers are five minutes’ drive away in Church Bay, and a little supermarket 15 minutes away in Cemaes.
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Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

18. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

90%
(148)
60km from Colwyn Bay · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
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Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

19. Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

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(24)
63km from Colwyn Bay · 5 units
Tucked against the Welsh border, these cosy pods are perfectly positioned to explore Shropshire's rolling hills, castles and attractive villages
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Eden's Nook

20. Eden's Nook

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(42)
64km from Colwyn Bay · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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
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Colwyn Bay camping guide

Where to go

North Wales Coast

Beginning around Colwyn Bay, a long stretch of sandy beach spreads east some 20 miles through fellow resort Rhyl to the Dee Estuary. Most campers come here to sample the seaside—it’s an easily accessible coast, connected via railway, with plentiful diversions from promenades to funfairs. Caravan and camping sites can be found everywhere: Colwyn Bay and Rhyl have the most choice. Hiking-wise, the Wales Coast Path passes through while Prestatyn is the trailhead for Offa’s Dyke Path.

Great Orme Headland & Llandudno Area

Llandudno is affectionately considered Colwyn Bay’s “rival” resort, situated six miles northwest of town, but exploring the bulbous peninsula on which it lies provides interesting contrasts with Colwyn Bay. Great Orme, the headland and country park above Llandudno, has some surprisingly wild scenery, and you can extend the walking or cycling along the edge of Conwy Sands and the wooded inland hills. The area’s nicest campsites are at the peninsula base, west of Colwyn Bay.

Northern Snowdonia

Beyond the beaches, Colwyn Bay can also wow nature lovers with mountain scenery. The northern reaches of Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park lie beyond Conwy, five miles southwest of Colwyn Bay. Constituting all the uplands north of the Betws-y-Coed-Bethesda A5 road, Northern Snowdonia’s biggest features are the peaks of the Carneddau range, propped up by Wales’ largest extent of 2,500-foot ground—and a hillwalkers’ delight. Camp along the upland’s eastern edge, south from Conwy at villages like Caerhun.

When to go

Water babies should know that the best time to hit the beaches hereabouts is June through September, and each month has its merits. The hottest average daily temperatures come in July and August, when the school holiday season also contributes to sites being busier. June has weather that’s almost as warm but without the crowds, while August and September bring the warmest seawater temperatures. And spoiler alert: campers should steel themselves for cool, wet weather even during summer’s zenith.

Frequently Asked Questions

The area’s nicest campsites are at the peninsula base, west of Colwyn Bay. You can also explore different options for camping near Colwyn Bay on Hipcamp.

The best time to hit the beaches in Colwyn Bay is from June through September. Each month has its merits, with the hottest average daily temperatures in July and August. June has warm weather without the crowds, while August and September bring the warmest seawater temperatures. Campers should be prepared for cool, wet weather even during summer’s zenith.

Nature lovers can find mountain scenery in the northern reaches of Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park, which lies beyond Conwy, five miles southwest of Colwyn Bay. The biggest features are the peaks of the Carneddau range, and campers can stay along the upland’s eastern edge, south from Conwy at villages like Caerhun.

Most campers come to the North Wales coast to sample the seaside, as it’s an easily accessible coast with plentiful diversions from promenades to funfairs. Caravan and camping sites can be found everywhere, with Colwyn Bay and Rhyl having the most choice. The Wales Coast Path also passes through, and Prestatyn is the trailhead for Offa’s Dyke Path. You can also explore different options for camping near Colwyn Bay on Hipcamp.

Colwyn Bay boasts a fabulous beach for watersports that extends in a near-unbroken sandy band 20-odd miles east to the Dee Estuary. The Porth Eirias development adds a modern touch to the waterfront’s old-school seaside fun, while vestiges of the original Victorian resort also remain in town. Countryside also beckons nearby at Great Orme headland, above Llandudno and within the northern reaches of Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park. The best campsites are west of Colwyn Bay, at the base of the Creuddyn Peninsula upon which Llandudno sits.

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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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