Campsites with campfires 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.

99% (1.2K) 620 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Colwyn Bay

Pentre Du Camping Club

1. Pentre Du Camping Club

98%
(71)
5.7km from Colwyn Bay · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£28
 / night
Hollow Oak Glamping

2. Hollow Oak Glamping

100%
(42)
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
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£123
 / night
The Cabins Conwy

3. The Cabins Conwy

100%
(20)
8.8km from Colwyn Bay · 3 units
Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£115
 / night
Dolwen Riverside Camping

4. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%
(20)
22km from Colwyn Bay · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£32
 / night
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
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

6. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
24km from Colwyn Bay · 3 units
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£129
 / night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

7. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%
(87)
28km from Colwyn Bay · 10 units
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£23
 / night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

8. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

96%
(68)
33km from Colwyn Bay · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£30
 / night
Tree Tops and Train Tracks

9. Tree Tops and Train Tracks

100%
(17)
34km from Colwyn Bay · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

10. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(27)
34km from Colwyn Bay · 2 units
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£86
 / night
The Peacock Shepherds Hut

11. The Peacock Shepherds Hut

100%
(14)
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.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£79
 / night
Ty Famau Geo Lodges

12. 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
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£195
 / night
Bwch Yn Uchaf

13. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%
(161)
48km from Colwyn Bay · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Ysgubor Wen Eco Camping

14. Ysgubor Wen Eco Camping

100%
(23)
48km from Colwyn Bay · 9 units
Camping for grown ups with views of Snowdonia and the sea
Pets
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

15. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%
(417)
49km from Colwyn Bay · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Bryn Ifan Camping

16. Bryn Ifan Camping

99%
(80)
49km from Colwyn Bay · 10 units
A back-to-basics campsite with views of mountains and sea on the Llŷn Peninsula
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£20
 / night
Pengraig Fydlyn

17. 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.
Pets
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Pengraig Campsite

18. 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.
Pets
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Bert's Beachside Camping

19. Bert's Beachside Camping

98%
(67)
57km from Colwyn Bay · 12 units
Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£46
 / night
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

20. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

90%
(141)
60km from Colwyn Bay · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£26
 / night

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.

99% (1.2K) 620 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Colwyn Bay

Pentre Du Camping Club

1. Pentre Du Camping Club

98%
(71)
5.7km from Colwyn Bay · 43 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£28
 / night
Hollow Oak Glamping

2. Hollow Oak Glamping

100%
(42)
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
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£123
 / night
The Cabins Conwy

3. The Cabins Conwy

100%
(20)
8.8km from Colwyn Bay · 3 units
Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£115
 / night
Dolwen Riverside Camping

4. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%
(20)
22km from Colwyn Bay · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£32
 / night
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
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

6. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
24km from Colwyn Bay · 3 units
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£129
 / night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

7. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%
(87)
28km from Colwyn Bay · 10 units
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£23
 / night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

8. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping

96%
(68)
33km from Colwyn Bay · 7 units
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£30
 / night
Tree Tops and Train Tracks

9. Tree Tops and Train Tracks

100%
(17)
34km from Colwyn Bay · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

10. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(27)
34km from Colwyn Bay · 2 units
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£86
 / night
The Peacock Shepherds Hut

11. The Peacock Shepherds Hut

100%
(14)
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.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£79
 / night
Ty Famau Geo Lodges

12. 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
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£195
 / night
Bwch Yn Uchaf

13. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%
(161)
48km from Colwyn Bay · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Ysgubor Wen Eco Camping

14. Ysgubor Wen Eco Camping

100%
(23)
48km from Colwyn Bay · 9 units
Camping for grown ups with views of Snowdonia and the sea
Pets
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

15. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%
(417)
49km from Colwyn Bay · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Bryn Ifan Camping

16. Bryn Ifan Camping

99%
(80)
49km from Colwyn Bay · 10 units
A back-to-basics campsite with views of mountains and sea on the Llŷn Peninsula
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£20
 / night
Pengraig Fydlyn

17. 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.
Pets
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Pengraig Campsite

18. 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.
Pets
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Bert's Beachside Camping

19. Bert's Beachside Camping

98%
(67)
57km from Colwyn Bay · 12 units
Child-friendly seaside camping with a private shingle beach out front and a clutch of mighty mountains behind
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£46
 / night
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

20. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

90%
(141)
60km from Colwyn Bay · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£26
 / night

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Campsites with campfires near Colwyn Bay 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.