Campsites near Caernarfon

Caernarfon is best-known worldwide for its castle—undeniably ranking among Great Britain’s finest mediaeval buildings. The fortress and town walls are a Unesco World Heritage Site also encompassing King Edward I’s other formidable fortifications at Harlech, Beaumaris and Conwy. But there is more to this town on the Menai Strait: primarily, its proximity to show-stopping nature. Snowdonia National Park brushes Caernarfon’s edge, with Snowdon, loftiest peak in Wales or England, close by, and a dreamy expanse of coastline rims the Llyn Peninsula just south and continues over on nearby Isle of Anglesey. A few miles from the castle are a handful of campsites offering dependable, convenient pitching.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Caernarfon

Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

1. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%

(495)

14km from Caernarfon · 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

2. Bryn Ifan Camping

99%

(102)

14km from Caernarfon · 10 units

A back-to-basics campsite with views of mountains and sea on the Llŷn Peninsula

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Plas yn Llangoed

3. Plas yn Llangoed

95%

(79)

21km from Caernarfon · 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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Coed Obry

4. Coed Obry

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(10)

26km from Caernarfon · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Coed Obry is a 5.5 acre private woodland on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. It has its own private gated access from the road and a 50m track leads from the A 4085 to a small car park for 5 vehicles. Paths lead from there to the caravan, bunkhouse, camping areas. There is a compost toilet block and sink (cold water tap) in the centre of the wood shared by all visitors. The notice board in the car park provides visitors with maps, photos and information about the wood, and there are laminated maps showing the routes of around 30 local walks which visitors are welcome to borrow during their stay. Canoe, kayaks and paddle boards are available to hire in Coed Obry and there are several fire pits with seasoned firewood for sale. There is no mains water so visitors are requested to bring their own drinking water, but rain water harvesting systems provide water for washing. Nearby there are several outstanding beaches within 1-3 miles and there is good access to the mountains of Snowdonia; the Afon Dwyryd provides an excellent sheltered river/estuary for canoeing and paddle boarding; the slate quarries and tourist attractions of Blaenau Ffestiniog, rock climbing at Tremadog (2 miles); spectacular waterfalls at Croesor (1 mile); the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Railway (0.5 miles); the Glaslyn Osprey Centre (1 mile); several shops, restaurants, hostelries and Spar shop in Penrhyndeudraeth (1 mile); three large supermarkets and a regional shopping centre in Porthmadog (2.5 miles).

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Tyn on The Llyn Campsite

5. Tyn on The Llyn Campsite

100%

(12)

26km from Caernarfon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We are a small off-grid campsite on the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. Perfect for couples, families, dog lovers, and anyone seeking a peaceful getaway. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Llyn Peninsula, we’re just a stone’s throw from breathtaking beaches, hidden coves, and the historic Iron Age hill fort of Tre'r Ceiri. Our site offers ten well-spaced, intimate pitches for tents, campervans and small motorhomes, ensuring privacy and tranquillity. Due to the terms of our camping license with The Greener Camping Club, one member of each party must be a member. Membership brings loads of wonderful benefits and gives you access to over 180 campsites across the UK all with the same ethos. Membership costs £12.

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Snowdonia Glamping

6. Snowdonia Glamping

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(16)

29km from Caernarfon · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wake up to panoramic views across the Dwyryd Estuary, watch the tide change from your tent and fall asleep under some of the darkest skies in Snowdonia. Our intimate wild camping site, complete with a unique horse box glamping retreat, offers a peaceful base for exploring. Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or with friends, you can book individual pitches or enjoy exclusive use of the whole site. An ideal location for exploring all that Snowdonia has to offer. Close to incredible beaches, mountains, Portmeirion and Zipworld. 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 3 camp areas, one is quite large. All are less than 25 metres from the parking area. 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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Nant Bach Retreat

7. Nant Bach Retreat

100%

(31)

30km from Caernarfon · 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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The Cabins Conwy

8. The Cabins Conwy

100%

(20)

30km from Caernarfon · 3 units

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

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Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

9. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

100%

(105)

32km from Caernarfon · 2 units

Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views

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Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

10. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%

(14)

35km from Caernarfon · 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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Bolmynydd Camping Park

11. Bolmynydd Camping Park

95%

(51)

35km from Caernarfon · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views

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NightSky Glamping

12. NightSky Glamping

100%

(43)

39km from Caernarfon · 12 units

Tented glamping with en-suite facilities and hot tubs within walking distance of two sandy beaches

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Pentre Du Camping Club

13. Pentre Du Camping Club

96%

(81)

44km from Caernarfon · 40 units

Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay

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Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

14. Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

99%

(142)

44km from Caernarfon · 14 units · Tents, Glamping

Peaceful meadow camping on an eco-friendly site on the Llŷn Peninsula

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Hollow Oak Glamping

15. Hollow Oak Glamping

100%

(43)

45km from Caernarfon · 2 units

Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park

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Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

16. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

(282)

50km from Caernarfon · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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Mynydd Mawr

17. Mynydd Mawr

97%

(309)

51km from Caernarfon · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Total peace and quiet at the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula

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Bwch Yn Uchaf

18. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%

(172)

51km from Caernarfon · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

19. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

91%

(155)

51km from Caernarfon · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

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Dolwen Riverside Camping

20. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%

(27)

52km from Caernarfon · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Xavier

4 days ago

Tent

2 nights at Tyn on The Llyn Campsite

Lots of space so felt very private, nice facilities and great host. Would definitely stay again soon

Amel

1 week ago

1 night at Nant Bach Retreat

Host was lovely, he showed us around and got us familiar with the hot tub when we arrived. He was kind enough to guide us over the phone when we’d got a bit lost on arrival to the site. Had a really nice stay, and would recommend.

Jed

2 weeks ago

5 m car

1 night at Mynydd Mawr

Amazing location at the end of land and so peaceful. All the basic amenities are covered but no wifi/phone signal so be prepared.

Bethan

2 weeks ago

7 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Loved this campsite from the moment I met the owner at reception. So friendly! The campsite is large and despite the slope we were able to get a level spot in the middle of the field. The surroundings are beautiful - a rugged coast and acres of fields! It was all very relaxed, with room for children and families to play ball games. The facilities are clean. You get a 5 minute shower for £1, which was fine for us. There's a lovely cafe and the bara brith was something else! A great experience and great value. Be prepared for a strong breeze, but as it was so warm, the breeze was very welcome! 😊 I would recommend this campsite to anyone. (WiFi is virtually non existent, but camping is better without it in my view! )

Jessica

2 weeks ago

Tent

7 nights at Bwch Yn Uchaf

The owners were lovely and the site was gorgeous. They had a little shop on site for any essentials which was extremely helpful. If you love planes I would massively recommend as there were a number that flew over.

Charlotte

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Lovely view, old school campsite where you can pitch anywhere. 3 toilets, 2 showers, adequate but not always the cleanest. Showers cost £1 and were push button which needed pushing every 30 seconds. Close to the coastal path and a lovely walk to Aberdaron. The field was pretty slopey in places but plenty on flat enough places to pitch.

Jon

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

As a very infrequent camper I highly recommend this place for its clean and well run facilities, and beautiful starry night sky And of course the cafe! What a beautiful unique place

Will

2 weeks ago

Tent

4 nights at Snowdonia Glamping

Really nice and peaceful campsite. Lizzy was a brilliant . Fantastic value with amazing scenery. Spot on

Natalie

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

Really special site. Lovely meadow, great onsite shop and cafe. I did the forest school with my children which they loved! Will certainly be returning.

Michael

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Bryn Ifan Camping

We had a great time at Bryn Ifan. Callie was very welcoming. The camping field was well kept. The pitches were large enough for a bell tent and shelter. They were fairly close together but the long grass increased the sense of privacy. There were expansive views, including right up to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. The barn had good wet weather facilities. Thanks for a great stay!

Jenny

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Brilliant campsite - lots of lovely spaces for camping, forest, sauna, decent showers, home grown food all on site. Would definitely return.

nathan

2 weeks ago

With kids

4 nights at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

Awesome very relaxed and interesting site. Lovely outdoor showers, well stocked shop. Incredible cafe. The bunkhouse we stayed in was ideal for a heat wave, very regular temperature and super nice patio. Comfy beds

Craig

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Plas yn Llangoed

Great campsite with lots of useful facilities. Really clean, friendly and my kids keep wanting to return they love it so much.

Abigail

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

I loved it!! Really great!! Will defo return. Really great facilities available

Daisy

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

10 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Wonderful campsite. Beautiful views, great people and unique atmosphere - and 4 fantastic cats! Highly recommend

Caroline

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

Really private our own little area. The cafe, gardens and eco buildings are stunning. Loads of space and walks.

Alison

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

A beautiful, peaceful night in a lovely meadow. The pitches are secluded from each other and the facilities are fine. The cafe and shop are lovely and part of a special community venture, and I was there for the storytelling in the roundhouse on site. 🛖 Felin Uchaf is a truly unique place.

Lydia

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Plas yn Llangoed

Honestly, can’t recommend this campsite enough. The views were absolutely stunning, the warm croissants and fresh coffee in the morning were delicious and all the facilities were absolutely fantastic. We had a bell tent so had lots of space and a lovely plot. Thank you for having us, will 100% be back!

Simona

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Mynydd Mawr

Lovely campsite, great views and lovely walks straight from the campsite

Gwendolyn

3 weeks ago

6 m campervan

2 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Very nice place, big camping spots in the middle of nature. Nice shop with local fruit and vegetables. Possibility for wood fire

Caernarfon camping guide

Where to go

Snowdon & Around

One of the UK’s most popular outdoor destinations—and Britain’s highest land south of the Scottish Highlands—Snowdon commands attention from any North Wales-bound visitor. The gateway village, from where trails and rails run up the peak, is Llanberis, eight miles inland from Caernarfon. While it’s busy up Snowdon, plot a hike away from it and you’ll find glorious mountain country with ample trail space to yourself.

Southern Anglesey

Anglesey is Wales’ largest island, and its beguiling sandy coastline is a big attraction for beach-lovers, swimmers and walkers—with a coast path running around the entire shore. It’s accessed by road bridge over the Menai Strait eight miles northeast of Caernarfon. After this, it’s a few miles’ drive southwest to the campsites clustered near Southern Anglesey’s beach, the wide, powdery, forest-backed sands of Traeth Llanddwyn.

Llyn Peninsula

Travel the coast south from Caernarfon and after 11 miles, the low-lying Llyn Peninsula and its AONB begin to fan out. This tranquil green finger of land, protruding some 30 miles into the sea, has some of North Wales’ best beaches and famously challenging surfing at Porth Neigwl. Walking is excellent too—as is cycling on the quiet lanes. Excellent campsites lie scattered across the Llyn.

When to go

Weather varies wildly between the coast and the high peaks of Snowdonia National Park. You can usually depend on some wind and rain during your stay, even in summer. Caernarfon does get crowded during July and August school holidays: come outside these months if possible. May’s Caernarfon Food Festival, and mediaeval re-enactments in Caernarfon Castle during May and August, are atmospheric times in Caernarfon itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some popular events in Caernarfon?

May’s Caernarfon Food Festival, and mediaeval re-enactments in Caernarfon Castle during May and August, are atmospheric times in Caernarfon itself.

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Where can I find camping options near Caernarfon?

A few miles from the castle are a handful of campsites offering dependable, convenient pitching. You can also explore different options for camping near Caernarfon on Hipcamp.