Best Woodland Camping in Gwynedd 2025

In Gwynedd’s forests, you’ll find over two dozen camping spots where the trees are thick, trails wind under mossy branches, and birdsong starts your morning. Options start from as little as £7 a night, with the average hovering around £44. Campers here pick from sites with showers, toilets, and permission for campfires—essentials after a day hiking, swimming in cold streams, or spotting red kites overhead. Standouts include Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp (172 reviews), where you can wake to mist over the fields; Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes (53 reviews), with access to the Mawddach Estuary; and Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse (49 reviews), right by a rushing river. Pack sturdy boots and a torch—these woods get properly dark at night.

96% (413)

Top-rated campgrounds

In Gwynedd’s forests, you’ll find over two dozen camping spots where the trees are thick, trails wind under mossy branches, and birdsong starts your morning. Options start from as little as £7 a night, with the average hovering around £44. Campers here pick from sites with showers, toilets, and permission for campfires—essentials after a day hiking, swimming in cold streams, or spotting red kites overhead. Standouts include Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp (172 reviews), where you can wake to mist over the fields; Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes (53 reviews), with access to the Mawddach Estuary; and Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse (49 reviews), right by a rushing river. Pack sturdy boots and a torch—these woods get properly dark at night.

96% (413)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

91%

(140)

78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

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

2. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%

(413)

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

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

3. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

(275)

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

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

4. Coed Obry

100%

(5)

4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wales

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).

5. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%

(87)

10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

6. Nant Bach Retreat

100%

(27)

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.

7. Cae Ddel Country Camping

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(2)

10 units · Tents, Glamping · Wales

Greener camping club members only off grid site for families and nature lovers. We have 10 large pitches where you can relax and unwind after a busy day exploring the local are with its many beaches and beautiful country walks in the Snowdonia National park. We are a dog friendly site with a designated field for dogs to run off their leads. We also allow barbeques and campfires off the ground.

8. Magical Roundhouse or Train Wagon

100%

(10)

2 units · Glamping · Wales

Cosy, comfortable and well-equipped roundhouse, completely secluded and private on a remote hillside. Views, trees, and hydro powered. Connect with the natural world as a solo retreat, a couple or a family. Complete with hot shower, compost toilet, kitchen with gas oven, hobs and grill, woodburner, small fridge. Tea, coffee and sugar. Fire pit and lounging chairs outside. All products are ethical and eco-friendly. Luxurious bamboo bedding.

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Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Coed Obry

100%

(5)

4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wales

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).

Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%

(87)

10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

Nant Bach Retreat

100%

(27)

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.

Cae Ddel Country Camping

100%

(2)

10 units · Tents, Glamping · Wales

Greener camping club members only off grid site for families and nature lovers. We have 10 large pitches where you can relax and unwind after a busy day exploring the local are with its many beaches and beautiful country walks in the Snowdonia National park. We are a dog friendly site with a designated field for dogs to run off their leads. We also allow barbeques and campfires off the ground.

Magical Roundhouse or Train Wagon

100%

(10)

2 units · Glamping · Wales

Cosy, comfortable and well-equipped roundhouse, completely secluded and private on a remote hillside. Views, trees, and hydro powered. Connect with the natural world as a solo retreat, a couple or a family. Complete with hot shower, compost toilet, kitchen with gas oven, hobs and grill, woodburner, small fridge. Tea, coffee and sugar. Fire pit and lounging chairs outside. All products are ethical and eco-friendly. Luxurious bamboo bedding.

Stories from the community

Jazz

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Magical Roundhouse or Train Wagon

What a gorgeous place! The perfect place for a calm refuge to reset and re-enter life restored. Lovely kind hosts, beautiful views and walks straight from the roundhouse enjoyed by us and our cat Blue. Absolutely magical. Such a comfortable bed, cosy lights, cooking supplies, folk takes - all you would need. Can't thank you enough!

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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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Macky

September 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Nice place, nice spot, beautiful location. Recommended.

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Em

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Cae Ddel Country Camping

We really enjoyed staying at the cabin, it's in a very private woodland with a fire pit and bbq. Cabin is very comfortable but you still get a camping like "back to nature" experience.

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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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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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antonia

August 2025

6 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Coed Obry

Very quirky place to park up in a gorgeous corner of the country. Basic, off-grid and really lovely. Host very helpful!

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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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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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Clare

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Beautiful campsite in a gorgeous setting. Amazing views and friendly vibes. Loved walking down to the farm shop to get my supplies. Will definitely be back.

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Sid

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Coed Obry

It was exactly as advertised, which is what I wanted. There is a great little bar/cafe less than 2 km up the road as well.

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Hannah

August 2025

6 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

What an absolute gem of a campsite. Stunning scenery, with views to the sea and mountains. The whole site ethos is fantastic, relaxed and good for the soul.

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Tanja

August 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

3 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

A beautiful idyllic campsite. We loved it- we are a family of 4 (young children 7 & 10) + dog who camped in the camper field at the top. We loved the site, the various tucked away pitches 24 hour shop, the grounds, the barn, the ethos. Everything. We'll be back next year. Close to various local amenities

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Kelly-Lee

August 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

We’ve just returned from an incredible stay at this beautiful campsite and can’t recommend it enough! We brought our motorhome while our friends stayed in a tent, and the site worked perfectly for both. There were so many well spaced and tucked away pitches, giving a real sense of privacy and tranquility — not to mention those views! Rolling hills and a sea view … absolutely breathtaking. Facilities are fairly basic (as described) but more than enough for what we needed. The highlight has to be the on-site farm shop — a real gem, packed with quality local produce and a lovely atmosphere. What truly made the trip was the freedom and space for the children. They spent their days running around safely and happily — just how a camping holiday should be. The whole site has such a relaxed, open feel, and we left feeling refreshed and recharged. If you’re after peace, space, and stunning scenery with a touch of rustic charm — this is the spot.

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Nicola

August 2025

6 m Class B

5 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Amazing spot for a lovely few days R&R 🙏 The food from the farm shop was amazing and can defo recommend the sauna 🙌🏻

Rebecca

July 2025

4 nights at Magical Roundhouse or Train Wagon

We had an excellent stay at the round house. The location is incredibly serene with gorgeous views. The building is beautiful and has been furnished with great attention to detail. The bed is really cosy, the hot shower is great and the cooking area is well equipped. Meg and Benjamin were very attentive hosts and we would warmly recommend a stay here.

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Lym

July 2025

5 nights at Magical Roundhouse or Train Wagon

We had a wonderful few nights. A great play to relax and loved the fact that it's so tucked away with so many walks straight out the door. A bonus was seeing the odd supersonic jet emerge at tree level at the end of the Mach Loop. Don't worry, these were a spectacle, not an irritation. Peace and serenity assured here and some wonderful beaches a short car ride away. Recommended!

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Stacey

June 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Loved the private feel of our campervan spot, enjoyed wandering around the land and appreciated it being eco friendly! Great little farm shop too!

Sarah

June 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Henbant is a wonderful place! So much good stuff being done here by these lovely people. We returned again in our campervan and enjoyed a warm welcome, peace and quiet surrounded by nature, and gorgeous sunset. The farm shop is great, and the compost loos are clean and well kept. We loved hearing about the events and community projects they run. We would highly recommend Henbant for couples or families. Thanks Henbant team!

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Val

June 2025

3 nights at Magical Roundhouse or Train Wagon

A beautiful & enchanting place. Perfect to disconnect and reconnect with nature. The roundhouse itself is truly magical set in an almost mythical location. Will return and definitely recommend for those looking to tune out.