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Riverside caravan parks near Criccieth

Criccieth is one of the Llyn Peninsula’s most charming little communities, a small seaside town wrapped by sand-and-pebble beaches and crested by one of the finest native Welsh-built castles. Dreamy beaches spread out on either side of town, including the vast expanses of Black Rock Sands to the east and those at Llanbedrog and the watersports mecca of Abersoch to the west. Wild mountain scenery is close, too, with the western flank of Snowdonia National Park to the north. Criccieth also perches on one of the most caravan- and campsite-rich parts of the Llyn, with a spate of camping options along Black Rock Sands.

98% (471) • 145 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Criccieth

Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

1. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

94%

(422)

12km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

2. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

(275)

27km from Criccieth · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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Bwch Yn Uchaf

3. Bwch Yn Uchaf

98%

(161)

39km from Criccieth · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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Dolwen Riverside Camping

4. Dolwen Riverside Camping

100%

(20)

56km from Criccieth · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

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Eden's Nook

5. Eden's Nook

100%

(40)

57km from Criccieth · 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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Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

6. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

94%

(56)

59km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Guests to Rhos y Gallt describe the campsite as a little gem of a site - small, quite and tranquil with wonderful sunsets. The site can accommodate up to 5 caravans and 10 tents situated on a level 2 acre site within the beautiful rolling hills of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. There are hard standing pitches with electric hook-up as well as grass pitches with and without electric hook-up. There is also a field bordering a river which is used for wild camping - but you'll have to share it with the sheep! The toilet block has a family wet room with shower, toilet, wash hand basin and baby changing unit, a separate toilet, shower and kitchen area with freezer. The site borders a river meadow where visitors can wonder down and take a walk down with the river bank, relax by the water edge, throw a few skimmers, do a spot of fishing or even go wild water swimming (at your own risk!). Well behaved dogs are welcome (maximum 2 per unit). We were delighted to receive a nomination for The Camping and Caravanning Club Best Hideaway Site in 2021 and grateful to our wonderful guests for the nomination.

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Wild conTENTment

7. Wild conTENTment

99%

(65)

79km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border

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Panpwnton Campsite

8. Panpwnton Campsite

99%

(169)

102km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton

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Glynmarch Farm Camping

9. Glynmarch Farm Camping

99%

(54)

102km from Criccieth · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A quiet, relaxed, riverside campsite with acres of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore

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Pytingwyn Woods

10. Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(147)

120km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

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Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

11. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%

(56)

122km from Criccieth · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

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Cilrath Wood Camping

12. Cilrath Wood Camping

100%

(42)

128km from Criccieth · 15 units

Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot

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Aber Camping Sunnyside

13. Aber Camping Sunnyside

92%

(6)

60km from Criccieth · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Peaceful adult only, no dogs site set in the stunning Melindwr Valley near Aberystwyth. we have a new Shepherds Hut on site as well as camping facilities for tents, campervans and roof tents either requiring electric hook up or not. With adventurous walks and tranquil nature trails. A Red Kite nature sanctuary with a rescue centre nearby the birds circle overhead daily. Sheep and wildlife adorn the fields and hills and wonderful sunsets finish the day around the camp fire. The ideal location to relax and unwind.

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Tower Farm

14. Tower Farm

71km from Criccieth · 11 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales. Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities. Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon. Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August. Also, please note that this is an adults only site. Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August. Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.

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Teifi Meadows

15. Teifi Meadows

100%

(5)

89km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We are a small, peaceful. secluded campsite bordered by woodland and a stream, set amidst the wildlife country of the Ceredigion countryside on the edge of the Cambrian mountains. With only 20 camping pitches and 'The Bothy' shepherd's hut, Teifi Meadows is a place to relax, unwind and appreciate the calming beauty of nature. This is a dark sky zone with stunning celestial views on clear nights, and near-zero light pollution as well as pristine air and water quality. Our guests tend to appreciate the quiet stillness here and we don't have a lot of disturbances...so all you will hear is the wind, the birds, the rushing streams and perhaps the odd cow! :) Everyone, even the cynical, should have a little romance in their lives. Especially if it includes a scenic setting with easy access to local pubs (a holiday extra that thaws the icy hearts of the cynical even more than blazing sunsets). Teifi Meadows should warm the battery of your camera as well as the cockles of your heart: this is wildlife country – look out for red kites overhead – in the midst of the greenery of the Ceredigion countryside, and close to the walks, dolphin spotting and beaches of the stunning west coast and Cardigan Bay. National Trust sites, River Teifi fishing and canoeing, mountain pony trekking, Roman gold mines and blooming great gardens are in the area too. Lampeter, about three miles away, has plenty of food shops, independent stores and a farmers’ market, and the pub at Cellan, also three miles away, serves food and Sunday lunches - another romantic highlight…

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Landsker Camping

5. Eden's Nook

100%

(40)

57km from Criccieth · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

92%

(6)

60km from Criccieth · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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Tower Farm

14. Tower Farm

71km from Criccieth · 11 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

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Teifi Meadows

15. Teifi Meadows

100%

(5)

89km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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Landsker Camping

16. Landsker Camping

130km from Criccieth · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Penny

2 days ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Nice piece of land with a wild camp feel. I met Dave when I arrived, he seemed like a lovely chap. The field will be muddy when wet so if you’re in a van beware. I chose to spend my second night on the hard standing as it was very wet and I’m glad I did. Even if I avoided getting stuck I would have churned up the ground pretty badly Lots of fire pits dotted around which was really convenient for a camp fire Really convenient location for Brecon and surrounding areas

Marc

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Beautiful, clean, quiet. Easy to find. Peaceful and welcoming. And David is a true gent.

Deniz

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

David land was very convenient and very clean. Loads of spots to make a fire and great areas to camp by the river. The onsite compost toilet was very clean and maintained. David is a great host I highly recommend staying here. Site is also a quick drive to the town center and large shops for fire wood or snacks.

henry

3 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Such a great spot. Secluded, river, woods, open space… and David was super friendly and helpful. As was his neighbour with the tractor who got us out of a muddy spot! Thanks for your help and a great stay! We’ll be back if you allow us!

Kearin

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This is the second time we've stayed on David's site, and the second time we had a fantastic stay. We pitched our tent in the woods by the river, such a nice place to wake up to! Very basic, with just a loo, but thats absolutely perfect for a quiet get away, getting back into nature.

Chloe

March 2026

Tent

With pets

1 night at Pytingwyn Woods

Really lovely site near Brecon! Perfect spot for wild camping with river, forest and field and basic toilet. Night sky was so clear and the woods were lively with wildlife. David and his horse were both very friendly! Both me and my dog Barney had an amazing stay and did a lovely circular walk to Pen y Crug the following day. Will most definately be back!!

Andy

March 2026

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Eden's Nook

I can’t tell you how peaceful, how pleasant and enjoyable my time was properly. I’ve left today relaxed because I slept incredibly. The lake which is 5 mins away is spectacular. Honestly everything you can think of is provided. Because it’s a smaller site the attention to detail is doubled. Great energy, owners are incredibly welcoming and sweet. I feel like they do anything to make your stay pleasant. I will be back, 100%. I want to come for a clear night because there is no light pollution so the stars will be incredible. Hot showers, lovely clean bathrooms. Also they have lots of spare bits, I needed a pot for cooking and there was a plethora to borrow from. 10/10

Jamie

March 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Great spot and set up. Will be back in better weather!

James

March 2026

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

We had a great stay and would deffo recommend! Easy to find, great views and lovely host 😀

Chris

March 2026

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Great location, just outside of town. This was our second time staying here and we definitely plan to stay again.

Zohreh

February 2026

Tent

4 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

Great site, really nice space. Loved the sound of the river and was nice at this time of year to be alone in nature! Facilities are good and its well maintained. Thank you!

Paul

December 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This campsite is fantastic. We attend once a year in November. It has a somewhere to park, compost toilet and the great outdoors. The owner is a perfect gentleman. Always helpful, happy and accommodating. We will be back next year. Thank you!

Paul

November 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I only stayed two night on my own but will definitely come back.

Chris

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Lovely little basic campsite, nice and close to Brecon town. Will definitely be staying here again in the near future

Richard

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Eden's Nook

Second visit. It will not be my last visit. Great welcome

James

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

A really beautiful little spot for the night. Lots of places to pitch and the river flowing through provides a really nice backdrop.

Heidi

October 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Panpwnton Campsite

We have just come back from a campervan 2 night trip to Panpwnton Campsite. We had a lovely time, it was very quiet as we were the only ones staying…. Probably due to the weather! This meant we got a great spot right next to the river which was perfect. The facilities were good. The location was great. We did a walk straight from the site on to part of Offa Dykes path and along to the Knuclas viaduct, great views along the way. We had thought we might get the train back just for fun, but they don’t run very often (would have been a 2hr wait) so walked back instead. Site also easy walking distance to the local pub for an evening meal which was good too. Very Dark walk back that evening meant for some great star gazing:-)

Tamsin

October 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Teifi Meadows

We were the only campers for one night on this very quiet and beautiful site. Absolutely silent and completely dark with only the sound of birds and the wind and rain in the trees. Excellent loo, shower and washing up station and very kind and welcoming owner. A healing and restorative experience. Recommended .

Jack

October 2025

5 m car

1 night at Aber Camping Sunnyside

Yeah was good views toilets and showers was proper

Paul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

We had a great time during our stay at the site. We chose to camp by the small river that runs through the property and it was beautiful, almost like in the wild. Highly recommend!

Criccieth camping guide

Where to go

Llyn Peninsula

The Llyn Peninsula and its AONB extend tantalisingly west beyond Criccieth—a tranquil green protuberance extending some 30 miles into the sea. Many of North Wales’ best beaches hem the coast, and there is good surfing at Abersoch and Porth Neigwl. The long-distance Wales Coast Path skirts the shore, too, offering beautiful walks. Among the excellent pitching places scattered across the Llyn, the coast between Criccieth and Porthmadog, as well as the peninsula’s southwestern tip, stand out for their array of campsites.

Morfa Harlech & Morfa Dyffryn

Some top-drawer shoreline awaits around Harlech, 14 miles southeast of Criccieth. It’s headlined by Morfa Harlech NNR’s tremendous, wildlife-rich dune systems and by Morfa Dyffryn’s vast sands, with a skyline featuring Snowdonia’s summits and the Llyn Peninsula’s sandy coast. Try tenting up north of Morfa Dyffryn for a prime spot.

Cwm Pennant & Moel Hebog

The rocky reaches of the 2,569-foot Moel Hebog are the closest part of Snowdonia National Park to Criccieth, rising above Cwm Pennant, five miles northeast. From the top, gorgeous views spill over the mountains and the Llyn Peninsula, and Moel yr Ogof’s intriguing cave awaits, where Welsh freedom fighter Owain Glyndŵr once hid. Excellent hikes begin in Cwm Pennant, perhaps Snowdonia’s loveliest valley, and head onto the peaks, while area riverside campsites are especially idyllic.

When to go

The main season in Criccieth runs from April to September. July is warmest, while July and August see the most visitors. If you’re here for hiking, April and May can be best, as this is before summer crowds arrive. Meanwhile, the surfing season runs from November through April. The Criccieth Festival, a long-established extravaganza of music, dance, and lectures, takes place each June as the liveliest time in Criccieth itself.