- Criccieth
The best star host campsites near Criccieth
99% (943) • 319 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Criccieth
Panpwnton Campsite
1. Panpwnton Campsite
99%
(169)
102km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Wild conTENTment
2. 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
3. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
96%
(67)
51km from Criccieth · 7 units · Tents
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Pwllyn Farm Camping
4. Pwllyn Farm Camping
100%
(219)
123km from Criccieth · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Mynydd Mawr
5. Mynydd Mawr
97%
(288)
38km from Criccieth · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Total peace and quiet at the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£13
/ night
99% (943) • 319 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Criccieth
Panpwnton Campsite
1. Panpwnton Campsite
99%
(169)
102km from Criccieth · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Wild conTENTment
2. 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
3. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
96%
(67)
51km from Criccieth · 7 units · Tents
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Pwllyn Farm Camping
4. Pwllyn Farm Camping
100%
(219)
123km from Criccieth · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Mynydd Mawr
5. Mynydd Mawr
97%
(288)
38km from Criccieth · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Total peace and quiet at the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£13
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Alison
2 weeks ago
Tent
My friend and I were bonkers enough to camp here on NYE and we already can’t wait to return. Honestly the best NYE we’ve had! Everything about our stay was 5*, from booking to leaving. Sian was an absolute legend, we had the best pitch on the mountain. Absolutely stunning views. Fire pit was awesome, and the sheep were an added bonus! Lovely little collie pup came to say hi too.
Thank you for an epic new years adventure, we will definitely be back!
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Heidi
October 2025
7 m Class B
With pets
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:-)
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Louise
October 2025
3 m Class B
With pets
Panpwnton Farm is a lovely campsite. Very clean toilets and wash up facilities. I didn't use the showers as I only stayed a couple of nights, however they were spacious.
I will definitely be returning for a longer stay.
It's a lovely walk from the campsite to Knighton, alongside the river.
Trains do pass right along the side of the site but it didn't bother me or my dog. Easy access to Offa's Dyke.
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James
September 2025
4 m Class B
Lovely site, friendly hosts great facilities - easy access and site directions
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Amy
September 2025
4 m Class A
With pets
Susie and her family are lovely. They have thought of everything for a fab, relaxing stay. Thank you so much for everything. We loved it!
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James
September 2025
Tent
Despite the weather we had a great few nights here. The facilities are clean and modern and the barn provided everything we could need, including some much needed shelter during the high winds and rain we experienced. Great campsite with plenty of space.
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Rickie
September 2025
1 m travel trailer
With pets
The site is really lovely close enough to town to walk in and great location by the stream with walking paths for our dog. The toilets and showers were clean and maintained and Roxanne was very friendly.
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Lee
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely loved it , always wanted to try wild camping without being to wild if that makes sense, beautiful views all round, rugged scenery, great pitches, was a bit wet and blustery when I went but it was an amazing site and yes a 4x4 is recommended, hope to be back very soon.
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Dominic
September 2025
Tent
Great campsite, friendly staff, very quiet and good facilities.
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Geraldine
September 2025
Tent
Lovely quiet site, easy walk into town and loads of interesting local walks
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Vera
August 2025
Tent
Great space by the river. Good showers and toilet block. The use of a fridge and freezer were a real bonus. As was the cafe.
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daisy
August 2025
Tent
Lovely situation, hills with hill forts, a view of Bardsey Island, amazing sunsets, a cafe. Two miles from
Aberdaron where there is a bakery opposite the Spar which makes really good pasties. Good for cycling from.
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Anastacia
August 2025
Tent
With pets
What a beautiful site! We loved it and we can't wait to return. Diolch o galon
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Alex
August 2025
Tent
Lovely well kept campsite at the end of the peninsula. If you’re looking to go off-grid this place is ideal.
The owners were lovely and welcoming and can see they take pride in the site.
Will definitely be back for a detox!
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Sigita
August 2025
Tent
With pets
The campsite was great with an amazing view! Good location. The only problem we had, the shower water was so hot that we wasn’t able to wash the hair or the body as the water way too hot.
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Callum
August 2025
Tent
Good facilities, great location and super friendly staff. Had a awesome stay!
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sandy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great basic campsite, toilets and showers are clean, amazing views, unreal sunset.
No mobile phone connection which I enjoyed for the weekend.
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Rich
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Stunning views and pretty remote. Making it a perfect place to get away from the real world. With good, clean toilet and shower facilities
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Nathan
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Panpwnton Campsite
Absolutely lovely site, you cannot fault it the facilities are spotless and the host are very tentative and welcoming. It’s definitely a site to visit and just a short walk you are in the town so plenty to do and I’d recommend the carvery in town too on a Sunday!
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Weronika
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Panpwnton Campsite
Amazing spot, lovely cafe on site! Lovely hosts always came by each day to check if we needed anything including wood. Would highly recommend! Nice walks and great town! The coop is amazing you must visit it’s the weirdest shop we’ve ever been to haha!
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The best star host campsites near Criccieth 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.