Campsites with swimming near Llanrug, Gwynedd

In Llanrug, swimming spots run alongside rivers and lakes that draw wild swimmers all summer. You’ll find over 170 places to camp here with direct access to the water, from hidden coves to clear mountain streams. Average nightly rates hover around £88, but you’ll spot pitches as cheap as £12 if you book early. Facilities are straightforward—expect toilets, showers, and pet-friendly spaces at most campsites. Hikers and climbers use these sites as basecamps for exploring Snowdonia’s trails and crags. For a spot with river views and a loyal crowd, try Smugglers Cove Boatyard (54 reviews). Prefer wild escapes? Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes (53 reviews) sits in the heart of rugged hills. Or pitch up at Pentre Du Camping Club (35 reviews) for easy access to forest swims. Bring your towel and your sense of adventure—there’s a spot for every kind of swimmer here.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Llanrug, swimming spots run alongside rivers and lakes that draw wild swimmers all summer. You’ll find over 170 places to camp here with direct access to the water, from hidden coves to clear mountain streams. Average nightly rates hover around £88, but you’ll spot pitches as cheap as £12 if you book early. Facilities are straightforward—expect toilets, showers, and pet-friendly spaces at most campsites. Hikers and climbers use these sites as basecamps for exploring Snowdonia’s trails and crags. For a spot with river views and a loyal crowd, try Smugglers Cove Boatyard (54 reviews). Prefer wild escapes? Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes (53 reviews) sits in the heart of rugged hills. Or pitch up at Pentre Du Camping Club (35 reviews) for easy access to forest swims. Bring your towel and your sense of adventure—there’s a spot for every kind of swimmer here.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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49km from Llanrug · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

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

2. Pytingwyn Woods

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141km from Llanrug · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

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

3. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

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141km from Llanrug · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Hay On Wye, Wales

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

4. Mehefin Coed

134km from Llanrug · 1 unit · Glamping · Crymych, Wales

Hello and welcome to Llwyn Celyn’s “Mehefin Coed” and a little bit of paradise, we really don’t want to share. June and I (Laurence) Tree hope you enjoy your stay in our vintage motor home, parked up in a setting that invokes (we hope) the off road country lane hide away meets beach and secluded back garden feel. Llwyn Celyn – Like hundreds like it, is a small holding, a farm of some 12 acres, these days it is still farmed, though very quiet with only the sound of sheep from our family folk, and is set midst a small hamlet of ten other holdings. Llwyn Celyn’s “Mehefin Coed” is situated in the heart of Pembrokeshire’s National Park – The Preseli Mountain Range and birth place of Wiltshire’s “Stonehenge” and their blue stones, to which the quarries can be seen and walked to a few minutes away from Mehefin Coed. From our pictures, we hope, they give you a sense of relaxation and to forget the World outside away from our part of the UKs wonderful Pembrokeshire.

5. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

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55km from Llanrug · 1 unit · Glamping · Ruthin, Wales

A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales

6. Woodman's Huts

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145km from Llanrug · 3 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes

7. RHC & Glamping

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145km from Llanrug · 6 units · Glamping · Lancashire, North West England

Hi Hipcampers, We are a 15 acre site of hillsides and woodlands, with woodland paths a few beautiful ponds and a small river! We have fabulous views to of the hills to be enjoyed. Theres lots of wildlife here from deer to Canadian geese. We have some stone fire pits for our guests to use foc! We have a games room and lots of children swings and activities.

8. Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

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48km from Llanrug · 14 units · Tents · Pwllheli, Wales

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

9. Smugglers Cove Boatyard

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67km from Llanrug · 7 units · Tents, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary

10. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

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129km from Llanrug · 25 units · Tents, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

11. Nantcellan Barns

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79km from Llanrug · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast

12. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

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142km from Llanrug · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet

13. Cae Nant Glamping

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72km from Llanrug · 3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

14. Preseli Glamping woodland camping

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145km from Llanrug · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Camping and glamping in a quiet corner of a Pembrokeshire adventure centre, with a bar on the doorstep and a beach down the road

15. Hazel Mount Fellside

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139km from Llanrug · 5 units · Tents · Eskdale, Cumbria, North West England

Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary

16. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

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7km from Llanrug · 10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

17. Bechan Retreats

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91km from Llanrug · 4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

18. Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

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120km from Llanrug · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Llandysul, Wales

Five private camping pitches on an organic farm in the Teifi Valley

19. Stanford Farm

95km from Llanrug · 4 units · Glamping · Shrewsbury, England

Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue

20. Rhydfach Valley Camping

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143km from Llanrug · 1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales

An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire

Camper favorites near Llanrug

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Cae Nant Glamping

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72km from Llanrug · 3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

Preseli Glamping woodland camping

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145km from Llanrug · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Camping and glamping in a quiet corner of a Pembrokeshire adventure centre, with a bar on the doorstep and a beach down the road

Hazel Mount Fellside

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139km from Llanrug · 5 units · Tents · Eskdale, Cumbria, North West England

Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary

Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

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7km from Llanrug · 10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

Bechan Retreats

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91km from Llanrug · 4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

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120km from Llanrug · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Llandysul, Wales

Five private camping pitches on an organic farm in the Teifi Valley

Stanford Farm

95km from Llanrug · 4 units · Glamping · Shrewsbury, England

Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue

Rhydfach Valley Camping

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(12)

143km from Llanrug · 1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales

An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire

Stories from the community

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Paul

2 weeks ago

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!

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Paul

3 weeks ago

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

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

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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

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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.

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Charna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️

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Glenn

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

Beautiful meadows to camp in. Great amenities for wildish camping.

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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!

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Jonpaul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I was really impressed with the location and secondly the peace and quiet at the time of my camp. With the lovely sound of the river nearby it was an excellent stay. A great find.

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Beth

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

We loved our stay at smugglers cove! The pitch is very well maintained with stunning views. It’s so peaceful and the fire pit was great in the evening. Facilities are clean and well kept, lovely to have warm water for washing up. We can’t wait to come and stay again in the spring/summer. We loved it!

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Car

September 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Preseli Glamping woodland camping

We had a lovely stay at Preseli’s - it was easy to check-in and everything is communicated clearly and the facilities are super clean! A beautiful bit of land with lovely views!

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Duco

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hazel Mount Fellside

We loved camping at Hazel Mount Fellside. The view was stunning and it felt more like a piece of nature with some scattered campsites than the opposite, which you most often find. Ruth was a very nice and welcoming host.

The pitches sits on a raised slate plateau, nestled under the treeline...separated from the other pitches by shrubs... (picture taken in early spring before a lot of the green leaves have grown back after winter!)

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Danielle

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Loved everything about this campsite, the location, the view, the privacy, the facilities and the hosts were very accommodating and flexible as I needed to make changes to my booking. Thank you for amazing stay and the memories we’ll keep forever.

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Debbie

September 2025

5 nights at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

I loved the Boy John. There was so much attention to detail in everything on board. Very comfortable bed and plenty of lighting. Also clear instructions around the site, regarding water, showers, toilets etc. All facilities very clean. Nothing compares to having your own little bit of coastline !!

Having the place to ourselves we felt like lords of the manor.

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Amber

September 2025

Tent

With pets

6 nights at Felin Uchaf Meadow Camping

We loved the ethical vibe of this campsite. Walks around the woodland and on site organic veg were a huge bonus. Every land owner should have a holiday here to see how things should be done. A perfect place to get away from modern life.

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Yunus

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nantcellan Barns

Really handy location for Borth snd Aberystwyth. Open air showers are fun! Enjoyed our brief stay over the weekend.

These are the only 3 pitches on our tent camping fields which you can park one car next to.

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Timothy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

the camp site is brilliant nice and tidy. toilet and shower facilities are good and clean. would defo recommend this site for anyone

M

Mark

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Pytingwyn Woods

The camp was in a lovely setting and was so peaceful. Agreat place to camp, and so close to Brecon town and local activities. We had a great time :)

Marie

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Amazing. Book it you won’t regret it. Best campsite of the trip.

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lauren

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Second time here. Beautiful spot, highly recommended.

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Sarah

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

Lovely, well appointed camp! Great facilities and hidden gems to discover once you are there! Pizzas are delicious and a truly magical spot looking towards the Priselli hills. Spa was delightful, pigs are friendly and the hay bale barn was a big hit with the kids! Highly recommend.