Dolwen Riverside Camping

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  • Eco-friendly meadow site next to a river in north Wales
  • A 15-minute drive to Llyn Brenig and 35 minutes from Rhyl
  • Stargazing on site; facilities built from local and recycled resources
It’s a peaceful set-up indeed at Dolwen Riverside Camping, an eco-friendly site alongside a river which feeds into the Afon Ystrad. The location and the set-up are very suited to families (but single-sex groups are not permitted), and as a Greener Camping Club Certified Campsite, the focus here is also very much on the environment; all the eco-friendly facilities have been built using local and recycled resources. Wildflowers sprout in the meadow during the summer months, and birds are regulars too. Woodpeckers, kingfishers and kites are among the flocks to be seen. Take a paddle in the river as you please; the spacious meadow pitches are surrounded by peaceful farmland and alongside the river. This North Wales site is family-owned and operated. All pitches have a picnic table and firepit. There are hygienic, well-maintained composting toilets on site, as well as a dual pot wash station and showers. The gorgeous North Wales landscapes, of course, are also part of the equation. World Heritage Sites and excellent mountain ranges and lakes are within driving distance; the north is known as the ‘adventure capital’. It’s also an hour’s drive to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon); the site can point you towards six paths to the top.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Tent pitches 7
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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10
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
5

91% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, picturesque campsite offers spacious pitches with stunning views in a tranquil Welsh valley, often praised for its welcoming and friendly owners. Many visitors enjoyed the natural surroundings, including a stream perfect for children, wildlife spotting, and the availability of fire pits and picnic tables at each pitch. Facilities are generally described as clean and well-maintained, with some highlighting the eco-friendly aspects. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention the site being a little expensive for what it offers, with one reviewer noting an issue with waste disposal and toilet roll availability.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site, highly recommended

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10 out of 10
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Jonathan F.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Really lovely and peaceful campsite with beautiful surroundings. We love wildlife and birdwatching so it made our trip to see the woodpeckers, dippers on the stream and bats at dusk. The owners were very friendly and welcoming which made for a very enjoyable stay.

Disliked Having to go home again 😔

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay ; you are always welcome and who knows next time you might see the Red kite or a king fisher

Had a great time camping here. Bit rainy but who cares when…

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10 out of 10
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Paul T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Had a great time camping here. Bit rainy but who cares when you're in such a beautiful spot. Yvonne is just the best host. Really looked after us. Will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you Paul and family, we are so pleased that you had a lovely time despite the dreadful weather ☁️
You were a pleasure to meet and we would welcome you back anytime.

Great setting and location, just a bit expensive for what it is

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8 out of 10
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8
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4
Eirwen A.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked This campsite is gorgeous, very peaceful and in a lovely location to access snowdonia. The facilities are very nice and eco friendly

Disliked Just be aware there's no sun in the evening as it's in a valley, and when we went the river definitely did not have enough water to swim in. I thought this campsite was â bit expensive

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From the manager: We are glad you thought our campsite was gorgeous and we hope you had a wonderful time with your friends.

The river is not deep enough for swimming and only paddling at this time of year
We are in a valley surrounded by woodland so we do have the sun from early morning until about 8.30 pm

You would be welcome back anytime .

An amazing quite site set in the gorgeous Welch Valley. Stunning views,…

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Richard G.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked An amazing quite site set in the gorgeous Welch Valley. Stunning views, walks and Drives all around.

Owners were amazing and will be definateley coming back.

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From the manager: Thank you, Richard. It was lovely meeting you both, and we hope you enjoy the rest of your visit to North Wales. We would love to host you both again.

A little piece of heaven. My grandson loved playing in the stream…

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Sharon D.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked A little piece of heaven. My grandson loved playing in the stream next to the tent. Owners are very friendly and facilities clean.
Highly recommended!

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From the manager: Thank you. You are welcome anytime

Peaceful, clean, spacious site. Would love to come again

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10 out of 10
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Daniel H.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Peaceful site with plenty of space between pitches. Each pitch had its own table and benches and a fire pit. Facilities were clean. Very child friendly. Lovely owners. Numerous pubs in nearby Denbigh

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. You and the girls would be welcome back anytime. We are glad you enjoyed your stay

I liked the peacefulness of the campsite. The spaces between pitches was…

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10 out of 10
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Oliver C.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked I liked the peacefulness of the campsite. The spaces between pitches was great and it meant you couldn't hear anyone else at night. The river was an added bonus and idea for a quick dip. The fire-pit was a nice touch and shop was well equipped.

The facilities were also great, toilette was clean etc.

Host was very lovely and welcoming as well.

Disliked Nothing, I'd really recommend staying here and would stay again. I suppose there aren't many pubs or anything nearby but that's not really what you stay there for.

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From the manager: Thank you, Oliver, for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back anytime

Welcoming staff, flat pitches and clean, simple facilities

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10 out of 10
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Bill B.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked A really lovely campsite with simple but great facilities. Very welcoming hosts who took the time to welcome us and say bye at the end of our stay. The honesty shop is a great idea and the fairy tree was a huge hit with our daughter. She didn't want to leave them!

Disliked Nothing!

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From the manager: So glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime and the magic tree just might have more magic next year 🧚

Peaceful spot with spacious pitches, lovely views and a magical tree.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Everything! So peaceful and serene, the facilities were clean and tidy, the owners were so friendly. There's a picnic table and a fire pit for every pitch and so meals are so easy. Pitches are well-spaced out- It feels so luxurious and quiet compared to campsites who cram in the pitches! There's a teeny honesty shop which is great for when you've forgotten the essentials. Lovely and very old oak tree in the centre of the field which makes the experience Blytonesque!
The river runs alongside the field and it's perfect for paddling and looking for pretty stones (my kids would have happily pottered there all day!) We walked the very short distance into the village, where there's a great playground, and an amazing yew tree in the churchyard where you can climb steps un into its branches.
The area is very beautiful with loads to do- lovely walks when the weather's bright, but close enough to towns if it gets rainy.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed your stay, and you and your family are welcome to return anytime.

Lovely clean, quiet site in beautiful surroundings . Well maintained facilities with…

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10 out of 10
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Amelie M.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Lovely clean, quiet site in beautiful surroundings . Well maintained facilities with hot showers . Welcoming hosts. River was a bonus for kids to splash in.

Disliked Can’t think of anything! No WiFi but we enjoyed switching off!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You would always be welcome to visit anytime.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dolwen Riverside Camping

Nantglyn

Denbigh

Denbighshire

Wales

LL16 5PG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.15495°N
3.48006°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.5 mi Madeleys Caraven Park
10.5 mi Post Office
10.5 mi Seagull Inn
Rail
10.5 mi Abergele & Pensarn Rail Station
11.3 mi Rhyl Rail Station
12.9 mi Prestatyn Rail Station
Ferry
25.6 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
25.7 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
26.1 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal
Airport
28.8 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Denbigh Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Llyn Brenig (activities like walking, visiting an osprey exhibition, bicycle hire, mountain biking, sailing and fishing): 15 minutes - Denbigh Gliding (flying experiences): 15 minutes - Clwydian Range (hill walking): half an hour - Rhyl (seaside town): 35 minutes - Zip World Fforest (zipwire activities): 35 minutes - Conwy (walled town with a castle): 45 minutes - Llangollen (UNESCO World Heritage Site with 11 miles of canal): 50 minutes - Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (fast zipwire): an hour - Ynys Môn/Isle of Anglesey: an hour and 10 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Abergele (Pensarn) 10.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Marine Lake, Rhyl 10.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 11.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Rhyl East 11.8 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Rhyl 12.2 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 7.4 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 9.3 mi

Bodnant Garden 14.3 mi

Conwy Castle 16.8 mi

National Trust - Aberconwy House 16.8 mi

National Trust

Bodnant Garden 14.3 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 16.6 mi

Aberconwy House 16.8 mi

Chirk Castle 22.2 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 26.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Denbigh and Henllan 2.6 mi

Denbigh, Beatrix Potter and Dr Johnson 3.3 mi

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 3.9 mi

Denbigh and Lleweni Hall 4.1 mi

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 4.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dolwen Riverside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dolwen Riverside Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Dolwen Riverside Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Denbigh Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Llyn Brenig (activities like walking, visiting an osprey exhibition, bicycle hire, mountain biking, sailing and fishing): 15 minutes - Denbigh … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dolwen Riverside Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please call the number provided on the booking confirmation 10 minutes before arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dolwen Riverside Camping? From £32 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.