Coed Derw Camping

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Vale of Clwyd site a mile from Ruthin town centre
Half an hour's drive from Snowdonia and 40 minutes from the coast
Views of the Clwydian Range: Moel Famau within walking distance

Even a quick look at the pics gives away that Coed Derw Camping has some cracking views out over the Clwydian Range… and that in turn should give you a hint that this Denbighshire site, within the grounds of the Vale Country Club, is a fine spot for a walking holiday. It’s a particularly fine spot if you’re in the area to climb Moel Famau, the region’s highest peak. This popular hiking area is within walking distance of the park so you can tackle it without any need to consider car parking – always something of a bonus. Your boots won’t be done once you’re back down from there: have a chat with the folk on site for ideas on where else to walk locally or take a drive to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (about half an hour away). While you’re over there, you might like to tackle mountain bike trails, whitewater rafting or zipwires too; if that all sounds a bit much, head north to the seaside with a drive of 40 minutes or so. Got any more walking in your legs? It’s handy to know you can walk to the town of Ruthin in about 20 minutes (along a road that’s got pavement all the way) – although you could also drive in five minutes if you’re out of puff. Either way, there are plenty of places to eat and drink over there, plus takeaways and shops to pick up supplies for a barbecue back at base. Back at base, facilities include toilets, showers and wifi.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

5 people maximum

One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

Water hook-up

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Dog (3 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Early check-in (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Extra car (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

5 people maximum

One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

Water hook-up

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Dog (3 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Early check-in (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Extra car (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric grass touring caravan pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

5 people maximum

One Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Water hook-up

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Dog (3 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £45 (£45) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite boasts stunning views and excellent, clean facilities including showers and toilets, with some reviews highlighting underfloor heating and luxury aspects. The owners are frequently praised for being friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Pitches are generally spacious, though some note they can be sloping. The site is conveniently located for walks and visiting Ruthin. A recurring point of concern is the owners' dogs roaming freely, which has caused issues for some guests with their own pets. Some visitors also mentioned road noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

Sheltering the cooker from the rain but with a beautiful view

Reviews page 1 of 10

Arrival date (latest first)

Nice clean toilets. Lovely views.…

Overall 6 out of 10
Location		6
Value for money		5
Facilities / Activities		4
Customer service		5
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Nice clean toilets. Lovely views.

Disliked The whole site is on slope, which would make almost impossible to access when wet, the caravan pitches are not level.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning views, so peaceful highly recommend!…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

May 2026 Chloe G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning views, so peaceful highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location!

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

May 2026 Dan C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning location with great facilities! Absolutely amazing stay with a fantastic host!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The team at the camp site…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Jason H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The team at the camp site were really friendly and helpful. The showers and other facilities were excellent. It was a nice touch that the bar was open in the evenings too. Keep up the great work :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredibleeeeee campsite, very friendly family hosting…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Incredibleeeeee campsite, very friendly family hosting us, very cool atmosphere and great views… The facilities and hospitality was the best!

Disliked nothing to dislike, everything was spot on!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely go back

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

May 2026 Rebecca P. 1 review

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite, lovely scenery, very clean and well kept, owner super friendly and very accommodating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is kept really well,…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Ciara O. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site is kept really well, a credit to the owners. The toilets / showers are amazing. The host is really welcoming and helpful. The location is great for walks and scenery. Highly recommend a short walk to the Griffin for dinner. LOVE the dog!!!

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site clean great pitches good size, staff and dog lovely

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Sept 2025 Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This is a great camp site, facilities nice and clean great little bar on site. Onsite dog beautiful great little camp buddy

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely August bank holiday break

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Aug 2025 Lee W. 1 review

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Pitch site was fab, fantastic views of the valley and hills.
No over the top rules, just the basics to ensure everyone could enjoy their stay.
Lovely couple who own and run the site, friendly, knowledgable about the area but not in your face, fantastic balance

Disliked Norhing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent pitch and beautiful scenery

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent pitch and the owner was really helpful would recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Coed Derw Camping

Vale Country Club

Mold Road

Ruthin

Denbighshire

Wales

LL15 1SL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.1166°N
3.28743°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.2 mi Parade Street 2

11.2 mi McDonalds

11.2 mi Ship

Rail

9.8 mi Penyffordd Rail Station

10.1 mi Buckley Rail Station

10.4 mi Hope (Flintshire) Rail Station

Ferry

22.4 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal

22.7 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal

23.2 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Airport

23.6 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

Best way to get out for a walk? Head straight out from the site for the likes of Ruthin Gaol (half an hour on foot) or Moel Famau (an hour and 15 minutes). Once you’ve wandered locally there are heaps more fab routes in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (half an hour’s drive) or out on the Denbighshire moors, where Llyn Brenig (half an hour) is a top spot for waterside walks, plus sailing and fishing. If you’ve got a bit of an adventurous streak, there are plenty of places to unleash that around here. If it’s moving at speed that gets your heart going, try out the mountain bike trails at One Planet Adventure (20 minutes), or scream along the ziplines at Zip World Betws-y-Coed (45 minutes). For water-based antics, head to The National White Water Centre (40 minutes), or for something subterranean, bounce on the underground trampolines at Zip World Llechwedd (an hour). Time for a breather? Rhyl (40 minutes) is a fine choice for a day at the seaside, playing on the beach and riding the miniature railway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Marine Lake, Rhyl	16.2 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Rhyl East	16.7 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Prestatyn	16.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove)	17 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Rhyl	17.2 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 13.3 mi

Rhuddlan Castle 14.1 mi

Chester Castle 17 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 17.1 mi

Chester Cathedral 17.2 mi

National Trust

Chirk Castle 15 mi

Bodnant Garden 22.7 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 22.8 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 23.4 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 23.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Forge near Ruthin - a Clwydian Round 1.6 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (6): Foel Fenlli 1.9 mi

Clwydian Hill-Forts (5): Moel-y-Gaer Llanbedr 1.9 mi

Loggerheads and the Leete Path 4.4 mi

Cilcain - the Circuit of Moel Llys-y-Coed 4.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Coed Derw Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Coed Derw Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Coed Derw Camping? Best way to get out for a walk? Head straight out from the site for the likes of Ruthin Gaol (half an hour on foot) or Moel Famau (an hour and 15 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Coed Derw Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Coed Derw Camping? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Depart by:	11 a.m.

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What customers say

Nice clean toilets. Lovely views.…

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Stunning views, so peaceful highly recommend!…

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Perfect location!

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The team at the camp site…

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Incredibleeeeee campsite, very friendly family hosting…

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Will definitely go back

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The site is kept really well,…

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Excellent site clean great pitches good size, staff and dog lovely

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Lovely August bank holiday break

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Excellent pitch and beautiful scenery

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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