Cae Du Campsite

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  • Friendly Eryri/Snowdonia site on the banks of the River Glaslyn
  • Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon Watkin Path five minutes’ drive away
  • Beddgelert’s cafés, pubs and railway station less than a mile away
What a gorgeous spot for a break in the fresh air of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park. Cae Du Campsite is on the banks of the River Glaslyn less than a mile from the pretty village of Beddgelert. Now, if you’ve heard of Beddgelert, that may well be because it’s known as something of a hub for approachable walking trails, and it’s got a Welsh Highland Railway station – and both of these elements make it a good base for exploring your surroundings. On top of that, the village has its own attraction in the form of Gelert’s Grave, and it’s got several pubs, cafés and craft shops too. The walks from Beddgelert aren’t the only options around here, of course – in fact, one of the national park’s big (literally) attractions is just up the road in the form of Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon. It’ll take you about five minutes to drive to the trailhead for the Watkin Path, passing the pretty Llyn Dinas lake as you go (handy for a post-climb wild swim perhaps?) And there’s plenty more to keep you busy… including a short walk to the excellent Sygun Copper Mine, an outing to the beach in Porthmadog, an adrenaline-filled excursion to Zip World Llechwedd or history-tinged wanders around the castles of Criccieth and Caernarfon. Little bit tired after whichever outing you chose? Well, there’s plenty of space to relax back at the park, and you should hopefully sleep well in these peaceful surroundings. Wifi, a washing-up area, a launderette and bathrooms with toilets and showers are on hand to make life comfortable, and you’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue or light a campfire to finish your day in traditional camping style. Firepits can be hired from reception (subject to availability) between 9.30 am and 5pm. Logs, kindling and firelighters are also available during this time period. As a good place to unwind, Cae Du Campsite has a strict rule that music must be turned off and noise kept to a minimum after 9.30 pm.

Site type

Tent pitches 107
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 72
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

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Spectacular sceneryWalkers' paradisePeacefulLake and/or mountain

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a beautiful location with stunning mountain views, ideal for exploring Snowdonia and enjoying walks directly from the site. Guests praise the spacious and clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and convenient proximity to Beddgelert village. The site is well-maintained, peaceful, and dog-friendly. WiFi is available and generally reliable. Some minor points include patchy WiFi in certain areas and the occasional desire for more shower facilities during peak times. Overall, it's highly recommended for a memorable outdoor experience.

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Brilliant site, beautiful location,well kept but slightly expensive

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, lovely warm welcome, absolutely stunning scenery and very well kept campsite.

Disliked One irresponsible campervanner staying on moel hebog not having his dog on a lead which reacted aggressively whilst trying to walk back through site with my dog.

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Amazing stay.

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, really friendly and helpful staff.
Will visit again.

Disliked Only issue was toilet block was a little far but that’s our own fault for not asking for a pitch closer to the toilet block due to mobility issues.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff very helpful, esp Nathan,in helping-with an issue with our van

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Anonymous

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Liked great pitches- beautiful well maintained site, very helpful staff

Disliked nothing

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Fantastic site for stargazing and accessing the snowdonia area

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Holly M.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked We had the most beautiful stay at Ca Du Campsite. The stargazing was absolutely phenomenal — photos really don’t do it justice.

The wildlife made the experience even more special; we saw a little field mouse, bats, owls, geese, ducks, and an abundance of birds including robins and song thrushes. It felt peaceful and full of life at the same time.

The staff were fantastic — any issues were handled swiftly and discreetly, which we really appreciated. The site itself is immaculate and has everything you could want from a campsite.

The location is perfect too, just a 10-minute walk into a stunning village and around 30 minutes to the lake. There’s also a beautiful stream running through the campsite which adds to the atmosphere.

Without a doubt, this is the best campsite we have ever visited — we will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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excellent site, will def be back

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Maureen F.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Such a beautiful site, had such a great welcome and so much to do. easy walk into the little village where there was a selection of pubs and shops

Disliked nothing

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Excellent site in great location

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Lisa G.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very well maintained campsite with stunning views. A proper campsite not a car park. Easy walking distance to the village avoiding the main road. Lots of thoughtful extras like riverside walk, picnic area and separate recreation area. Friendly and helpful staff

Disliked Facilities block a bit dated but very clean. Not many showers for the size of site so could feel different in high season.

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Mike H.

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Liked Lovely surroundings, good access to walks nearby. Close to nearby town.

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Anonymous

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Liked The reception was friendly and helpful. The location of the campsite is superb, it is a short and picturesque walk into Beddgelert along the river. The setting is beautiful and the immediate surroundings are extremely well maintained and pleasant. There are many stunning walks to be done from the door and the site has a very pleasant communal room with all the information needed.

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Louis C.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic lovely staff super friendly to me and my family.

Great facilities will 100% be returning and lots of lovely walks just of the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay, site was very clean & spacious, staff very engaging.

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Andrew T.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Clean and tidy campsite; friendly welcome and great support throughout the stay.

Disliked None

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Cae Du Campsite

Beddgelert

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.01575°N
4.0977°W

Route directions

What3words: factoring.lure.buffoon

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Market Square
6.2 mi Tesco
6.2 mi Sportsman
Rail
5.6 mi Tan-y-Bwlch Ffestiniog Railway Station
6.1 mi Porthmadog Rail Station
6.2 mi Penrhyndeudraeth Rail Station
Ferry
20.6 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
20.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
29.6 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
24.5 mi Anglesey 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

Families can inspire their kids with a love of nature on a stroll along the Aberglaslyn Gorge straight from the campsite. Seasoned hikers might make for the start of the Watkin Path (five minutes’ drive), one of them more challenging routes up Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon, or search out strenuous scrambles up Glyder Fawr (20 minutes). If you’re looking for more unusual activities, Zip World Llechwedd (35 minutes) will appeal with its zipwires and subterranean golf course. Perhaps that’s a bit too high octane for your offspring? Head for Llyn Dinas (15 minutes’ walk) for wild swimming and paddleboarding, or laze on the beach at Porthmadog (25 minutes). Slip a slice of Eryri heritage into your holiday with a wander around the museum at Sygun Copper Mine (five minutes’ walk, there’s a playground for younger kids too), or enjoy history-tinged meanders around the castles at Criccieth (25 minutes’ drive) and Caernarfon (half an hour). And don’t forget to pay your respects at Gelert’s Grave (15 minutes’ walk), the final resting place of a faithful dog once companion to the medieval Prince Llewelyn the Great.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Craig Du Beach Central 8.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 8.6 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Harlech 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 11.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 12.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 6.1 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 6.5 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 7.1 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 7.3 mi

National Slate Museum 7.3 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 10.9 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 13.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 19.5 mi

Aberconwy House 21.4 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 25.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beddgelert - Llyn Dinas - Nanmor Valley - Pass of Aberglaslyn 0.3 mi

Beddgelert - Gelert's Grave - River Glaslyn - River Colwyn 0.5 mi

Nantmor - Cwm Bychan - Sygun Copper Mines - Beddgelert 1.5 mi

Beddgelert Forest 1.7 mi

Nant Gwynnant - Pen-y-pass - Nant Gwynnant 2.5 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.

Offers

Tent pitchMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass campervan or tent pitch
  • 20% off MARCH20 –
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
  • 20% off MARCH20 –
Tent pitch
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  • 20% off MARCH20 –

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cae Du Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Du Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Du Campsite? Families can inspire their kids with a love of nature on a stroll along the Aberglaslyn Gorge straight from the campsite. Seasoned hikers might make for the start of the Watkin Path … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Du Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cae Du Campsite? From £27.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.