Campsites for backpackers in Caernarfon, Gwynedd
6 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Caernarfon
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Maes Tywyn Campsite
Newborough, Anglesey, Wales- Basic, clean site 10 minutes' walk from Newborough village
- A 40-minute walk from Newborough beach; Ynys Llanddwyn further on
- Great views of Snowdonia and dark skies for nighttime stargazing
Gwyndy Campsite
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Secluded and spacious wild camping for adults only with mountain views
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Caernarfon and Bangor
- A mile from Llanddeiniolen village centre and its pub
Tain y Coed Campsite
Pentraeth, Anglesey, Wales- Small, well-kept Anglesey tourer site with Eryri National Park views
- Beaumaris Castle, Red Wharf Bay and Pentraeth Beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Easy-to-access, spacious gravel pitches for motorhomes and caravans
Bach Wen
Clynnog Fawr, Gwynedd, Wales- Scenic coastal site 20 minutes' drive from Eryri (Snowdonia)
- A 20-minute drive from Caernarfon and half an hour from Portmeirion
- Access to a private beach within two minutes' walk of the site
Pumllog Farm Campsite
Gwalchmai, Anglesey, Wales- Back-to-basics site with Eryri/Snowdonia views on the Isle of Anglesey
- Rhosneigr, Aberffraw and Trearddur Bay beaches about 20 minutes’ drive
- Spacious pitches with room for kids to play; close to shops and pubs
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales- 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
Campio Andy Camping
Newborough, Anglesey, Wales- Dog-friendly grass tent pitches on Anglesey with views of Snowdonia
- A 10-minute drive from the beach and the Newborough nature reserve
- Barbecues permitted on site; bus stop nearby; pub half an hour’s walk
Pentre Bach Camping
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Small family-run site on the northeastern edge of Eryri/Snowdonia
- Two Snowdon paths five minutes' drive; Caernarfon Castle 15 minutes
- Peaceful location with easy access from the A4085
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Morfa Brenin
Bodorgan, Anglesey, Wales- Well-maintained pop-up site on a working farm in the south of Anglesey
- Beaumaris Castle and Eryri National Park half an hour’s drive
- Dogs welcome; views of Eryri mountains; pub a five-minute drive away
Camping in Llanberis
Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales- Back-to-basics site on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
- Caernarfon 20 minutes’ drive; Zip World Penrhyn Quarry half an hour
- Access to the Llanberis and Snowdown Ranger paths
Caeau Crinion
Llangefni, Anglesey, Wales- Well-maintained dog-friendly site on the Isle of Anglesey
- Sandy beaches and Caernarfon Castle within a half-hour drive
- Furnished bell tent with covered barbecue and firepit
Gyrn Ddu Campsite
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Adults-only site on Llŷn Peninsula, 15 minutes’ drive from Pwllheli
- Direct walks to Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch; Caernarfon 20 minutes' drive
- Spacious, secluded pitches; footpath to the beach
Gyfyng Smallholding
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales- Bell tents in woodlands on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
- Morfa Bychan 20 minutes’ drive; Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) half an hour
- Well-equipped cookhouses; firepit; wild swimming and fishing
Platt's Farm Camping
Llanfairfechan, Conwy, Wales- Small family-run glampsite at a Llanfairfechan farm
- On the edge of Eryri National Park, 10 minutes' drive from Conwy
- Beach, pubs, shops and train station within a short walk
Arfor Camping
Moelfre, Anglesey, Wales- Self-catering family-run site right on the Isle of Anglesey coast
- Haven for walkers: Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path crosses the site
- A 30-minute drive from Bangor and 45 from Holyhead
Parc Newydd
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Semi-wild pop-up campsite with spectacular views of Snowdonia peaks
- A 15-minute drive to the Welsh Coast Path and 25 minutes to Llanberis
- Peaceful grass pitches with a pub and shop within five minutes’ drive
Newborough Park Camping
Newborough, Anglesey, Wales- Isle of Anglesey camping 10 minutes’ drive from Traeth Llanddwyn beach
- Anglesey Sea Zoo and Pili Palas Nature World 10 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches with farmland views; basics shop five minutes’ drive
Cae Clyd Campsite and Touring Park
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Family-run site two minutes' walk from a private beach
- Spectacular views and sunsets close to Snowdonia National Park
- Five minutes from the Lon Eifion cycling and walking path
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