Rhyd y Galen
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- Peaceful, scenic North Wales site on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia)
- A 10-minute drive to Caernarfon Castle; 20 to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Table tennis, skittles and pool table on site; 20 acres to explore
Site type
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92Tourist board rating
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sun 1 Mar to
Open from Mon 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £37
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 5.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £85
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is highly praised for its exceptional cleanliness, spacious and well-maintained pitches, and modern, spotless facilities. Visitors frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, beautiful location with stunning views, and peaceful atmosphere. It's considered an ideal base for exploring North Wales, with convenient access to local attractions. Minor points include occasional road noise, and some guests suggested improvements like more scattered bins and clearer signage. Manager responses indicate ongoing efforts to address feedback.
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Last updated 28/07/2026
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Campsite is nice and looked after minus road traffic
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice toilets and shower, big pitch , game room amazing for my teen
Disliked Non electric pitch is way too close to the main busy road, instead of birds we could hear cars all night long and it was noisy enough to wake me up few times
That’s arguing with the idea of relax in nature.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we're glad your teen enjoyed the games room and that the facilities and pitch size impressed!
We're sorry to hear the road noise disrupted your sleep on the non-electric pitch. We completely understand how frustrating that must have been, especially when you're looking to switch off and enjoy the peace of the countryside. The proximity of the road to that particular area of the site is something we're aware of, and we'd always encourage guests to mention any preferences at the time of booking or on arrival so we can try to find the most suitable pitch. An electric pitch or one of our more sheltered spots further from the road may suit you better on a future visit.
We hope you'll give us another chance to show you what we can do!
Well kept site with clean facilities and god sized level pitches.
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Well kept quiet site with clean facilities and good sized level pitches.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — we're glad you enjoyed the site and found the pitches level and well sized. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Peaceful, spotless site with lots of room between pitches
Electric grass pitch
Liked Absolutely loved this site. Met with a very welcoming reception, the site is spotless and very well maintained. I loved the little wc, shower and washing up units, again spotless. We had a corner grass pitch with electric hook to our small motorhome. WiFi available on site, FREE!!! I booked here so we were able to drive to the quarry for our Zipwire experience (about 25 mins drive away). This is the first time I’ve ever unhooked and drove off site to explore. There are so many stunning and interesting places to visit nearby. Will definitely return and take our dogs next time. If you want peace and quiet, near to lots of places to visit, this is the place for you.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this wonderful review — we absolutely loved reading it!
We're thrilled the welcome, pitch and facilities all impressed, and it's great to hear the free WiFi went down well too — always a bonus! It sounds like you made the most of the area with the zipwire experience at the quarry — what a way to spend a day!
We're also delighted the site worked so well as a base for exploring, and we can't wait to welcome you back next time — with the dogs in tow! We're sure they'll love the dog field. 🐾
See you again soon!
Very nice people, clean facilities, very…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very nice people, clean facilities, very close to Caernafon, a bus that stops directly at the campsite, nice little village Bethel nearby so you can walk there and have something to eat.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
It's great to hear the facilities, team and location all worked well for you. The bus stop right at the campsite and the short walk into Bethel village are two of those handy little extras that really add to the experience, so we're glad you made the most of both!
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Clean well maintained facilities, not too…
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Clean well maintained facilities, not too far from the pitch to the toilet. Good location in easy reach of Anglesey, Abersoch, Snowdonia.
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — we're really pleased you enjoyed the facilities and found the location so convenient for getting out and about!
Anglesey, Abersoch and Eryri all on the doorstep — there's no shortage of things to see and do! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Lovely campsite would definitely recommend, really clean toilets
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Cleanliness
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The toilets and showers are very…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The toilets and showers are very clean and tidy. Very well maintained campsite with nice views. Peaceful and spacious pitches. We would come back.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — we're really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, spacious pitches and found the facilities clean and well maintained. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Toilets and showers are spotless .…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Toilets and showers are spotless . Very well kept campsite nice and quiet would highly recommend . We felt very relaxed and will definitely be returning
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review and recommendation — feeling relaxed is exactly what a great camping trip should be all about!
We're delighted the facilities and peaceful atmosphere delivered throughout your stay. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
Loved the whole campsite, it was…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the whole campsite, it was very well maintained and the toilet and shower blocks were immaculately clean, The lady on reception was very helpful and instructions on finding our pitch were clear. We will definitely be coming back
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're so pleased you loved the site and found everything immaculately clean throughout your stay!
We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Dawn— it's always great to hear that the welcome and check-in process made a good impression.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Warm reception on arrival :) bathroom…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Warm reception on arrival :) bathroom and washing facilities all close. Lovely open space to camp (close to the road but not an issue) and an allocated secure space for the dogs to run around in. Will be returning to Rhyd y Galen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the five stars and the lovely review — we're so pleased you had a great stay at Rhyd y Galen!
It's great to hear the warm welcome, facilities and open space all worked well for you, and we're especially pleased the secure dog field gave your four-legged friends the freedom to have a good run around!
We can't wait to welcome you all back again soon 🐾
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Rhyd y Galen
Bethel
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 1DX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.15845°N
4.22454°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanddwyn | 6.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberffraw | 10.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 2.6 mi
National Slate Museum 5.2 mi
Snowdon Mountain Railway 5.2 mi
Penrhyn Castle 6.2 mi
Beaumaris Castle 9 mi
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 3.1 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.4 mi
Bodnant Garden 18.4 mi
Aberconwy House 18.4 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 28.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 5.1 mi
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 5.6 mi
Bethesda - Ogwen 7 mi
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 7.1 mi
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 7.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rhyd y Galen have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rhyd y Galen dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rhyd y Galen? Standing where the Afont Seiont river meets the Menai Strait, Caernarfon Castle (10 minutes’ drive) is a forbidding medieval fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Perhaps best known as the place … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rhyd y Galen?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rhyd y Galen? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.