Rhyd y Galen
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- Peaceful, fully serviced North Wales site on the edge of Snowdonia
- A 10-minute drive to Caernarfon Castle; 20 to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Table tennis, skittles and pool on site, plus 20 acres to explore
Site type
92
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92Tourist board rating
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.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
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 grass touring pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 15m depth (150m²)
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 £80
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly recommended campsite praised for its exceptional cleanliness, spacious and well-maintained pitches, and friendly, helpful staff. Guests consistently highlight the modern, spotless toilet and shower facilities. The location is considered ideal for exploring local attractions like Snowdonia and Anglesey. While a few minor road noise observations were made, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
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Flat pitch. Well organised. Clean. Excellent location for accessing hills, lakes and…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Flat pitch. Well organised. Clean. Excellent location for accessing hills, lakes and coast.
Disliked The big camping field is further from a toilet than any other part of the site.
Wardens aren't around after 5pm. Site relies on CCTV for security, and you will be visible and being recorded on CCTV wherever you are on site.
We were doing a running event and some epic walks, so we were in bed super early. But, be aware that if you want to go out for an evening you will need to drive or get a taxi.
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Loved everything! Location is great, lots of activities and places to visit…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved everything! Location is great, lots of activities and places to visit nearby. The shower and toilet facilities are brilliant and close by, modern and clean. The games barn is a great idea. Peaceful site and looks beautiful.
Disliked Not dislikes but there could be some recycling stations around the site and I think a wooden trim trail style park would be great for the kids.
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From the manager: Thank you for such wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you loved the location, facilities, and the peaceful atmosphere, and that you enjoyed the games barn too. It’s great to hear you made the most of the nearby activities and sights. We also really appreciate your suggestions — a wooden trim trail for children is an excellent idea, and we’ll certainly keep it in mind for future improvements. We hope to see you again soon for another relaxing stay!
Quiet, peaceful, exceptional location, great views, clean facilities
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location, great facilities, the camping site for tents has a great back drop view of Snowdon. Plenty of space on each pitch, definitely will return. Easy check in, very helpful & patient as we arrived a lot later than expected due to motorway traffic.
Very quiet site, the shower block exceptionally clean & looked after.
Quiet, peaceful experience 10/10
Disliked No complaints!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the stunning views of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and found the site peaceful and well-equipped. It’s great to know that check-in was smooth despite the delay, and we’re glad our team could help make your arrival stress-free. We take pride in maintaining clean and comfortable facilities, so your feedback means a lot. We’d love to welcome you back anytime — until then, safe travels and thanks again for the 10/10!
Loved the location! We went up Snowden, Llanberis, Dinorwic and Anglesey…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the location! We went up Snowden, Llanberis, Dinorwic and Anglesey (All pretty close) The camp is very well kept, we were down the bottom in the Tent Field and although we were out all day, it was very chilled atmosphere when we would come back. A couple of others like us having camp fires and just relaxing. Hired a fire pit that was only £10. We had a small toilet block at the end of the lot that had 2 toilets and a shower. All new and very clean and looked after and there were more blocks around the site! All round pleasant experience and I would stay here again.
Disliked For us, nothing! Nice camp, zero issues
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, convenient location, and clean facilities. Great to hear the fire pit added to your experience too! We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Great site aside from the decking
Electric grass pitch
Liked Size of pitch
Games room
Security gate
Lake path / walk
Spotless toilets and showers
Disliked We had a sloped pitch but most are flat.
Toilet block by electric pitch is VERY slippy when wet. I slipped in the rain and hurt by back and banged my head. Be wary of the decking that doesn’t have the grass covering.
A bit of road noise but nothing major.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely comments about the size of your pitch, our games room, the security gate, the lake walk, and the spotless facilities — it means a lot to our team. We’re truly sorry to hear about your slip and hope you’re feeling much better now. We have now laid artificial turf on the decking to make sure it’s safer in all weather. We’d love the chance to welcome you back to one of our level pitches for a more comfortable and worry-free stay next time.
Last minute booking - struck gold!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Peaceful and relaxed. We booked a tent pitch with electric and we were pleasantly surprised to find we had been allocated a generously sized pitch, complete with its own water and electricity supply, within easy reach of the facilities. The facility blocks were always kept in excellent condition. The site seemed quiet and calm despite other campers coming and going throughout the week.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and appreciated the spacious pitch and well-kept facilities. It’s great to hear the site felt calm and relaxing throughout your stay – we’d love to welcome you back!
Beautiful site, clean showers and toilets !
Electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful location
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you! We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful location. Hope to see you again soon.
Had a lovely stay, was a very clean and well kept site…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Had a lovely stay, was a very clean and well kept site with great facilities.
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Very nice camping site, lots of space, very clean facilitites and nice…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very nice camping site, lots of space, very clean facilitites and nice personnel. We spent three nights and used the site to visit the are (Caernaforn, Harlech, canyoning with Snowdonia Adventure Activities -> another great tip!). I would certainly go there again, highly recommended!
Disliked Some road noise could be heard, but not disturbing.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and made the most of exploring the area — sounds like you had an adventure-packed visit! We're also glad you appreciated the space, clean facilities, and our team. We'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime.
The cleanest toilet and shower blocks I have ever seen. So well run.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The site was clean, beautifully laid out, amazing!
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found the site clean and beautifully laid out. Hope to see you 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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.