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
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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 Fri, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £43 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 1 night, 2 adults
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 1.6m width x 4.0m length (5.2ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 6.4m² (68.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £100 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Would recommend 100%
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
Liked: How safe , friendly and clean the site was , superb wash facilities, Wi-Fi was fantastic for the kids at night , great location for exploring North Wales
Disliked: Nothing
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Lots of room to play on the field, modern and clean toilet…
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Lots of room to play on the field, modern and clean toilet blocks, fun games room, close to Caernarfon and Sherpa bus services to Yr Wyddfa, though this convenience comes with road noise.
Disliked: Dislike is a strong word, these are more observations: The pot wash facility is a bit small and awkwardly placed. Would benefit from more bins on site, particularly to encourage recycling.
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A really well kept campsite very clean facilities. Very picturesque and quiet…
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: A really well kept campsite very clean facilities. Very picturesque and quiet
Disliked: If you have a dog not many places to walk nearby
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and tranquility of our campsite. We do have a dedicated dog exercise field and 20 acres of land to walk your dog also there is a path/ cycle route opposite our entrance that leads (pardon the pun) to the village. We hope to see you and your furry friend again soon!
Unbelievably well kept, but noisy and it has the Big Brother factor.
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
Liked: The campsite is extremely well maintained, including the toilet and shower blocks which are always immaculate. The staff are helpful and friendly. The option of WiFi is nice, and the location is great for National Trust visits.
Disliked: Although this campsite is beautifully kept, that comes at a cost, which is one of almost constant noise due to the grass cutters and strimmers. On top of that is the nearby road noise which is tolerable during the day, less so at night, as well as the small aircraft which fly most of the time directly overhead. Something which others might find a positive we did not, which is the CCTV camera pointed directly at our tent. Good for security, but bad for being able to just relax without feeling watched.
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From the manager: Thank you for your detailed review! We're pleased to hear you appreciated the cleanliness of our facilities, the helpfulness of our staff, and our convenient location. We apologise for the noise disturbances. We do use battery powered strimmers to reduce the noise. We have installed CCTV throughout the park for the security of our guests and as a deterrent. We do not sit and watch it. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve our guests' experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in September, as you mentioned to the wardens.
Excellent site, large level pitches. Clean, well maintained
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: The campsite was beautifully maintained, facilities immaculate and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was quiet and peaceful with beautiful views. plenty of space around the pitches for kids to run around and play. Myself and my son both really liked it. It was also a good base to explore from, and lots to do. We visited Anglesey, Snowdon, castles, a zoo and loads more. All within a 20-40 min drive from the site. We had a fantastic few days and would definitely come back.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son had such a fantastic time at our campsite. It's great to know you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, immaculate facilities, and friendly staff. We're also glad you found our location convenient for exploring Yr Wyddfa and the local attractions. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another memorable stay.
Excellent site with very clean facilities.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Lovely quiet site, very generous sized pitch. Showers+toilets always spotless. Games area great for our 2 teens as was the WiFi! Site close to local places of interest so within easy driving distance to explore the area. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!
Disliked: None
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, spacious pitch, spotless facilities, and the games area. It's great to hear your teens appreciated the WiFi, and that our location allowed you to explore the local attractions easily. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon.
Really lovely site, will definitely come back.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: The site was clean, quiet and pitches spaced out well. Didn’t feel overcrowded and felt like we were tucked away in the corner with lots of privacy.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness, tranquility, and privacy of our site. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Great pitch. Great facilities. Super clean. Will be back!…
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Liked: Great pitch. Great facilities. Super clean. Will be back!
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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the pitch and our clean facilities. We can't wait to welcome you back
The location was perfect and the field was nice and better then…
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: The location was perfect and the field was nice and better then most sites i have stayed on, the toilet and shower blocks where perfectly clean, overall a perfect site to stay on
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the location, cleanliness, and overall quality of our site. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Excellent site with clean facilities
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: The shower block and toilets were immaculate and the site was well tended and quiet
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your positive review! We're pleased to hear you appreciated the immaculate shower block and toilets, as well as the well-tended, quiet site. We're glad everything met your expectations and look forward to your next visit.
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 1UL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.15845°N
-4.22454°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| 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.
Want to know more about camping in Gwynedd?
- 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 £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.