Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park

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Pitches by the river
Pitches by the river
Riverside pitches
Aerial view
The river Wnion
Around the site
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Some of our longstays and tourers
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Riverside pitches
Aerial view
The river Wnion

  • Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
  • On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
‘Don’t expect a swimming pool, a bar or a shop’ say the owners of Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park – this laidback Gwynedd site is a place that's all about the joy of no-frills stays, embracing the natural setting and soaking up the peace of its fabulous Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park location. Indeed there may be no pool, but this laidback family-run site has something that's arguably just as enticing, as it's on the banks of the Wnion river, with direct access to the river for fishing, paddles and swims if you like (chillier than a pool, perhaps, but still a whole lot of fun…) Guests have been coming here for many years, with several of them returning time and again for repeated doses of the peaceful atmosphere on site and the plethora of outdoor activities available in the local area. Dolgellau (10 minutes' drive) is a well-known hub for walkers and hikers, and there are plenty of options nearby for mountain bikers and climbers too. Getting out and about should be fairly straightforward, as the site is only a little way off the A494 and has a bus stop almost outside. The evening activity of choice on site is usually a quiet glass of wine and a barbecue or campfire by the river – and to keep that peaceful vibe going there's a no-music policy here, and a general request to preserve the peace (party types and large groups will need to look elsewhere for their accommodation). Although this site is no-frills in style, it does have a good collection of essential facilities for its guests – these include toilets, showers, wifi, a launderette, a shared fridge and freezer, a washing-up area and a chemical disposal point.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 13
Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 6
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Welsh

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

Open from Sun 21 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 133 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This riverside campsite receives consistently positive feedback for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful location, and friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are spacious, with many enjoying direct river access, fire pits, and picnic benches. Facilities are generally reported as clean and well-maintained. Some guests note road noise and limited phone signal/Wi-Fi, while others appreciate the opportunity to disconnect. Minor concerns include occasional dated facilities and shower pressure, but overall, visitors highly recommend and plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 06/10/2026

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our stay was very peaceful, the…

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Beth W. 1 review

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Our stay was very peaceful, the views were incredible, great location and the host was very accommodating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a great campsite, lovely scenery,…

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Anonymous

Middle field electric grass pitch

Liked Was a great campsite, lovely scenery, reception lady was nice, very quiet campsite

Disliked Someone doing Coke in toilets of the sink and someone else smoking weed on the swinging bench outside, also toilets and showers could've been cleaner but apart from that we had a fantastic time the caravan site is in the middle of some great areas and was really fun lovely beach in barmouth

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Everything, it was the best couple…

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Elizabeth M. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Everything, it was the best couple of days away we have had camping. We loved how peaceful it was and the facilities were clean. It was perfect.

Disliked Nothing

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The facilities were very good and…

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 Angie S. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (riverside)

Liked The facilities were very good and clean. We had a pitch near the stream which was lovely. All round nice place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I wouldn't return as its too far out for shopping .

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Anonymous

Middle field electric grass pitch

Liked The site and location were lovely great views and kids enjoyed the river and the swings

Disliked No shop ot cafe on site and nearest shops were a long way to go..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall its a nice place

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David B. 5 reviews

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Clean site

Disliked Road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful camp in a lovely setting, near to plenty of places to visit.

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 Jo H. 3 reviews

Middle field electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet campsite with a large pitch by the river. Very peaceful. Clean shower block and the access to a camp kitchen was really handy. Most of the caravans were empty so it was calm and quiet every night.

Disliked The electric hook up was quite far from the pitch so despite having a 20m lead it didn’t reach our tent. We had an extension but despite trying to waterproof it in bin liners, we lost power after heavy rainfall.

WiFi only worked if in the kitchen / toilet block. That’s fine if you want to be off grid I suppose!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite in a wonderful location, I'll certainly be returning.

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (riverside)

Liked The location, I had a riverside pitch. Facilities were excellent and very clean too.

Disliked It's by a road so of course there will be noise. I took earplugs, didn't use them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site

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 Lisa L. 14 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Everything always nice at this camp site clean hot showers fab pitch by river fab staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks again Lisa!

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 Wild swimming

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access 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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park

Bontnewydd

Brithdir

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2DG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.76432°N
3.82168°W

Route directions

The T3 bus from Barmouth to Wrexham has a stop very near the campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
17.3 mi Sportsman
17.3 mi Tesco
18 mi Market Square
Rail
9.7 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
10.3 mi Barmouth Rail Station
10.7 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
10.1 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
10.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

This area is home to some of the most popular walking trails in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park, including the Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk (both trailheads are within 10 minutes' drive). Those of a more ambitious nature may like to tackle the Minffordd Path up Cadair Idris (15 minutes away) or the mountain bike paths at Coed-y-Brenin (20 minutes) while families and leisure cyclists try the riverside Mawddach Trail (10 minutes). Up the thrill levels again with an activity at the National White Water Centre (half an hour) or one of the adventures on offer at Zip World Llechwedd (40 minutes). All a bit too hair-raising? Opt instead to visit the Dyfi Osprey Project (half an hour) or take a stroll around the colourful village of Portmeirion (40 minutes). Taking to the coast is always an option, too – perhaps for some bird spotting at RSPB Mawddach Valley (10 minutes), some history at Harlech Castle (45 minutes) or a day on the beach at Barmouth (25 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Fronoleu Country Hotel Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Cross Foxes Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • The Stag Inn Pub 3 mi
  • Torrent Walk Pub 3 mi
  • Cross Keys Pub 3.1 mi
  • The Unicorn Pub 3.1 mi
  • Royal Ship Hotel Pub 3.1 mi
  • The Fork, Cork & Feathers Restaurant 3.1 mi
  • Lemon Grass Restaurant 3.1 mi
  • Mawddach Pizza Napoletana Restaurant 3.9 mi

Groceries

  • Eurospar Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Gwin Dylanwad Wine Off-licence 3.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Dolgellau Park 3 mi

Family days out

  • Forest Garden Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Glasdir Copper Mine Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
  • Rhaeadr Du Waterfalls Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
  • Castell Y Bere Castle 9.7 mi

Public transport

  • Brithdir, Bont Newydd 0.09 mi
  • St Machreth`s Church War Memorial 1.8 mi
  • Dolgellau, Ffordd Bala Road 2.8 mi
  • Arran Road 2.9 mi
  • Eldon Square 3.1 mi
  • Bro Cymmer 3.2 mi
  • Penbryn Garage 3.3 mi
  • Coleg Meirion Dwyfor 3.5 mi
  • Pont Borthwnog 5.1 mi
  • Minffordd Hotel 5.8 mi

Local services

  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 3.1 mi
  • Mile End Service Station Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 2.9 mi
  • Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital 3 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.1 mi
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 3.1 mi

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Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 12 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 13.7 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 15.5 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.8 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 16.9 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 1.7 mi

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.3 mi

Mawddach Estuary 4.8 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 4.9 mi

Cadair Idris 5.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park? This area is home to some of the most popular walking trails in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park, including the Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk (both trailheads are within 10 minutes' drive). Those of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.