Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park

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Pitches by the river
Pitches by the river
Riverside pitches
Aerial view
The river wnion
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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
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

Welsh

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 40 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-run, peaceful campsite is praised for its exceptionally clean facilities and level, spacious pitches, particularly those by the river. Guests highlight the convenient location with direct woodland walks and a nearby bus stop for easy access to Dolgellau. While some mention road noise and limited WiFi, the friendly, helpful staff and idyllic riverside setting are frequently commended, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 4
Arrival date (latest first)

Plenty of space. Pitch marked with reserved sign. Easy access to drainage…

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8 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mike S.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Plenty of space. Pitch marked with reserved sign. Easy access to drainage for grey water. Friendly welcome.

Disliked No pubs nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was the river for us,it was 30 degrees,brilliant weekend here

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10 out of 10
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 8
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 7
Child friendliness
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Dean O.

Middle field electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good size pitch, showers and toilets clean. Relaxing vibe. Staff helpful when…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 5
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Alison W.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Good size pitch, showers and toilets clean. Relaxing vibe. Staff helpful when they were on site.

Disliked Could hear the traffic from the main road. Facilities functional but all a bit shabby. Many campers playing loud music.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I'm so sorry about the loud music. We have signs warning people about music on site so not sure how this happened. Next time, let us know and we'll sort it out.

Excellent site would highly recommend and would go again

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (riverside)

Liked The campsite was extremely clean well run and exactly as the photo showed. Would highly recommend this campsite as it is a small family run concern and everybody in the office was very helpful. Toilets were clean and well maintained. We had a lovely campsite next to the river and although we chose an extremely Hot weekend, we would recommend this campsite without any hesitation.

Disliked Chose the wrong weekend because it was during a heat wave and all the midges were out, but otherwise nothing to complain about

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely comments!

Excellent site with friendly staff and super clean facilities

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Jack H.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (riverside)

Liked Spacious level pitch next to river
All facilities kept exceptionally clean
Lovely walk through woodland to Dolgellau direct from site
Bus stop with a regular 7 day service within 200m of site.
Highly recommended would definitely stay again.
WiFi available

Recommend to friends Visit again

First visit, will return

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jacqueline F.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (riverside)

Liked Clean facilities, never got too busy whilst I was staying in early July (but I am an early riser). Showers auto turnoff after approx 30 seconds but just need button pressing to restart. Didn't require any money for showers. Was impressed to see a well equipped campers kitchen. Free to use freezer for ice boards. Also a laundry facility.
As we stayed in the Riverside field we could have a camp fire. Office was closed when we arrived but signs outside showed where our named pitch was, which made it very easy.

Disliked Could do with a proper picnic benches on all tent pitches - it tended to be 1 in every 2 pitches, with a simple one board bench for the others.
Would have preferred to park car beside tent- sign asked for it to be parked away from pitch. Not terribly far away though.
Wifi only available at facilities, and did have a habit of dropping out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site , simple but functional , not a modern site but…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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david p.

Middle field electric grass pitch

Liked Great site , simple but functional , not a modern site but showers hot , loos clean etc. No shop as they prefer you to support local business for supplies etc , super market 3 miles away so easy. Great pitch by the river with space . Dont expect a party site as this is designed as a peaceful spot to chill out. Would go again as enjoyed the local area .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed it here. Thanks/diolch.

I would definitely book this campsite again!

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Wifi
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Jessica L.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (riverside)

Liked Everything! Super chilled, I had a riverside pitch and no one walked in front of our tent the whole stay! I was a sole female camper with my dog and felt very safe, I was a lovely quiet camp side which is exactly what I wanted.

Disliked Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your lovely comments! You're welcome back any time.

It was a great place for me and very clean and well…

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Steven D.

Middle field non-electric grass pitch

Liked It was a great place for me and very clean and well maintained site the staff was very friendly and helpful wil definitely stay there again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks/diolch. Welcome back any time!

A beautiful campsite

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gerly L.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (riverside)

Liked the facilities and the fact that there was a kitchen that you could also use to charge your devices. The riverside pitches were really nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you liked it here. Thanks/diolch.

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 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

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

Medium (26-50 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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 10.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 11 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 12.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 12.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 13.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.