Campsites for backpackers in Fairbourne, Gwynedd
7 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Fairbourne
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking
Fairbourne, Gwynedd, Wales- Gwynedd farm site with spectacular estuary and peninsula views
- Equestrian centre on site with pony trekking
- On the Mawddach Trail and close to Coed-y-Brenin bike trails
Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Award-winning and green site in Snowdonia National Park
- Direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath
- Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne
Torrent Walk Campsite
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Base for hiking Cader Idris, the Mach Loop or Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- A 35-minute drive from Zip World Llechwedd and Bounce Below
- Easy access to the Torrent Walk and Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike centre
Fronalchen Caravan Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
- Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- 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
Rhiw Goch Inn
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales- Back-to-basics camping with stunning Rhinog Mountain views in Gwynedd
- Harlech Beach half an hour’s drive; Llanfair Slate Caverns 35 minutes
- In Eyri National Park, with hiking and biking straight from the site
Snowdonia Hideaway
Bryncrug, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping with spectacular views out over Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive from Bryncrug and 15 minutes from Aberdyfi beach
- Wild swimming close by and a woodfired hot tub on site
Garthyfog
Arthog, Gwynedd, Wales- Dog-friendly South Snowdonia site one mile from the Mawddach estuary
- Walks from the site; 20 minutes’ drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park
- Within walking distance of the shops in Fairbourne
Nant Madyn Camping
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful farm site in Snowdonia with spectacular sea views
- Three miles from the sea; a 35-minute drive from Cadair Idris mountain
- A 10-minute drive from the Wales Coast Path, shops and eateries
Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Dyfi WildCamping
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Spacious wild camping site five minutes' drive from Aberdovey
- Tywyn, Talyllyn Railway and Dyfi Bike Park within a 15-minute drive
- Easy access from the main road; fabulous estuary and sea views
Smugglers Cove Boatyard
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Small peaceful site on the Dyfi estuary, seven miles from Machynlleth
- A 10-minute drive from the beach at Aberdyfi
- Riverside firepits, with wood available to buy on site
Ynyslas Camping
Borth, Ceredigion, Wales- Well-kept flat pitches with lovely views over the Dyfi estuary
- Aberystwyth and Dyfi Bike Park both 20 minutes' drive away
- Launch kayaks or paddleboards on the river from the site
Dyfi Adventure Campsite
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Peaceful Dyfi valley site by a riverside, opened in 2019
- A 15-minute drive from Machynlleth and 35 from the seaside at Barmouth
- River beach, communal firepits and barbecues/campfires allowed
Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping site on a peaceful farm estate in Snowdonia National Park
- Zip World Fforest 55 minutes’ drive; Portmeirion 40 minutes
- Bell tents on a dark skies site; Mawddach Trail 10 minutes’ walk away
Tŷ Cerrig Boutique Glamping
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping units with well-equipped kitchens on a quiet Gwynedd park
- Adults-only site in a wildlife haven with spectacular sunsets
- Close to the coast path and 15 minutes' drive from Tywyn beach
Kings Youth Hostel
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, WalesCedris Farm
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Rural South Snowdonia Campsite only 7 miles from the coast
- Family Run Campsite On A Real Working Farm
- 3 Miles From Cader Idris & Talyllyn Lake
Pant Coch Glamping
Bryncrug, Gwynedd, Wales- Bell tent nicely situated in a corner of a meadow on a working farm
- Five minutes’ drive from the seaside town of Tywyn; pub 2 mins' walk
- Exclusive use of kitchen shed, shower hut and barbecue/outdoor space
