Camping in Llanberis

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Visitor photo of the view from the top of the campsite on the top field
Visitor photo of the view from the top of the campsite on the top field
Visitor image of the amazing views
Lower field overlooking the dinorwig slate quarry
Top field with mountain views
View from a pitch at the bottom of the field
Starry sky above the lower field
Bathroom
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Visitor image of the amazing views
Lower field overlooking the dinorwig slate quarry
Top field with mountain views

  • Back-to-basics site on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
  • Caernarfon 20 minutes’ drive; Zip World Penrhyn Quarry half an hour
  • Food van on site; access to the Llanberis and Snowdown Ranger paths
Looking for a simple site that can be used as a base camp for summiting Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)? Consider Camping in Llanberis, which sits on the north-western fringes of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). It has direct access to the Llanberis Path and the Snowdon Ranger Path, two routes (of varying difficulties) that lead to the summit of the tallest mountain in Wales. Suited to the outdoorsy type who doesn’t expect any luxury facilities, this is a back-to-basics spot, though there are some amenities, including a toilet block with coin-operated hot showers, a washing-up corner, a fridge, freezer and microwave, and phone-charging plugs. There is also a food van for easy meals after your efforts. The on-site team is happy to hand over some friendly local knowledge and advice. There’s no need to book or find the car parks for Yr Wyddfa here; in addition, the Pen y Pass paths are also easily accessible by car or a Sherpa bus. Camping in Llanberis is just a 10-minute stroll from Llanberis, where there are shops, restaurants, cafés and attractions like the Llanberis Lake Railway. It’s a 25-minute walk to the Snowdon Mountain Railway station for those who don’t want to make the climb to the summit. It’s also a great base camp for those attending running events like Ultra-Trail Snowdonia and the Snowdon Marathon. The Snowdonia Slate Trail, a long-distance path stretching for 83 miles, is a 15-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 216 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryWalkers' paradiseLake and/or mountain

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a superb location with breathtaking views, offering easy access to Snowdon and Llanberis. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff. While many describe the facilities as clean and adequate, some note they can be basic and occasionally busy. Pitches are spread across multiple fields, with some reports of slopes. Despite minor criticisms regarding facilities and occasional noise, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Overall, amazing campsite probably the best i’ve visited in the area!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great, quiet campsite. Lovely views, great location, all the necessary facilities and such a chill staff.

Disliked Only downsides are the road up to the campsite being rough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding experience, would go again!!

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Cos Z.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked stayed for just one night at Camping in Llanberis Campsite and Glamping Yurts, and it was genuinely one of the most memorable and peaceful camping experiences I’ve ever had. The site is beautifully situated with breathtaking views of the mountains — the scenery felt like something out of a movie! ⛺🏞️

From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptionally well organised. The team had clearly put thought into making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable — from check-in to facilities, everything was spot on. There was ample space between tents, creating a lovely balance between community and privacy.

We were lucky to catch some stunning weather, with dramatic skies and morning mist drifting over the slopes of Snowdonia — truly magical. The field was clean, level, and perfect for pitching, and we felt totally at ease surrounded by such natural beauty.

It may have only been one night, but we left feeling rested, recharged, and already planning our return for a longer stay!

Highly recommended for campers, families, and anyone looking for a serene getaway in the heart of Wales.

Disliked The Rain!! However you cant control that!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and plenty of space about.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean and plenty of space about.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A back to basics campsite with decent facilities, and friendly staff

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Dan R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Scenery, site cleanliness and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean facilities, good location…

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Maeve H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked clean facilities, good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great staff with all facilities you need, and a wonderful location!

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Connor W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery and plenty of space to set up, would definitely visit again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for climbing Snowdon.

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James F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Convenient for Llanberis and climbing Snowdon.

Disliked Few flat pitches and site is uneven (but what do you expect in the foothills of Snowdon!?). One toilet was broken, the disabled toilet had no lock.
10am is rather early to expect people to de-camp and leave site. It can take a family with small children 4hrs+ to pack down. The sun will rather have dried at wet tent by 10am, but stands a better chance by 12noon. Why not change the departure time to 12noon?

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are completely flexible with checkout times and are more than happy for you to extend until 12 if needed! Just ask during check in if you think you need extra time.

Toilets are all working fine and disabled toilet lock was fixed on the 25th July.

Beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere. The stream and the horses in the…

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Vaughan F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere. The stream and the horses in the field nextdoor were an added bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic gateway to the area.

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Michael P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views, space

Disliked Steep hill to get to site! 😂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place…

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Tomasz N.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great place

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Groups 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping in Llanberis

Llwyn Celyn Bach

Llanberis

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4SR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.11455°N
4.1338°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Bus Station
7.6 mi Povey's Garage
7.6 mi Povey`s Garage
Rail
7.5 mi Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
8 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
10.1 mi Roman Bridge Rail Station
Ferry
24.6 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
27.6 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
27.8 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
19.2 mi Anglesey 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

If you want to balance your outdoorsy pursuit with a bit of history, head to Caernarfon (20 minutes’ drive), where a fortress built by Edward I in the late 13th century sits where the river Seiont flows into the Menai Strait. Across the Seiont is a large green area with a skatepark and a waterfront path. Lined with independent kiosks, Garth Pier in Bangor (half an hour) stretches halfway across the Menai Strait, making the island of Anglesey seem so close you could almost touch it. There are more views of Anglesey from the Roman Camp, an area of woodland and lawns at the top of a hill overlooking the city. Those who want more thrills besides summiting Yr Wyddfa should visit Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (half an hour), where they can take a vertiginous flight across the lake of a disused quarry on what is said to be the world’s fastest zipwire. If you’re brave enough to keep your eyes open, you might catch a glimpse of the Welsh coastline while you’re in mid-air.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Dinlle 8.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 12.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 13.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penmaenmawr 14 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Slate Museum 0.8 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 0.8 mi

Penrhyn Castle 5.6 mi

Caernarfon Castle 6.2 mi

Beaumaris Castle 10.4 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 7.1 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 12.8 mi

Bodnant Garden 16.1 mi

Aberconwy House 17.1 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 28.5 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 0.3 mi

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 2.5 mi

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 4.7 mi

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 4.7 mi

Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 4.8 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 Camping in Llanberis have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping in Llanberis dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping in Llanberis? If you want to balance your outdoorsy pursuit with a bit of history, head to Caernarfon (20 minutes’ drive), where a fortress built by Edward I in the late 13th century sits … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping in Llanberis?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping in Llanberis? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.