Campsites for Backpackers in Shell Island, Gwynedd
11 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Shell Island
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
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
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales- Friendly Eryri/Snowdonia site on the banks of the River Glaslyn
- Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon Watkin Path five minutes' drive away
- Beddgelert's cafés, pubs and railway station less than a mile away
Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Quiet, laid-back, family run site on riverbank
- "What a fantastic wee hidden gem."
- "This is a no frills fantastic little site"
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Gwersyllfa Llyn Dinas Campsite
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful Eryri wild camping site on the banks of Llyn Dinas Lake
- A mile and a half from Beddgelert and the Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path
- On National Trust land with lake access for fishing and swimming
Gyfyng Smallholding
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales- Bell tents in woodlands on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
- Morfa Bychan 20 minutes’ drive; Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) half an hour
- Well-equipped cookhouses; firepit; wild swimming and fishing
Cerrighedd
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales- Wild camping field with sea and hill views in Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute walk to Barmouth beach; Harlech Castle a 15-minute drive
- Peaceful off-grid site off the A496, close to the beach and mountains
Parc Isaf Farm
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, WalesLlech Camping and Touring
Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales- Spectacular views
- Tourist attractions nearby
- Dogs are welcome
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
Kings Youth Hostel
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, WalesTŷ 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
Cedris 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
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