Forest campsites in Shell Island, Gwynedd
7 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Shell Island
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Aberdunant Hall Holiday Park
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales- Family-friendly Snowdonia holiday park in 200 acres of woodland
- A 10-minute drive to Porthmadog; 15 minutes to Portmeirion
- Restaurant and bar on site with heated terrace and play area
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
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- 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
Rhosfawr Caravan and Camping Park
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales- Llŷn Peninsula site with mountain views
- Wales Coast Path and Glasfryn Parc activity centre within 10 minutes
- Shop selling ice cream and playground; 10 minutes' drive from Pwllheli
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
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
Bike Ranch Snowdonia
Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful site for mountain biking fans in North Wales
- Next to Coed y Brenin bike trails with exclusive MTB jumps line onsite
- Easy access from the A470, with gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains
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
Llwyn Ffynnon Caravan Park
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales- Llŷn Peninsula site 25 minutes’ drive from Eryri (Snowdonia)
- A 25-minute drive to Abersoch, and 10 minutes from Pwllheli
- The Peg and Mallet pub, laundry room and on-site fishing lake
Penllechog Camping
Trefor, Gwynedd, Wales- Small campsite on a working farm on the Llŷn Peninsula
- Abersoch half an hour's drive; Portmeirion 35 minutes
- Views over Gurn Ddu; well-behaved dogs welcome
Beddgelert Caravan and Camping Site
Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales- Stunning location in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
- Direct access to Beddgelert Forest for walking and cycling routes
- Onsite shop, Bakehouse takeaway, cycle hire & forest activities
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, WalesSnowdonia Alpacas
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales- Shepherds hut on a alpaca farm in Snowdonia
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
Bronmiod
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales- Single family-friendly bell tent with views over mountains and the sea
- On the edge of the Llŷn Peninsula; 25 minutes' drive from Abersoch
- Logburning stove, firewood, firepit and barbecue provided
