Campsites for backpackers in Snowdonia (Eryri)
16 bookable campsites within 20 miles of Snowdonia (Eryri)
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Cae Llwyd Farm
Penmachno, Conwy, Wales- Off-grid wild site by the Machno river in Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive to Penmachno MTB Trail; 15 minutes to Betws-y-Coed
- Pizza stall on site serving food every day
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
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
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
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
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
Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales- Family-owned Eryri (Snowdonia) site near the shore of Bala Lake
- A short walk to watersports, boat hire and Bala Lake Railway
- Within walking distance of Bala’s shops, restaurants and golf course
Pitch and Hike
Capel Curig, Conwy, Wales- Small, quiet and friendly hike-in campsite in Eryri National Park
- Direct links to Snowdonia Slate Trail and Marin Trail
- Dark-sky site with firepits for hire; pubs 10 minutes’ walk
Y Giler Arms
Betws Y Coed, Conwy, Wales- Quiet campsite with Eryri views 15 minutes’ drive from Betws-y-Coed
- Zip World Llechwedd half an hour’s drive; 40 minutes to Conwy Castle
- Lakeside pitches behind a traditional pub with dining and a games room
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
Glan Ceirw Caravan Park
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Rural site six miles from the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
- Llyn Tegid and National White Water Centre 15 minutes' drive
- Brown trout fishing at the on-site river; well-kept grounds
Pentre Bach Camping
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Small family-run site on the northeastern edge of Eryri/Snowdonia
- Two Snowdon paths five minutes' drive; Caernarfon Castle 15 minutes
- Peaceful location with easy access from the A4085
Hafod Hall Camping Club
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales- Peaceful, spacious and family-run site on a North Wales working farm
- Among hiking and cycling trails; wildlife haven and stargazing area
- Eco-friendly wild camping where campfires are welcome
The Crown Inn and Campsite
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales- Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
- In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
- River fishing permitted; easy access to forest trails
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
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
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
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
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