Rhyd y Galen
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- Peaceful, fully serviced North Wales site on the edge of Snowdonia
- A 10-minute drive to Caernarfon Castle; 20 to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Table tennis, skittles and pool on site, plus 20 acres to explore
Campground type
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92Tourist board rating
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Site types & availability
Powered grass site
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 37 (GBP 37)
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39)
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Fully-serviced grass caravan site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 10m width × 15m depth
Calculated area: 150m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39)
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Fully-serviced grass tent site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39)
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Unpowered grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 27 (GBP 27)
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 5.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 80 (GBP 80)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Spotless campsite, great staff & location for Snowdonia/Anglesey. Good WiFi, dog-friendly. Bit of road noise & queues sometimes.
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The campsite was very peaceful and although it seemed fully booked, very…
Powered grass site
Liked The campsite was very peaceful and although it seemed fully booked, very quiet and not crowded at all! The facilities were very clean & modern, the toilets and showers were well maintained and showers were very powerful! We stayed on an electric tent plot & we had plenty of space and were close to a block with some toilets & one shower which was handy to be close to. Sometimes the shower can get busy as there is only one, however the main shower block is a couple of minutes walk away so this wasn’t an issue. We also rented a fire pit for £5 for the night, the wardens were really helpful and picked up our fire pit and rubbish as we were packing up to leave as they saw us struggle a bit with the fire pit in our car when we picked it up! Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Disliked Nothing at all- the only thing to consider when staying here is that the nearest beach is just under 20 mins drive away, and there is not much within walking distance, however this wasn’t too much of a problem for us!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful setting, clean facilities, and your spacious pitch. It’s great to hear our team was able to help out — we’re always happy to lend a hand. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Highly recommend! Clean, friendly and great facilities.
Fully-serviced grass tent site
Liked This is the nicest campsite I’ve ever stayed at. The tent pitch was set in greenery and the area was landscaped and well maintained. It was fantastic having the water point at the tent as well as electric.
The washing and showering facilities were great! They were clearly cleaned regularly and with little ones (1 & 3 years old) having the option of shower rooms was brilliant.
Nothing was too far to go to on site but you felt away from everything at the tent.
Other guests at the site on the whole were friendly and respectful, one exception who we let the staff know about (music blaring).
Disliked A play ground for little ones. Just a swing, side, and climbing frame would make a big difference.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great stay and that the facilities worked well for your family — especially with little ones in tow. Your feedback about the playground is really helpful and appreciated; it's something we’ll definitely take into consideration for the future. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Nice site, views was stunning if you were 100ft tall.
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked very nice site mainly for seasonal pitches we was situated down the bottom end and unfortunatly non of the stunning views, shower block was awesome no silly pressy button tap thingys, bit overpriced but nice...
Disliked Can we go up the top next time for the stunning views.
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From the manager: Thanks for the lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the site and showers. We’ll do our best to get you a top spot with those stunning views next time.
Really nice campsite, would definitely return
Powered grass site
Liked Really nice site, peaceful, clean and well maintained. Toilet blocks were clean and loo roll and hand wash was provided. Some
Nice games for the kids to play including pool, table tennis and skittles. Very nice stay
Disliked One small niggle, there was only 1 shower in the loo blocks near the camping field. I feel that if the toilet was taken out the wet room two showers would have made better use of the space.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're really glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and family games. We appreciate your suggestion about the shower facilities—it's definitely something we'll consider as we look to improve. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Very clean…
Powered grass site
Liked Very clean
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From the manager: Thank you! We’re so glad you found everything clean — we take pride in keeping the site spotless. Hope to see you again soon!
Amazing stay!
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Absolutely lovely site! Facilities are immaculate and the site was spacious and plenty area to walk the dog and for the little one to play. Ideal location for everything
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the space, the spotless facilities, and that the site worked well for both your little one and your dog. It’s great to know our location was ideal for your visit — we’d love to welcome you back again soon.
Wondering site and location…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Wondering site and location
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Will defiantly be coming again! Lovely site with nice clean pitches!
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely site; we were on pitch 102 which was a larger corner pitch, really good space for the kids tucked away. Nice and quiet, nice facilities for the most part.
Disliked Although facilities (toilets and shower) were modern and clean, as our area got busier could of done with a few more toilets etc
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback — we're so glad you enjoyed your stay and that pitch 102 worked well for you and the kids! It’s great to hear you appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and modern facilities.
We appreciate your note about the number of toilets and showers as the site got busier. Just a note for your next visit, that our main block (just a short walk from your field does have a number of toilets and showers.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great site, we had a hard standing level pitch. Friendly staff.
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Friendly staff welcomed us and found a pitch, even though we hadn't pre booked. Site very convenient for the lovely sandy beach. Thought the railway line running between the site and the beach might be a problem but it wasn't at all.
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From the manager: I think that you may have mixed up our site with another one, as there isn't a railway running near us.
I'm pleased to hear that we could accommodate you on our level hard standing pitch and that it was to your liking.
The site is very quaint and set out lovely. Good big…
Powered grass site
Liked The site is very quaint and set out lovely. Good big pitches, only thing is they are not that level but we could live with that. Facilities were spotless and close by. Not too busy while we were there so very peaceful and quiet. Def will be back
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting, spacious pitches, and spotless facilities. It’s great to know you’d like to return, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Rhyd y Galen
Bethel
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 1DX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.15845°N
4.22454°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanddwyn | 11.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 11.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberffraw | 16.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 17.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 17.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 4.2 km
National Slate Museum 8.4 km
Snowdon Mountain Railway 8.4 km
Penrhyn Castle 9.9 km
Beaumaris Castle 14.5 km
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 4.9 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 28.1 km
Bodnant Garden 29.5 km
Aberconwy House 29.7 km
Plas yn Rhiw 45.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 8.1 km
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 9 km
Bethesda - Ogwen 11.3 km
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 11.4 km
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 11.7 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rhyd y Galen have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rhyd y Galen dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rhyd y Galen? Standing where the Afont Seiont river meets the Menai Strait, Caernarfon Castle (10 minutes’ drive) is a forbidding medieval fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Perhaps best known as the place … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rhyd y Galen?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rhyd y Galen? From $55.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.