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
Unpowered grass site
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 27 (GBP 27) 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 37 (GBP 37) 1 night, 2 adults
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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 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced grass tent site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39) 1 night, 2 adults
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 1.6m width x 4.0m length (5.2ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 6.4m² (68.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 80 (GBP 80) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 75% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Good value and facilities.
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Unpowered grass site
Liked: Views, cleanliness of the site, wardens were lovely and overall atmosphere of the site was great.
Disliked: Tent pitch was right next to the main road and so the cars driving past were quite loud.
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Nice spacious site with decent toilet and shower facilities. Showers are powerful…
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Powered grass site
Liked: Nice spacious site with decent toilet and shower facilities. Showers are powerful and hot. WiFi is good across the site.
Disliked: Camera are everywhere across the site which takes a feeling of privacy away. However, I suppose it does offer security if leaving unattended.
Little bit pricey.
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Pretty site with lovely mountain views. Plenty of space between pitches and…
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked: Pretty site with lovely mountain views. Plenty of space between pitches and not directly facing other vans. Toilet block always spotless one of the best, plenty of hot water. Site was fairly full on bank holiday weekend but no issue with accessing facilities. Indoor pot wash area with washer/drier, iron. This would be great for longer stays. Handy large dog field. Area is perfect base for sightseeing. Really good wi-if.
Disliked: Shame there’s no pub nearby but only 2 miles to Caernarfon with all its pubs and cafés.
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From the manager: Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the spacious pitches, spotless facilities, and beautiful views. It’s great to hear the amenities and location suited your stay so well. Hope to see you again soon!
Super clean Fantastic location Helpful staff…
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Fully-serviced grass tent site
Liked: Super clean
Fantastic location
Helpful staff
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, location of our beautiful park. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Brilliant location. The site was clean and well kept throughout.…
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Fully-serviced grass tent site
Liked: Brilliant location. The site was clean and well kept throughout.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Definitely needs a shop, some lighting at night.
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked: Quietness, pitches, cleanliness, friendly staff.
Disliked: Nothing in walking distance, no bus stops, having to use car all the time.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly staff. The bus will stop by our entrance and there is a time table displayed on the information board. You could also use the footpath/cycle path to try the cafe in the village during your next visit with us. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Fabulous campsite. Team very helpful when our campervan wouldn't start in the…
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked: Fabulous campsite. Team very helpful when our campervan wouldn't start in the morning. They managed to get our van going prior to AA's arrival.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure helping you out. Hope to see you again.
Lovely facilities, spotlessly clean. Quiet site…
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked: Lovely facilities, spotlessly clean. Quiet site
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the facilities and found everything clean and peaceful. We look forward to welcoming you back!
We spent a lovely couple of nights in the Shepherd's Hut for…
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: We spent a lovely couple of nights in the Shepherd's Hut for my birthday. The hut was beautiful and clean, and tucked away in it's own lovely little private area. It was so peaceful being secluded with our own seating area too. The log burner gets the hut lovely and warm in an evening. We will definitely be back! ☺️
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you had a peaceful and cozy birthday stay in the Shepherd's Hut. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the private setting and the warmth of the log burner. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another special getaway!
Very well kept site. Spotless facilities and a lovely nature walk for…
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked: Very well kept site. Spotless facilities and a lovely nature walk for the dog. Very convenient to Caernarfon and Snowdonia
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the spotless facilities and the nature walk. It's great to hear the location worked well for your visit to Caernarfon and Eryri. Hope to see you again 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 Car parking by site/unit 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 yearThemes
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)Nearby 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 1UL
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 |
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| 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
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 $56.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.