Camping in Llanberis
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- Back-to-basics site on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
- Caernarfon 20 minutes’ drive; Zip World Penrhyn Quarry half an hour
- Food van on site; access to the Llanberis and Snowdown Ranger paths
Campground type
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of GBP1.00 ($1.98) applies for the use of the shower.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Reviews
91% would recommend this campground to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot near Snowdon & Llanberis. Staff are legends! Facilities clean & fine, though a bit basic & busy sometimes. Some sloped pitches. Mostly loved it, keen to come back.
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We were able to choose own pitch on arrival, stunned by the…
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Liked We were able to choose own pitch on arrival, stunned by the Beautiful surroundings.
Quite hilly but good workout upto the reception where there is a really handy charging unit including microwave and fridge/freezer.
Wash rooms for utensils and toilet/shower block.
Enjoyed a 10 minute walk to the lake and enjoyed pizza, burgers and fish and chip picnic!!! All reasonably priced!
Allowed to have camp fire and bought some mystical fire powder which made the flames an array of colour which the kids loved!
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Nnice place quite…
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Liked Nnice place quite
Disliked Nothing much to do in summmery on site
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The views The vibe on the campsite Distance from town Friendly staff Amenities…
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Liked The views
The vibe on the campsite
Distance from town
Friendly staff
Amenities basic but more than expected. Washing up room and microwave were a bonus
Disliked Noise from the YHA wasn’t ideal but was nothing the campsite could do about it.
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OK if you're on a budget, but you'll be more comfortable elsewhere
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Liked Close proximity to the start of the Llanberis path, if making at attempt to summit Snowdon. Also within walking distance to the sherpa bus for other paths, and many shops, restaurants and cafes. Toilets were kept clean. There is a a nice warm facilities room, which was unexpected. Helpful staff at check-in who took the time to explain the best ways to get to and from Snowdon. Zero tolerance towards antisocial behaviour.
Disliked The pitches are poorly maintained. Very overgrown, which makes getting a vehicle moving when it's wet almost impossible. We had to tow another camper whose SUV got stuck. The campsite is on a hill so flat pitches are few and far between, which made cooking and sleeping extremely difficult and uncomfortable.
The showers were very temperamental. I don't begrudge contributing a pound to use them as I can empathise with the costs involved of running a campsite in North Wales, but the showers should at least be good. The pressure was weak even on the high setting, the water comes out boiling hot so I nudged the dial down slightly and it became cold. The only way to get the hot water back was to turn the shower off and on again. I had to do this several times and gave up.
There is also a £1 charge per 8 minutes of tumble dryer use (which is not enough time to dry anything) and the same for the microwave, although 8 minutes of microwave use is reasonable. This doesn't really bother me as the campsite was advertised as "back to basics" so wasn't expecting a dryer or a microwave, but it's worth noting for future campers.
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From the manager: The grass was cut two weeks ago - during this time of year, it's extremely difficult to cut the grass regularly and safely as there's always people around and tents on the fields. The best comment I've had recently is on how handy the grass is as extra comfort under the tent!
Yes - we are situated at the foot of Snowdon in a very hilly area but there are ample flat spaces if you take your time to have a look around.
The showers units have all just been changed (a few weeks ago) so there are no actual issues with the showers. There is a note on the fascias to leave on ECO mode to avoid temperature fluctuations. If you have trouble with the showers or anything else on site, please just ask at reception - we are always happy to help.
Yes the water pressure isn't as good as a mains water supply that you would be used to as we are on a private 'off grid' water supply. When all showers/ sinks/ toilets are in use, the pressure will naturally drop.
Great facilities, careful when paying...
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Liked Great, just what we wanted - a field to camp in with nearby shower / toilet facilities. Nice car park with a reception area.
Really close to multiple snowdon trails, waterfalls, lake and the town. Overall great area to camp!
There were readily set up rock campfire spaces however we didn't get to use it due to the weather.
Disliked Just be careful when you're paying at the reception... Definitely keep a receipt... Just in case.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments.
However the paying comment is a bit misleading and will need addressing for future customers-
Two members of one group paid separately for the same booking.
There was absolutely no issue with refunding one transaction to rectify the situation but we obviously needed the evidence that there were two payments made before refunding as it's not something that has happened before.
One payment was fully refunded once the card details were eventually given correctly. All card details given by one member were not matching any transactions for the day as Apple Pay encrypts card details - which they were not aware of.
Relaxed and friendly site with stunning views
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Liked Amazing views and close to Llanberis for convenience. Lots of space as not very busy so we found a flat pitch. Close to Llanberis path for walking. Sheep wandering around were fun to watch.
Disliked If its busy and especially if you have a large tent, you will probably struggle to find a flat pitch.
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Beautiful location and chilled site for walkers
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Liked Absolutely beautiful location with views over to Snowdon and direct access to the Llanberis path up the mountain.
Disliked Facilities were down a very steep slope, were limited in number and temperamental showers had to be paid for (£1 for 8 minutes)
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Good clean site. Clear views of surrounding mountains, beautiful
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Liked Friendly staff, clean facilities. This is mainly aimed as a weekend stop site for people climbing Snowdon.
Disliked The slope. Campsite is on a hill side and there is virtually no flat ground. I think our tent was about 8 inches sloping from front to back by some tents defied gravity and people must of rolled out of their beds.
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Overall, amazing campsite probably the best i’ve visited in the area!
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Liked Great, quiet campsite. Lovely views, great location, all the necessary facilities and such a chill staff.
Disliked Only downsides are the road up to the campsite being rough.
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Great base for doing Snowdon. Has the basic for a good stay.,
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Liked Great location for doing Snowdon, toilets, shower, small tuck shop. Great views.
Good value for money, shops and fast food places 5 minute walk from the site.,
Disliked Can be tricky getting a level spot to camp, People pitching up at awkward spots taking up too much room, 2 tents taking up 3 spaces., avoid near the water got attacked by midges last time., Hilly ground can make it tricky getting the car out when damp.,
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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 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
Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
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
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Camping in Llanberis
Llwyn Celyn Bach
Llanberis
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 4SR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.11455°N
4.1338°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morfa Dinlle | 14.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddwyn | 17.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanfairfechan | 19.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 21.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Penmaenmawr | 22.6 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Slate Museum 1.3 km
Snowdon Mountain Railway 1.3 km
Penrhyn Castle 9 km
Caernarfon Castle 10 km
Beaumaris Castle 16.7 km
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 11.5 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.6 km
Bodnant Garden 26 km
Aberconwy House 27.5 km
Plas yn Rhiw 45.9 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 0.5 km
Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 4 km
Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 7.6 km
Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 7.6 km
Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 7.7 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 Camping in Llanberis have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping in Llanberis dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping in Llanberis? If you want to balance your outdoorsy pursuit with a bit of history, head to Caernarfon (20 minutes’ drive), where a fortress built by Edward I in the late 13th century sits … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping in Llanberis?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping in Llanberis? From $49.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.