The Crown Inn and Campsite

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Camp up close to our gorgeous boys
Beautiful scenery

  • Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
  • In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
  • Alpaca walks and feeding on site; river fishing permitted
Originally a drovers' inn, The Crown Inn is a handsome Grade II-listed pub sitting in a peaceful position by the river Alwen in the pretty North Wales village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr. Lying just behind the pub and skirted by ancient woodland, the pub's laidback camping area has easy access to forest trails, fishing on the riverbank and drinks in the bar. Access to The Crown Inn and Campsite is via a ford crossing that crosses the river – an exciting and intrepid journey that's sure to hold particular appeal for younger guests. A short wander away, there's a small waterfall that cascades down from the top of the woods into the river below – keep an eye out for fairies around here, as they're known to hang around in the area by the wooden bridge… Facilities here consist of well-maintained compost toilets and a washing-up area on site. There's access to The Crown Inn's bar and restaurant, which serve up good food and drinks throughout the week. Looking for things to do during your down-time? Relax by the riverbank, try a spot of catch-and-return fishing in the Alwen or fix yourself a firepit. You can also book some time at the site's private alpaca paddock to feed The Crown Inn's friendly boys, or sign up to an alpaca walk through the surrounding countryside with a woolly companion by your side.

Site type

RV sites 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Rent a tent 7
Tent sites 16
Mobile homes for rent 1
Opens April 1, 2025
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

fantastic campsite, really exiciting crossing the ford to get to the site.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small, two person)

Liked: fantastic campsite, really exiciting crossing the ford to get to the site. The owner and the locals were very friendly, had a great evening in the pub. Enjoyed some fishing too, lovely river.

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Highly recommended. Friendly and hardworking hosts.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Caroline L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Otter cabin (four person)

Liked: We stayed 2 nights at this charming and beautiful site. Family run with the bonus of a Pub full of character and friendly locals to chat to. The hosts Caroline and Richard, along with their family were fun, friendly, helpful and hardworking. They have real passion for keeping things simple but well run. Such a beautiful setting. We will definitely be returning to this gem.

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Lovely site, stayed in the alpaca pen which was a great experience.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tom R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alpaca Area - Willow bell tent (two person)

Liked: Lovely site, stayed in the alpaca pen which was a great experience. The pub does great food & the owners are very accommodating.

Disliked: N/a

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Great food, beer, company and the owners are very friendly and accommodating.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Great food, beer, company and the owners are very friendly and accommodating.

Disliked: Nothing!

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By a river, next to a pub, could have a fire…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small, two person)

Liked: By a river, next to a pub, could have a fire

Disliked: No shower, no plumbed in toilet, pitch on a slope and not very flat.

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Such welcoming hosts. Pub is really friendly and beer garden is beautiful.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lucie J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Such welcoming hosts. Pub is really friendly and beer garden is beautiful. Lots of nice touches to the campsite, like the sheltered eating area. Our little boy absolutely loved the alpacas and the alpaca walk is great value.

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Remarkable Campsite, Brilliant experience

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Chris M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (small, two person)

Liked: We really liked the entire experience. Location is beautiful, and the owners were really helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend camping here, with a pub on site!

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Great hosts.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Phil J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Great hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, level pitches, very unique with the riverside!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Molly F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: The area is absolutely gorgeous and the pitches are lovely. It’s a small quiet camp which is nice if you are expecting to go to bed early! The manager Rich and his wife are absolutely lovely and go above and beyond to ensure you’re having a nice stay. Could not recommend it enough!

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Nice little quiet campsite in deep dark wales. You have to drive…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jessica W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Nice little quiet campsite in deep dark wales. You have to drive through a fast flowing river to get to the pitch! They had some alpacas which was cool. It's family friendly but there is not really anything for the kids to do except for look at the alpacas and amuse themselves, bigger kids could maybe paddle but the water is quite fast flowing for the little kids. Basic compost toilet and washing up station. Friendly staff!

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Crown Inn and Campsite

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr

Conwy

Wales

LL21 9UL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.03177°N
-3.50484°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23.4 km Parade Street 2
29.1 km Alma Road
29.2 km Crossroads Stores
Rail
20.9 km Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
22.8 km Llanrwst Rail Station
23.5 km North Llanrwst Rail Station

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.

Local attractions

There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out to see cool castles like the one at Conwy (45 minutes). The village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr is in a central location in North Wales, so both the north and west coasts of the country are within an hour's drive too. If you've got kids or teens to keep entertained, popular options to keep them busy include Go Below Underground Adventures (20 minutes), a caving outfit based in Betws-y-Coed, the woodland rides and activities at Zip World Fforest (25 minutes) or taking a trip to see the many species of animals and birds at the Welsh Mountain Zoo (50 minutes). For something silent and serene instead, take a soothing stroll around the grounds of Clocaenog Forest (five minutes; free parking available at Bod Petryal car park), keep your eyes and ears peeled for osprey at Llyn Brenig (15 minutes) or appreciate the horticultural offerings on display at Caerau Gardens (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Abergele (Pensarn) 30 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Marine Lake, Rhyl 31.3 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) 31.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Rhyl East 32.7 km Sea Good Good Good Good
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias 32.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodelwyddan Castle 25.5 km

Rhuddlan Castle 28.8 km

Bodnant Garden 29.9 km

Conwy Castle 35 km

National Trust - Aberconwy House 35.1 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22.7 km

Chirk Castle 29.7 km

Bodnant Garden 29.9 km

Aberconwy House 35.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 3.9 km

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 5.9 km

Llyn Brenig and the Clywedog Reservoir 8.1 km

The Clwydian Way (6): Corwen - Pentre 10.5 km

The Clwydian Way (8): Cyffylliog - Trefnant 10.8 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Crown Inn and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Crown Inn and Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Crown Inn and Campsite? There's plenty to do hereabouts, whether you're inclined to go off gallivanting through the hills of Snowdonia National Park (from 15 minutes' drive), boating on Bala lake (20 minutes) or heading out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Crown Inn and Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Crown Inn and Campsite? From $22.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.