Cae Du Campsite

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  • 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
What a gorgeous spot for a break in the fresh air of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park. With spectacular mountain views, Cae Du Campsite sits on the banks of the River Glaslyn less than a mile from pretty Beddgelert, a hub for walking trails with several pubs, cafés and craft shops. The village is also a stop on the narrow-gauge Welsh Mountain Railway running between Porthmadog and Caernarfon. What’s more, Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon is just up the road, it’s five minutes’ drive to the Watkin Path trailhead and you’ll pass spectacular Llyn Dinas lake (wild swim anyone?) on the way. Tired after whichever outing you chose? There’s plenty of space to relax back at the park, and you should hopefully sleep well in these peaceful surroundings. A washing-up area, launderette and bathrooms with toilets and showers are on hand to make life comfortable, and you can bring a barbecue or light a campfire to finish your day in traditional camping style. Hire firepits (subject to availability) and buy logs, kindling and firelighters from reception between 9.30am and 5pm. And as the emphasis here is on total relaxation, Cae Du Campsite has a strict rule that music must be turned off and noise kept to a minimum after 9.30pm.

Site type

Tent sites 107
Travel trailer sites 10
RV sites 72
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Ball games and frisbees are welcome in the Family Area only. The entry barrier closes at 10:30pm, but checked-in guests may use the car park after this time. The exit barrier operates 24 hours.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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9.4

Overall rating from 742 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryHikers’ paradiseLake and/or mountainPeaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept site has great mountain views & is near Beddgelert. Staff are friendly, pitches spacious, & facilities spotless (hot showers!). Popular with hikers for its quiet vibe & trail access. Wi-Fi can be spotty, & showers a bit dated, but improvements are coming.

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Great location on outskirts of Bedgellert. Stunning…

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 Mike W. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Great location on outskirts of Bedgellert.
Stunning views.

Disliked It’s much bigger than campsites we normally stay at and by bad luck it was Saturday night and surprisingly noisy well into the night beyond the 9:30 cut off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site in a great location.

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 Jerry K. 3 reviews

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Great location, friendly staff, good facilities, easy walk into the village.

Disliked There could be a few more toilets and showers. A bit pricey, but understandable due to the location.

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We’ve stayed at quite a few…

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 Stuart L. 1 review

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked We’ve stayed at quite a few campsites over the years, and Cae Du is definitely one we’ll be returning to. From the moment we arrived, the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. Nothing seemed too much trouble, and it really made a difference.
The campsite is well looked after, manicured grass areas, a pond with beautiful lillies in it, a grassed family area with picnic tables and very clean facilities, everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s in a fantastic location, just a short walk into Beddgelert, there is a path at the back of the site allowing you to walk safely into the village and with some of the most beautiful scenery you could wish for right on your doorstep. Waking up to the mountains each morning never got old.
It’s one of those places that just has a lovely, relaxed atmosphere, making it easy to switch off and enjoy being outdoors. We had a brilliant few days and have already said we’ll be back. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a peaceful campsite in a stunning part of Snowdonia.
Whilst we were there our camping fridge gave up on us so we bought a new one. As with most camping trips the care was full, we asked the lovely lady at reception if there was anywhere we could dispose of the old one safely and she offered to do it for us. What more is there to say. Excellent and very friendly.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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A site we will definitely visit again.

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 Jacqueline D. 2 reviews

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Fantastic site, excellent facilities set in beautiful grounds with stunning views and generous pitches. Situated close to the lovely hamlet of Beddgelert with an easy level walk along the river where there are a number of pubs and a lovely Bistro, will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing really to dislike.

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Great campsite - very clean and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Great campsite - very clean and neat and peaceful. Met some nice people although we still had privacy because the campsite wasn't too full and the pitches were large enough. The river running through was delightful and lovely for a swim, plus the area with information about local walks, games etc was useful. Incredible views from the campsite, and a short, picturesque walk to the nearest village with pubs and cafes etc.

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 Heinz S. 5 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fan site would definitely return and recommend

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 Emma W. 2 reviews

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Everything. The location, the staff, the pitch, the facilities and the other campers were friendly and respectful

Disliked Nothing

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Location,river,views…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Location,river,views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful location and really friendly…

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 Mark R. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful location and really friendly staff, I’ll be back for more !

Disliked Could do with a little shop selling the basics

Recommend to friends Visit again

We love this place,maintained grounds, friendly staff,great location.

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 Faye W. 1 review

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Everything

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cae Du Campsite

Beddgelert

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.01575°N
4.0977°W

Route directions

What3words: factoring.lure.buffoon

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Market Square
9.9 km Tesco
10 km Sportsman
Rail
9 km Tan-y-Bwlch Ffestiniog Railway Station
9.8 km Porthmadog Rail Station
9.9 km Penrhyndeudraeth Rail Station
Ferry
33.2 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
33.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
47.6 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
39.5 km Anglesey Airport

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

Families can inspire their kids with a love of nature on a stroll along the Aberglaslyn Gorge straight from the campsite. Seasoned hikers might make for the start of the Watkin Path (five minutes’ drive), one of them more challenging routes up Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon, or search out strenuous scrambles up Glyder Fawr (20 minutes). If you’re looking for more unusual activities, Zip World Llechwedd (35 minutes) will appeal with its zipwires and subterranean golf course. Perhaps that’s a bit too high octane for your offspring? Head for Llyn Dinas (15 minutes’ walk) for wild swimming and paddleboarding, or laze on the beach at Porthmadog (25 minutes). Slip a slice of Eryri heritage into your holiday with a wander around the museum at Sygun Copper Mine (five minutes’ walk, there’s a playground for younger kids too), or enjoy history-tinged meanders around the castles at Criccieth (25 minutes’ drive) and Caernarfon (half an hour). And don’t forget to pay your respects at Gelert’s Grave (15 minutes’ walk), the final resting place of a faithful dog once companion to the medieval Prince Llewelyn the Great.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Craig Du Beach Central 13.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 13.8 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Harlech 17.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 17.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 20.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.8 km

Ffestiniog Railway 10.4 km

Portmeirion Gardens 11.4 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 11.7 km

National Slate Museum 11.7 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.6 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 22.4 km

Bodnant Garden 31.4 km

Aberconwy House 34.5 km

Plas yn Rhiw 41 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beddgelert - Llyn Dinas - Nanmor Valley - Pass of Aberglaslyn 0.6 km

Beddgelert - Gelert's Grave - River Glaslyn - River Colwyn 0.8 km

Nantmor - Cwm Bychan - Sygun Copper Mines - Beddgelert 2.4 km

Beddgelert Forest 2.7 km

Nant Gwynnant - Pen-y-pass - Nant Gwynnant 4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cae Du Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Du Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Du Campsite? Families can inspire their kids with a love of nature on a stroll along the Aberglaslyn Gorge straight from the campsite. Seasoned hikers might make for the start of the Watkin Path … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Du Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cae Du Campsite? From $54.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.