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
Site type
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92Tourist board rating
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 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
4 people maximum 
9.4/10
107 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Powered grass campsite
4 people maximum 9.3/10
146 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £37 (£37)
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FHU grass tent campsite
4 people maximum 9.3/10
44 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum 9.4/10
63 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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FHU grass travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum 8.4/10
8 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 15m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 9.3/10
12 reviews 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 5.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £80 (£80)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended site, praised for cleanliness, spacious pitches & helpful staff. Modern, spotless facilities. Great base for Snowdonia & Anglesey. Some road noise noted, but overwhelmingly positive with many keen to return.
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Would definitely stay again
FHU grass tent campsite
Liked We absolutely loved the whole experience.
It was our first time camping as a family and so happy we chose this site. We were at number 53 which was spacious, had a tap and electric socket and a picnic table. We loved how the pitches had bushes/tree's separating them to give you a bit of seclusion to other campers.
The wardens were lovely and friendly and you can tell they take great care of the camp. They luckily had some kindling, logs and firestarters for sale, as well as some little fire pits to hire which was brilliant!
There are two separate toilet/ shower blocks. 1 main one with a Ladies and Gent's and the other with two unisex toilets and a toilet/shower room. We went to both which were extremely clean and well maintained.
I was worried as our pitch didn't have car parking next to it..... but it was about 10 steps away from our tent so no complaints there.
All in all we had a lovely time, even with the rain the next day and would definitely stay here again 🥰 for more than one night too 🥰
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Couldn't ask for more really. Would definitely stay again
FHU grass tent campsite
Liked Nice clean site well looked after. We booked the fully serviced pitch which felt alot more private. The pitch next to us wasn't being used so they gave us the option of either one. It was very windy and I'm so glad we chose the fully serviced pitch as it offered quite a bit of protection with the trees and bushes. Little games area was a nice touch which my 11 year old loved. Thanks for a great stay. Free WiFi was great. Close to ceanarfon.
Disliked Couldn't park right next to tent. But was only a bout a 25 metre walk
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Clean and tidy; very well maintained.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Clean and tidy; very well maintained. For those staying away from the main facilities block the shepherds hut style facilities provide easy to access alternatives which were generally available without issue. Well located near coastline and mountains of Snowdonia. Conveniences in Caernarfon a short drive away.
Disliked No major issues.
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Lovely peaceful campsite, very quiet. Toilets…
FHU grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely peaceful campsite, very quiet. Toilets and showers were absolutely immaculate, WiFi on the site was also a bonus, overall
we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Would definitely love to come back.
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An excellent couple of days, not one complaint.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Welcome, we had a telephone call asking what time we were due and clear instructions on where to go to check in. Very friendly welcome.
We were moved closer to the toilet and shower block as we had young children.
The toilets and showers were immaculate.
Very large pitch.
Plenty to do for the kids.
Lovely walks around the campsite.
Easy to find.
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Friendly staff, clean facilities
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Value for money
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From the manager: hank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you found us to be good value for money. We work hard to provide quality and comfort at a fair price, and it’s wonderful to know that stood out during your experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Full service, staff so friendly, peaceful…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Full service, staff so friendly, peaceful environment
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Great campsite
Powered grass campsite
Liked Good showers! Great views! Good location, good size pitches with electricity and water to them! Would go back
Disliked The rain - but I knew that when I booked Wales!
Pitch was on a slight hill, and no pub in walking distance
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Very clean site, friendly atmosphere and…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Very clean site, friendly atmosphere and very quiet. Absolutely gorgeous views.
More suited to adults rather than families with young children.
Disliked No reception area, wardens on site but struggled to get hold of them on the last day requesting late check out - which could only be committed to on the last day. No amenities close by so had a drive to the nearest shop for essentials. Reception area looked like it was in process of being built so maybe plans to include a shop? No play area but undercover pool table and some games for older children, but not in great state of repair. The most expensive fully serviced site we have been too.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness of our site, the friendly and peaceful atmosphere, and of course the beautiful views—we’re very proud of them!
We also appreciate your constructive comments. You are right that our reception area is currently being developed. We do encourage our guests to use the community shop in Bethel. We are sorry that you had difficulty fining the staff for your request for a late check out, they were working down on the site and we did have problems with the phones on that day (which have now been rectified)
As for family amenities, our site is designed with tranquility in mind, Unfortunately, some children found scraping the pool cues on the floor as entertainment. They have now been replaced (the pool cues not the children!) We understand your concerns about value for money and will keep working to ensure our guests feel their stay matches their expectations.
We hope to welcome you back in the future to experience the improvements as they come together.
Grass pitch electric hook up plot 100 was very nice close to toilet.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very warm welcome from the wardens, beautiful site very well kept, very clean toilet/shower facilities we will definitely be coming back next year!
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you felt warmly welcomed and enjoyed the cleanliness and upkeep of the site. It means a lot to hear you’ll be returning next year — we look forward to welcoming you back.
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided 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 station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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 32 inches) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers 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.
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park 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 $50.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.