Riverside Camping

9.7 65 reviews
Touring pitches
Touring pitches
Grass pitches
Touring pitch
Simple grass tent pitch without electric
Dog-friendly site
Cars are parked in main car park after setup
Hardstanding pitch
Pitch with electric available via meter top-up
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Grass pitches
Touring pitch
Simple grass tent pitch without electric

  • Spacious site a few minutes' drive from the Snowdonia mountains
  • A short drive from the coast
  • Covered picnic area, communal bbq, den building and woodland dog walk
This Snowdonia site is a beaut. And so say the generations who've returned to Riverside Camping near Caernarfon in Gywnedd season after season: you'd be hard pressed to pin down just the one reason why, but it'd probably have something to do with peaceful riverside pitches among lots of open space... And the friendly helpful team, and the many little additions like free wifi, an undercover picnic area, a volleyball and badminton court, and a mini grass football pitch… yes, that's several reasons, but after all, this site is a beaut. Riverside Camping is in a sheltered loop of the River Seiont that's proved most suitable for fishing, birdwatching, boating and paddling, and is surrounded by woodland for yet more holiday adventures (short woodland dog walks are accessible on the site). The site's setting is tiptop: a few minutes' drive from the mountains of Snowdonia, two miles from Caernarfon and less than six from the coast. Steely-blooded campers also use Riverside as a base for the Slateman Triathlon and Snowdon Race in Llanberis five miles away. Other thoughtful touches (there are many) are the kids' playground; pocket-money toys (and sweets, drinks, ice cream and tourist info) in reception; a mini playhouse and a colouring table, and undercover table tennis and pool to partake of on rainy days. The hot showers on site are free and include family and disabled facilities. Riverside Camping also has an on-site bistro, The Mill, serving meals using local ingredients, light lunches, snacks, wine, local ales and Welsh breakfasts including laver bread. The nearest shop is about a mile away and plenty of pubs, takeaways and restaurants are at nearby Caernarfon.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 13
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open now
Opens March 14

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 14/03 and 31/10.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • The games room is open between 14/03 and 31/10.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.45 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

French

Welsh

Open from Fri, Mar 14 to

AA 4 pennants

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 65 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A highly recommended, well-kept campsite with a lovely riverside location. Guests rave about the friendly staff, clean facilities with great showers, and roomy pitches. Lots for kids, including a playground & the river. Good base for exploring. Minor notes: occasional noise, limited shop stock.

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Campsite was clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The…

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Helena W.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Campsite was clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The signposting was clear and we had a beautiful spot right by the river. Child and family friendly very calm and peaceful we will definitely be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolute gem!

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Delyth C.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning campsite in a beautiful location with a river (Aaron Seiont I think) running through/around. The Mill Bistro was a gem - superb food and lovely, friendly staff. Was great to be able to speak Welsh all weekend. Particular thanks to the polite young lad who checked us in and showed us to our plot - really helpful and knowledgable about the site.

Amenities were good - enough toilets and we didn’t have to wait for showers even though there were only two. Playground was lovely for the children, campsite was beautiful and really well maintained. Loved hearing owls hooting at night!

Having the cars parked away from the camping area was great and gave everybody more space, as well as feeling safer. Great idea! We didn’t use the seats and communal BBQ but will next time, it looked well set out.

In terms of location it is a short drive to Caernarfon, Llanberis, or Beddgelert. There are great days out for families locally (Greenwood etc.), and Fron Goch Garden Centre is well worth a visit for shopping or great food.

Disliked The only feedback I’d give was to perhaps put signs in the toilet cubicles reminding people that:
a) they can flush toilet paper (I suspect some was put in the bins due to the tissues and smell in some)
b) to sit on the toilet when using it (in some countries they use ‘squat’ toilets and not everybody who visits the UK realises that you can sit on ours!), and
c) to wipe the seats after use.

I should add that the cleaners were in there twice a day and the facilities were really clean, it’s just that not all people are tidy when using them so perhaps signage would help!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with incredible facilities but toilets could be cleaner

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing riverside location and love that you are allowed to swim/play in the river and it’s not just pretty to look at.

The site itself is well looked after with SO much to explore and do for kids which we loved! We enjoyed going off into the woods to look at the dens and the on site park is good quality compared to some others we’ve seen.

Disliked The fact the on site restaurant isn’t open during the week so we couldn’t use it our whole trip (stayed late Sunday - Thursday) although we are aware this is not the same business as the camp site, still a disappointment on arrival to find that out.

Shower facilities could be cleaner and updated on our side of the site. The cleaner wasn’t using proper equipment to mop, she had a broom with a tea towel attached… ? The ones under the restaurant are better quality but busier because of that reason.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was fantastic, so close to lots of activities to do. Site was…

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Mark R.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location was fantastic, so close to lots of activities to do.
Site was beautifully clean & the play park was a godsend for the kids.
The sound of the river is so peaceful & great fun for kids to play in.
Staff very friendly & always around.

Disliked Water pressure made it difficult to get a decent shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is beautiful and the staff were lovely. Nice and busy with…

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Linzi R.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site is beautiful and the staff were lovely.
Nice and busy with kids but quiet at night.
The river was great for the kids to play in.
There is lots to do in the nearby areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic Caban, better than the pictures. We had an amazing time.

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Jenny J.

2 bedroom cabin (family)

Liked The site was clean, the caban was better than we expected, spacious and comfortable. The kids loved the hidey bed.
Hot tub was fantastic.

Disliked The shop onsite wasn't stocked well. We struggled to get milk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely family site well run with something for everyone.

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Pete O.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (deluxe, TV antenna)

Liked What a great site & hidden away in a gem of a location. Very nicely laid out & adequately sized Motorhome pitches. Loo’s good as expected. We like it quiet & even though there were predominantly families with children using the huge separate tent pitches…no issues. I would not hesitate bringing our grandchildren here. Loads to do for children. I’m sure they would disregard their phones & indulge in the outdoors. The river is superb & gives a relaxed feel. Refreshing to see the kids enjoying themselves so much.
The Bistro is very nicely set out with very pleasant staff & good food.
Location is great for visiting many coastal attractions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A top quality site.

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Michael L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location, high standards throughout, caring owners and staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic riverside campsite!

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Simon R.

Power optional grass tent, travel trailer or trailer tent campsite

Liked Tent pitch right next to the river!
Excellent customer service - Catherine and the team were very attentive and dealt with any issues promptly and professionally.
Great location close to Caernarfon.
Fire pits available on site.
Powerful showers.
Only pay for the electric you use.

Disliked Nothing to dislike. The team at Riverside are great hosts!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definately worth a stay whether on your on your own or with kids.

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Shadene h.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I loved the site! Camping next to the river was beautiful amd the site was very clean. Loved when the staff walked around i the evening checking everything was ok. Lovey area for the kids to play around too

Disliked Getting Internet was very difficult, but I kind of expected this

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Features

Dogs 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

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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

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 Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Riverside Camping

Pontrug

Caernarfon

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 2BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.14115°N
4.23516°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.6 km Bus Station
10.5 km Povey's Garage
10.5 km Povey`s Garage
Rail
9 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
11.2 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
14.1 km Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
32.3 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
23.6 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

There's simply stacks to do around here as well as Snowdonia mountains walks and climbs, like the beaches and coastline of the (also beaut) Isle of Anglesey and the Llŷn Peninsula, nature spotting, getting active on land or water, or investigating centuries' worth of Welsh history at nearby castles, museums and mines. The best known attraction of ancient and royal Caernarfon, a couple of miles from Riverside Camping, is ancient and strapping Caernarfon Castle, but you should/must also make time for its old and lovely pubs or for crabbing from the harbour walls; wherever you end up in this scenic city, take many photos. North Wales is steam railway country, so if you don't fancy getting to Snowdon's summit (Copa'r Wyddfa) under your own steam, take the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the peak instead from its base at Llanberis. Alternatively, the Welsh Highland Railway puffs the 25 miles from Caernarfon to Porthmadog; you should make many pub pitstops along the way.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Dinlle 9.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 10.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberffraw 16.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 19.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Davids - Benllech 19.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caernarfon Castle 2.9 km

National Slate Museum 8.3 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 8.3 km

Penrhyn Castle 11.4 km

Beaumaris Castle 16.5 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 6.9 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 28 km

Bodnant Garden 30.8 km

Aberconwy House 31.2 km

Plas yn Rhiw 43.7 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 7.6 km

MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 10.2 km

Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 10.9 km

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 11.4 km

Bethesda - Ogwen 12.4 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Camping? There's simply stacks to do around here as well as Snowdonia mountains walks and climbs, like the beaches and coastline of the (also beaut) Isle of Anglesey and the Llŷn Peninsula, nature … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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