The Paddocks Caravan and Camping
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- Small campsite for adults only in the village of Llanystumdwy
- A 15-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; 25 minutes to Caernarfon
- Well-maintained grass pitches and shower block; communal dining area
Site type
Sites
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Admission
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 8 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.
Dogs
- 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).
Vehicles
- Units longer than 9.1 metres are not allowed.
- The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 24 to
Open from Fri, Apr 23 to
Pitch types & availability
1

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)
Adults only
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Powered grass campervan or tent campsite
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 10m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campground features spacious, level sites and spotless facilities, including showers & a well-equipped shared kitchen. Owners Juliette & Leigh get rave reviews for their warm, helpful hospitality. The serene spot is perfect for exploring; many guests highly recommend it and plan to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 2026-08-25
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Great location, great facilities and a…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location, great facilities and a nice vibe
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site! Nice, wide allocated pitch…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great site! Nice, wide allocated pitch which meant we were able to set up how we wanted without worrying about being too close to others. Facilities were clean and were plenty of them to access.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely hosts Safe site (solo camper) Kettle, fridge,…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely hosts
Safe site (solo camper)
Kettle, fridge, toaster and microwave all free to use and v clean
Wifi
Disliked Shower was cold unfortunately
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great shower facilities and communal areas,…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great shower facilities and communal areas, easy access to beach, very friendly and helpful hosts
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent quiet adult only site
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Clean toilets and hot flowing showers, hairdryer a bonus.
spotlessly clean throughout our stay.
Lovely communal area with everything thought out, microwave, kettle, toaster even washing up liquid to name a few.
friendly owners who were very helpful. Would definitely return
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic site - very quiet and…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Fantastic site - very quiet and peaceful. Had everything we needed for a relaxing time away. So clean too - I highly recommend this site! The no children was a major bonus!
Disliked Nothing! Would definitely stay again!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Superb adults only campsite an absolute gem
Powered grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked What a gem of a site! Pitch No1 was huge, flat and pristine! Leigh and Juliette are fantastic hosts. All the facilities on site are immaculately clean, great shower rooms in the communal area which is worth a post on its own.
This ranks in our top 3 sites we have camped on. We will definitely be back.
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Well organised, beautifully clean, superb facilities!…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Well organised, beautifully clean, superb facilities! Everything I needed and more! They’ve literally thought of everything. From full undercover facilities to mowing separate paths so dogs don’t have to meet on the morning walk, everything is catered for and a warm welcome too!!
Disliked Absolutely nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
This has to be by far…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked This has to be by far the best campsite we have stayed at.
Very responsive, attentive hosts that offer a safe, clean, peaceful & homely environment, & attention to detail to meet the needs of the guests from the kitchen areas to the bathrooms.
The pitch sizes are very generous & the grounds are flat & very well looked after.
An excellent base to just relax & enjoy the quietness or to travel to some of the beautiful surrounding coastline.
Very much looking forward to returning in the future 😊
Disliked Nothing at all
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would stay again
Powered grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Great WiFi coverage - was there while the Athletics European Championships were on and was able to stream the highlights with no problem. Also the power on the shower was good
Good communal area
Disliked Two of the showers / toilets are Porto cabins and not great for washing
It was only when leaving I discovered the showers near the communal area were much better layouts with washroom facilities
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Paddocks Caravan and Camping
Dwyfor Ranch
Llanystumdwy
Criccieth
Gwynedd
Wales
LL52 0SU
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.92566°N
4.27386°W
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Feathers Inn Pub 0.6 km
- Y Castell Pub 2.6 km
- The Bryn Hir Arms Pub 2.7 km
- China Palace Restaurant 2.7 km
- Spice Bank Restaurant 2.7 km
- Bwyty 51 Restaurant 2.8 km
- Prince of Wales Pub 2.9 km
- Poachers Restaurant 2.9 km
- The Moelwyn Restaurant 3 km
- Dylan's Restaurant 3.4 km
Groceries
- Lidl Supermarket 9.1 km
- Aldi Supermarket 9.2 km
- Tesco Supermarket 9.3 km
- Bargain Booze Off-licence 9.6 km
- The Brewery Shop Off-licence 9.7 km
- Aldi Supermarket 9.8 km
Public transport
- Llanystumdwy, after Eglwys 0.4 km
- Llanystumdwy, after Cae`r Ffynnon 0.7 km
- Llanystumdwy, nr Cae-llo-brith 1 km
- Criccieth, before Bron Eifion 1.6 km
- Criccieth, after Lon Fel 2.3 km
- Criccieth, before Lon Fel 2.3 km
- Criccieth, before Swyddfa'r Post Office 2.5 km
- Criccieth Y Maes High Street 2.9 km
- Criccieth, after Lon Tynllan 3.1 km
- Criccieth, before Lon Tynllan 3.1 km
Beaches
- Morfa Abererch 6.2 km
- Black Rock Sands 6.6 km
What’s nearby
- Criccieth Golf Club Golf course 3.3 km
- Criccieth Multi Golf Golf course 3.6 km
- Boardwalk Nightclub 4.6 km
- The Cove Nightclub 4.6 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.7 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.7 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.8 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.8 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.8 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.9 km
Local services
- Criccieth Health Centre Doctors 2.5 km
- Parciau Filling Station Fuel station 2.5 km
- E R Hughes Pharmacy 2.7 km
- Esso Fuel station 7.5 km
- Ysbyty Bryn Beryl Hospital 8.3 km
- Ysbyty Alltwen Hospital 8.5 km
- Essar Fuel station 8.9 km
- Meddyg Care Doctors 9.3 km
- Tesco Fuel station 9.4 km
- BFL Fuel station 9.4 km
Must see
Criccieth Castle 3 km
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.4 km
Ffestiniog Railway 9.8 km
Portmeirion Gardens 11.8 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 13.3 km
National Trust
Plas yn Rhiw 25.9 km
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 31 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 32.1 km
Bodnant Garden 46.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Morfa Bychan 7.5 km
Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 9.9 km
B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 10.7 km
Portmeirion - Minffordd - Boston Lodge Halt - Portmeirio 11.9 km
Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 11.9 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 The Paddocks Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Paddocks Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Llanystumdwy (birthplace of David Lloyd George): five minutes’ walk - Criccieth (castle and beach): five minutes’ drive - Porthmadog: 10 minutes - Morfa Bychan: 10 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Paddocks Caravan and Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? From $37.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


