Budget/backpacker: Campgrounds in Dolgellau, Wales
11 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Dolgellau
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Popular place for hikers, bikers and Mach Loop viewers
- Surrounded by woodland and farmland, 35 mins' drive from Zip World
- Easy access to the Torrent Walk and Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike centre
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Fronalchen Caravan Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
- Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
New FavouriteDolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
- On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
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Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within the Snowdonia National Park, 10 minutes' drive from Dolgellau
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
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Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Award-winning and green site in Snowdonia National Park
- Direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath
- Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne
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Garthyfog
Arthog, Gwynedd, Wales- Dog-friendly South Snowdonia site two miles from the Mawddach estuary
- Walks from the site; 20 minutes’ drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park
- Free-range eggs available; walking distance to Fairbourne for shops
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Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking
Fairbourne, Gwynedd, Wales- Gwynedd farm site with spectacular estuary and peninsula views
- Equestrian centre on site with pony trekking
- On the Mawddach Trail and close to Coed-y-Brenin bike trails
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Dyfi Adventure Campsite
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Peaceful Dyfi valley site by a riverside, opened in 2019
- A 15-minute drive from Machynlleth and 35 from the seaside at Barmouth
- River beach, communal firepits and barbecues/campfires allowed
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Snowdonia Hideaway
Bryncrug, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping with spectacular views out over Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive from Bryncrug and 15 minutes from Aberdyfi beach
- Wild swimming close by and a woodfired hot tub on site
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Smugglers Cove Boatyard
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales- Small peaceful site on the Dyfi estuary, seven miles from Machynlleth
- A 10-minute drive from the beach at Aberdyfi
- Riverside firepits, with wood available to buy on site
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Nant Madyn Camping
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful farm site in Snowdonia with spectacular sea views
- Three miles from the sea; a 35-minute drive from Cadair Idris mountain
- A 10-minute drive from the Wales Coast Path, shops and eateries
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Kings Youth Hostel
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales - Favourite
Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping site on a peaceful farm estate in Snowdonia National Park
- Zip World Fforest 55 minutes’ drive; Portmeirion 40 minutes
- Bell tents on a dark skies site; Mawddach Trail 10 minutes’ walk away
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Cedris Farm
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Rural South Snowdonia Campsite only 7 miles from the coast
- Family Run Campsite On A Real Working Farm
- 3 Miles From Cader Idris & Talyllyn Lake
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Parc Isaf Farm
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales - Favourite
Cerrighedd
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales- Wild camping field with sea and hill views in Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute walk to Barmouth beach; Harlech Castle a 15-minute drive
- Peaceful off-grid site off the A496, close to the beach and mountains
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Graig Ddu
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Basic family-friendly campervan site in the Dyfi Valley lowlands
- A five-minute drive from Dyfi Bike Park and Machynlleth
- Firepits permitted, with logs available to buy on site
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Gwyliau Beudy Banc
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales - Favourite
Coed Esgair Las Blue Ridge Woods Wildcamp
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Discrete Dyfi Valley wild camping site in 30 acres of working woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Tywyn beach and Penygader
- Multiple firepit areas and a four-wheel drive shuttle available
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Gwalia Farm
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Adult-only pitches in a wild area of a working farm near Cemmaes
- Wildlife haven: look out for buzzards, newts, toads and otters
- Wild swimming allowed in the lake; beaches half an hour's drive away