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 table on site; 20 acres to explore
Site type
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92Tourist board rating
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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, 1 Mar to
Open from Sun, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 
9.4/10
105 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 9.3/10
146 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £37 (£37)
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
4 people maximum 9.2/10
43 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Fully-serviced grass touring pitch
4 people maximum 8.4/10
8 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 15m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum 9.4/10
63 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 9.3/10
13 reviews 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 5.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £80 (£80)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Idyllic spot with vast pitches, spotless amenities & grand views. Friendly staff, peaceful vibes & perfect for North Wales exploration. Minor Wi-Fi/pitch-to-facility distance noted, but overwhelmingly recommended for return visits.
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Shepherd's hut
Liked Perfect little hideaway! Very private, loved the log burner and the outside kitchen, nice mix of home comforts and being in nature. Toilet inside so no need to go to camp facilities. Great reception upon arrival, and very helpful re local amenities/taxis etc. Would definitely recommend.
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Lovely location and well maintained site
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site with excellent showers and clean facilities and tidy pitches/ communal areas . Good walks around the site and bus stops right outside the site. It helped having good weather which made the views stunning
Disliked TV signal not good but managed with Wifi
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Highly recommend for a quiet getaway
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site, facilities were spotless. Large pitch, excellent location for exploring that region of North Wales.
Disliked The weather - Hahaha!
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the facilities, spacious pitch, and location. Sorry we couldn’t fix the weather for you 😅 — hopefully next time it’ll be sunshine all the way!
Lovely site
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Immaculately kept site. Helpful managers. Excellent toilet block, clean and modern. Views of Eryri.
We really loved this site and would recommend.
Worth knowing that many of the pitches have permanent tenants in case you don't like that but it wasn't a problem for us (no scruffy old 'vans; everything clean and well maintained). Site is on a slope and although pitches are pretty level it's worth packing your levelling ramps for best results.
Disliked Excellent shower but shower cubicles (in general) are too small to be wet rooms! They just get wet all over and there's nowhere dry to get dressed. Sorry, not this site in particular but this is a pet hate of mine wherever I find it! Maybe shower curtains?
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From the manager: Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the cleanliness of the site, the facilities, and the views of Eryri, and it’s wonderful to hear you’d recommend us. We also appreciate your comments regarding the shower cubicles—feedback like this helps us consider future improvements. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Would definitely stay again
Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
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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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted your first family camping trip was such a success and that you enjoyed the spacious pitch, friendly wardens, and clean facilities. It’s great to hear the fire pits and little touches helped make your stay special. Even with the rain, we’re so glad you had a great time – we’d love to welcome you back for a longer stay next time.
Really good site, the toilets and…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Really good site, the toilets and showers are very clean and not a far walk from anywhere on site. Great location to alot of activities. And the wifi is amazing.
Disliked Only dislike is in the small shower/toilet blocks for camping there is only 1 shower.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the facilities, location, and Wi-Fi. We appreciate your note about the showers and will keep it in mind for improvements.
Great place to stay
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Clean and tidy
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found everything clean and tidy during your stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Great site, good location, helpful wardens.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitch. Clean toilet/shower blocks.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the spacious pitch and found the toilet and shower blocks clean. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay soon.
Couldn't ask for more really. Would definitely stay again
Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
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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From the manager: Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the fully serviced pitch and that it offered the privacy and shelter you needed, especially on a windy day. It’s wonderful to hear your 11-year-old enjoyed the games area too – we love seeing children making the most of it.
We appreciate your note about parking. We keep cars away from these 5 secluded pitches to give quieter, more peaceful experience. Cars can be parked next to the tents on all the other pitches. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back next time you’re visiting Caernarfon.
Clean and tidy; very well maintained.…
Non-electric grass pitch
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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From the manager: hank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so pleased you appreciated how clean and well-maintained the site is, and that the shepherd’s hut facilities were convenient for you. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed our location too – being close to both the coast and Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) really does make exploring easy, with Caernarfon just down the road.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
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 moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site 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 €31.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.