Riverside Camping

9.7 54 reviews

Simple grass tent pitch without electric

Cars are parked in main car park after setup

Pitch with electric available via meter top-up

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

Open now

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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The restaurant is open between 14/03 and 31/10.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site 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 site 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, 14 Mar to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

2 bedroom cabin (family)

4 people maximum 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 21.3ft length

4 people maximum

2 bedrooms

There is no electricity : heating is provided by the wood-burning stove, cooking is done on the stove top or barbecue and the lighting from tea lights battery-operated lights.

Dimensions

26.2ft width × 21.3ft length

3 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 1 x Twin beds
Bathroom 1 x Bath, 1 x Toilet

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.
High chair 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Bath
Beds made up
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Firepit
Firewood provided
Heating
Hot tub
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic table
Towels
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Extra car (2 max)

£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £280 (£280) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 64m²

5 people maximum

Electricity is metered on site at £0.45 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 64m²

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 16 amp extra cost

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per night
Dog (2 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Supplement large unit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

View prices & book

Electric optional grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth

Calculated area: 49m²

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Electricity is metered on site at £0.45 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

One Touring caravan or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.