Campgrounds for backpackers in North Wales

Kinmel Hall

• Back to basics camping pods in the grounds of a Welsh mansion
• A 15-minute drive from the coast and 20 minutes from Conwy Castle
• Shops, cafés, country pub and takeaways nearby; barbecues allowed

Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed

• 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

Penrallt Coastal Campsite

Wild Cherry Camping

• Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a North Wales smallholding
• 30-minute drive to Chester for the cathedral, amphitheatre and zoo
• On-site shop with local produce; barbecues and campfires permitted

Newborough Park Camping

• Isle of Anglesey camping 10 minutes’ drive from Traeth Llanddwyn beach
• Anglesey Sea Zoo and Pili Palas Nature World 10 minutes’ drive
• Grass pitches with farmland views; basics shop five minutes’ drive

Bryn Dinas Camping Pods

• Glampsite in the Nant Gwynant valley, at the foot of Snowdon
• A 300-metre stroll from the start of the Watkin Path
• A 35-minute drive from all Zip World Bounce Below attractions

Cae Clyd Campsite and Touring Park

• Family-run site two minutes' walk from a private beach
• Spectacular views and sunsets close to Snowdonia National Park
• Five minutes from the Lon Eifion cycling and walking path

The Forge

• Luxury glamping and bushcraft experiences on an Iron Age hill fort
• Snowdonia National Park within 30 minutes’ drive; 50 mins to Chester
• Furnished bell tents with kitchens, firepits, logburning stoves

Cwmwd

• Family-friendly north Wales site with views of the mountains and sea
• A 15-minute drive from Nefyn and Aberdaron; 25 minutes from Pwllheli
• Half an hour’s walk from two pubs and an equestrian centre

Henbant Bach Farm

• Beautiful campsite in meadow hobbit landscape on sustainable farm

Tynant Faerdref Camping Site

The Hideaway Wild Camping Retreat

• Bell tent at pop-up Anglesey site five mins' drive from the coast
• Cemaes Bay five minutes’ drive; Newborough Forest 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with free-range chickens and ducks for fresh eggs

Llech Camping and Touring

• Spectacular views
• Tourist attractions nearby
• Dogs are welcome

Hendwr Caravan Park

Cefn Trefor

• Peaceful camping site located in the central Anglesey countryside
• A quarter of an hour from Holyhead; Beaumaris 30 minutes
• Back to basics farm site with views across Rhosneigr and Snowdonia

Glan Menai Camping

• Spacious back to basics pitches at a pop-up Anglesey campsite
• Five mins' drive to Anglesey Transport Museum; 20 mins to Newborough
• A five-minute walk to Malltraeth's pub, café and shop

Ty Cynan Caravan and Camping

• Family-friendly Llyn Peninsula site a 10-minute drive from the beach
• Pwllheli within 10 minutes' drive; local village/pub two minutes' walk
• Communal green, play area and modern amenities

Cedris Farm

• 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

Felin Uchaf

• Quiet site by a stream in Denbighshire's Berwyn mountains
• Waterfall walks from site; 25 mins' drive from Bala adventure centre
• A 10-minute walk to pub with food and village shop