Rhyd y Galen
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- Peaceful, scenic North Wales site on the edge of Eryri (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 campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, 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 Sun, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Unpowered grass site
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Powered grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £37 (£37)
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Fully-serviced grass tent site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 5.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Top marks for clean sites & great facilities, especially showers. Handy for Snowdonia & Anglesey. Friendly staff, quiet vibes & good WiFi are a hit. Some road noise & long walks to loos noted, but improvements are underway.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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We’ve had a fantastic time! We…
Powered grass site
Liked We’ve had a fantastic time! We had lots of space around our pitch. Park was very clean. A few minutes drive to Dinas Dinlle beach and Aviation museum (highly recommend!)
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Lovely short stay at this campsite
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lovely well maintained campsite with fresh looking facilities. A dog area to let our dog off the lead in enclosed space.
Disliked There was a lack of sign posts for where the washing up and waste disposal areas were. The people before us washed up in the disposal area, as did we, thankfully someone in a caravan highlighted this to us. And pointed us in the right direction for the sink
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're glad you enjoyed the site and that the enclosed dog area was a hit!
Thank you also for the really useful feedback about the signage for the washing up and waste disposal areas. You're absolutely right that clearer signposting would avoid any confusion, and we'll look into improving that as soon as possible. It's exactly the kind of practical detail that makes a difference for every guest, so we really appreciate you flagging it.
We hope to welcome you and your dog back again soon!
Beautifully maintained and clean site. Would…
Powered grass site
Liked Beautifully maintained and clean site. Would definitely return
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Lovely quiet site, well looked after. Do need a car as no restaurants
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Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Lovely views.
Toilets and showers very clean and modern.
Owners very welcoming.
Disliked Sometimes travel with grandchildren, would like a play area, although I believe there is an indoor games room which we didn't visit.
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Very pleased with site/staff members-were very helpful and pleasant
Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Site location was perfect - within easy reach of Caernarfon, Bangor, Angelsey - An ideal base from which to visit the area.
Disliked Felt that there should have been areas on each section of site for waste disposal - it was a long trek from our pitch up to the reception area / waste bin area.
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Facilities very clean, site well maintained,…
Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Facilities very clean, site well maintained, nice for a quite break in the countryside, down side not in walking distance of any shops pubs etc, but fine with car.
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — we're glad you enjoyed the peaceful countryside setting and found the site and facilities well maintained!
It's worth mentioning that there is a community shop and cafe just 1 mile away in the village, which is handy for picking up essentials. As you say, a car opens up plenty of lovely local towns and villages nearby too and Caernarfon is only 2 miles away
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Toller Platz in super Lage
Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Sehr schön gelegener Platz. Ein guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge zum Snowdonia und nach Angleyse. Super Panoramablick auf die Berge. Sehr gepflegtes Anlage , alles in Top Zustand.
Bäder und Toiletten sind sehr sauber und werden zwei mal am Tag gereinigt. WLAN
Kostenlos und mit super Signalstärke.
Disliked Die A487 geht nahe am Platz vorbei, daher ist mit Verkehrslärm zu rechnen. Ist aber erträglich und wird später am Abend leiser.
Da kann ja der Platz nichts dafür.
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From the manager: Vielen Dank für diese fantastische Bewertung — "einer der besten Campingplätze" ist ein unglaubliches Lob und hat uns sehr gefreut!
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass der Panoramablick auf die Berge, die Sauberkeit der Anlage und das kostenlose WLAN einen so guten Eindruck hinterlassen haben. Wir reinigen die Sanitäranlagen zweimal täglich mit großer Sorgfalt, und es ist schön zu wissen, dass dies geschätzt wird.
Was den Straßenlärm betrifft — Sie haben völlig recht, das liegt leider außerhalb unserer Kontrolle, aber wir freuen uns, dass es den Aufenthalt nicht wesentlich beeinträchtigt hat.
Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihren nächsten Besuch — bis bald!
Thank you so much for this fantastic review — it really made our day!
We're delighted the mountain views, cleanliness and free WiFi all made such a great impression. We take great pride in cleaning the facilities twice daily, so it's wonderful to know that's appreciated.
Very quiet well kept clean site…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Very quiet well kept clean site
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — quiet, well kept and clean is exactly what we aim for! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Warm welcome Lovely large pitch Spotless facilities -…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Warm welcome
Lovely large pitch
Spotless facilities - plenty of hot water
Great loo at the top of the site for campers and people in the top field
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're so pleased you felt welcomed and that everything was up to scratch!
It's great to hear the pitch, facilities and hot water all delivered, and we're especially glad the loo at the top of the site was a handy addition for those in the upper field — it's one of those practical touches that makes a real difference.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Lovely friendly staff, really clean facilities…
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Liked Lovely friendly staff, really clean facilities and site.
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind words — friendly staff and clean facilities is exactly what we strive for! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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 Laundry 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 sitesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) 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
Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
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 caravan 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 $62.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.