The Paddocks Caravan and Camping
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- Small campsite for adults only in the village of Llanystumdwy
- A 15-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; 25 minutes to Caernarfon
- Well-maintained grass pitches and shower block; communal dining area
Site type
Pitches
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Admission
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Dogs
- 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).
Vehicles
- Units longer than 9.1 metres are not allowed.
- The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 Apr to
Open from Fri, 23 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
1

Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)
Adults only
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Unpowered grass campervan site
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 10m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only site has spacious, level spots and super-clean facilities, including showers and a great shared kitchen. Owners Juliette and Leigh are lauded for their warm, helpful hospitality. It's a peaceful base for exploring, with many keen to return.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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Great location, great facilities and a…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great location, great facilities and a nice vibe
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will def be back
Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)
Liked Lovely space and surroundings Juliette and Leigh were lovely and so helpful
Best showers and very clean
Fridge/freezer kettle toaster..
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site! Nice, wide allocated pitch…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great site! Nice, wide allocated pitch which meant we were able to set up how we wanted without worrying about being too close to others. Facilities were clean and were plenty of them to access.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely hosts Safe site (solo camper) Kettle, fridge,…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely hosts
Safe site (solo camper)
Kettle, fridge, toaster and microwave all free to use and v clean
Wifi
Disliked Shower was cold unfortunately
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great shower facilities and communal areas,…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great shower facilities and communal areas, easy access to beach, very friendly and helpful hosts
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent quiet adult only site
Unpowered grass campervan site
Liked Clean toilets and hot flowing showers, hairdryer a bonus.
spotlessly clean throughout our stay.
Lovely communal area with everything thought out, microwave, kettle, toaster even washing up liquid to name a few.
friendly owners who were very helpful. Would definitely return
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic site - very quiet and…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Fantastic site - very quiet and peaceful. Had everything we needed for a relaxing time away. So clean too - I highly recommend this site! The no children was a major bonus!
Disliked Nothing! Would definitely stay again!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Superb adults only campsite an absolute gem
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked What a gem of a site! Pitch No1 was huge, flat and pristine! Leigh and Juliette are fantastic hosts. All the facilities on site are immaculately clean, great shower rooms in the communal area which is worth a post on its own.
This ranks in our top 3 sites we have camped on. We will definitely be back.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Well organised, beautifully clean, superb facilities!…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Well organised, beautifully clean, superb facilities! Everything I needed and more! They’ve literally thought of everything. From full undercover facilities to mowing separate paths so dogs don’t have to meet on the morning walk, everything is catered for and a warm welcome too!!
Disliked Absolutely nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great two weeks exploring Wales
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Showers and toilets always spotlessly clean. Owners are always helpful and friendly. Nice quiet site with large pitches.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Paddocks Caravan and Camping
Dwyfor Ranch
Llanystumdwy
Criccieth
Gwynedd
Wales
LL52 0SU
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.92566°N
4.27386°W
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Food and drink
- Feathers Inn Pub 0.6 km
- Y Castell Pub 2.6 km
- The Bryn Hir Arms Pub 2.7 km
- China Palace Restaurant 2.7 km
- Spice Bank Restaurant 2.7 km
- Bwyty 51 Restaurant 2.8 km
- Prince of Wales Pub 2.9 km
- Poachers Restaurant 2.9 km
- The Moelwyn Restaurant 3 km
- Dylan's Restaurant 3.4 km
Groceries
- Lidl Supermarket 9.1 km
- Aldi Supermarket 9.2 km
- Tesco Supermarket 9.3 km
- Bargain Booze Off-licence 9.6 km
- The Brewery Shop Off-licence 9.7 km
- Aldi Supermarket 9.8 km
Public transport
- Llanystumdwy, after Eglwys 0.4 km
- Llanystumdwy, after Cae`r Ffynnon 0.7 km
- Llanystumdwy, nr Cae-llo-brith 1 km
- Criccieth, before Bron Eifion 1.6 km
- Criccieth, after Lon Fel 2.3 km
- Criccieth, before Lon Fel 2.3 km
- Criccieth, before Swyddfa'r Post Office 2.5 km
- Criccieth Y Maes High Street 2.9 km
- Criccieth, after Lon Tynllan 3.1 km
- Criccieth, before Lon Tynllan 3.1 km
Beaches
- Morfa Abererch 6.2 km
- Black Rock Sands 6.6 km
What’s nearby
- Criccieth Golf Club Golf course 3.3 km
- Criccieth Multi Golf Golf course 3.6 km
- Boardwalk Nightclub 4.6 km
- The Cove Nightclub 4.6 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.7 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.7 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.8 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.8 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.8 km
- Eisteddfa Fisheries Fishing 4.9 km
Local services
- Criccieth Health Centre Doctors 2.5 km
- Parciau Filling Station Fuel station 2.5 km
- E R Hughes Pharmacy 2.7 km
- Esso Fuel station 7.5 km
- Ysbyty Bryn Beryl Hospital 8.3 km
- Ysbyty Alltwen Hospital 8.5 km
- Essar Fuel station 8.9 km
- Meddyg Care Doctors 9.3 km
- Tesco Fuel station 9.4 km
- BFL Fuel station 9.4 km
Must see
Criccieth Castle 3 km
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 9.4 km
Ffestiniog Railway 9.8 km
Portmeirion Gardens 11.8 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 13.3 km
National Trust
Plas yn Rhiw 25.9 km
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 31 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 32.1 km
Bodnant Garden 46.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Morfa Bychan 7.5 km
Cwmystradllyn Reservoir - Ty Mawr Slate Mill 9.9 km
B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 10.7 km
Portmeirion - Minffordd - Boston Lodge Halt - Portmeirio 11.9 km
Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 11.9 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 The Paddocks Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Paddocks Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Llanystumdwy (birthplace of David Lloyd George): five minutes’ walk - Criccieth (castle and beach): five minutes’ drive - Porthmadog: 10 minutes - Morfa Bychan: 10 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Paddocks Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Paddocks Caravan and Camping? From $45.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


