Gwerniago Campsite

View prices & book 9.5 239 reviews
Non-electric pitches
Non-electric pitches
View from top of campsite towards village
Grass electric pitch
Hard standing pitches in foreground, looking towards non-electric pitches
Grass electric pitch near facilities
New hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitch and view
Hardstanding pitch overlooking estuary
1/159
View from top of campsite towards village
Grass electric pitch
Hard standing pitches in foreground, looking towards non-electric pitches

  • Rural and back to nature site in southern Snowdonia
  • Spectacular views of the Dovey Estuary and the hills of mid-Wales
  • Near Cader Idris and the golden beaches of Aberdovey and Borth/Ynyslas
Sitting pretty at the southernmost point of Snowdonia National Park, there’s really s’no escaping the back-to-nature goodness of Gwerniago Campsite, also a working farm. Whether you want a splendid location, a cracking pub or a good old-fashioned field where you can light your own off-ground campfire (and buy the wood you need on site too), pitching up at Gwerniago will tick plenty of boxes. Cycling, river walks and an array of outdoorsy activities are around the Dyfi Valley, but the real winners here are the youngsters (although big kids should enjoy getting stuck in just as much): from scoring goals in the playing field's football goal to the wooded play area complete with tree swing, this place is fit for any little explorer. Strollers and avid hikers alike will be in their element at these rural digs, as will twitchers; the farm is close to the RSPB’s Ynyshir reserve, home of the BBC’s Springwatch in past years. Grab your binoculars to spot red kites overhead and keep a beady eye out for the Dyfi osprey nest which you can spy from the site. As well as the clean and modern facilities on site, which include a shower and toilet block with solar-provided hot water (backed up by electric), new wooden footboards and nifty timed lighting as per the site’s eco-friendly policies, other touches added by the Welsh-speaking farming family owners include free access to a small kitchen with a fridge freezer, washing-up sinks and a phone charger point. Laundry facilities are also available. The farm is within walking distance of Pennal village.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 3
Camper sites 4
Open now
Opens March 11

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Wed, Mar 11 to

No availability here for your search criteria

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Class B motorhome

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 239 Pitchup.com customers

  • 73%
    10
  • 11%
    9
  • 12%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 0%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning Welsh countryside views and a peaceful vibe. Guests rave about clean facilities, including hot showers. Conveniently located near a village with a pub, it's perfect for exploring. Friendly owners and roomy pitches are a plus, though WiFi can be spotty and some toilets are shared.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 8/4/2026

Filter by topic

Reviews page 1 of 24
Arrival date (latest first)

Our pitch had a beautiful view.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 5
 Mary M. 4 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Our pitch had a beautiful view. We had plenty of space and our own tap and drain as well as a hook-up.The toilets and showers were clean but the water was cold when we tried to shower. Wi-Fi connected only on our second day when the site was less busy. There is a path from the site to the river and a very pretty walk along the riverside.

Disliked Cold water. Poor Wi-Fi signal when busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a fantastic stay at…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 3
 Dariusz S. 5 reviews

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Gwerniago Campsite. Everything was excellent, and the campsite was clean, peaceful, and well maintained. The facilities were great, and everything worked perfectly. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making us feel at home. We have absolutely no complaints and would happily stay here again. Highly recommended!

Disliked Nothing to dislike. Everything was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping spot

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
 Mark S. 3 reviews

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great campsite in the mountains near Macllynleth, 15 mins from Borth Beach and 40 mins from Barmouth. 50mins from the Mach Loop. Big site with exceptional toilets and shower facilities and also access to washing machines. Loved it here, quiet and set up really good. Set in the beautiful mountains we had an electric tent pitch. Also had wifi and fire pits

Disliked Tent pitch was on a slight angle

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great site, very peaceful and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site the facilities…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 6
Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site the facilities

Disliked The smoke

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to go camping

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 9
 Agnes O. 1 review

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A very friendly campsite. Toilets and showers clean and tidy. The area around the campsite was beautiful. We loved the fact that there were trees and a bit of a chance to hide from the sun. Views around were impressive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The stay was excellent!! The pitches…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The stay was excellent!! The pitches are spacious and well laid out. The site is spotless! The facilities are maintained and are very clean. I cannot fault the site at all! The lady booking us in was friendly and seemed like a very nice person. There is plenty to do in the area and everyone else on the park seemed to be having a good time also! Thank you for a very enjoyable stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitch. Clean and well…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 Kevin O. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good sized pitch. Clean and well thought out showers and toilets. Dog friendly. Ideal for our two day break.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, good shower and convenient location…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet, good shower and convenient location

Disliked I thought we might have a view of the Dyffi but it was busy and not many pitches had a view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site, great for kids…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 7
 Helen A. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great camp site, great for kids with tree swing and slide tunnel up on the hill in middle of site, great facilities, only fault was a toilet door without lock, but otherwise no complaints at all. My daughter 9 absolutely loves it, a 2nd consecutive year going back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Gwerniago Campsite

Pennal

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 9JX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.58459°N
3.90182°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.9 mi Penllwyn PO
12.9 mi Penllwyn PO
13.5 mi University Campus Penglais
Rail
1.7 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station
2.1 mi Machynlleth Rail Station
6.2 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in the spring. Aberystwyth is about a 40-minute drive south for shops, restaurants and nights out. If you’d rather escape the towns, explore the award-winning beaches and harbours (15 minutes' drive) for fishing and strolling. The Aberdyfi estuary’s beaches and sand dunes are some of the best kept in the country, and for those who fancy a round (of golf, that is), the area is also home to an award-winning golf course. For kitesurfers and boarders, beaches at Tywyn, Borth and Fairbourne (the furthest of which is 10 miles away) should offer some exciting sporting opportunities, with some even offering tuition. Back on dry land, the Dyfi Bike Park (10 minutes) is known as one of the best mountain bike locations in all the land. If you prefer more laidback days out, take a trip to Talyllyn’s steam railway (around eight miles away) or travel from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge on the Vale of Rheidol steam railway line.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 7.1 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 7.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 8.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Borth 9.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 10.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 2.1 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 7.9 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 14.2 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 20.8 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 3.3 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 4.7 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 6.6 mi

Cadair Idris 9.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 9.4 mi

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.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gwerniago Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwerniago Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwerniago Campsite? Four miles to the east is Machynlleth for the local street market on Wednesdays and getting techy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT); it's also home to a comedy festival in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwerniago Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwerniago Campsite? From $32.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.