Cae Du Campsite

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  • Friendly Eryri/Snowdonia site on the banks of the River Glaslyn
  • Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon Watkin Path five minutes' drive away
  • Beddgelert's cafés, pubs and railway station less than a mile away
What a gorgeous spot for a break in the fresh air of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park. Cae Du Campsite is on the banks of the River Glaslyn less than a mile from the pretty village of Beddgelert. Now, if you’ve heard of Beddgelert, that may well be because it’s known as something of a hub for approachable walking trails, and it’s got a Welsh Highland Railway station – and both of these elements make it a good base for exploring your surroundings. On top of that, the village has its own attraction in the form of Gelert’s Grave, and it’s got several pubs, cafés and craft shops too. The walks from Beddgelert aren’t the only options around here, of course – in fact, one of the national park’s big (literally) attractions is just up the road in the form of Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon. It’ll take you about five minutes to drive to the trailhead for the Watkin Path, passing the pretty Llyn Dinas lake as you go (handy for a post-climb wild swim perhaps?) And there’s plenty more to keep you busy… including a short walk to the excellent Sygun Copper Mine, an outing to the beach in Porthmadog, an adrenaline-filled excursion to Zip World Llechwedd or history-tinged wanders around the castles of Criccieth and Caernarfon. Little bit tired after whichever outing you chose? Well, there’s plenty of space to relax back at the park, and you should hopefully sleep well in these peaceful surroundings. Wifi, a washing-up area, a launderette and bathrooms with toilets and showers are on hand to make life comfortable, and you’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue or light a campfire to finish your day in traditional camping style.

Campground type

Tent sites 107
Camper sites 10
RV sites 72
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

This campground is a member of Roberts Group group.

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 411 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryHikers’ paradisePeacefulLake and/or mountain

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campground offers stunning mountain views & a beautiful riverside setting, a short walk from Beddgelert. Guests rave about friendly staff, roomy sites, and clean facilities, including hot showers. Perfect for hiking & exploring Snowdonia. Mostly peaceful, though some noted WiFi issues, older shower facilities, or midges.

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Stunning in every way

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Absolutely stunning scenery, well laid out site which was immaculate.
Beautiful walks and lake swims directly from the site.

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De mooie camperplaats, de verzorgde sanitaire ruimtes, de mooie natuur om ons…

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Els V.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked De mooie camperplaats, de verzorgde sanitaire ruimtes, de mooie natuur om ons heen en de rust. Zeker een camping die aan te raden is!

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Great for walkers

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Kath D.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Fantastic site with stunning views. Friendly helpful staff who kept the site immaculate. Loads of great walks from the site ( including two lakes) and a short (20 min) walk into Beddgelert. Spacious pitches and very peaceful. We’re planning to return next year.
Great wi fi too.

Disliked Nothing

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The location was stunning, the pitch was perfect for us, not…

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Paige M.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The location was stunning, the pitch was perfect for us, not too close to the river which was great for us with our younger kids. The staff were very helpful. The toilet, shower and washing up area was very clean and I saw some saying it was dated but I didn't feel like it was, it was exactly what you needed, the water was lovely and warm in the showers.
The location of water and recycling was great, didn't have to go too far to get to the facilities.
The kids and adults had a great time, our first experience camping and we will 10000% be back.

Disliked WiFi if I was being picky was intermittent, but we had stuff downloaded for the kids for in the evening when they wanted to chill.
Bitten alot by the midges, but thats no fault of the campsite!

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Excellent stunning campsites

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Sam M.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views and staff are fantastic the toilet and shower blocks are so clean . The river walkes and little roots around are stunning
Ten minute walk to the town

Disliked Nothing

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Great site , will definitely be back

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked How friendly and welcoming the campsite was , the views and how quiet it is , lots of walks directly from site , dog friendly, well maintained, lots of facilities,

Disliked Showers could do with some tlc but still clean and in working order

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Excellent location, peaceful. Great facilities. Helpful staff.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved the stream surrounding the campsite. It was so picturesque being surrounded by mountains! It wasn’t windy and you have so much room on the pitches. The facilities were great. All clean.
Lovely location, central to walk into the village where there was a lovely pub! Great atmosphere. Friendly people. Maps provided.

Disliked Only logistical issue was needing more toilet roll but that was resolved quickly.

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Excellent campsite all round!

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Glen P.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Big campsite, pitches are spacious, views are amazing, area is quiet and peace, has all the amenities plus village is only 10/15 minutes walk away

Disliked Nothing

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Best site I’ve stayed at for a long time

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Alex R.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Incredible scenery, really clean site, large pitches and the most incredible walk into town alongside the river!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would look for another site nearby at a cheaper rate

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful scenery and location was perfect for the village and access to Snowden

Disliked It was very expensive but we appreciated the stunning location - however running out of toilet paper in every loo was very poor and not what i would expect from an expensive site. I did let them know and got no apology!

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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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cae Du Campsite

Beddgelert

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4NE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.01575°N
4.0977°W

Route directions

What3words: factoring.lure.buffoon

Nearest transport

Bus
5.6 mi Market Square
6.2 mi Tesco
6.2 mi Sportsman
Rail
5.6 mi Tan-y-Bwlch Ffestiniog Railway Station
6.1 mi Porthmadog Rail Station
6.2 mi Penrhyndeudraeth Rail Station
Ferry
20.6 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
20.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
29.6 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
24.5 mi Anglesey Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Sygun Copper Mine (underground attractions with museum and playground): five minutes' walk - Llyn Dinas (lake for swimming and watersports): 15 minutes’ walk - Welsh Highland Railway station (for trips to Caernarfon or Porthmadog): five minutes’ drive - Yr Wyddfa/Mount Snowdon Watkin Path: five minutes - Plas Brondanw Gardens: 15 minutes - Glyder Fawr (mountain): 20 minutes - Porthmadog (beach town): 25 minutes - Criccieth Castle: 25 minutes - Caernarfon Castle: half an hour - Zip World Llechwedd: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Craig Du Beach Central 8.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Criccieth 8.6 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Harlech 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 11.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 12.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 6.1 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 6.5 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 7.1 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 7.3 mi

National Slate Museum 7.3 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 10.9 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 13.9 mi

Bodnant Garden 19.5 mi

Aberconwy House 21.4 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 25.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beddgelert - Llyn Dinas - Nanmor Valley - Pass of Aberglaslyn 0.3 mi

Beddgelert - Gelert's Grave - River Glaslyn - River Colwyn 0.5 mi

Nantmor - Cwm Bychan - Sygun Copper Mines - Beddgelert 1.5 mi

Beddgelert Forest 1.7 mi

Nant Gwynnant - Pen-y-pass - Nant Gwynnant 2.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cae Du Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cae Du Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cae Du Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Sygun Copper Mine (underground attractions with museum and playground): five minutes' walk - Llyn Dinas (lake for swimming and watersports): 15 minutes’ walk - Welsh Highland … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cae Du Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cae Du Campsite? From $38.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.