Pen y Buarth
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- Small, friendly adults-only touring park in the village of Bethel
- A 10-minute drive to Caernarfon; 20 minutes to Llanberis
- Spacious pitches with electric hook-up; dogs welcome
Campground type
3
5
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- A charge of £2.00 ($2.69) applies for the use of the shower.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Tue, Mar 31 to
Campsite types & availability
8 
FHU grass RV campsite
Adults only 
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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- 5
FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, adult-only site is a peaceful escape for exploring North Wales. Guests loved the friendly owners, clean showers, and level pitches. Facilities are basic but clean; some noted limited hot water and suggested more toilet/shower capacity. Easy bus access is a plus.
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Last updated 6/30/2026
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Very basic but beautiful- served our…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Very basic but beautiful- served our pupose well
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Bus stop right outside site…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Bus stop right outside site
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Location is wonderful for exploring North…
FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location is wonderful for exploring North Wales. Small site, well maintained level ground and oh so peaceful, exactly our favorite of site. Owners are so friendly and welcoming and so is Max (dog) who greeted us enthusiastically on arrival. Toilets and showers are clean and free to use. We didn't want to leave and already planning to return later in the year. Minimal phone signal which is another plus!
Disliked There was nothing to dislike. It is a simple field in a beautiful location.
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Great location, very friendly helpful staff.…
FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location, very friendly helpful staff.
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Very quite spot very helpful…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Very quite spot very helpful staff and great price
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Quiet, Large pitches. Close to Snowden,…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Quiet,
Large pitches. Close to Snowden,
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Lovely friendly site. Really convenient. We…
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely friendly site. Really convenient. We only stayed 1 night so didn’t need to use any of the facilities but if the rest of the site is anything to go by I’m sure they were first class.
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Quiet, small site on outskirts of little town, felt rural
FHU grass RV campsite
Liked Quiet, tidy, felt safe for a lone female traveller, free shower, hot water for hand washing, EHU included, accommodating hosts.
Disliked Phone signal weak for me.
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It was nice with good facilities.…
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Anonymous FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked It was nice with good facilities.
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Nice grounds and location. Bonus for…
Anonymous FHU grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice grounds and location. Bonus for the animals on the site too - no smells either.
Disliked Upkeep of toilet/showers could of been a little better
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Features
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Pen y Buarth
Bethel
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 1UW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.16562°N
4.21026°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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 | 7.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 7.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 10.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 10.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Benllech | 10.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 3.3 mi
National Slate Museum 5 mi
Snowdon Mountain Railway 5 mi
Penrhyn Castle 5.5 mi
Beaumaris Castle 8.3 mi
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 2.6 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.1 mi
Bodnant Garden 17.7 mi
Aberconwy House 17.7 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 29.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 5 mi
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 5.7 mi
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 6.4 mi
Bethesda - Ogwen 6.4 mi
Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 7.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Pen y Buarth have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pen y Buarth dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pen y Buarth? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Caernarfon Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Dinas Dinlle beach: 20 minutes - Llanberis (for Lake Padarn walks, narrow-gauge railway and Dolbadarn Castle): 20 minutes - National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pen y Buarth?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pen y Buarth? From $39.69 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.