Rhyd y Galen

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Views of Snowdonia
Views of snowdonia
Elidir fawr in the background
Views of snowdonia
Electric grass pitch
Views of yr wyddfa
Views of yr wyddfa
Cae crwn
All weather pitch
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Elidir fawr in the background
Views of snowdonia
Electric grass pitch

  • 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
With a magical setting overlooking Eryri (Snowdonia) hills, Rhyd y Galen is a peaceful caravan and camping park in rural North Wales. Fancy exploring the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia), the stunning North Wales coastline and the Isle of Anglesey? Then this is your place. For your ease, access to the grass camping pitches is via tarmac roads. Generous in size and fully serviced, these pitches with a whole host of facilities, from a spotless shower block, well lit at night for your convenience and kitted out with hair dryers to keep you looking your best, to a family-friendly baby-changing unit and a laundry. On hand are 20 acres of land for families (and any canine pals) wanting to be out walking, playing and exploring, and if the kids should get restless, keep them entertained with games of table tennis, table football, skittles or pool. If you need to stock up on groceries, there are several supermarkets in Caernarfon (10 minutes’ drive), and if you fancy making a night of it in the town’s pubs and restaurants, ditch the car and jump in a local taxi.

Campground type

Camper sites 92
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 37
RV sites 92
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 261 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Rhyd y Galen boasts stunning views and a serene vibe. Reviewers rave about its spotless facilities, particularly the modern restrooms. Spacious sites, amiable staff, and great WiFi are frequently mentioned. A top spot for exploring North Wales, though some note road noise and wish for more trash cans and better lighting.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/9/2026

Reviews page 1 of 27
Arrival date (latest first)

Immaculately kept site with large flat camping pitches.

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10 out of 10
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 Kathryn W. 5 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Good greeting with a map and some information about the site. We were camping and the pitches were large and flat on a well tended field with nice grass. The shower and toilet facilies were exceptional - among the best I've seen. Everything was immaculate and the toilet block lovely and warm. The showers are large, powerful and "proper" showers rather than push buttons. The site was well tended and the caravan owners made the site nice with their own decorations. Nice views from the caravan park but couldn't see much from the camping field.
The owners should be proud of this site.

Disliked A little road noise next to the camping field - but this is quite common on most sites.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well run site

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Been here a few times now , no complaints at all , we had a secluded spot lovely and peaceful , immaculately clean and so easy to get into Caernarfon , flag bus down just outside the gate every hour , staff also very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and very well kept site…

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 Jean W. 4 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Peaceful and very well kept site . Toilet and shower facilities excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean, lovely hot showers.…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean, lovely hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect weekend stay

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 Josh K. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very clean and pristine
Spacious pitches
Toilets and showers 10/10
Great wifi
Everyone is very nice and welcoming

Disliked Nothing to dislike at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location with mind of peace.…

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Peter K. 4 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful location with mind of peace.

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10 well done

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 Peter B. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely quiet spot to recharge yourself.
Very welcoming staff,attentive and knowledgeable about surroundings. Definitely recommend this beautiful site.
Heater in shower cubicle god send and nice touch, toilets/showers extremely well kept.

Disliked Nothing springs to mind

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for this wonderful review and recommendation — what lovely words!

We're so pleased Rhyd y Galen gave you the chance to properly recharge — that's exactly what we hope every guest gets to experience. It's also great to hear the team made you feel welcome and were able to help with local knowledge; we love sharing the best of what the area has to offer.

We hope to welcome you back for another recharge very soon!

Very clean, quiet and staff are…

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 Rebecca C. 3 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very clean, quiet and staff are friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind words — clean, quiet and friendly is exactly what we aim for! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

We loved everything! The camp location…

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Anonymous

FHU grass tent campsite

Liked We loved everything! The camp location is gorgeous and the site itself is a gem. It was a perfect stay and we’ll definitely return 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much — 'loved everything' is about as good as it gets and really made our day!

We're so pleased you found the site and location to your liking, and we're already looking forward to welcoming you back. See you next time! 😄

Hidden Gem of a campsite in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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 Emma G. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite with spectacular views!
Spacious pitches which are fully serviced with EHU and water tap
We were on pitches where you can park next to your tent
Plenty of CCTV on site which made us feel safe walking the dog late at night or if you were to have children on site. While CCTV and a warden going around the site may not be for everyone this was a huge bonus for us.
This site is PERFECT for solo travellers also!!
Staff really took pride in the facilities and grounds and were so friendly!
This is a great place to stay to explore North Wales. Will most definitely be returning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow, thank you so much for such a glowing and detailed review — we're absolutely thrilled!

It's wonderful to hear the views, pitches and facilities all exceeded expectations, and we're especially pleased the fully serviced pitches with EHU and water taps made things so convenient for you.

And a big shoutout for highlighting the site as perfect for solo travellers — that's a really important point and something we hope more people get to discover!

We can't wait to welcome you back to explore more of Wales. See you next time! 😄

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

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

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 32 inches) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

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

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

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

Come off the A55 at Junction 11 and take the first exit. At the next mini roundabout, take the second exit onto the A4244 and proceed for just over three miles. At the roundabout by Ty Mawr tearooms, take the second exit towards Bethel on the B4366. Carry on through the village of Bethel, where the site is on the left-hand side after 0.6 miles. There is a Welsh flag by the entrance. What3words: guessing.summit.motel.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.4 mi Bus Station
6.3 mi Bus Station
7.8 mi Povey's Garage
Rail
4.4 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
5.7 mi Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
8.6 mi Bodorgan Rail Station
Ferry
19.8 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Airport
14.5 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

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 where Prince Charles was invested in 1969, it also houses the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, which explores the history of this infantry regiment. If you’re in a ‘feel the fear, but do it anyway’ mood, you can head to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (20 minutes), where the Velocity 2 zipline stretches across a lake, allowing you to travel at speeds of up to 100mph. If you are brave enough to keep your eyes open during your flight, you can also take in splendid views of Eryri (Snowdonia). For something less hair-raising, Portmeirion (40 minutes) is a village featuring Italian-inspired pastel-coloured buildings and lush sub-tropical vegetation. Grab an ice cream from Italian gelateria Caffi’r Angel, and take a leisurely stroll through the quaint streets or along the sandy beach on the Afon Dwyryd estuary.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanddwyn 6.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Dinlle 7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberffraw 10.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 10.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Davids - Benllech 10.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caernarfon Castle 2.6 mi

National Slate Museum 5.2 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 5.2 mi

Penrhyn Castle 6.2 mi

Beaumaris Castle 9 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 3.1 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.4 mi

Bodnant Garden 18.4 mi

Aberconwy House 18.4 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 28.4 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 5.1 mi

MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 5.6 mi

Bethesda - Ogwen 7 mi

Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 7.1 mi

Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 7.3 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Rhyd y Galen? From $36.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.