Rhyd y Galen

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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

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

Open from Mon, Mar 1 to

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9
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9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, clean site gets rave reviews for spacious spots, modern spotless facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Guests loved its prime North Wales/Snowdonia access, peaceful vibe, and good WiFi. Most called it excellent, though some mentioned occasional road noise and wished for more showers/toilets during busy periods.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice stay

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8 out of 10
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely clean caravan park. Facilities spotless and very peaceful. Given a pitch close to facilities which I requested.

Disliked The only thing I disliked was the pitch we had was completely shaded because of the height of the trees. We were unable to sit outside the caravan and enjoy the sunshine unlike the rest of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review — we're really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and spotless facilities, and that we were able to get you close to the facilities as requested!

We're sorry to hear the shade from the trees meant you missed out on the sunshine from your pitch. Pitches across the site do vary in terms of sun exposure, and if you do return we'd encourage you to mention this preference alongside your proximity request on arrival so we can do our best to find a spot that ticks both boxes!

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

An easy and well equipped site Helpful…

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7
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8
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9
Derek P. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked An easy and well equipped site
Helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind review. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Everything! Staff are very friendly, very…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything! Staff are very friendly, very clean facilities would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you — Liking everything and a return visit planned, we couldn't ask for more! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Facilities are very good. Will come…

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Dave J. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Facilities are very good. Will come back again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — we're glad the facilities impressed and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Highly recommend campsite

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10 out of 10
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Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything was perfect for our first camping together. The pitch was big, the campsite was very well maintained. Toilets were easily accessable, very clean, same for the shower which was amazing after a long, windy and rainy day. Llanberies is very close, so we managed to climb Snowdon which was a wonderful experience. There is a great cafe in Bethel, we would recommend to visit. Very good kebab and pizza place as well 10min drive away. In addition love the games area, everything was in good condition and we had fun there.

Disliked The road was quite close from where we were, or at least it felt like that as it was quite loud in the evenings, but nothing that ear plugs can't fix. I guess that's normal when sleeping in a tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for this wonderful review — what a brilliant first camping experience together!

We're thrilled everything delivered for you, and climbing Yr Wyddfa from Llanberis on a windy and rainy day takes some serious dedication — a hot shower back at camp must have been very well earned! We're also glad the games area and the local area kept you entertained — the cafe in Bethel and the kebab and pizza place are great shouts and we'll be sure to pass those recommendations on to future guests.

We appreciate the honest note about the road noise — you're right that it can feel more noticeable in a tent, and ear plugs are always a handy addition to the camping kit! We're glad it didn't spoil an otherwise perfect stay.

We hope to welcome you back again soon — hopefully for many more camping trips together!

A great site, in a central location.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Really good site. Very quiet site with excellent facilities, all maintained to a good standard. We loved the location - central to Snowdonia, Anglesey and the coast.

Disliked The beautiful view was only available as you drove into the site, as all those pitches were for seasonal pitches only. The site is not walking distance to any facilities, and there is a permanent distant hum of traffic in the background.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're really pleased you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, facilities and the central location for exploring Eryri, Anglesey and the coast!

We appreciate your honest feedback. The views from the seasonal pitches are certainly special, and it's something we'll keep in mind as we continue to develop the touring areas of the site. We'd also note that there is a community shop and cafe in the village of Bethel just a mile away, which is handy for essentials, and Caernarfon is only a short drive for a wider choice of shops, pubs and restaurants.

We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Very lovely site, will book again.

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10
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10
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9

Powered grass campsite

Liked Excellent site, very clean and tidy, shower facilities were outstanding!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — outstanding shower facilities is exactly the kind of feedback we love to hear! We're glad you enjoyed the site and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Perfect booking procedure. Friendly staff and…

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10 out of 10
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9
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Perfect booking procedure. Friendly staff and the shower/ toilet/ washing up “ pods” were spotless and modern. As a base couldn’t fault

Disliked Slightly sloping hard standing pitch for the campervan ( but that’s why they invented chocks ) not an issue really

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're so pleased the booking process, staff and facilities all impressed!

And we love your attitude about the slope — that's exactly what chocks are for! We're glad it wasn't too much of an issue and hope to welcome you and the campervan back again soon.

Well laid out site with good…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Well laid out site with good sized pitches. Everywhere very clean and tidy
Good location for exploring Snowdonia and Anglesey
The EV charger on site was a great added bonus

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're really pleased you enjoyed the site and found the location perfect for exploring Eryri and Anglesey!

We're also glad the EV charger was a useful addition — it's something we're really pleased to offer and great to know it's being appreciated. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Great campsite well located for all major parts of Snowdonia

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10 out of 10
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Powered grass campsite

Liked Easy to find and well located secure site. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Owners were friendly and helpful. Pitches were well spaced and internet was consistant.

Disliked n/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — we're really pleased everything from the location and security to the facilities, pitches and WiFi all delivered!

We hope to welcome you back again soon.


Features

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. Proceed through the village of Bethel. After one mile, the site will be on the left-hand side. Look for the Welsh flag. 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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, & Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Sopna Tandoori Restaurant 1 mi
  • Mill Bistro Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • Garddfon Inn Pub 1.9 mi
  • Tafarn y Fic Pub 1.9 mi
  • Glyntwrog Pub 2 mi
  • Penbont Pub 2 mi
  • Snowdon Snacks Restaurant 2 mi
  • Gors Bach Inn Pub 2.1 mi
  • La Marina Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Y Twthill Pub 2.2 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 2.2 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 2.3 mi
  • Iechyd Da Off-licence 2.5 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 2.6 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Tesco Extra Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 4.8 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 4.8 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 4.8 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Ffordd Cynan Playground 4.1 mi
  • Rho y Gad Playground 4.5 mi
  • Rhodgadfan Park and Community Woodland 4.5 mi
  • Parc Tan-y-Bwlch park 5.5 mi
  • Children's Park Playground 5.5 mi
  • Victoria Park 6 mi

Family days out

  • Greenwood Family Park Theme park 2 mi
  • Halen Mon Anglesey Sea Salt Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Halen Mon Anglesey Sea Salt Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Anglesey Sea Zoo Aquarium 2.3 mi
  • Caernarfon Castle 2.5 mi
  • Plas Newydd Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Gypsy Wood Family Fun Park Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Lonely Tree Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Llanfairpwll Toll House Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Caer Williamsburg Castle 6.8 mi
  • Penrhyn Castle 7.1 mi
  • Beaumaris Castle 9.2 mi
  • Castell Beaumaris Castle 9.2 mi

Public transport

  • Griffiths Crossing 0.9 mi
  • Cerrig-yr-afon 1.1 mi
  • Tal Menai 1.2 mi
  • Ffordd Bethel 1.4 mi
  • Santes Fair 1.4 mi
  • Modurdy 1.5 mi
  • Waterloo Port 1.6 mi
  • Nant y Glyn 1.6 mi
  • Arfon 1.7 mi
  • Cefn Llan 1.8 mi

Beaches

  • Traeth Gwyllt 2.7 mi
  • Traeth Abermenai 4.8 mi
  • Ro Fawr 5.9 mi

Other nearby

  • Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club Golf course 1.3 mi
  • Port Dinorwic Marina 2 mi
  • Bryn Teg Golf course 2.2 mi
  • Port Dinorwic Marina 2.2 mi
  • Apollo Bingo Nightclub 2.4 mi
  • Caernarfon Marina 2.4 mi
  • Caernarfon Convenience Store General shop 2.4 mi
  • Caernarfon Golf Club Golf course 3.5 mi
  • Driving Range Golf course 4.6 mi
  • St Deniol Golf Club Golf course 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Felinheli and Menai Bridge Surgery Doctors 1.4 mi
  • Llanrug Branch Surgery Doctors 1.5 mi
  • Meddygfa Doctors 1.6 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 2 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 2.2 mi
  • Barclays Cashpoint 2.3 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.4 mi
  • Caer Service Station Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 2.4 mi

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rhyd y Galen? From $35.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.