Rhyd y Galen
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- 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
Campground type
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92Tourist board rating
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
Campsite types & availability
6 
Primitive grass campsite
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Powered grass campsite
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £37 (£37)
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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FHU grass tent campsite
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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FHU grass travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 15m depth (150m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 5.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Reviewers rave about this campsite's cleanliness, roomy sites, and top-notch, modern restrooms. Staff are friendly, the vibe is peaceful, and the location's great for exploring North Wales. Minor notes on road noise and a wish for more on-site services are outweighed by the well-kept grounds and overall positive stays. Highly recommended!
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Last updated 6/23/2026
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Gem of a site.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Cracking site! Bigger than the kind of sites we normally use, but laid out in such a clever way that it never felt too big. Huge, spacious pitches on the grass field - along with some really lovely secluded pitches that are tucked away into little nooks.
Toilets and showers were spotless - although I wonder if there would be enough of them when the site is at its busiest.
All in all, a little gem of a site!
Disliked The only minor issue for us was the road noise from the by-pass. It's not dreadful, but it's just a little invasive at times, especially for me as I'm a light sleeper. It wouldn't put us off coming back, but I'd probably try to got a pitch as far away from the road as possible.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this lovely, detailed review — 'a cracking site' and 'a little gem' are exactly the kind of words we love to hear!
We're really pleased the layout worked well for you. It's also great to know the toilets and showers were spotless; We have a lot of seasonal pitches, so even on Bank Holidays, there are enough facilities, as only a small proportion of the seasonal customers will be there at the same time.
We appreciate you mentioning the road noise too. We know it can be more noticeable for some guests than others, especially light sleepers, and your plan to request a pitch further from the road next time sounds like a great approach — our team would be happy to help with that on arrival.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great site. Would visit again if i was in the area.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked - On check-in I was provided clear instructions on how to get to the field, and a recommendation on where to pitch the tent to best avoid the winds coming in.
- The toilet block we used was modern and scrupulously clean. The toilets were not very busy at all (visited 26th-28th June).
- Grass was at a good height for camping. Ground was perfect on which to peg down the tent.
- It's very convenient for a quick drive into Caernarfon, and within 10 minutes you can be on Anglesey.
- Has WiFi, which was great. Note, however, we were not able to stream a football world cup game with consistent results.
Disliked - the only VERY MINOR complaint would be that the toilet blocks are farthest away from the field for tents and camper vans. So a 3-4 minute walk for a shower. I know, it's far from the end of the world! :-) But there is also a single toilet (no shower) by reception, so that's much more convenient during the night.
- the minor road runs past the tent field, but as it's not too busy it's not really a concern unless you're a very light sleeper.
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Great well maintained site with lovely…
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Anonymous Powered grass campsite
Liked Great well maintained site with lovely views, very helpful and accommodating staff, facilities are modern and very clean (shower rooms were great and no push buttons). Fox field grass electricity pitches were very spacious. Great dog walks and an off lead enclosed field also available. Free WiFi with reasonable speed which makes a nice change.
Disliked Fox field was a little uneaven, struggled a little to level even with ramps but not a show stopper. Seems to have lots of buried rubble so knocking pins in was a little hit and miss. Will try a hardstanding pitch next visit.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this detailed and thoughtful review — we really appreciate it!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the views, facilities and the team's helpfulness, and it's great to know the showers and WiFi speed stood out too — little touches that make a real difference! We're also pleased the dog walks and enclosed field went down well.
Thank you for the honest feedback about Cae Llwynog—We appreciate you flagging the unevenness and the hard ground making pegging trickier. We'll take a look into this. In the meantime, it's a great idea to try a hardstanding pitch next time, and our team would be happy to help you find the best fit on arrival.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Beautiful surroundings, very clean…
Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked Beautiful surroundings, very clean
Disliked N/a
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind review — we're glad you enjoyed the surroundings and found the site clean! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Amazing stay
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely clean toilets and showers, nice quiet campsite, very clean, staff were lovely, pitch was very big!
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
It's great to hear the facilities, pitch size and the team all made a great impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
3rd stay in my micro camper…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked 3rd stay in my micro camper + rooftent.
Arriving late the site rang me & told me my pitch number (one I'd been on previously) plus the access code to the gate which I appreciated.
Site as always scrupulousy clean ...Darren & Dawn fabulous site wardens really friendly & lovely to chat with.
Disliked Nothing to dislike about the place
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review — it's always wonderful to hear from a familiar face!
We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Neil and Dawn — they really are wonderful and will be so pleased to hear how much you enjoy chatting with them. Nothing to dislike either, we'll happily take that!
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Cleanliness. Attention to detail. Extremely friendly…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Cleanliness. Attention to detail. Extremely friendly welcome. Great location. Stylish toilet facilities. Powerful hot showers. Great consistent WiFi.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the kind review — we're thrilled everything from the welcome and facilities to the WiFi and location hit the mark! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Beautiful campsite with great views of the mountain ranges
Primitive grass campsite
Liked This is a professional ran caravan and campsite. It has gorgeous toilet blocks and the grounds are looked after throughout the year. This was my second visit. Also, there is an undercover area to play pool and ten pin bowling.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the kind review.
We're really pleased you've found the site well run and well maintained throughout the year, and that the toilet blocks and games area added to the experience. Nothing to dislike either — we'll happily take that!
We hope to see you again for visit number three soon!
Friendly welcome, generous sized pitches, free…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Friendly welcome, generous sized pitches, free WiFi that had great signal and lovely, clean and well maintained showers/toilets.
Disliked Nothing.
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Thank you for the perfect weekend.
Powered grass campsite
Liked The showers and toilets were excellent. The staff on the check in desk at reception were friendly and helpful.
Disliked No dislikes, really loved this site and location.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review — no dislikes is exactly what we like to hear!
We're glad the showers, toilets and reception team all made a great impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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
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. tarmacNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
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
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 | 6.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberffraw | 10.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreRV, 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Rhyd y Galen? From $35.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.