Rhyd y Galen
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- Peaceful, fully serviced North Wales site on the edge of Snowdonia
- A 10-minute drive to Caernarfon Castle; 20 to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Table tennis, skittles and pool on site, plus 20 acres to explore
Campground type
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92Tourist board rating
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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
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 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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9.5/10
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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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 5.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £80 (£80)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended! Praised for spotless grounds, spacious pitches, and helpful staff. Modern, clean restrooms. Great for exploring Snowdonia/Anglesey. Minor road noise noted. Many plan to return.
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Excellent
Powered grass campsite
Liked This site is excellent, its tidy, clean, quiet. It's one of the nicest sites I have ever been on.
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Great site, very clean with good quality facilities…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great site, very clean with good quality facilities
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So clean. The toilets and showers were spotless. We stayed in the…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked So clean. The toilets and showers were spotless. We stayed in the fully serviced bit. It was so peaceful
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the peace and quiet, and that you found our toilets and showers spotless. It’s lovely to hear you had a relaxing stay in our fully serviced area, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Clean and tidy but some residents over officious. We wont be back.
FHU grass travel trailer campsite
Liked The site is clean and tidy and the toilet facilties are good
Disliked Onsite entertainment is at a minimum and there is no shop for essentials. Also some of the resident caravaners are rude and think they own the place telling people to be quiet when talking in their own awnings when it isn't even late. I saw one even complain about a small boy riding his bike. Poor lad was devastated.
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An amazing family holiday
Powered grass campsite
Liked The campsite was spacious and well maintained with amazing views
Disliked There wasn't anything to dislike. The only thing we missed was a campsite shops to get some fresh eggs/milk/bread. It would have been lovely to have that on site.
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Flat pitch. Well organised. Clean. Excellent location for accessing hills, lakes and…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Flat pitch. Well organised. Clean. Excellent location for accessing hills, lakes and coast.
Disliked The big camping field is further from a toilet than any other part of the site.
Wardens aren't around after 5pm. Site relies on CCTV for security, and you will be visible and being recorded on CCTV wherever you are on site.
We were doing a running event and some epic walks, so we were in bed super early. But, be aware that if you want to go out for an evening you will need to drive or get a taxi.
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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your flat pitch, the cleanliness of the site, and our location close to the hills, lakes, and coast. We appreciate your comments about the distance to the toilets from the non electric camping field. We do have a planning application in to locate a shower block in this field. There is always some one available in an emergency. Our CCTV is in place for everyone’s safety and piece of mind. The bus will stop by our entrance, which would be another option for getting around.
Loved everything! Location is great, lots of activities and places to visit…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Loved everything! Location is great, lots of activities and places to visit nearby. The shower and toilet facilities are brilliant and close by, modern and clean. The games barn is a great idea. Peaceful site and looks beautiful.
Disliked Not dislikes but there could be some recycling stations around the site and I think a wooden trim trail style park would be great for the kids.
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From the manager: Thank you for such wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you loved the location, facilities, and the peaceful atmosphere, and that you enjoyed the games barn too. It’s great to hear you made the most of the nearby activities and sights. We also really appreciate your suggestions — a wooden trim trail for children is an excellent idea, and we’ll certainly keep it in mind for future improvements. We hope to see you again soon for another relaxing stay!
Excellent site for families, clean facilities and friendly staff.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Clean quiet site. Friendly staff close to places to visit including both zip world’s. Toilets and showers very clean and well illuminated at night. Pitches well spaced.
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the clean and quiet setting, friendly atmosphere, and the convenience of being close to local attractions like both Zip Worlds. It’s great to hear you found the facilities spotless and well lit, and that you appreciated the spacious pitches. We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing stay.
Really enjoyed our time here, it was quiet and very pleasant, especially…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Really enjoyed our time here, it was quiet and very pleasant, especially in the evening and at night.
The facilities were spotless and well kept as were the surrounding grounds.
It was nice to be so close to caenarfon, it literally took us less than 10 minutes to drive there. We stayed two nights in the end, supposed to be 3 but the weather was due to take a turn so we left whilst all our equipment was dry!
There were some things for the kids to do as well on site which was nice. Pool table, table tennis, outdoor bowling and a foosball table.
Would certainly recommend and would stay here again.
Thank you!
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, especially in the evenings, and that you found the facilities and grounds so well kept. It’s great to hear our location made it easy to visit Caernarfon, and that the games and activities kept the kids entertained. We completely understand leaving before the weather turned — always a wise move to pack up dry! We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing stay.
Quiet, peaceful, exceptional location, great views, clean facilities
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great location, great facilities, the camping site for tents has a great back drop view of Snowdon. Plenty of space on each pitch, definitely will return. Easy check in, very helpful & patient as we arrived a lot later than expected due to motorway traffic.
Very quiet site, the shower block exceptionally clean & looked after.
Quiet, peaceful experience 10/10
Disliked No complaints!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the stunning views of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and found the site peaceful and well-equipped. It’s great to know that check-in was smooth despite the delay, and we’re glad our team could help make your arrival stress-free. We take pride in maintaining clean and comfortable facilities, so your feedback means a lot. We’d love to welcome you back anytime — until then, safe travels and thanks again for the 10/10!
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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 $36.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.