Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book 9.2 34 reviews
Pitches by the river
Pitches by the river
Riverside pitches
Aerial view
The river wnion
Middle field pitches
Riverbank pitches
Riverbank pitches
Middle field pitches
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Riverside pitches
Aerial view
The river wnion

  • Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
  • On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
‘Don’t expect a swimming pool, a bar or a shop’ say the owners of Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park – this laidback Gwynedd site is a place that's all about the joy of no-frills stays, embracing the natural setting and soaking up the peace of its fabulous Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park location. Indeed there may be no pool, but this laidback family-run site has something that's arguably just as enticing, as it's on the banks of the Wnion river, with direct access to the river for fishing, paddles and swims if you like (chillier than a pool, perhaps, but still a whole lot of fun…) Guests have been coming here for many years, with several of them returning time and again for repeated doses of the peaceful atmosphere on site and the plethora of outdoor activities available in the local area. Dolgellau (10 minutes' drive) is a well-known hub for walkers and hikers, and there are plenty of options nearby for mountain bikers and climbers too. Getting out and about should be fairly straightforward, as the site is only a little way off the A494 and has a bus stop almost outside. The evening activity of choice on site is usually a quiet glass of wine and a barbecue or campfire by the river – and to keep that peaceful vibe going there's a no-music policy here, and a general request to preserve the peace (party types and large groups will need to look elsewhere for their accommodation). Although this site is no-frills in style, it does have a good collection of essential facilities for its guests – these include toilets, showers, wifi, a launderette, a shared fridge and freezer, a washing-up area and a chemical disposal point.

Campground type

Camper sites 13
Tent sites 20
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

Welsh

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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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

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site , simple but functional , not a modern site but…

Overall 8/10

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david p.

Middle field powered grass campsite

Liked Great site , simple but functional , not a modern site but showers hot , loos clean etc. No shop as they prefer you to support local business for supplies etc , super market 3 miles away so easy. Great pitch by the river with space . Dont expect a party site as this is designed as a peaceful spot to chill out. Would go again as enjoyed the local area .

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed it here. Thanks/diolch.

I would definitely book this campsite again!

Overall 10/10

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Jessica L.

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite (riverside)

Liked Everything! Super chilled, I had a riverside pitch and no one walked in front of our tent the whole stay! I was a sole female camper with my dog and felt very safe, I was a lovely quiet camp side which is exactly what I wanted.

Disliked Coming home

From the manager: Thanks for your lovely comments! You're welcome back any time.

It was a great place for me and very clean and well…

Overall 10/10

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Steven D.

Middle field primitive grass campsite

Liked It was a great place for me and very clean and well maintained site the staff was very friendly and helpful wil definitely stay there again

From the manager: Thanks/diolch. Welcome back any time!

A beautiful campsite

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Gerly L.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (riverside)

Liked the facilities and the fact that there was a kitchen that you could also use to charge your devices. The riverside pitches were really nice.

From the manager: Glad you liked it here. Thanks/diolch.

Enjoyed our stay here.

Overall 9/10

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Andy G.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything good. Friendly. Great location next to river. Bus stop close by.

Disliked Nothing

From the manager: Thanks/diolch. Come back any time.

Quiet site, clean facilities…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet site, clean facilities

Disliked Would like to have Wi-Fi at the pitches not only near the office

Gorgeous spot right on the riverbank. Large pitch with picnic bench, bbq…

Overall 9/10

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Ros S.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (riverside)

Liked Gorgeous spot right on the riverbank. Large pitch with picnic bench, bbq stand and fire circle. Lovely welcome, clean facilities, kitchen area.

Disliked My only little quibble is the road noise but the sound of the river was louder and it was very quiet overnight.

Beautiful pitches

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite (riverside)

Liked Riverside and firepit

Disliked Cleanliness of toilet walls./family bathroom
Gents urinal smell

I pitched in the overflow field across the road from the main…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Helena R.

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite (riverside)

Liked I pitched in the overflow field across the road from the main campsite, so it was lovely and dark and quiet at night. Good facilities, well kept and tidy site. Friendly and helpful staff. Very easy to get into Dolgellau without a car as the bus stops right outside the site. Lots of lovely walks direct from the campsite.

From the manager: Thanks/diolch. You're welcome back any time.

10/10

Overall 9/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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ross s.

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite (riverside)

Liked Pitch next to stream. Very quiet and peaceful site. Clean and tidy. Close to long meadows and walks

Disliked No shop nearby but the bus stop was outside the site and took us quickly to the local town.

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on park

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

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise 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 Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

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 Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park

Bontnewydd

Brithdir

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2DG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.76432°N
3.82168°W

Route directions

The T3 bus from Barmouth to Wrexham has a stop very near the campsite.

Nearest transport

Bus
17.3 mi Sportsman
17.3 mi Tesco
18 mi Market Square
Rail
9.7 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
10.3 mi Barmouth Rail Station
10.7 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
10.1 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
10.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

This area is home to some of the most popular walking trails in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park, including the Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk (both trailheads are within 10 minutes' drive). Those of a more ambitious nature may like to tackle the Minffordd Path up Cadair Idris (15 minutes away) or the mountain bike paths at Coed-y-Brenin (20 minutes) while families and leisure cyclists try the riverside Mawddach Trail (10 minutes). Up the thrill levels again with an activity at the National White Water Centre (half an hour) or one of the adventures on offer at Zip World Llechwedd (40 minutes). All a bit too hair-raising? Opt instead to visit the Dyfi Osprey Project (half an hour) or take a stroll around the colourful village of Portmeirion (40 minutes). Taking to the coast is always an option, too – perhaps for some bird spotting at RSPB Mawddach Valley (10 minutes), some history at Harlech Castle (45 minutes) or a day on the beach at Barmouth (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Barmouth 10.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 11 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 12.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 12.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 13.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 12 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 13.7 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 15.5 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.8 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 16.9 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 1.7 mi

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.3 mi

Mawddach Estuary 4.8 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 4.9 mi

Cadair Idris 5.5 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 Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park? This area is home to some of the most popular walking trails in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park, including the Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk (both trailheads are within 10 minutes' drive). Those of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park? From $36.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.