Camping in Llanberis

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Visitor photo of the view from the top of the campsite on the top field
Visitor photo of the view from the top of the campsite on the top field
Visitor image of the amazing views
Lower field overlooking the dinorwig slate quarry
Top field with mountain views
View from a pitch at the bottom of the field
Starry sky above the lower field
Bathroom
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Visitor image of the amazing views
Lower field overlooking the dinorwig slate quarry
Top field with mountain views

  • Back-to-basics site on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
  • Caernarfon 20 minutes’ drive; Zip World Penrhyn Quarry half an hour
  • Food van on site; access to the Llanberis and Snowdown Ranger paths
Looking for a simple site that can be used as a base camp for summiting Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)? Consider Camping in Llanberis, which sits on the north-western fringes of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). It has direct access to the Llanberis Path and the Snowdon Ranger Path, two routes (of varying difficulties) that lead to the summit of the tallest mountain in Wales. Suited to the outdoorsy type who doesn’t expect any luxury facilities, this is a back-to-basics spot, though there are some amenities, including a toilet block with coin-operated hot showers, a washing-up corner, a fridge, freezer and microwave, and phone-charging plugs. There is also a food van for easy meals after your efforts. The on-site team is happy to hand over some friendly local knowledge and advice. There’s no need to book or find the car parks for Yr Wyddfa here; in addition, the Pen y Pass paths are also easily accessible by car or a Sherpa bus. Camping in Llanberis is just a 10-minute stroll from Llanberis, where there are shops, restaurants, cafés and attractions like the Llanberis Lake Railway. It’s a 25-minute walk to the Snowdon Mountain Railway station for those who don’t want to make the climb to the summit. It’s also a great base camp for those attending running events like Ultra-Trail Snowdonia and the Snowdon Marathon. The Snowdonia Slate Trail, a long-distance path stretching for 83 miles, is a 15-minute drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.26) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 292 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryHikers’ paradiseLake and/or mountain

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic location for Snowdonia hikers! Guests rave about friendly staff & good value. Basic but functional facilities incl. a drying room. Campfires OK. Site is hilly. Showers mixed reviews (cleanliness/payment). Close to Llanberis & Snowdon trails.

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Kayla B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location and lots of wild animals

Disliked Pay for shower, uneven ground, cold water in the taps

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Liked camping areas , provisions to have camp fire if that’s your thing . Toilets and showers reasonably clean and good condition.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall it was a great experience, staff were friendly beautiful area

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Shaz D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location was great with an amazing view of lake and hills
Plus only a walking distance to the town

Disliked Shower was £1 to use
And toilet facilities wasn't clean always.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little place with the only “problem” being it’s mostly hilly

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Callum H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very peaceful and friendly staff lots of space to set up camp

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent experience, friendly staff, beautiful scenery. I will return

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I cant even explain how thankful and appreciative I was when I arrived here at Llanberis, the receptionist sorted out a BIG mistake on my behalf and made the experience that more more enjoyable, thank you! Facilities and staff are great!

Disliked That big hill! Haha, just joking.

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Skylar M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had such a lovely stay at this campsite in Llanberis! It’s a really beautiful spot, peaceful and scenic, with amazing views all around. Check-in was easy and the people working at were genuinely friendly and welcoming.

The bathrooms were always clean, and we never had to wait for a shower, which is such a bonus. There’s also a little room next to reception with a kettle, plugs, and a washer/dryer—super handy to have, especially if you’re camping for a few days.

My boyfriend and I picked a spot at the very top of the campsite, right by the rock wall. It was really private and quiet, which we loved. Just a heads-up: not all of the pitches are flat, so definitely check the ground before you pitch your tent, unless you enjoy rolling around on a slant, haha.

Getting to the top of the site is a bit of a climb, it’s a good walk uphill, especially if you're going back and forth from town. But honestly, it’s a nice little incline and you get to walk past sheep on the way up, which adds to the charm.

It’s only about a 10-minute walk to town and the pubs, which made everything feel super convenient. The whole place had such a relaxed and welcoming vibe. I’d absolutely camp here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful stay close to nature with easy access to town.

Disliked I did try to get in touch with the site before our trip to see if I could switch the dates of our booking, but unfortunately never got a response, despite emailing and calling multiple times. That was a bit frustrating and meant I ended up having to book and pay for new dates. It didn’t ruin the trip by any means, but better communication would’ve been good.
That said, I would still happily camp here again. The views, the vibe, and the overall setup make it a great choice for anyone looking for a relaxing stay in a scenic part of Wales.

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J A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great campsite with amazing views and great owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities and lovely location

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Katie C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location. Friendly wholesome atmosphere.

Disliked Just communication. We had questions so I emailed and called with no answers. Not a massive issue but would’ve been handy to have the info we needed before arrival.

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Clean facilities, great location for Snowdon paths.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The facilities (toilets/shower block/drying room) were clean and looked after.
A very peaceful and scenic setting. Great access to the Llanberis and Snowdon Ranger Paths.

Disliked Are disappointed that we didn’t get a reply to an email asking for some feedback information about location.

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The views The back to basics…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views
The back to basics

Disliked 🤷🏼‍♂️

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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 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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping in Llanberis

Llwyn Celyn Bach

Llanberis

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4SR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.11455°N
4.1338°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.1 mi Bus Station
7.6 mi Povey's Garage
7.6 mi Povey`s Garage
Rail
7.5 mi Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
8 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
10.1 mi Roman Bridge Rail Station
Ferry
24.6 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
27.6 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
27.8 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
19.2 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

If you want to balance your outdoorsy pursuit with a bit of history, head to Caernarfon (20 minutes’ drive), where a fortress built by Edward I in the late 13th century sits where the river Seiont flows into the Menai Strait. Across the Seiont is a large green area with a skatepark and a waterfront path. Lined with independent kiosks, Garth Pier in Bangor (half an hour) stretches halfway across the Menai Strait, making the island of Anglesey seem so close you could almost touch it. There are more views of Anglesey from the Roman Camp, an area of woodland and lawns at the top of a hill overlooking the city. Those who want more thrills besides summiting Yr Wyddfa should visit Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (half an hour), where they can take a vertiginous flight across the lake of a disused quarry on what is said to be the world’s fastest zipwire. If you’re brave enough to keep your eyes open, you might catch a glimpse of the Welsh coastline while you’re in mid-air.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Dinlle 8.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 12.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 13.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penmaenmawr 14 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Slate Museum 0.8 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 0.8 mi

Penrhyn Castle 5.6 mi

Caernarfon Castle 6.2 mi

Beaumaris Castle 10.4 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 7.1 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 12.8 mi

Bodnant Garden 16.1 mi

Aberconwy House 17.1 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 28.5 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 0.3 mi

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 2.5 mi

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 4.7 mi

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 4.7 mi

Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 4.8 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 Camping in Llanberis have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping in Llanberis dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping in Llanberis? If you want to balance your outdoorsy pursuit with a bit of history, head to Caernarfon (20 minutes’ drive), where a fortress built by Edward I in the late 13th century sits … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping in Llanberis?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping in Llanberis? From $32.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.