Nearly wild camping in Shell Island, Wales
5 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Shell Island
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Award-winning and green site in Snowdonia National Park
- Direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and footpath
- Five minutes' drive from the beach at Fairbourne
Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking
Fairbourne, Gwynedd, Wales- Gwynedd farm site with spectacular estuary and peninsula views
- Equestrian centre on site with pony trekking
- On the Mawddach Trail and close to Coed-y-Brenin bike trails
Rhiw Goch Inn
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales- Back-to-basics camping with stunning Rhinog Mountain views in Gwynedd
- Harlech Beach half an hour’s drive; Llanfair Slate Caverns 35 minutes
- In Eyri National Park, with hiking and biking straight from the site
Hendre Hall Holiday Park
Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, Wales- Family holiday park in the grounds of an 18th-century listed building
- Aberdyfi 20 minutes' drive; half an hour from Barmouth
- Play area and laundry facilities; pub and station five minutes' walk
Camp Stesion
Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales- Small-scale site on an Eryri smallholding close to the A470
- A 20-minute drive to Blaenau Ffestiniog; half an hour to Snowdon
- Village pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk; firepit at each pitch
Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Bike Ranch Snowdonia
Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful site for mountain biking fans in North Wales
- Next to Coed y Brenin bike trails with exclusive MTB jumps line onsite
- Easy access from the A470, with gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains
Gyfyng Smallholding
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales- Bell tents in woodlands on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
- Morfa Bychan 20 minutes’ drive; Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) half an hour
- Well-equipped cookhouses; firepit; wild swimming and fishing
Nant Madyn Camping
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful farm site in Snowdonia with spectacular sea views
- Three miles from the sea; a 35-minute drive from Cadair Idris mountain
- A 10-minute drive from the Wales Coast Path, shops and eateries
Penllechog Camping
Trefor, Gwynedd, Wales- Small campsite on a working farm on the Llŷn Peninsula
- Abersoch half an hour's drive; Portmeirion 35 minutes
- Views over Gurn Ddu; well-behaved dogs welcome
Cerrighedd
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales- Wild camping field with sea and hill views in Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute walk to Barmouth beach; Harlech Castle a 15-minute drive
- Peaceful off-grid site off the A496, close to the beach and mountains
Llech Camping and Touring
Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales- Spectacular views
- Tourist attractions nearby
- Dogs are welcome
Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Glamping site on a peaceful farm estate in Snowdonia National Park
- Zip World Fforest 55 minutes’ drive; Portmeirion 40 minutes
- Bell tents on a dark skies site; Mawddach Trail 10 minutes’ walk away
Dynanau
Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales- Small campsite an in idyllic and family-friendly riverside location
- Enjoy swimming, fishing, stargazing, sounds of the river and wildlife
- Huge tents with beds, Kaidai firebowls, picnic tables and toilets
Cedris Farm
Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales- Rural South Snowdonia Campsite only 7 miles from the coast
- Family Run Campsite On A Real Working Farm
- 3 Miles From Cader Idris & Talyllyn Lake
