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
Site type
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92Tourist board rating
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 01 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowed
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom £37 (£37)
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Fully-serviced grass touring pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 15m depth
Calculated area: 150m²
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Immaculate campsite with spacious pitches & spotless facilities. Guests love the friendly staff, quiet vibe, & prime location for North Wales sights. Good WiFi & dog-friendly. Occasional road noise & facility queues.
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Amazing stay!
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Absolutely lovely site! Facilities are immaculate and the site was spacious and plenty area to walk the dog and for the little one to play. Ideal location for everything
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the space, the spotless facilities, and that the site worked well for both your little one and your dog. It’s great to know our location was ideal for your visit — we’d love to welcome you back again soon.
Wondering site and location…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Wondering site and location
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Will defiantly be coming again! Lovely site with nice clean pitches!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site; we were on pitch 102 which was a larger corner pitch, really good space for the kids tucked away. Nice and quiet, nice facilities for the most part.
Disliked Although facilities (toilets and shower) were modern and clean, as our area got busier could of done with a few more toilets etc
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback — we're so glad you enjoyed your stay and that pitch 102 worked well for you and the kids! It’s great to hear you appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and modern facilities.
We appreciate your note about the number of toilets and showers as the site got busier. Just a note for your next visit, that our main block (just a short walk from your field does have a number of toilets and showers.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great site, we had a hard standing level pitch. Friendly staff.
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff welcomed us and found a pitch, even though we hadn't pre booked. Site very convenient for the lovely sandy beach. Thought the railway line running between the site and the beach might be a problem but it wasn't at all.
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From the manager: I think that you may have mixed up our site with another one, as there isn't a railway running near us.
I'm pleased to hear that we could accommodate you on our level hard standing pitch and that it was to your liking.
Clean showers, quiet spot. Good view for sunset and birds of prey!…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Clean showers, quiet spot. Good view for sunset and birds of prey!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean showers, peaceful surroundings, and especially the beautiful sunset views and bird watching. It’s always great to hear when guests can relax and connect with nature here. We hope to welcome you back soon!
The campsite is well planned and very organised. The tent pitches are…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The campsite is well planned and very organised. The tent pitches are very spacious and have some nice views. The toilets and showers are nicer and cleaner than most houses that I have seen. We will definitely come back to this one! 10/10 stay.
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From the manager: Thank you for such an amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the campsite spacious, well-organized, and with great views. Your compliment about the toilets and showers truly means a lot to us—we work hard to keep everything clean and comfortable. We’re so happy you had a 10/10 stay and can’t wait to welcome you back again!
Spacious pitches with drinking water Clean toilets Friendly staff Very good wifi…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitches with drinking water
Clean toilets
Friendly staff
Very good wifi
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious pitches, clean facilities, and strong WiFi — and it's lovely to know our team made a good impression too. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great stay!
Beautifully clean and tidy. Nicest camp/touring/motorhome site I've ever stayed on.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Beautifully clean and tidy. Nicest camp/touring/motorhome site I've ever stayed on.
Disliked Slightly more sloped than anticipated - made me realise I need taller levelling blocks
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. It's wonderful to hear that Rhyd y Galen is the nicest site that you have ever stayed on. Hopefully you can try one of our level pitches next time, or we can help you out with some levelling ramps. Look forward to seeing you then.
Everything. Excellent facilities, quiet pitch and great access to local attractions.…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything. Excellent facilities, quiet pitch and great access to local attractions.
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From the manager: Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the facilities, peaceful pitch, and easy access to nearby attractions. It’s great to hear everything was just right for your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
Excellent pitch with water & electric. Great WiFi signal, easy to access.…
Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
Liked Excellent pitch with water & electric. Great WiFi signal, easy to access. Pitch felt private and sheltered. Site very well maintained. Staff who run it friendly and helpful. Showers, toilets, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dryer, ironing board, everything you could need for basic comforts, and always clean. Also pool table, table tennis and other games.
Lots of land to walk on, a lot of it left to nature but with good paths. Nice pond with bench. So many birds and insects about :-)
Within easy reach of Bangor, Caernarfon, Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula. Ideally located.
Half way through the week, some people arrived who let’s just say weren’t the best neighbours. They were promptly asked to leave. Staff take it seriously if people aren’t respecting site rules that are there to make sure no one’s holiday is ruined.
Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone who wants a peaceful and comfortable stay.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your pitch and appreciated the facilities, peaceful surroundings, and the efforts of our team. It’s always rewarding to know guests feel comfortable, well-supported, and able to fully relax during their stay.
We’re especially pleased you made use of the walking areas and enjoyed the local wildlife — it's something we love about the site too. We also appreciate your kind words about how we handle site rules; maintaining a peaceful environment for all our guests is very important to us.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d be absolutely thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Thanks again for the recommendation!
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
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
Coach
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 | 11.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morfa Dinlle | 11.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberffraw | 16.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llanddona | 17.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Davids - Benllech | 17.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 4.2 km
National Slate Museum 8.4 km
Snowdon Mountain Railway 8.4 km
Penrhyn Castle 9.9 km
Beaumaris Castle 14.5 km
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 4.9 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 28.1 km
Bodnant Garden 29.5 km
Aberconwy House 29.7 km
Plas yn Rhiw 45.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 8.1 km
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 9 km
Bethesda - Ogwen 11.3 km
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 11.4 km
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 11.7 km
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 sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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 moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site 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 R640,68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.