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
Top field with mountain views
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Glyder glamping yurt exterior
Wyddfa yurt exterior
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Visitor image of the amazing views
Top field with mountain views
Non-electric grass tent pitch

  • Back-to-basics site on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
  • Caernarfon 20 minutes’ drive; Zip World Penrhyn Quarry half an hour
  • Direct access to the Llanberis Path and Snowdown Ranger Path
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. According to demand and the season, there's also sometimes a food van selling breakfast baps in the morning and burgers and loaded fries in the evening (all to be pre-ordered at the reception), plus craft beers. 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1,00 (R22,69) applies for the use of the shower.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sun, 01 Mar to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 339 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular sceneryWalkers' paradiseLake and/or mountain

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views for hikers exploring Snowdonia! Close to Llanberis with mountain path access. Clean facilities, friendly staff. Some sloped pitches, but generally spacious and chilled. Manager addresses noise/facility feedback.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful site with great access to climbs and village. Sloped pitches

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 Victoria M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, views, cafe, showers

Disliked Some loud music until late. Was busy and were left with slope pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Able to choose own pitch so…

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 Linda P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Able to choose own pitch so family group was able to camp together. Decent shower block well stocked with loo roll. Burger van welcome after day out. Allowed to have camp fire.

Disliked Camping field was on a hill but since site halfway up a mountain to be expected!

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Very busy over bank holiday which…

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Martin G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very busy over bank holiday which you would expect. However, trip spoilt by drunks shouting in the early hours of the morning. Not the best way to start a hike.

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From the manager: Really sorry this happened to you. We try our best to remind everyone of our 11pm noise rules and go round doing noise checks but there are always some that ruin it for everyone! (usually after we've gone to bed thinking everywhere is quiet!!)

Location and the view were amazing.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location and the view were amazing.

Disliked It was hard to believe that we had to pay £1.00 for a shower for 8 mins. For such a busy location 2 showers and 2 toilets ( apart from 2 behind the building) caused a queue and was uncomfortable. Cleaning was not up to standard. We could also use some extra bins per field.

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From the manager: Shower charge is clearly advertised - there are no hidden fees or surprises there.

We are on a private water supply (during dry spells the supply can be limited) so charging for showers is the only way to stop people spending ages in them and wasting water. Imagine the queues if everyone was given unlimited water and time.

Bank holidays are busy everywhere, especially given the amazing weather we've had!

There is no way we would add bins on the fields - rubbish would be flying everywhere! The rubbish bins are on the carpark, the central point of the campsite. Everyone uses the facilities before leaving, we found it's the best place for them.

Our facilities are maintained regularly, even more so during busy periods. Apologies if we didn't keep them up to your standard but we try our best and in my opinion they were always in acceptable condition when inspected before cleaning all weekend.

I find it extremely insulting you gave us such a low rating for customer service having spent so long sorting an issue out for you one evening Lili. To my knowledge the issue was 100% resolved? Shame you didn't voice your opinions to us then instead of acting like everything was great! Sometimes a simple chat can clear a lot of things up :)

We love the place, the nature, very quiet and recommended!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The landscape and peaceful space, near to the Llanberis Village where UTMB takes place (20 min walking)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant camp site in an amazing location.

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 Harry R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A really beautiful location with everything you need for the perfect weekend camping trip.

There’s a small reception/shop on site offering useful essentials in case you forget anything.

I especially loved that you’re allowed to have fires by your pitch it really creates the perfect camping atmosphere

Disliked Non , site was as expected and I’ll book again.

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This campsite is a fantastic choice…

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Declan F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked This campsite is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to explore the beautiful region of Llanberis and its surrounding areas. With plenty of spots to pitch your tent, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the landscape, or if the weather turns, there are sheltered areas to keep you comfortable. The presence of a dry room is a real boon, especially during those unpredictable weather spells, ensuring your gear stays dry and ready for your adventures.

The staff on site are friendly and approachable, always ready to assist with any queries or needs you might have, adding a welcoming touch to your stay. One of the highlights of the campsite is the food van, which offers top-notch meals that are sure to satisfy your taste buds after a day of exploring. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast or a delicious dinner, the food van has got you covered.

The facilities are what you'd need after a long day out hiking. Adding to the charm of the site are the sheep and cats that roam around, the latter often seeking shelter under the tarp during rainy weather, which adds a unique and homely feel to the experience.

Overall, this campsite offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, convenience, and friendly service, making it an ideal base for your visit to Llanberis and the surrounding areas.

Disliked The site is partly on a hill, so newer campers should double check their positioning before pitching. However, it’s not a major issue overall.

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Very clean, beautiful grounds…

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Sinead M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very clean, beautiful grounds

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect spot for snowdon and the…

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 Wayne T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect spot for snowdon and the pubs in town.. great set up..
8 minute showers just right😀

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, good value for money…

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Jason B. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, good value for money highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Coach
9,8 km Bus Station
12,2 km Povey's Garage
12,2 km Povey`s Garage
Rail
12 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
12,9 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
16,2 km Roman Bridge Rail Station
Ferry
39,6 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
44,3 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
44,8 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
31 km 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 14,1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 17,2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 19,4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 21,6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penmaenmawr 22,6 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Slate Museum 1,3 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 1,3 km

Penrhyn Castle 9 km

Caernarfon Castle 10 km

Beaumaris Castle 16,7 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 11,5 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20,6 km

Bodnant Garden 26 km

Aberconwy House 27,5 km

Plas yn Rhiw 45,9 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 0,5 km

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 4 km

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 7,6 km

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 7,6 km

Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 7,7 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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping in Llanberis? From R615,96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.