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North Wales campervan pitches: best Snowdonia spots
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Covering the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham, plus the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales is a perfect UK destination for a campervan holiday.
Come here to hike or climb the rugged landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, take it easy on beautiful beaches, have a family holiday around Llandudno and other seaside resorts, or dive into active breaks at rivers and lakes. And how to make your North Wales holiday even better?
Knowing the best places to camp on your trip! We’ve put together our top picks for campervan pitches in North Wales so you can be sure of having an awesome holiday in this stunning region.
Campsites North Wales – Snowdonia
Snowdonia National Park was the first designated national park in Wales and is home to its highest mountain, Snowdon. Climbing the mountain is a popular activity for visitors – or you can take the mountain railway to the summit instead! Also on offer are almost 40 miles of coastline to explore including spectacular Cardigan Bay and the Llŷn Peninsula, most of the country’s inland lakes including legendary Lake Bala, and many national nature reserves and conservation sites: this is the perfect place for campervan holidays to suit all types of traveller.
Check out these campervan sites in Snowdonia to make the most of your time in this lush national park!
[Tyn Cornel Camping](https://tyncornelcamping.anytimebooking.eu/place_booking# forward)
Map and location: Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7NU
Price: from £24 per night
A campsite for adventurers and families, Tyn Cornel Camping is next to the National White Water Centre and a few miles from Bala Lake. Ffestiniog Railway, Bodnant Garden and Harlech Castle are all 20 miles away.
Campsite features
Riverside site with direct access to the River Tryweryn
Family run
Well-kept facilities including hot showers, free wifi and a laundry
Playing field and dog exercise area
Picnic tables and firepits
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
Map and location: Dolgun Uchaf, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 2AB
Price: from £30 per night (non-electric pitches from £23)
In the heart of the national park, Torrent Walk is another Snowdonia campsite that makes an ideal base for adventure holidays and groups of friends. The walk that the campsite is named after is just 500 metres from the grounds, and mountain biking is close by. The famously beautiful beach of Barmouth is within 10 miles: cycle there along the Mawddach Trail from nearby Dolgellau.
Campsite features
Group-friendly campsite in a peaceful green setting
Amenities include toilet and shower block, hairdryers, washing machines, drying facilities and fridge
Bike-friendly: power washers and bike storage available
Shop and café within five minutes walk
Barcdy Touring Caravan and Camping Park
Map and location: Talsarnau, Harlech, Gwynedd LL47 6YG
Price: Hardstanding pitch fee £7; Adult £9.75; Child 3-16 £4.00 (all per night)
Family-run Snowdonia campsite close to Harlech town, Harlech Castle and Porthmadog, perfect for families and for heritage sightseers: Portmeirion and the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway are all within 10 minutes drive. Hiking, pony trekking, golf, fishing and sailing are all available locally.
Campsite features
12 acres of pitching space and a further 28 acres of woodland and countryside
In a sheltered vale with open views across the Dwyryd estuary
High ratio of showers/toilets to visitors
Launderette, play area, gas sales and ice pack freezing
Tan Aeldroch Farm
Price: £7.50 per adult, £4.50 per child, £1 per campervan; all per night
Our final Snowdonia campsite is a working farm in the Lledr Valley on a bank of the Lledr River. It’s a peaceful, back-to-nature site with an eco-conscious, wild camping approach, suitable for couples but not large groups or partiers. A bar and shop are in Dolwyddelan village five minutes’ drive away.
Campsite features
On a 42-acre sheep farm, welcoming guests since 1951
Basic facilities but with heaps of space and plenty of peace and quiet
Run as a nature reserve: owners work hard to restore and preserve the natural ecology of the valley
Campsites North Wales – Isle of Anglesey
Anglesey or Ynys Môn is a spectacularly scenic island where most of the coastline is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Stay on Anglesey for days hiking the Anglesey Coastal Path and sunbathing on/kayaking from its beaches; the ferry to Ireland leaves from Holyhead on the island too if you’re able to extend your trip.
Pencraig Campsite
Map and location: Llanynghenedl, Holyhead LL65 3DD
Price: from £18 per night
A small Anglesey campsite surrounded by hills and farmland, with plenty of wildlife to spot on and off-site. Perfect for couples and for guests looking for relaxing and quiet stays. The campsite is two miles from Valley village and four miles from Rhoscolyn bay.
Campsite features
Countryside setting with spectacular sunsets
Dog-friendly – two dogs allowed per pitch price
Shower, toilets and chemical disposal all available
Mount View Caravan and Camping
Map and location: Llaneilian Road, Amlwch, LL68 9HU
Price: from £22 per night
Adults-only site set close to Wales’s most northern town, Amlwch. This friendly campsite is an ideal base for both short and longer-term breaks for a couple or a group of friends and has plenty of extras to make your stay even more special. The Anglesey Coastal Path is only a couple of minutes’ walk away.
Campsite features
Private and secluded setting with countryside views all around
Within walking distance of a couple of cafés, two pubs and the local chippy
Guided walks, log burners, barbecue hire and bike hire all available as extras
Saturday night barbecues and pizza nights in high season
Amenities include toilets, showers and water points
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Adventure Basecamp Wales
Map and location: Cerrig Y Drydion, Corwen, Conwy LL21 0RU
Price: from £20 per night
The perfect North Wales campsite for active holidays, part of a huge adventure centre to the east of Snowdonia National Park. Come here with a group of friends and get stuck into go-karting at one of the biggest circuits in the UK, try mountain biking and hiking nearby, or book a guided adventure or underground mine tour in the national park.
Campsite features
Wild camping vibe among beautiful views
Amenities include hot showers, toilets and chemical disposal
Café on site
Free wifi in the reception building
Full day exclusive hire of go-karting circuit available for groups
Hafan y Môr Holiday Park
Map and location: Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 6HX
Price: varies; add dates and number of party to booking form for full details. Seven nights for two adults and two children in mid-season 2022 start from £133; high season prices from £228.
This big and family-friendly holiday park is an action-packed Haven site, the perfect pick for kids of all ages from toddlers to teens. Hafan y Môr is a coastal campsite four miles from Pwllheli, with direct access to the beach and the Llŷn Coastal Path, easy access to Snowdonia National Park just to the east, and absolutely heaps to do on-site too.
Campsite features
Activities for all ages including the Dragon Lakes Adventure Village
Boating lake, adventure golf course and go-karting circuit
Heated indoor pool
Plenty of food options with two markets, Burger King, fish and chips, Papa John’s Pizza and a bar and grill
Bron-Y-Wendon Holiday Park
Map and location: Wern Road, Llanddulas, Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL22 8HG
Price: from £22 per night
Stay a few miles from Colwyn Bay and 15 minutes drive from Rhyl and Llandudno at this dog-friendly and family-friendly holiday park on the North Wales coast. With beautiful sea views, Bron-Y-Wendon is only a minute or two’s walk from Llanddulas Beach and access to the coast path.
Campsite features
Large play area with slide and rope bridge
24-hour shower blocks with heating, hairdryers and shaver points
All pitches with 16-amp electric hook-up and some with water and grey waste points
Indian restaurant within walking distance
Check out some more of the best Llandudno camping grounds!
Rhuallt Country Park
Map and location: Holywell Road, Rhuallt, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0AW
Price: from £30 per night
Luxury holiday park for adults only, in the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to St Asaph and five miles from Rhyl. Pitches are suitable for all sizes of unit and come with electric hook-up and individual water and wastewater points. The park has a spa and wellness centre with a gym, and an on-site bar and restaurant.
Campsite features
Spacious, family-owned park with miles of lanes to explore from the ground
Dog friendly with dog walking area; nearest beaches allow dogs
Easy access from the A55
Ffrith Beach Touring Park
Map and location: Victoria Road West, Prestatyn, Denbighshire LL19 7AR
Price: from £28 per night
Ffrith Beach Touring Park/Ffrith Caravan Park North Wales is a Prestatyn campsite set over 25 acres of coastline with direct access to a sandy beach. The park has heaps of leisure facilities for families and adults and is dog friendly.
Campsite features
Beach, promenade, cycle paths and sand dunes within two minutes walk
Bowling alley, sports bar, café, clubhouse and beer gardens all available for guests
Under a mile from Rhyl: ideal for family seaside holidays in North Wales
Aberafon Campsite
Map and location: Gyrn Goch, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 5PN
Price: Adult £9, Child 3-15 £4.50, electric hook-up £3.50; all per night
A gorgeously scenic campsite adjacent to the Llŷn Peninsula, Aberafon Campsite is an awesome option for romantic breaks. It’s on 15 acres of valley grounds with direct access to a private beach. Sea and river fishing are available close by.
Campsite features
Peaceful, scenic campsite at the foot of Gyrn Coch mountain
Bring your boat: launching and mooring both available
Toilet block with showers and shaving points; chemical disposal, laundry and dishwashing facilities also on site
Hire a campervan for your holiday
This is just a small selection of the many amazing campervan pitches in North Wales waiting to take bookings! Whether you’re going away as part of a couple, with the kids or with a group of friends, North Wales is a fabulous camping destination with so much to see and do.
It’s easy to arrange a campervan holiday too – with Camplify you can hire a van anywhere near our recommended sites, and suit your own budget. Here are some links to make it even easier:
Looking for somewhere else in Wales? OurWelsh destination guide and plenty ofvans to hire in Wales make planning any campervan trip easy. And if you’re interested in wild camping spots in North Wales or the best campsites in Wales near a beach, we have the guides to help you out!
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