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Camping North Wales with dogs: pet-friendly guide
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Dogs and camping – is there a more perfect combination? And where better to take a dog than glorious North Wales, home to the wide-open spaces of two national parks, miles and miles of coastline to hike, seaside towns and beaches to explore… your pet will love this gorgeous region as much as you will!
Setting up camp with a dog is easy here too, as the area has loads of dog-friendly campsites where you and your best friend can relax after long days out and about.
Make your trip even more perfect by knowing the best of these in advance, with our guide to camping in North Wales with dogs.
Top places for camping in North Wales with dogs
Map and Location: **** Caerwys Road, Rhuallt, St Asaph, Saint Asaph LL17 0TY
Price: from £15 per night
Close to St Asaph in Denbighshire, this is a family-friendly, pet-friendly, clean and well-equipped touring caravan park in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The North Wales coastline, Snowdonia National Park, Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are all within easy day-tripping reach.
Campsite features
Four miles from Rhyl and Prestatyn
Rallies welcome
Spacious pitches, most with electric hook-up and many with hook-up, mains water and drainage
Modern amenities building with toilet, washing, shower and laundry facilities
Map and location: **** Dolwyddelan, Gwynedd LL25 0LZ
Price: from £17 per night
Tan Aeldroch, also known as Camp Snowdonia, is a farm site with amazing views over Snowdonia National Park. It’s bordered by a river, covers over 40 acres, and is a beautiful, peaceful North Wales camping spot.
Campsite features
Between river and woodland 30 minutes’ drive from Llandudno and Conwy Castle
Buy wood on-site and have a campfire
Back to nature, almost-wild camping
Quiet campsite with choice of pitching areas
Lady Willington Camping and Caravan Club Site
Map and Location: **** Willington Lodge, Horsemans Green, Horseman's Green, Wrexham SY13 3BZ
Price: from £18 per night
Stay close to both Chester and Wrexham at a small and peaceful Camping and Caravanning Club campsite on the grounds of a lodge. This caravan park is perfect for four-legged explorers, as its North Wales setting borders Cheshire and Shropshire where there are lots of opportunities for walks. There are only 10 pitches on the seven-acre site.
Campsite features
Large pitches, several with electric hook-up and water supply
Showers, toilets and a washing-up area all available
Family-friendly, with rallies and groups also welcome
Chemical disposal, free wifi and barbecues allowed
Map and location: **** Cefn Uchaf, Llanbedr LL45 2PL
Price: from £9 per night (one adult)
This award-winning campsite is in Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of the Rhinog mountain range and close to North Wales waterfalls. It’s only two miles from the golden sandy beaches of beautiful Shell Island. Campfires are allowed.
Campsite features
Seven acres of flat ground for camping
Modern washrooms, showers, toilets with disabled facilities, and dishwashing area
Electric hook-up available
Privately owned farmland with woodland and waterfall walks straight from the campsite
Map and Location: **** Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, Chester Road, Hawarden, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 3FB
Price: from £45 per night
This really is a farm campsite with a difference: set on the historic Hawarden Estate where there’s a pub, restaurant and acclaimed farm shop selling the best of local produce. The campsite pub, the Glynne Arms, was AA Welsh Pub of the Year 2019, and the estate also runs regular events and gigs as well as hosting weddings.
Campsite features
Wild meadow camping on a historic estate
Set within thousands of acres of working farmland
Family-friendly
Spacious pitches, lots of room and spectacular view
Mynydd Mawr Caravan and Camping Site
Map and location :Llanllawen Fawr, Aberdaron, Pwllheli LL53 8BY
Price: from £10 per night
Another stunning site, this time in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the tip of the Llyn Peninsula overlooking Bardsey Island. Aberdaron and its beaches are a mile and a half away. Mynydd Mawr is a welcoming and family-run site, with breathtaking views and sunsets, close to the coastal path.
Campsite features
Recently refurbished facilities including ladies’ and gents’ toilets and showers, plus family/disabled facilities
On-site café
Electric hook-up, water points and chemical disposal all available
Campfires allowed
Bert's Kitchen Garden
Map and location: Trefor, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd LL54 5LD
Price: from £20 per night
Bert’s (named after retired family campervan) is a low key, eco camping site with direct beach access on the Llyn Peninsula. Campervan pitches are in woodland, close to the beach: rent kayaks and bodyboards on site. The local pub is five minutes' walk away.
[NB: Small campervans only: contact the site before booking.]
Campsite features
Free hot showers, luxury composting toilets, barbecues, and spare wellies for guests
Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate are available all-day
Pop-up café serving fresh croissants and afternoon cakes
Communal campfires, play areas and free outdoor and indoor games
Llandyn Holiday Park
Map and location: **** Llandyn Hall Farm, Llangollen Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 7UH
Price: from £28.50 per night
Although listed as a “holiday park”, this Dee Valley campsite has just 30 pitches, spread out over a six-acre field. It’s set at the foot of Castell Dinas Bran, next to the River Dee and in the
Clwydian Range & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty. The popular town of Llangollen is only a mile away, and Chirk Castle is within easy walking distance.
Campsite features
On an organic dairy farm
Well-maintained campsite with all-weather pitches available
All pitches come with electric hook-up, freshwater tap and grey water drainage point
Toilet and shower facilities, bike wash, dog wash, and grey waste facility along with on-site chemical toilet and waste disposal
The Ring Pub Caravan and Camping Site
Map and location: Rhosgoch, Isle of Anglesey LL66 0AB
Price: from £16 per night; £1 per night per dog
One of many North Wales glamping sites, The Ring also offers five pitches for touring caravans or motorhomes (all hardstanding). A Certified Caravan Location (CL), it has idyllic country views and plenty of facilities including a games room and a play area.
(Want to hire your van once you’re on the island? Check out ourmotorhomes in Anglesey listings.)
Campsite features
Toilet and shower block
Pitch price includes electric hook-up and awning room
10 minutes drive from the coast
Pub serving food and Sunday roast
Penrhiw Uchaf Caravan Site
Map and location: **** Penrhiw uchaf, Llansanffraid Glan, Conwy LL28 5PH
Price: from £14 per night
Another North Wales campsite near the coast, Penrhiw Uchaf is only five miles from the beaches of Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Conwy. It’s a friendly site with a relaxed vibe, five minutes drive from local amenities at Glan Conwy, including pubs, restaurants and shops.
Campsite features
Ladies’ and gents’ toilets and hot running showers
Only 10 pitches, all hardstanding with grass in front
Fresh free-range eggs for sale every morning
First-time caravanners especially welcome – just ask the team if you need any help setting up
Tips for camping in North Wales with dogs
Many if not most places in the UK are super dog-friendly, and North Wales is no exception. But there are a few things to be aware of when camping with dogs – here’s our list, so you can keep your furry friend happy and safe!
Always check in advance that your campsite is dog-friendly
Most campsite booking agents these days allow users to filter for “dog friendly” when looking for sites. But do read the campsite listing carefully – some sites listed as dog friendly might not allow dogs in certain pitching areas, for example, or a pub campsite might not allow dogs in the bar.
Research vets and emergency vets before you leave
Hopefully, you and your dog will have an amazing adventure and return home happy after an awesome trip. But should an accident happen, you don’t want to be googling “emergency vets” by the side of the road… especially if the phone signal is poor. Make a list of North Wales vets and have it written down somewhere safe and easily accessible.
Bring a spare lead
Leads can easily be lost, particularly if you and your dog are hiking somewhere dogs can be let off lead. Having a spare lead – or even a piece of rope or string – will let you continue to take your dog with you.
Give your dog plenty of time to get used to the van
Your dog will likely just be mega excited to be off on a trip! But some dogs are a bit more nervous when it comes to unfamiliar things, and many dogs dislike vehicles in any case. Leave enough time for your van handover to let your dog snuffle around inside to his heart’s content. Add treats!
Focus on the familiar
Similarly, be sure to bring your dog’s usual bedding (basket and/or blankets), his food bowls, and any favourite toys from home. This is definitely the time to treat him to his favourite food!
Scoop the poop
Dog waste bags can be bought almost everywhere, but bring enough for your entire trip, just in case.
Bring a collapsible bowl and plenty of water
Lots of cafes, restaurants etc have water bowls outside, but obviously, you can’t rely on this if you’re going off the beaten track. If you and your dog are off hiking for the day, pack a collapsible water bowl so they don’t get thirsty.
Check your dog for ticks every night
Hiking in the countryside or woodland can leave your dog (and you!) vulnerable to ticks. Check every night that your dog (and you!) hasn’t picked up any ticks; if he has, use a tick remover tool right away.
Groom your dog regularly
Travelling can be mucky, especially if you’re hiking along the coast or spending time on beaches. Give your dog a good brushing and combing every evening as part of his night-time routine.
Make sure your dog is identifiable if lost
Your dog should always wear a collar with a tag giving your name and contact details, in case he gets lost. Bring one or two extras along with you.
Check regulations on each individual beach you plan to visit
Most beaches in North Wales are dog friendly, but a handful are not. Always check the rules for each beach when you arrive – a beach listed online as dog friendly, for example, may not allow dogs in at certain times over summer.
Use the ultimate pet-friendly packing list
Our camping checklist for dogs has everything else you need to know about what to bring when exploring the great outdoors with your furry friend!
Ready to go camping in North Wales with your dog?
Going on a motorhome or campervan holiday with your dog has the potential to be one of your best ever holidays – and now you’re fully prepped on how to have a pup-friendly trip in North Wales! Plenty of our van owners are happy for hirers to bring dogs on holidays: check ourcampervan hire in Wales listings to start browsing.
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