Rhyd y Galen
From £27 For 1 night, 2 adults- Peaceful, scenic North Wales site on the edge of Eryri (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
Tourist 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 torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £37 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 76% of visitors View breakdown
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Spacious pitches, well laid out site, modern spotlessly clean facilities, easy access roads, fully service pitches
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Friendly site, with good size pitch and clean facilities
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Friendly, clean shower facilities, good size pitch.
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Liked: The staff were very helpful and approachable
Disliked: Nothing
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The facilities were clean and modern with lovely warm showers. The games…
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Liked: The facilities were clean and modern with lovely warm showers. The games area, although a little dated was a nice added feature to keep the children entertained. The site was quiet and although we were quite near to the road, this didn't detract from the stunning views and location. Check in was quick and easy, with the site owner being helpful, friendly and even apologetic when it became apparent that our online booking had not been transferred from pitchup.com. We would definitely return and recommend this site.
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Nice site, but very expensive for what you get.
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Liked: The site and facilities are clean and well maintained. Great view of the hills.
Disliked: Only three showers for a large campsite is insufficient, there were queues in the morning. The site itself is not in walking distance of anywhere other than a dual carriageway.
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Location, cleanliness. Quiet, amazing showers. Clean facilities.…
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Liked: Location, cleanliness. Quiet, amazing showers. Clean facilities.
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We were met by one of the wardens who very politley gave…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: We were met by one of the wardens who very politley gave directions to our pitch which was fully serviced and all grass surroundings were all neat and tidy,the toilets and showers were spotlessly clean,good walks around the park perfect base for visiting surrounding areas.
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One of the best kept campsites we've stayed in.
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Liked: Cleanliness of the toilets and shower block. Location to local attractions. Well kept grounds.
Disliked: Didn't affect us on this trip, but would be a real lack of toilets and showers if campsite was full.
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Liked: Facilities - high pressure hot showers. Very clean, heater and hair dryer too. Clean toilets and other services I did not use. Staff - friendly and helpful, showed full range of services and provided map and details of the site. Large tent only field. Perfect for my solo camping night where I had it to myself. Close to Caernarfon by car.
Disliked: Distance between tent site and showers/toilets
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From the manager: Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the facilities, especially the high-pressure hot showers and the cleanliness of everything. It's great to hear that our staff were friendly and helpful, and we're glad you found the map and site details useful. We understand your point about the distance between the tent site and the facilities, and we'll take that into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!
Beautiful site, spotless facilities, helpful and friendly staff ⭐️
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Fully-serviced grass tent pitch
Liked: Everything! The camp site is so clean and so well maintained. The staff are beyond helpful, very friendly and even offered to take my rubbish for me. The site is so quiet even when there are lots of people staying. It’s the perfect mix of nature and modern amenities like the shower blocks which were spotless. They even had a hairdryer. It’s the little things that make such a difference. The location is also great, right in the middle of nowhere but with so many great attractions within a short driving distance. I’d highly recommend this site to anybody looking at it! 🙂
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From the manager: Wow, thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay with us. Maintaining cleanliness and providing excellent service are our top priorities, so we're delighted that you found our staff helpful and friendly. We're glad you appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and the modern amenities like our spotless shower blocks. It's wonderful to know that you found the location convenient for exploring nearby attractions. Thank you for your recommendation, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
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
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby 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 nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Rhyd y Galen
Bethel
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 1UL
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.15845°N
-4.22454°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Llanddwyn | 6.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Morfa Dinlle | 7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Aberffraw | 10.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Llanddona | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
St Davids - Benllech | 10.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caernarfon Castle 2.6 mi
National Slate Museum 5.2 mi
Snowdon Mountain Railway 5.2 mi
Penrhyn Castle 6.2 mi
Beaumaris Castle 9 mi
National Trust
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 3.1 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 17.4 mi
Bodnant Garden 18.4 mi
Aberconwy House 18.4 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 28.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ceunant Bach - Moel Eilio - Foel Goch 5.1 mi
MALLTRAETH MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/07/2002) 5.6 mi
Bethesda - Ogwen 7 mi
Gyrn Wigau and Foel Grach 7.1 mi
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island 7.3 mi
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.
Want to know more about camping in Gwynedd?
- 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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. 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 £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.