Rhyd y Galen
View prices & book- 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 campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, 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 campground/park 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
Unpowered grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 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 & bookPowered grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 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 concrete slab caravan site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete slab
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 grass tent site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 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
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Reviews
Voted 77% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
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Powered grass site
Liked: Everything about this site, from the friendly welcome, the thoughtful pitch we were allocated as we had young children who needed lots of space to run, have fun and okay without disturbing seasonal pitches. The cleanliness, and amenities that were just perfect. We’re definitely going back.
Disliked: Nothing
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Very peaceful site - back to nature. Some areas had been left…
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Fully-serviced grass tent site
Liked: Very peaceful site - back to nature. Some areas had been left uncut for biodiversity. Dog walking facilities around lovely pond Pitch was nice and dry (first one allocated was boggy due to recent rain, but there was no problem with changing it) Nice showers and toilet facilities
Disliked: Nothing
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Spacious, level pitch with EHU and water. Good WIFI service. Quiet site.…
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Powered grass site
Liked: Spacious, level pitch with EHU and water. Good WIFI service. Quiet site. Gated entrance. Friendly warden. Large area for dog walking. Excellent facilities.
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From the manager: Thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our spacious pitches, reliable WiFi, and quiet, secure site. It's great to know our friendly warden and excellent facilities met your expectations. We hope to welcome you and your furry friend back soon!
Lovely place to stay …friendly staff…very tidy camp site…toilets and showers where…
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Unpowered grass site
Liked: Lovely place to stay …friendly staff…very tidy camp site…toilets and showers where spotlessly clean…highly recommended this camp site
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a lovely stay and appreciated our friendly staff, tidy campsite, and spotless facilities. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Excellent site
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked: Very well laid out with well maintained areas. Motorhome space was big and amenities were very close by. Welcomed at the barrier and given well laid out details.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious motorhome areas and convenient amenities. It's great to hear that our layout and welcome process made your stay enjoyable. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
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Powered grass site
Liked: cleanliness, friendliness, beautiful well kept grounds. toilet/showers exceptional.
Disliked: nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, friendliness, and our beautiful grounds. It's wonderful to know you found our toilet and shower facilities exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked: Spacious pitches, well laid out site, modern spotlessly clean facilities, easy access roads, fully service pitches
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our spacious pitches, modern facilities, and easy access. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!
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Liked: Clean site. Shower block clean
Disliked: The traffic noise can be heard. Only one shower and two toilets. No rubbish deposit so had to take it home
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From the manager: Thank you for the review. I’m pleased to hear that you found the site and shower block clean. We do actually have nine showers and thirteen toilets or urinals on site. Our bin store/recycling station is located near the entrance and would’ve been shown on the site map that you were given.
Friendly site, with good size pitch and clean facilities
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Liked: Friendly, clean shower facilities, good size pitch.
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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad you found our shower facilities clean and enjoyed your spacious pitch. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
The staff were very helpful and approachable…
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Liked: The staff were very helpful and approachable
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our staff provided you with helpful and approachable service.
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
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 sites
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
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
Caravan storage facilities
Drainage hook-up points for caravans
Motorhome service point
Seasonal sites
Water hook-up points for caravans
Location
Rhyd y Galen
Bethel
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
LL55 1UL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 | 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.
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 caravan 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 $56.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.