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
Lower field overlooking the dinorwig slate quarry
Top field with mountain views
View from a pitch at the bottom of the field
Starry sky above the lower field
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Visitor image of the amazing views
Lower field overlooking the dinorwig slate quarry
Top field with mountain views

  • Back-to-basics site on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
  • Caernarfon 20 minutes’ drive; Zip World Penrhyn Quarry half an hour
  • Food van on site; access to the Llanberis and Snowdown Ranger paths
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. There is also a food van for easy meals after your efforts. 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
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 276 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryWalkers' paradiseLake and/or mountain

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a superb location with stunning mountain views, perfect for hikers and those visiting Snowdonia. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, good value for money, and basic but adequate facilities, including a warm drying room with a microwave and fridge. Campfires are permitted. The site is hilly, with some guests noting a struggle to find completely flat pitches. While generally clean, some facilities, particularly showers, received mixed reviews regarding cleanliness and the need for payment. The proximity to Llanberis village and Snowdon paths is a significant advantage.

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Fantastic camping location, friendly staff, nice…

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Rich I.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic camping location, friendly staff, nice washing area and clean shower ( good price also) will definitely visit again.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great campsite, helpful team, lots of different fields to choose from. Dog friendly. Love how nosey the chickens were. Decent facilities.

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3 night stay

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Regina B.

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Liked I absolutely loved this trip! The price I paid was nothing compared to the stunning view I woke up to every morning. We stayed on top of a hill, and every time we opened our tent, we were greeted by the most breathtaking view of the mines and lake—honestly, such a beauty!

The facilities were basic but had everything you need: two showers and two toilet cubicles each for men and women, plus two outdoor toilet cubicles with washrooms. There are drying facilities you can use for £1 (a nice bonus!) and even a small fridge for campers. There are also campfire spaces, and the site sells extra essentials like logs and pegs if needed.

We hiked up Snowdon using the Watkin Path, which was only 30 minutes from the campsite—super convenient! The Snowdon station was also just a 5-minute drive if you prefer taking the steam train up the mountain. I would comeback for a quick weekend getaway just for the campsite view!

Disliked There’s honestly not much to dislike. The campsite itself has no flat ground, but that’s just nature—if it weren’t for the hills, you wouldn’t get those stunning mountain views! The showers cost £1 for an 8-minute shower and can occasionally play up, but for a basic campsite, I was just glad they had proper showers available.

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Aidan M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Staff were really friendly, good facilities, camp site was clean and amazing scenery, no noise late at night

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Anonymous

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Liked Location

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Really nice campsite, scenery was beautiful. No complaints.

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Emmi H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Pick your own pitch
Shower block/toilet was clean and pleasant
Charging station was a god send
Fire pits/bbqs allowed

Disliked Just be aware it is very hilly, I wish we'd pitched closer to the toilet block in hind sight as a walk up to the showers after climbing snowdon was a bit of a struggle!

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful view

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Great site- friendly staff, family friendly atmosphere and fab views

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Grace B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Not as “back to basics” as we had expected - hot showers, shared fridge and microwave facilities, a shop on site with friendly staff. Overall we had a really lovely experience and the views are to die for. Plus, an excellent position for Snowdon. Approximately 1.5km walk from the start of the Llanberis trail.

Disliked Very hilly (as to be expected with the area!) so it was a little hard to find a flat pitch. Be prepared to settle for “flatish”

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pooja s.

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Liked We booked this campsite through pitchup online literally 10 days before arrival.
It’s probably one of the best campsites we have stayed in. The views are absolutely phenomenal and just breathtaking (we got lucky with the weather).
The campsite facilities were also really good, clean toilets and showers (pay for hot water) they also had washing machine and dryer facilities with a separate washing station for all your dishes, pots and pans. The use of a fridge and power to charge your power banks and phones.
The owners/lady who works behind reception was really helpful (we were climbing snowdonia while we were there and she was very informative with what routes to take). The location of the campsite is also brilliant as you have Llanberis town which is about a 15/20 min walk (bare in mind the walk back is up a massive hill not ideal if you struggle with mobility) there are lots of shops, restaurants and bars, you’ve got Lake Llyn Padarn where you can swim in or take a kayak out or just spend the day by their having a picnic.

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Was a great campsite with good…

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James t.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Was a great campsite with good facilities

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Location

Camping in Llanberis

Llwyn Celyn Bach

Llanberis

Gwynedd

Wales

LL55 4SR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.11455°N
4.1338°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Bus Station
7.6 mi Povey's Garage
7.6 mi Povey`s Garage
Rail
7.5 mi Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
8 mi Llanfairpwll Rail Station
10.1 mi Roman Bridge Rail Station
Ferry
24.6 mi Holyhead Ferry Terminal
27.6 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
27.8 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
19.2 mi 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 8.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 10.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 12.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 13.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penmaenmawr 14 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Slate Museum 0.8 mi

Snowdon Mountain Railway 0.8 mi

Penrhyn Castle 5.6 mi

Caernarfon Castle 6.2 mi

Beaumaris Castle 10.4 mi

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 7.1 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 12.8 mi

Bodnant Garden 16.1 mi

Aberconwy House 17.1 mi

Plas yn Rhiw 28.5 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 0.3 mi

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 2.5 mi

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 4.7 mi

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 4.7 mi

Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 4.8 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.

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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:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping in Llanberis? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.