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 sites 60
Open now
Opens March 1
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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.79) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The park 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, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

8.7

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Spectacular sceneryHikers’ paradiseLake and/or mountain

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Superb Snowdonia location with mountain views, great for hikers. Staff are friendly & helpful. Good value, with decent basic facilities incl. a drying room. Hilly terrain means some pitches aren't flat. Showers had mixed reviews on cleanliness/payment. Close to Llanberis & Snowdon paths.

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J A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great campsite with amazing views and great owners.

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Clean facilities and lovely location

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Katie C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location. Friendly wholesome atmosphere.

Disliked Just communication. We had questions so I emailed and called with no answers. Not a massive issue but would’ve been handy to have the info we needed before arrival.

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Clean facilities, great location for Snowdon paths.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The facilities (toilets/shower block/drying room) were clean and looked after.
A very peaceful and scenic setting. Great access to the Llanberis and Snowdon Ranger Paths.

Disliked Are disappointed that we didn’t get a reply to an email asking for some feedback information about location.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views
The back to basics

Disliked 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Fantastic camping location, friendly staff, nice…

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Rich I.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

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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Emily N.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great place to stay location wise. 20 min walk from the base of Snowdon

Disliked Although it was a lovely weekend away, be aware that if you want a shower or to use the restroom, it will be difficult due to the lack of facilities for the amount of people. The campsite is on uneven ground, so pitching a tent and getting a good nights sleep can be challenging, which is surprising having most campers are there to climb the surrounding mountain’s.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

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Regina B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.11455°N
4.1338°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 km Bus Station
12.2 km Povey's Garage
12.2 km Povey`s Garage
Rail
12 km Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station
12.9 km Llanfairpwll Rail Station
16.2 km Roman Bridge Rail Station
Ferry
39.6 km Holyhead Ferry Terminal
44.3 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
44.8 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
Airport
31 km 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 14.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddwyn 17.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanfairfechan 19.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llanddona 21.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penmaenmawr 22.6 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Slate Museum 1.3 km

Snowdon Mountain Railway 1.3 km

Penrhyn Castle 9 km

Caernarfon Castle 10 km

Beaumaris Castle 16.7 km

National Trust

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 11.5 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.6 km

Bodnant Garden 26 km

Aberconwy House 27.5 km

Plas yn Rhiw 45.9 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 0.5 km

Gwastadnant - Elidir Fach - Elidir Fawr - Gwastadnant 4 km

Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Glyder Fach - Glyder Fawr - Devil's Kitchen 7.6 km

Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Idwal - Devil's Kitchen - Pen-y-benglog 7.6 km

Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - Tat y Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog 7.7 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $44.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.