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
Bathroom
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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
  • 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. 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.

Campground 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 ($1.26) 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

Overall rating from 312 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryHikers’ paradiseLake and/or mountain

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts stunning views & a prime Snowdonia location. Guests rave about friendly staff, roomy pitches, and useful amenities like a drying room & shop. Despite some mention of hilly terrain & occasional shower quirks, its natural beauty & accessibility make it highly recommended.

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Riley A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything was simple and easy to deal with , this is the first time iv been camping , wanting to save money on hotels and other costs right at the base of snowdon , booking was easy , turned up on site and the lady was very helpful , showed us where the facilities were and pretty much just left us to it , we found a suitable place to set up in the field and that was that, it was stress free and easy going, we planned this trip last minute so the ease of it all made it all that much better

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Location. Facilities, very friendly staff…

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Nathan D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location. Facilities, very friendly staff

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Brilliant site, not busy,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Brilliant site, not busy,

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Very close to the start of the Llanberis trail for Snowden.

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David O.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Absoulty amazing, we had toilets on site and showering facilities , (does cost about a £1 for 8 minutes), the staff were very friendly and helpful, we could have campfires and BBQ's.
Local pubs and shops close by. A bus that tales about 30 min to get to Caernarfon I would definitely stay again and would definitely recommend.

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Amazing, friendly staff! Beautiful campsite with…

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Daniella P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing, friendly staff! Beautiful campsite with the most incredible views.

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Beautiful scenery and close enough to…

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Raphael T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful scenery and close enough to walk in and out of llanberis (even after a few beers!)

Disliked Bring lots of pound coins. The showers, washers, and driers all take £1/8 minutes. The local shop didnt really care to break change either

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A true gem in Llanberis-I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.

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Victoria C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I absolutely love camping here! I’ve stayed twice this year already and it feels like a little gem I’ll always return to. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Llanberis with the mountains on your doorstep and everything you need close by. The facilities are basic but always clean and exactly what you want when camping, and the customer service has been nothing short of excellent, welcoming, friendly and really helpful. It’s such a relaxing, down-to-earth place to stay and I can’t wait to come back again.

Disliked Nothing!

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Excellent location. Very spacious. Showers and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Excellent location. Very spacious. Showers and toilets exceptionally clean. Management very welcoming. Bonus, you can have campfires. Recommended.

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Location and lots of wild animals…

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Kayla B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location and lots of wild animals

Disliked Pay for shower, uneven ground, cold water in the taps

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Totally reccomend

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site. Perfect location for our needs and excellent view of Enyri. Very greatful for the farmers son coming to the rescue to tow us out after a good bit of rainfall. All in all will defo visit again.

Disliked Just was a little confused between the upper and lower campsites.

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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

Bus
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?
    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 $32.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.