Set in Snowdonia National Park, Nantcol Waterfalls is a unique campsite where you can pitch up just a stone's throw from a river and waterfalls. There are optional electric grass pitches for tents and tourers, plus waterside bell tents and luxury glamping pods. The site is home to scenic walking routes and you can swim, paddle or fish in the river and falls. Barmouth and sandy beaches are within a 20 minute drive too!

Winner of Best Campsite North Wales in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Located in Snowdonia National Park, five minutes from the coast and 20 minutes to Barmouth

Set next to Nantcol River and Waterfalls for swimming, paddling, fishing and wildlife spotting!

Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping with a small onsite shop and modern amenities

About Nantcol Waterfalls

Set by the Nantcol River where you can go swimming and paddling, this site is the perfect location to switch off and enjoy the great outdoors. The campsite provides a peaceful base in Snowdonia National Park, a 20 minute drive from Barmouth and its sandy beach, with Snowdon within an hour's drive too. You can pop your tourer on hardstanding and get stuck into your holiday with electric, or pitch your tent with views of the river. Each of the 85 grass pitches allows up to ten guests each, some with the added bonus of an optional 16 amp electric hook up. The site also has a range of glamping options on offer, ideal for those seeking some extra luxury. There are a pair of enticing bell tents which sleep four and offer a furnished interior, with heating and electric. Enjoying riverside views, each comes with a double bed, two single sofa beds, lighting and a cool box provided, with shared facilities nearby. Ideal for two, there are also cosy glamping pods which come equipped with a double bedroom and bedding, plus an open plan living area with a Smart TV, WiFi and speakers for chilling out. In the kitchen you will find a combi microwave, electric hob and fridge/freezer. Underfloor heating will keep you warm, and there is also an ensuite with a walk-in shower and loo. For enjoying your stunning setting, there is also a private patio with a fire pit for toasting marshmallows. Surrounding string lights also keep the outdoors lit at night. There are also two pod cabins available onsite. Please note, the site does not allow any amplified music. Sorry, dogs cannot stay in the pods and bell tents.

Nantcol Waterfalls is open from 01/03 to 30/10 in 2024 and from 01/04 to 30/10 in 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include separate ladies' and gents' toilets and showers (50p per shower card for a five-minute shower), accessible facilities, and separate sink areas for getting ready.

There is also a dishwashing area, freezer pack freezing, phone charging, and WiFi for a small charge. A small shop sells ice cream, soft drinks, and camping equipment during the season. In the summer holidays, a pizza stand visits the site.

Llanbedr is a five minute drive or 30 minute walk away with a small shop and range of pubs. Barmouth is also within a 20 minute drive.

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Adult only

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Allow pets on site

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Watersports

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A note from the site themselves...

Here at Nantcol Waterfalls, this privately owned farmland boasts natural beauty amongst its woodland and river. It is too pretty to be kept a secret so we've created four different walks for you to explore nature. All of the routes start from the car park so as not to invade the camping ground.

The original Nature Trail opened in 1970 and has information plaques along the route that will explain the formation of this terrain through the centuries and will take around an hour to complete. We also have the Children's Island Walk, The Riverside Walk and The Woodland Walk so there is truly a route for everyone!


Map and address

Park address

Nantcol Waterfalls,

Cefn Uchaf, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, Wales, LL45 2PL

Coordinates

52.8227, -4.0719 | SH 60 27

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Nantcol Waterfalls is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Young children


There are 92 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

62 x Grass Camping Pitches

Max 10 people

Pitches for tents with optional 16 amp electric hookup.

18 x Grass Touring Pitches

Max 10 people

Pitches for tourers on grass with optional 16 amp electric hookup.


6 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 10 people

Pitches for tourers on hardstanding with 16 amp electric hook up.

Pod cabin

2 x Pod Cabins

Max 2 people

Locally crafted cabins with an octagonal shape, sleeping two adults. Two seater sofa bed, table, chairs, fridge, stove and electric inside. Please bring your own bedding. Space to bring a cot for an infant. No pets. Shared WC/shower facilities nearby.


Nantcol Waterfalls reviews

94%

would recommend

Overall
4.88
Location
4.9
Value for money
4.83
Service
4.89
Facilities
4.86
Cleanliness
4.91

"Complete peace and tranquillity"

Janey S - Oct 2024

"Top notch campsite!"

Stewart L - Sep 2024

"Absolutely perfect location"

Arden J - Sep 2024

"Kids loved swimming in the stream, hours of fun to be had"

Michael B - Aug 2024

"The site is absolutely beautiful and spotless. Location is out of this world"

Eve R - Aug 2024

"We did a couple of the walks ... up to the waterfalls and couldn't believe how beautiful they were"

Lucy A - Jul 2024

"Absolutely amazing campsite ... the site and facilities are immaculately clean!"

Ellie L - May 2024

"Honestly couldn't fault the setup they have there"

Sarah H - Apr 2024

"Wow! Just amazing facilities. Nothing short of marvellous"

Abishek D - Oct 2023

"One of the best experiences of our life. The location is just perfect with breathtaking scenery"

Marta B - Sep 2023


Peace

Janey S

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Motorhome - Grass Touring PitchesOct 2024

Complete peace and tranquillity. Birdsong and constant flow of water from the waterfall to the stream. Bliss.

Beautiful stay in a peaceful site

Poppy M

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Motorhome - Grass Touring PitchesOct 2024

Such a beautiful and peaceful campsite. Has four different walks straight from the site, all of which are amazing. Can go for a bit of cold water swimming in the waterfalls. Toilets and showers were working and clean, available 24/7. The owners are so kind and helpful. Thankyou for a wholesome weekend!

Beautiful site

Josh H

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VW-Type Campervan - Grass Touring PitchesSep 2024

Beautiful campsite with an amazing location, plenty of walks to do straight from your camp. Looking forward to coming again!

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FAQ

Check-in for camping and touring is between noon-6pm and from 3pm-6pm for glamping - you must vacate your pitch before noon on day of departure or by 10am if glamping.

Guests are welcome to bring up to two dogs per pitch, provided they are kept on a lead onsite - dogs are not permitted in glamping accommodation.

The beaches at Shell Island are two miles from the site and ideal for some seaside fun collecting shells and fishing. You're also ideally positioned to explore Snowdonia's stunning landscape, and the Nantcol River running beside the site is perfect for scenic strolls and a picnic. Llanbedr village is a couple miles away and enjoys easy access to Harlech beach, Harlech Castle, plus a range of eateries and shops to browse. Don't miss a ride aboard the Ffestiniog Railway taking you past coastlines, towering mountains, castles, luscious woodland and much more - finish the day off with a paddle at Barmouth beach.


Take a ride on the rope and swing and paddle in the river, the water is clear and perfect for all the family to splash around in. And the prettiest of local walks will take you to Snowdonia's glistening waterfalls all around.

A quick drive will take you to beaches at Shell Island. There are three of them, great for fishing, shell collecting and just fun and games along the shore.

To explore the best of the national park, bike rides and glorious hikes are fantastic, but you can also take it much easier by riding a nostalgic steam train through the stunning scenery.

Other great attractions include:

  • Barmouth and its beach
  • Harlech Castle
  • Ffestiniog Railway
  • Portmeirion Village
  • Portmeirion Village
The listing for Nantcol Waterfalls was last updated on December 22nd, 2024 at 7:39 AM

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