Caernarfon campsites
Wedged between the gleaming Menai Strait and the deep-purple hills of North Wales, Caernarfon is known for one thing more than anything else, the mighty Caernarfon Castle which commands the lion's share of attention, but the town's narrow lanes especially Palace Street, Hole in the Wall Street and Castle Square and stylishly redeveloped waterfront also merit a visit. Choose from one of several Caernarfon campsites for a holiday to remember.
42 Caernarfon campsites
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (2.5 miles)
4.68 /5
61 reviews
93%
would recommend
Peaceful, family-friendly park with mountain views, 15 minutes from Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Dogs welcome.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey (2.8 miles)
5 /5
5 reviews
100%
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Family friendly, fully-furnished ensuite glamping pods. Just 15 minutes from Traeth Llanddwyn Beach.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (2.8 miles)
4.8 /5
3 reviews
100%
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A private shepherd's hut hidden in the North Wales countryside, 15 mins from the beach.
Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd (3.4 miles)
4.88 /5
73 reviews
96%
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A quiet site just 15 minutes from the coast. Family and dog friendly and an ideal base for exploring Snowdonia.
Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd (3.9 miles)
4.94 /5
60 reviews
98%
would recommend
Top rated Snowdonia campsite. Peaceful dog-friendly site nestled at the foothills of Snowdon.
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Caernarfon, Gwynedd (4.2 miles)
4.77 /5
130 reviews
92%
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A family-friendly farm site in Snowdonia's foothills. Views, campfires and great walking with beaches nearby.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (4.8 miles)
4.77 /5
112 reviews
92%
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Award winning camping, touring and glamping park with mountain views, five minutes to the base on Snowdon.
Pentir, Bangor, Gwynedd (6.1 miles)
4.88 /5
210 reviews
98%
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Peaceful holiday park, 15 minutes from the foot of Snowdon, an ideal location for families and friends to relax.
Star, Gaerwen, Anglesey (6.1 miles)
4.8 /5
55 reviews
98%
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Spacious and peaceful, family-run touring site with mountain views over Snowdonia National Park. Dog friendly.
Bangor, Gwynedd (7.3 miles)
4.87 /5
21 reviews
100%
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A smallholding just outside Snowdonia with grass pitches, bell tents and cosy pods. Onsite animals to meet!
Pentraeth, Anglesey (8.5 miles)
4.81 /5
40 reviews
98%
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Family-run campsite set in a picturesque location with an onsite honesty shop, and panoramic views of Snowdonia.
Llangefni, Anglesey (9.7 miles)
Small and secluded dog friendly site in Anglesey. Ten minutes from Traeth Benllech and 30 minutes from Snowdonia.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (10.8 miles)
4.72 /5
8 reviews
100%
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Small, adult only site with sea views and campfires allowed. On the Llŷn Peninsula with a footpath to the beach!
Beddgelert, Gwynedd (11.4 miles)
4.8 /5
99 reviews
96%
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Camping and touring site at the foot of Snowdon with mountain views. A ten minute walk to Beddgelert village!
Brynteg, Anglesey (12 miles)
4.84 /5
42 reviews
97%
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Small, friendly and well kept site, 1.5 miles from Benllech beach and 20 minutes from Beaumaris. Dog friendly.
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Caernarfon, Gwynedd (0.3 miles)
A dog friendly woodland park near Caernarfon, picturesquely nestled between town, mountain and sea.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (0.8 miles)
A caravan touring site in Caernarfon with fantastic access to both Snowdonia's peaks and the whole of Anglesey.
Rhosbodrual, Caernarfon, Gwynedd (1.7 miles)
Camping by the river, deluxe touring and luxury glamping cabins just 15 mins from Snowdonia and near the coast.
Dwyran, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey (2.9 miles)
A dog-friendly touring, tent and motorhome site on a working oyster farm in the Anglesey AONB.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey (3.3 miles)
Five ensuite pods and a lovely log cabin near Anglesey's Newborough beach with fantastic dark skies.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (3.3 miles)
A family friendly park with seasonal pitches and holiday homes, close to Caernarfon and 0.5 miles from the beach.
Llanwnda, Caernarfon, Gwynedd (3.4 miles)
A family owned, attractive park on the coast, ideal for walks at Dinas Dinlle. Swimming pools and bar on site.
Newborough, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey (3.5 miles)
Rural adults only touring site with a fantastic view of the Eyri peaks- just a ten minute drive from the beach!
Newborough, Anglesey (3.5 miles)
A small family site with stunning views within walking distance to Newborough Warren, Forest and Beach.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (3.9 miles)
Dog friendly site beside the Snowdonia National Park with mountain views. Onsite pub, microbrewery and beer garden.
Newborough, Anglesey (3.9 miles)
Family friendly touring site for CAMC members only with glamping ex military trucks, onsite cafe and play area.
Newborough, Anglesey (4.3 miles)
Dog friendly camping and touring pitches for the family, minutes from Llanddwyn Beach and pretty Newborough Warren.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (4.4 miles)
Tent camping and bunkhouse in Snowdonia, suited to people who want to escape and get back-to-basics. Quiet site.
Y Felinheli, Gwynedd (4.4 miles)
Furnished dog-friendly glamping tipis set on a family adventure farm. 15 minutes from Welsh beaches.
Llanberis, Gwynedd (6.1 miles)
A touring base just a short walk from Llanberis, set beside Llyn Padarn and at the foot of Mount Snowdon.
Llanberis, Gwynedd (6.3 miles)
Luxury glamping yurts in the heart of Snowdonia offering direct access to the Llanberis and Ranger Path up Snowdon.
Llanberis, Gwynedd (6.3 miles)
Camping and glamping in Llanberis, at the foot of Mount Snowdon.
Bangor, Gwynedd (6.5 miles)
Eco-luxury, dog friendly site offering camping and glamping, great for exploring Anglesey and Snowdonia.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (6.8 miles)
A well located site for walks up Snowdon and along the Nantlle Ridge, with mountain views. Dog friendly.
Penmynydd, Anglesey (7.3 miles)
Luxury ensuite glamping pods with breathtaking views of Snowdonia. Family friendly and 15 minutes to the beach!
Aberffraw, Bodorgan, Anglesey (7.7 miles)
A family run, quiet site with seasonal pitches, an easy drive from beaches with farm animals on site. Dog friendly.
Cynnog Fawr, Caernarfon, Gwynedd (8.5 miles)
Wild camping between the mountains and the sea. 20 mins to the bottom of snowdon, 5 min drive to the beach.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd (10.2 miles)
Seaside site on the Llyn Peninsula with private beach. Snowdonia and North Wales' other major attractions close by.
Pentraeth, Anglesey (10.6 miles)
Touring on Anglesey, by Red Wharf Bay and only two miles from Blue Flag awarded Benllech Beach.
Rhosneigr, Anglesey (11.2 miles)
Small hilltop touring park with serviced pitches and panoramic views. Two minutes from Traeth Llydan beach.
Trefor, Caernarfon, Gwynedd (12 miles)
Family friendly camping with a private shingle beach and a backdrop of breathtaking mountains!
Brynteg, Anglesey (12 miles)
Luxury ensuite pods and domes with wood burning hot tubs, set in peaceful surroundings, near the beach.
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Things to do in Caernarfon
There’s no other place to start than the mighty Caernarfon Castle, possibly the most famous of Wales’s castles. History comes alive at Caernarfon in so many ways – along the lofty wall walks, beneath the twin-towered gatehouse and within imaginative exhibitions located within the towers. The castle also houses the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, Wales’s oldest regiment.
Although the castle is arguably Caernarfon’s biggest attractor of tourists, it’s not the only thing in the town worth visiting. Caernarfon is a bustling market town with a busy port offering magnificent views over the Menai Strait, the channel that separates Anglesey from mainland Wales. The waterfront itself is a beautiful place to stop for a bite to eat with endless views. You can even take a boat tour with Menai Strait Pleasure Cruises.
Take a tour of the town and discover the history of Caernarfon and its people from medieval times to the present day, visiting some of the unseen treasures which this unique town has to offer. You’ll hear stories about people, places and the history of this very Welsh town in the company of a local man with Caernarfon in his heart. Experience some of the hidden gems of Caernarfon, enjoy a laugh or two, and learn a few words of Welsh on ‘My Town My Walk’.
Or take yourself on a self-guided spy trail through the cobbled streets of Caernarfon packed with hints leading you to clues all over town, what better way to see the sights of Caernarfon than on the Spy Mission Treasure Trail.
Looking for a magical day out... Gypsy Wood Park is just that, a day out for visitors of all ages, which all the family will love. There aren't many places where you can combine the magic of fairies with the charm of animals and the rugged wilderness of 20 acres of beautiful natural woodland, but at Gypsy Wood Park, that's just what they do, which is why they are one of Wales' best kept secrets.
Sticking with the fun factor, Parc Glynllifon promises a fun day out for all the family with historic gardens and a country park. Be sure to pack the camera because it's just beautiful. There are several water features which the kids are encouraged to play in, a couple of modern sculpture trails and also some locally run treasure hunts and orienteering courses too.
If you are looking for an action-packed day out, grab your towel and swimmers and head over to Plas Menai, the National Outdoor Centre for Wales based on the banks of Menai Strait and experience sailing, windsurfing, kayaking or the increasingly popular stand up paddle boarding,
Maybe you fancy climbing to great heights, Beacon Climbing Centre is an exciting all-weather venue, with fun activities suitable for the whole family. Conquer the high roped walls for an unbeatable sense of achievement, experience the freedom of climbing without using a rope in the low-level bouldering area or try something that's entirely off-the-wall, CrazyClimb featuring a series of wacky climbing challenges.
Calling all thrill seekers, Redline Indoor Karting welcomes families to burn some rubber on their flexible layout indoor tracks, with several layout options available creating varying lengths to tackle. Adult and children karts are available.
The Welsh Highland Railway is also here, sedately carrying you the 25 miles to Porthmadog in style and comfort. The heritage railway takes you on a picture book beautiful journey, running alongside the foot of Snowdonia’s majestic mountains and along through the Aberglasyn Pass.
Dinas Dinlle is nearby, a small settlement with a large, sandy beach. Visit when the tide is out as the beach is simply massive at the time - ideal for building sand castles and sunbathing.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? A helicopter?! It could be any of the above at Caernarfon Airport’s Pleasure Flights experience. They run sightseeing trips: take in the stunning Snowdonia views via plane or helicopter and enjoy a guided tour of the area.
Plane enthusiasts will love the Airworld Aviation Museum found in Caernarfon Airport, with it’s varied collection of aircraft. Or, those more inclined to the equestrian arts will find a great deal of pleasure going for mountainous rides with the Snowdonia Riding Stables.
A short drive away, and great option for a day trip, is the picturesque Bangor. A small coastal city, worth the visit offering more beautiful views over the Menai.
Or venture a little further and head over the water to The Isle of Anglesey. Your family won’t feel like a fish out of water on this day out. Discover what lurks at the bottom of the Irish Sea at Anglesey Sea Zoo. Rather than large sharks, tropical fish or sea turtles take the time to discover fascinating creatures from around the coast in the UK. There’s far more to our waters than you might think including octopus, lobster, spiny seahorses, conger eels and even small cat sharks.