Cae Du Campsite
Cae Du Campsite
4.8 /5
Cae Du Campsite is set at the foot of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), within a ten minute walk of Beddgelert village. Enjoy mountain views from every pitch, surrounded by nature with an onsite lake and river, perfect for cooling off. Choose from a range of grass and hardstanding pitches, some with electric hooks ups. The site is surrounded by walking routes, a five minute drive from the start of the Watkin Path for Snowdon climbs!
Why you'll love it at Cae Du Campsite
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Peaceful camping and touring site nestled at the foot of Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park
Enjoy mountain views from every pitch, with an onsite river, lake, dog walking area and WiFi!
Within a ten minute walk of Beddgelert, a five minute drive to the start of the Watkins Path
About the site
Enjoy amazing views of the surrounding mountains and scenic landscapes, with the Afon Glaslyn passing through the site too. There are a range of walking routes leading directly from the site through the Snowdonia landscapes, with the start of the Watkin Path up Snowdon a 55 minute walk or five minute drive away. There are a great range of pitches on offer, with something for every camper! Guests can choose from grass, hardstanding or a mixture of the two. Some pitches have the added luxury of a 10 amp electric hook up and water hook up too. The site accepts backpacker tents, tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes. Pitches range from 6m x 2m for backpackers, all the way up to 10m x 6m for both grass and hardstandings. There is a maximum of four guests per pitch. A river runs along the site where guests can have a go at wild swimming, a great way to cool off after a long hike up Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Beddgelert village is a ten minute walk away where you can explore independent shops, tasty eateries and the Beddgelert Welsh Highland Railway. Campfires in raised fire pits are permitted, and these can also be hired from reception. Raised BBQs are also permitted, but campfires and BBQs should not scorch the grass. The site is dog friendly, with up to two pups permitted per pitch. This is a place to relax and unwind so there is a strict rule of music to be turned off at 9.30pm and then noise to be kept to a minimum after this time.
Cae Du Campsite is open from 01/03 to 01/11.
There are 169 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
12 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitches
Max 2 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for backpacker tents only. Pitches measure up to 6m x 2m, the maximum unit size is 3m x 2m. No cars are allowed with bookings for these pitches.
26 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring 10m x 6m, without electric hook up. Suitable for tents and small campervans only.
2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 4 people
Hardstanding pitches without electric for campervans only.
81 x Electric Grass Tent and Campervan Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring up to 10m x 6m with a 10 amp electric hook up. Suitable for tents, trailer tents and small campervans.
4 x Electric Hard Ground Pitches
Max 4 people
Hardstanding pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up, measuring 10m x 6m. Suitable for trailer tents, motorhomes or campervans.
44 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitches with Water
Max 4 people
Hardstanding pitches measuring 10m x 6m with a grass area. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes with a 10 amp electric hook up and water.
4.8 /5
96%
would recommend
"What a beautiful location, nestled in the mountains surrounded by lakes and rivers"
Susan L - Oct 2024
"The most amazing views in all directions"
Gary B - Oct 2024
"Great service, great facilities and a great time!"
Isaac W - May 2024
"An amazing stay at this campsite, the perfect location for our Snowdon hike"
Ella S - Apr 2024
"Very hard to fault this campsite, the location is perfect with amazing views"
Rory T - Apr 2024
"Super friendly staff who are very helpful & make you feel so welcome, nothing is too much trouble"
Maurice B - Mar 2024
November Night
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Andrew R
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Very quiet and a fantastic location. No major issues, just that we booked hard ground as winter, and the pitch was muddy and quite expensive at £43 a night.
Fantastic mountain location!
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Susan L
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What a beautiful location nestled in the mountains surrounded by lakes and rivers, woodland and valleys. Great place to pitch and then head by short walk into the gorgeous stone village of Beddgelert which has lovely pubs and craft ships. The site was relaxing and peaceful, the facilities were good with spacious showers and very warm water. Would highly recommend and can't wait to return.
Great location and clean facilities
Recommends site
Yani D
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Clean facilities and great location, would stay here again.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Cae Du Campsite?
Call 01766 890660 to book.
Unfortunately Cae Du Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the Beddgelert area
For keen walkers, Cae Du is the place for you! With a pretty riverside walk and a beautiful lake to walk around. Or take a five minute drive, or 40 minute walk to Llyn Dinas, a great spot for wild swimming, canoeing or paddle boarding! So, this is the time to try out something new, or if watersports aren't for you, just simply take in the pretty views.
There are plenty of walking and cycling trails around, you can even hire a mountain bike or electric bike for those adrenaline junkies! Nearby walks include Aberglaslyn (for a gorge walk), Cwm Bychan (for views of Llyn Dinas) and Moel Hebog (to overlook the campsite with sea views).
And obviously Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), either take the Watkin path up and the Cambrian way down or park in the car park for a shorter walk.
The pretty village of Bddgelert is just a ten minute walk away and home to pretty stone built shops, pubs, craft stores and even a pizzeria! Be sure to take a stroll down and explore, a great way to unwind after a day in the outdoors.
For a family day out, visit Sygun Copper Mines, only a 25 minute walk away. Here you can visit the underground Victorian Copper Mine to take a step back in time. Here there is also a children's playground, museum and cafe.
Other nearby activities include:
- Watkin Path Waterfalls (15 minutes)
- Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway (20 minutes)
- Black Rock Sands (25 minutes)
- Llyn Ogwen (30 minutes)
- Harlech Beach (40 minutes)
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