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Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite

Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

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Ten minutes to Caernarfon and in the foothills of Snowdon, Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping is a family-friendly site offering a peaceful base for exploring Snowdonia. Enjoy camping on non electric grass pitches, and tourers can pitch up on electric grass or hardstanding pitches. Within 20 minutes of the coast, you will be in a prime location for days out at local attractions like Caernarfon Castle. The site proudly offers a doggy day care, too.

Why choose Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite


Runner up of Best Caravan Park North Wales in our 2025 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2025 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Near the foothills of Snowdonia National Park with beautiful views and walking routes nearby

Top rated, dog friendly site with a doggy day care, welcoming owners and a pub in a five minute walk

Within minutes of Caernarfon Castle, the National Slate Museum and Zip World

About the site


Discover the magic of Snowdonia at this peaceful, well-maintained base, perfectly positioned near Llanberis, Caernarfon, and Bangor. Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, mountains, sandy beaches and hidden coves, it's the ideal spot for adventure, relaxation and unforgettable North Wales escapes. Choose from spacious grass and hardstanding pitches with electric options. The site's grass pitches have optional electric, and tourers can stay on one of the electric grass pitches located across a gently sloping hill, each with a hook-up of at least 16 amps. There is also an electric hardstanding pitch with a 16 amp hook up, too. All pitches offer panoramic countryside views and room for families, friends and groups to spread out and unwind. Just ten minutes from Snowdonia National Park (Eryri), you'll be perfectly placed for mountain walks, cycling, castles, coastal days and iconic attractions including Caernarfon Castle and the National Slate Museum. Dog lovers will feel right at home. With a large onsite exercise field and one of the only campsite Doggy Day Care services in Wales, you can enjoy days out knowing your four-legged companion is safe, happy and cared for. Fire pits are permitted, and BBQs are allowed as long as they are raised from the ground. Fire pits are available to hire onsite along with logs, firelighters and kindling.

Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite is open from 17/03 to 31/10. Pitches from £30/night for 2 people.

"The perfect spot to kick back and relax"

Gemma M

"This little campsite was immaculate, inside and out"

Tracey E

"Nathan is a fabulous host and works hard to keep all his guests happy"

Kevin B

"The campsite was an absolute dream … it felt like we had stepped into a nature lover's paradise"

Georgi D

"The cleanest campsite we've ever stayed on. The toilets and washing up rooms smelt like a spa"

Rachel H

Best Caravan ParkOutstanding Site 2025

What facilities are at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

(Included)

Baby changing facilities

Dog exercise area

Dog wash

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Fishing

Freezer

Fridge

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

RV pitches

Wash up area

Water hookups

Watersports

Facilities include a centrally heated utility block with showers and toilets, baby changing facilities, and a disabled wet room. There is also an indoor dishwashing area, a launderette and a communal fridge and freezer.

There's a shop at reception selling cold drinks, ice creams, fresh farm eggs and raw farm honey. The site also offers a dog wash, and there's a dog exercise area for them to stretch their legs. A doggy day care is available too, providing supervised play/exercise, rest areas, fresh water and feeding (owners supply food), with morning, afternoon or all-day slots.

The site is on the main Sherpa Bus route, with a bus stop located a five minute walk from the entrance. It is praised for its home-cooked food, local ales and warm, friendly welcome. The bus route offers a direct route to Llanberis, Pen-y-Pass, Betws-y-Coed and Caernarfon, with dog-friendly buses running hourly.

The Y Glyntwrog Inn pub is within a five minute walk, serving excellent food Tuesday to Sunday, it is closed on Mondays. There is a Co-op, just a 15 minute walk from the site, and there are larger supermarkets within a ten minute drive in Caernarfon.

Great for pubs

Five minute stroll from Y Glyntwrog Inn. Enjoy a hearty pub meal or a refreshing drink, welcoming dogs in too! Llanberis is ten minutes away, with plenty more.

Great for walkers

Snowdonia National Park is within a ten minute drive, a great hotspot for keen walkers with landscapes of stunning mountains and lakes to explore.



There are 43 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass tent pitches
Grass tent pitches with optional electric at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite
Grass tent pitches with optional electric and space to park alongside
Grass tent pitches with optional electric at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite

20 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 8 people

Grass pitches for tents only. Optional 16 amp electric hook ups.

Electric grass touring pitches at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite
Electric grass touring pitches on gently sloping, well drained ground
Grass tent pitches with optional electric at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite

20 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Gently sloping grass pitches on hard and well drained ground. All pitches have at least 16 amp electric hook-up connections.

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Electric Hardstanding Pitch

Max 8 people

Hardstanding pitch for campervans, roof tents and motorhomes with 16 amp electric.


2 x Static Caravans

Max 4 people

Modern and beautifully furnished rental caravans, with everything you need for a comfortable break. Both of the caravans have three bedrooms (one double and two twins) and one is dog friendly.


Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite reviews

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Lovely stay at Llys Derwen and fantastic hiking on Mount Snowdon

Mark B

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Touring PitchesMay 2026

Lovely campsite, very clean and owner Nathan was very helpful and accommodating. We took full advantage of the fact that campsite allowed open fire pits

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Thanks Mark it was a pleasure having you staying with us. Many thanks Nathan

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Lianne J

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Medium Tent - Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)May 2026

Really enjoyed our stay will definitely be returning. Thank you

Site's response

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure to have you here, and hearing that you'll be returning means a great deal to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Llys Derwen again soon! Best wishes, Nathan & the team

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Touring PitchesMay 2026

An amazing campsite for everyone. accommodates your needs and very helpful. Doggy day care is a fantastic service which our dog had the pleasure to spend time with them while we had a family adventure day at zip world. Nathan and his team are very helpful. Perfect for families with beautiful grounds especially in the evening with a fire pit lit and achy legs from climbing Snowdonia.

Site's response

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We're absolutely delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s fantastic to hear your dog enjoyed our Doggy Day Care while you made the most of a family adventure at Zip World — that’s exactly what the service is all about! Thank you also for your kind words about myself and the team, it really does mean a lot. There’s nothing quite like relaxing around a fire pit after a day exploring, especially with those post-Snowdon achy legs! 😄 It was a real pleasure having you all stay with us and we very much hope to welcome you back to Llys Derwen again soon. Best wishes, Nathan & the team

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Site rules

Check-in at Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping is available from noon to 8pm. On your departure day, please ensure you have vacated your pitch by noon.

Yes. Dogs are more than welcome to join your stay at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite, but please keep them on a lead. There is a large field onsite for walks, and there is a doggy daycare available for an additional fee. You will also need to ensure you have informed the site upon booking of your four-legged friend. Please note, this site does not accept breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Yes, BBQs and fire pits are allowed at Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping, as long as they are raised off the ground. Sorry, no open fires. Fire pits are available to hire onsite along with logs, firelighters and kindling.

Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping caters for families and couples only, and does not accept group bookings of 6+ unless by prior arrangement. Hen and stag parties are not accepted.

Yes, Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite has a quiet policy after 10pm.

When you arrive at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite, guests will need to head to reception to check-in. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by the allocated time.

Pitches

Yes, awnings, gazebos or pup tents are all allowed at Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping, for a small nightly charge.

The pitches at Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping have a 16 amp electric hook up.

Yes, you are welcome to park one car on your pitch at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite.

All of the electric pitches at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite have your usage included in the price of your booking. If you are staying on a grass tent pitch with an optional electric hook up, please make sure you add electric when making your booking.

At Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Facilities

Yes, free WiFi is available at Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping.

There is a Co-op, just a 15 minute walk from Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite, and there are larger supermarkets within a ten minute drive in Caernarfon.

There isn't a restaurant or cafe at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite, but the Y Glyntwrog Inn pub is within a five minute walk, serving a range of food and drinks.

No, Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite does not have electric vehicle charging onsite. However, the Roam Charging Station is just down the road, less than five minutes by car.

Yes, Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite offers a communal fridge and freezer.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone signal at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite.

Getting there

Tourers should have no issue with access at Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite as it isn't far from the A4036 and has a wide entrance.

Local taxi companies to Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite include Snowdonia Taxi Ltd (01286 872447) and CK-Cabs ltd - Tacsi Yr Wyddfa (01286 871768).

What's nearby

Glyntwrog bus stop to Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping is a five minute walk from the site and is on the main Sherpa Bus route with hourly busses to Llanberis, Pen-y-Pass, Betws-y-Coed and Caernarfon. The closest train stations are Snowdon Mountain Railway Station (10 minutes) and Llanfairpwll (20 minutes).

The nearest beaches to Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite are Traeth Rowen (10 minutes) and Dinas Dinlle Beach (15 minutes).

Within a five minute walk of Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite, there is a local pub, Y Glyntwrog Inn, serving food Tuesday to Sunday. Please note that it is closed on Mondays. There is also a pottery shop and cafe, Piggy Pottery, a ten minute walk away, where you can buy some pottery and even create your own.

Local walking routes to Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite include many scenic walks up Snowdon (Eyri). The closest is the Llanberis Path, starting a ten minute drive away in the village of Llanberis. There are also a number of other routes, including the Pyg and Miners Tracks and The Snowdon Ranger Path (all starting 20 minutes away).

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A note from the site themselves...

Llys Derwen Campsite is a family-run campsite nestled in the foothills of Snowdon.

We are proud to have been featured on ITV's This Morning as the best campsite to visit in North Wales! We are also one of the only campsites in North Wales to offer a Doggy Daycare.

We love to make our campers feel at home and enjoy the facilities we have on offer, whilst enjoying the spectacular scenery and ambience of the campsite. Pitch up, get the campfire roaring and relax at Llys Derwen Campsite.

Our campsite entrance is located on the main Sherpa Bus route taking customers to the foothills of Snowdon in Llanberis on an hourly basis, as well as Caernarfon and Bangor.

Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite is ideal for...

Couples
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Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Rallies
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Caernarfon area

The foothills of Snowdon are the perfect place to get away from it all and reconnect with nature. You can get to the National Park within five minutes, great for those looking for beautiful walks or cycling routes.

Caernarfon town is also just a ten minute drive away, with plenty to keep you busy. Caernarfon Castle is one of the area's most famous landmarks, nestled on the banks of the River Seiont. The 700 year old fortress is full of fascinating exhibitions and turrets for you to explore.

The Llanberis Lake Railway is also just a five minute drive away, a great way to see the beautiful Welsh landscapes from a different perspective. Hop on the little steam train and take a journey alongside Lake Padarn and through the beautiful countryside.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Local Sherpa Bus Service - outside entrance
  • Llanberis Lake (less than 5 minutes)
  • Starting point for climbing Snowdon Mountain (less than 5 minutes)
  • Beacon Climbing Centre (less than 5 minutes)
  • National Slate Museum (less than 5 minutes)
  • GreenWood Family Park (10 minutes)
  • Zip World (15 minutes)
  • Pili Palas Nature World (15 minutes)
  • Anglesey Sea Zoo (20 minutes)

The listing for Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite was last updated on June 5th, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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