Llyn Gwynant Campsite, Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd

At the foot of Llyn Gwynant Lake, Afon Glaslyn and in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, is Llyn Gwynant Campsite. It's a back-to-nature site with over 400 grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and campervans, some with lakeside views. Surrounded by lakes, rivers and mountains, it also has a handy shop, brewery, kitchen and a range of watersports for thrill seekers. Hikers can enjoy direct access to Mount Snowdon as well as many easier trails.

Why choose Llyn Gwynant Campsite

Spacious lakeside eco site in Snowdonia (Eryri), ideal for families, and with incredible views

Great facilities, including watersports in the river or lake, a shop, brewery/bar and a food kitchen

Perfect for adventure lovers with direct access to Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), plus four crags nearby

About the site

This back-to-nature and eco friendly site in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park sits at the foot of Llyn Gwynant Lake and the River Glaslyn. It makes a great base for walking and adventure activities, with easy access to Mount Snowdon by foot, car or bus, several crags for rock climbers, and a selection of seasonal onsite watersports. For campers, there is a wide range of pitches available. Choose from 25 small non electric grass pitches for backpackers arriving by foot or bicycle, 328 non electric grass pitches selected on arrival, and three lakeside 7m x 8m grass pitches for tents and campervans. There are also nine electric 7m x 8m grass pitches and eight larger electric grass pitches for tents up to 9m x 10m. Please note that cars are not permitted on the lakeside, electric or large electric grass pitches and must be parked in the designated car park. Campervans up to 6m or 7m, along with roof tents, can choose from 17 non electric hardstanding pitches, 19 electric hardstanding pitches and six lakeside electric hardstanding pitches, all of which are gravel. While onsite, you can enjoy a handy shop stocked with camping essentials and grocery items, and don't forget to grab a bite to eat at the Campsite Cegin kitchen, serving tasty breakfast options, freshly made Neapolitan pizzas, and more! The evening bar serves a selection of onsite brewed drinks, plus you can also enjoy a visit to the brewery on weekends. Up to two dogs are permitted to join you on your stay! Fire pits and BBQs are also permitted, with free fire pits available and firewood sold onsite for an additional charge.

Llyn Gwynant Campsite's season normally runs from March until October. Sign up to alerts and we'll let you know when bookings re-open.

Map of the site

What facilities are at Llyn Gwynant Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Freezer

Laundry

Wash up area

Watersports

Onsite is a main facility block (beside reception) with separate six men's and seven women's toilets with wash basins, benches, mirrors, soap dispensers, power sockets and hot water. There are also two smaller toilet blocks in the camping fields, each with four multisex toilets, plus three additional multisex toilets near the washing up area and two in the brewery.

You will find 12 showers, three outdoor showers for washing after the lake (clothing must be on), an accessible/family toilet and shower, and baby changing. There's a launderette with two washing machines/dryers (chargeable), and limited WiFi in most areas. Seasonal watersports (swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and rafting) are available too, or bring your own boat for free.

A freezer is available for ice packs, and there is an enclosed kitchen area with sinks, microwaves and an instant water boiler. Metal fire pits are also provided for campfires. The shop (Siop Gwynant) provides a variety of grocery items, including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cheese, alcohol, and a range of other basic camping essentials.

The Campsite Cegin kitchen (open daily when there's camping) serves breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options. In the evenings, there are Neapolitan pizzas, alongside additional food options. There is also an evening bar open from 5pm to 9pm, serving onsite brewed beers, wines and spirits, while the onsite brewery (Y Bragdy) is open on weekends from 2pm to 10pm.

There are 415 accommodation options on-site

Non electric grass pitches overlooking Snowdonia (Eryri) mountains

25 x Small Non Electric Grass Pitches (No Vehicle)

Max 4 people

Unallocated non electric grass pitches for backpackers arriving by bicycle or on foot only. Vehicles are not permitted.

328 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Non electric grass tent pitches that you select yourself on arrival, there are no reserved spaces.

3 x Lakeside Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Lakeside grass 7m x 8m pitches (including any guylines) for tents and campervans. Cars are not permitted on these pitches and must be parked in the designated car park.

9 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for tents up to 7m x 8m with electric hook up. Cars are not permitted on these pitches and must be parked in designated car park.

8 x Large Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for tents up to 9m x 10m with electric hook up. Cars are not permitted on these pitches and must be parked in designated car park.

Aerial of Llyn the grass pitches at Gwynant Campsite

17 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric gravel hardstanding pitches for campervans up to 6m in length or cars with roof tents.

19 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding gravel pitches with an electric hook up for campervans up to 6m in length or cars with roof tents.

Lakeside electric hardstanding pitches at Llyn Gwynant Campsite

6 x Lakeside Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding gravel pitches with an electric amp hook up for campervans and roof tents up to 7m long on the lakeside area.

Things to do on site and in the Nant Gwynant area

Kayaks and canoes can be hired from April to September on all weekends, and every day during the main school holidays in July and August, though pre booking is required. This operates beside the river opening onto the lake. You can also bring kayaks, canoes and sailing boats to use on the lake and river, and there is no charge if you are camping at the site.

For keen swimmers, the lake and river are perfect places for a dip and are popular wild swimming locations, although please make sure children are supervised at all times.

Hiking up the breathtaking hills of Snowdonia (Eryri) is one of the main pulls for this campsite! Directly from the campsite, you can walk up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), either take the Watkin path that starts to the south of the campsite or via the Miners or PYG tracks, which start to the north of the campsite.

Other shorter and easier walks, such as a gentle 1.5 hour ramble around the shores of beautiful Llyn Gwynant, can be done directly from the campsite.

For climbers, there are also four crags nearby. One of the most popular is Clogwyn y Bustach, a 20 minute stroll from the site, home to classic routes including Lockwoods Chimney and Gallop Step. A ten minute walk away is Clogwyn y Wenall, with 20 different climbs, and is best suited for experienced climbers.

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