Llyn Gwynant Campsite
Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, Wales
At the head of Llyn Gwynant lake, this campsite lies in the very heart of Snowdonia. Enjoy the outdoors in magnificent surroundings bordered by lake, river and mountains. The site has over 400 grass tent pitches as well as bookable grass bays for small vans, or tents wanting EHU and some hardstanding pitches for motorhomes and large vans.
About Llyn Gwynant Campsite
Llyn Gwynant is the nature lovers' campsite in the very heart of Snowdonia. Lying below Snowdon in the most beautiful valley in Wales, it's ideal for walking and adventure activities. You'll stay only 2 miles as the crow flies from the summit of Mount Snowdon and there is easy access by foot, car or bus to the routes up Snowdon, as well as access to many easier and very beautiful walks nearby. Llyn Gwynant campsite is for people who love the outdoors. The site is not overdeveloped so that out of season the land returns to green fields. In late August and busy bank holidays the site is popular, with a family festival atmosphere, so come for peace and quiet at other times. The site does not take bookings for families or individuals in tents, but operates on a first come first served basis where you choose your own place to pitch. There are some bookable bays for motorhomes and caravans and those wanting hook-ups. The site has free fire pits and sells firewood and offers a comfortable stay. However, this wild and beautiful place is not overdeveloped - no concrete kerb and channel - so wet toes are quite likely in the winter!
Open from 15 March to 31 October
Site facilities include a toilet and shower area, plus a washing up area. A laundry room is available with machines for a small charge. The site offers a public payphone as there is no mobile phone coverage or WiFi.
Staff are able to freeze freezer packs and recharge small appliances like cameras and mobile phones. Food in the evening is offered from a pizza stand, and in the morning from a breakfast bar. Metal fire pits are provided for campfires.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 447 accommodation options on-site
400 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Non electric grass tent pitches are provided on a first come first served basis. It is not possible to book these pitches in advance.
20 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Grass pitches for tents up to 7m x 5m in the camping fields which have EHU and can be booked.
7 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Hardstanding pitches for larger motorhomes and campervans from 5 to 8.5m in length. Some can accommodate single axle caravans (very limited availability). Electric hook-ups are available.
16 x Electric Reinforced Grass Pitches
Reinforced, bookable grass bays on hedgerow for campervans less than 5.5m long and single axle caravans (limited availability). These bays can take small awnings.
4 x Electric Reinforced Grass Pitches
Reinforced grass for a small van less than 5.5m long, with no electric.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Llyn Gwynant Campsite?
Call 01766 890302 to book.
Unfortunately Llyn Gwynant 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.
Site rules and policies
No sound systems are allowed, recycling is required and respect for the land and for others is essential.
*Noise and behaviour: This campsite is for the quiet enjoyment of nature so no radios, stereos or other sound systems are allowed at any time and only quiet talking after 11.00 pm. Acoustic instruments including guitars, fiddles, flutes can be played before then - but no drums! No generators are allowed on site. Be respectful to wardens and other campers. A group bond of £20 per person is charged to people in groups of 4 or more which is is refunded when you leave if all rules are kept including a clean pitch and no noise.
*Distance between tents: at least 6 m between tents of different groups, at least 3 m between tents of same group.
*Rubbish and recycling: Leave your pitch clean, separate paper, glass and cans and place them in the special bins provided in carpark, with rubbish in marked bins.
*Bbqs are welcome if they protect the grass. We dislike so-called "disposable bbqs" and allow them only if raised off the grass on a brick or a firepit: take them with you when you leave
*Security: we do our best to maintain a safe site but cannot accept responsibility for the security of your vehicles or belongings. Please be sensible and ensure that all valuables, mountain bikes, canoes etc are properly secured at all times.
*Camp fires are allowed only if they are small, on one of our metal firebox stands and use wood bought from us - bags are sold outside reception around 6.00 pm. Do not light fires on the ground or collect wood from surrounding farm or woodland. Do not bring wood, coal or other combustible materials on site for fires.
*Your own kayaks, canoes, dinghies and sailboats are welcome if you are camping with us but you will be charged for launching boats if you are not, see our Rates page for details.
No sound systems are allowed.
*No power boats or motorised craft are allowed on the lake or river.
*Fishing is not allowed on the river or lake.
Things to do on site and in the Nant Gwynant area
Kayaks, canoe and stand-up paddle boards can be hired from April to September on all weekends, and every day during the main school holidays in July and August. 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 for this if you are camping with the site.
This is one of the few campsites that allows campfires, on readily supplied metal pits, so toasting marshmallows is an essential activity. Guests can also use their own BBQs for an evening cook out so long as the grass is protected.
Adventure activities are run from the site in the school holidays including gorge walking and raft building. These must be booked in advance, please enquire with staff.
During summer breakfast, lunch and evening meals can all be purchased on site, from Cegin Gwynant (Gwynant Kitchen). Jones Pizzas offer Napolitan wood fired pizzas which are justly famous, so have dinner in the open air. Hearty vegan and meat breakfasts, packed lunches and bbq packs are also available from the Cegin from 7 am to 3 pm.
Walking the magnificent hills of Snowdonia is one of the main attractions at Llyn Gwynant. You can walk up Snowdon directly from the campsite: either take the Watkin path that starts about 1 1/2 miles to the south of the campsite, or via the Miners or PYG tracks which start about 2 1/2 miles to the north of the campsite.
Other shorter and easier walks such as a gentle 1 1/2 hour ramble around the shores of beautiful Llyn Gwynant can be done directly from the campsite.
Interested in staying at Llyn Gwynant Campsite?
Call 01766 890302 to book.
Unfortunately Llyn Gwynant 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.
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