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We stayed here last weekend with our two children aged 13 and 3. We also had another family with us with their two children. We stayed in two big tents in front of the lake. It was very picturesque however incredibly windy.
The site was busy despite the bad weather but no one parked too close and the only irritation was howling big dogs of which there were many although all tied up thank goodness.
The idea of the fire boxes was great we had one for a fire and one for barbie. The children loved it.
We found the lake too choppy to use the our Canadian canoe but managed to use it on the river We hired extra life jackets for our friends children it was cheap.
The toilets where basic but clean with little birds flying/nesting in the roof.
The wardens were friendly.
A suggestion might be it would be useful as they managed to sell fire wood if they could sell milk or eggs / bread the very basics as Beddgelert shops were scary prices £8.95 for a very ordinary Shiraz (£4.00 normally.) Also maybe if there was a facility to freeze ice packs or buy ice to top up the cool boxes.
I think I would go back but definitely not in Summer as I'm sure it would be far too busy as they don't take bookings I guess people just come and come. I like a bit of space and peace and quiet.
There was no signal for the mobile however there was a pay phone.
This site has the most spectacular 360 degree views. It worked out cheap for me, only £7 a night as I only had to pay for myself as my boys are both under 5.
There is a nice toilet and shower block but it got very busy as I went on the bank holiday weekend. There isn't a shop or play area but a lovely river and amazing lake and beach which the kids loved. It was very shallow for quite a way out, so they could play and paddle safely. I took my canadian canoe. You can use the lake and river free of charge.
There were a few negative points. There are no select pitches as such just a few huge fields which became a free for all on this very busy weekend. I was lucky with my pitch as I got there reasonably early but when we got back from our day out everyone had pitched right on top of us! The tents were not much more than a metre away from ours and we had nowhere to put the car. Not impressed! Also dogs are allowed on site on leads but there were quite a few roaming around on there own which our party didn't like.
We went on the Ffestiniog railway which all the kids loved. It could work out very expensive. It costs £17.50 return for the full trip for an adult and kids are half fare, but for each paying adult you get a child free and under 3's are free too. Worth it though.
I'll definitely be returning to this site again just not on a bank holiday!
I know it's sad but there is no mobile signal but there is a payphone!
We stayed here over the May bank holiday weekend and were very impressed with the stunning location of the site, right on the end of LLyn Gwynant lake and surrounded by excellent mountain scenery. You can walk up Snowdon dorectly from the site: a two mile walk along the lake brings you to the Watkin Trail. Tryfan is about a 20 minute drive away and definitely worth the climb to the top.
The nearest town is Beddgelert, which is about 6 miles away. It has a couple of pubs and eating places and a small shop. Further afield is the town of Bets y Coed, which has banks, several outdoor shops, pubs, fuel station etc, but gets very crowded.
The site itself was basically acres of field with hundereds of units packed in to any possible space. The owners don't ever turn anyone away, but on this weekend, they had to tell people to return later in the day when people had left. However, this crowding was simply due to sunny bank holiday weather and by Sunday the place had a small sprinkling of tents and vans.
Site facilities are basic, but adequate. There were big queues, but again down to unusually large numbers of people on site. Site owners were very friendly and they allow fires, so long as you borrow a pit from them and buy the firewood from the site. Kayak and canoe hire is available on site and worth trying.
I have visited this campsite previously and once again I was certainly not disappointed. The site and surrounding region is breathtakingly beautiful. Each time I go there I bring some-one new, who hasn't been before and they always end up going back.
The toilet block and washing facilities are more than adequate for a true campers needs.
There is no better playground for young children than nature as clean and pure as this. My 9 year old son has been camping there for a number of years now and he loves it there - he even talks about having a house there. He always hires canoes with his dad and always ends up very wet, which he loves.
I have nothing negative to say about the campsite, except the fact that you have to buy wood from the campsite (which is a bit expensive). You should really be able to burn your own wood. But it's really a small price to pay.
We stayed for a week last June with mixed weather, but what an amazing location! Absolutely stunning! We arrived during the weekend and found the only spot left around the edge and at the time were a little disappointed that we weren't on the edge of the lake or the stream, however come Monday we practically had the place to ourselves.
We chose the site so we could have a fire on an evening and this always adds to the camping experience in my opinion. They sold wood on site, etc, so was very organised and the staff running the site were all very friendly and helpful. The showers and toilets were basic, but they did the job and were free (we had 2 small kids with us and still found it okay). For older kids it would be amazing as you can swim in the lake and hire canoes, rope swing over the stream etc. - lovely. The one and only downside in my opinion were the midges/mosquitos - both us and everyone on the site were bitten to death. Though I must say that after the 3 or 4 night it probably did seem to ease off a bit. We also noticed the kids weren't being bitten so think it was definitely only on an evening - definitely take lots and lots of hardcore repellant with you if you go. That said, I would go again, but very well prepared!
I spent a week at the site in August and will definitly be back! I am a Backpacker and the site offers all you need. Considering the summer we have had the ground was in good condition. The Toilet Block has been supplemented by 5 Porta Loos by the entrance to bridge field, which were kept remarkably clean during my stay. The main toilet block was also kept clean but at peak times there are some issues with water pressure and water temperature in the showers. Considering it was bang in the middle of the school holidays and that the site was busy, noise was not a problem! The wardens are friendly and well lade back, but they do seem to enforce the rules, both a generator and a stereo made very brief appearances before being silenced! The Site is served by a bus service from Porthmadog which drops you off outside the door and the Location is a walkers Paradise! All in I think Its value for £7 a night!
Visited Llyn Gwynant for 2 nights middle of August from a Friday to Sunday with a group of around 8 adults. We were not very lucky with the weather unfortunately but we had managed to get the tent up in the dry when we first arrived. After that it didn't stop raining for the entire weekend which obviously puts a damper on things (literally!). The fields all seem pretty level but during the rain, got very boggy. A few people struggling to get their vehicles off the fields and out of the site. As others have said, it is however in a fantastic location - if you love mountain scenery you'll love this site. It was a bit awkward to spot on the approach road (could perhaps do with better signage) and is a bit of a narrow turn into the site - I didn't see any problems with cars leaving left or right out of the entrance though as some others have mentioned. Two of our friends didn't make it to the campsite but they were planning to come during the night and to be fair the surrounding area is very dark and not very well signposted. Beddgellert is probably the nearest village with a few pubs and restaurants. Nice to have a site that allows fires although you do have to buy their own wood which isn't cheap and will disappear fast! We also found the location to be extremely windy - you can literally hear the wind approaching from up the valley and across the lake! In good weather I would imagine this to be a great location. On site facilities very basic but adequate. Only concrete floors for toilet block and showers and you would expect these to get dirty because of the weather. Rest was fine though but don't expect luxury. You'll be hard pushed to get any mobile phone coverage but there is a coinbox phone outside the reception building if you absolutely need to get in touch with anyone outside the site.
Been to this site a number of times, and think it's certainly one of the best in the area. The fact that you can have fires is a big bonus, given the often inclement weather.
Picturesque, whichever field you stay on, but it does get busy. Despite the no vehicles after a certain time, we found that a tent had pitched next to ours at about 1 O clock in the morning, Certainly a lot less than the 3 metre fire rule advertised on the entrance. When we raised this with the warden, he seemed more concerned with not upsetting anyone rather than dealing with it. Yes, we were a bit cranky, I suppose, but the fire rules are there for a reason, not a whim.
Despite this, it really is a good site, although it can get very muddy when it rains hard, despite the additional work done with hardcore and paths.
Plenty of walks in the area. And boats can be hired if you fancy splashing around.
Toilets are about as clean as you'd expect on a site, but not exactly a benchmark, and despite the site getting very busy, they were clean and well maintained. Although they did stop working for a few hours and all the ladies on the site had to use the gents, but this was fixed relatively quickly.
If it gets busy, there's no room for the kids to play and they end up getting bounced over to the tree swings, where as a larger group they tend to be more disruptive.
In good weather or poor, the site is in a spellbinding location, and we will continue to use it - despite it coming in at £20 per night for a family of four.
With pubs and shops at Capel Curig and Betws-y-coed, you're never too far from getting a pint and a bag of chips!
This is a really good campsite. It's the only one I've been to mind you. If one of the wardens is reading this we were the group of Asian Lads in July 07. Thanks for looking after us. We're due again shortly. One tip, bring some fly ointment with you if it's the summer and don't stay too near the water; midges and all that.
A bit pricey but than again I feel it's worth it. I'm one for creature comforts and the showers were fantastic (so was the toilet block).
Don't forget to try the boating. We capsized more than a few times but what a laugh.
This really is a stunning campsite. It was one of the most expensive we have stayed on for the basic facilities, but the view makes it worthwhile. It is worth arriving early at weekends as the lake/riverside pitches fill up quickly. The staff are very friendly and tend to call each evening to collect the money, so don't forget to take cash.
Snowdon is within walking distance from the site, as well as many other beautiful walks. Great if you are in a campervan, not having to pack up each day! Betws-y-coed is within easy driving distance for outdoor supplies, great fish and chips and a model railway for the kids.
We had no problems with midgies as there was a strong cool breeze all weekend, and the campfires were great. The facilities were basic but fairly clean. Showers were hot but the water pressure did drop during the early morning demand. Can't say I felt particularly clean after a shower that dribbled, but there are plenty of crystal clear waterfalls within walking distance worth a dip in!
We will definitely be returning to this site in the near future, but this time I will make sure I have a hot bath just before I leave the house!
Hi all I am new to this camping and review lark but here goes. Excellent camp site. Staff very friendly, and work hard to keep place clean. They do have a total ban on audio equipment. If there are groups making noise late on, and your still up they ask you if its disturbing you. They will act very politely and fairly. As i have experienced on both sides of this issue. Scenery brill, your mobile will not work so save the battery until you get to one of the towns, kids enjoyed it, wife enjoyed it, and I am chilled as a penguins cold bits after our visit, just what the Dr ordered.
BAD BITS. it is safer to turn right out of the site then turn round in the lay by opposite the lake (as they tell you on their web site) don't try left turn out fully loaded in normal family car risk of grounding. Also bad turn just before, you can not see oncoming cars they can not see you. This is by no way the fault of the site just the way it is. Was a lot of gnats / midges what ever you want to call them, so get a good fire going.
OVER VIEW. As quiet and chilled as you want it to be, hot showers, and good camp fire opportunity's. They do not allow your own timber, theirs is a bit pricey at £4 a bundle but at least you have a proper fire and that's what I enjoy about camping.
We have visited twice over two long weekends. Canadian canoes that fit family of 4 in £10 per hour, well worth it as if it was any longer I wouldn't be able to move. Could do with adult tarzan swings well as kids one. Quote from my daughter "you need to come on this more often, but if anyone comes your not with me OK" good job I had just been to the loo.
First time here arriving the Tuesday after the bank holiday weekend, so hopefully missing the masses. Location is superb and facilities were fine. OK, so there were a few spiders webs in the roof beams. No different to the corners in my house! I had no problem with the toilets showers and loos as all were very clean. Wood now charged at £4 per bag and whilst all the notices say you can't take your own, nobody checked (and yes, I did buy mine from the site.) However, it was freezing on Tuesday night and blowing a gale, and two bags of wood went nowhere. The price starts totting up if you have to buy wood every night. Plenty of space to camp and the nearest tent was about 30 yards away. Now the good bits. The location, friendly staff, and the canoes/ boats for hire, and no midges. The bad bits. The weather. Tuesday was really sunny but the wind that whistled through the valley made it really cold, the rain on Wednesday and Thursday Finally, we walked to the cafe at Nant Gwynant. Cost £8.20 for me and my boy. Quite dear for what we actually got. Other than that, I would definitely go back
Fabulous setting, smack bang in the heart of the National Park and next to a lake. A short hop to Pen-y-Pass, and it's possible also to hire canoes for fun-on-the-lake. Pretty basic site, but cheap as can be. Great fun to be had with wood fires in the evenings. Pretty busy during peak season, though - putting some pressure on loo and shower facilities!
This is a beautiful site regardless of the weather and has fantastic access to challenging and picturesque walks. We paid 14 GBP per night for 2 people with a tent and a car plus 3 quid for a bag of wood. This is fairly expensive in my experience but it is school holidays and a premier location.
The site was very friendly and relaxed but I felt that for the price the bathing facilities needed significant improvement. Although the toilet block seemed to be cleaned and regularly restocked with paper, the showers did not appear to cleaned in the four days we were there if the clumps of hair, old plasters and other nasties languishing on the floor on the unisex cubicles were anything to go by. In addition, a couple of the showers simply dribbled water down a pipe. Luckily in this part of the country you are never far from a refreshing downpour so enjoy the spectacular scenery and keep an eye of the weather forecast in you fancy a shower with power.
Arrived fri 11th and left late on sunday, Firstly I'd like to say that the campsite is fab. I have stopped at many sites but this one has just what I need. The fact you can camp where you want to is good, (as long as you get there before 6ish because it fills up, but not over crowded). Saying that make sure you grab what space you want to avoid feeling trapped especially in the popular parts by the lake and river. You can have campfires which is a must - if your camping, you need a fire. You will have to buy the wood from them (not a cash grab but they are trying to maintain the area) on that note – recycle bins on location, so sort your rubbish out, all those beer cans in one bag makes you realise you have got a problem. Canoe hire, the canoe bloke knows his stuff and will let you know if its unsafe to go out on the lake due to weather but don’t let that put you off the river is a nice place to splash around in and is crystal clear. You can walk up Snowdon from the site… we did, if you look an os map of the area the path loops around so you don’t have to walk up and down the same route and you get some beautiful views. However be prepared my group of 4 young blokes took 9 hours to do this, with frequent coffee breaks and a dinner stop, but well worth the effort. We had no problems with the midges, saying that we were covered by smoked out clothes. The dogs on the site were no bother like some one has said earlier, but you always get one annoying one (and that was mine!) Washing facilities, Plenty, I think some people go camping and expect to have there own shower – sorry you share so some queuing might occur. Electric shaver points for those who can’t go with out electricity. Its great, the only let down was the weather it really lashed it down both nights but you cant come back from Wales with a tan or else your boss will never believe you were sick on Friday (what ? I had to get there early to get a spot!) Go and enjoy that’s the main thing
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming On Site 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We stayed here last weekend with our two children aged 13 and 3. We also had another family with us with their two children. We stayed in two big tents in front of the lake. It was very picturesque however incredibly windy.
