Campsite · Rhyd Ddu · Gwynedd
Cwellyn Arms Campsite (Snowdon Base Camp)
Walk-in tent fields by Llyn Cwellyn at the foot of Snowdon, with fire pits, a heated shower block and the Cwellyn Arms pub a short walk away.
See all 15 photos- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
Snowdon Base Camp is two camping fields running down to Llyn Cwellyn in Snowdonia National Park, with the River Gwyrfai alongside and forestry walks from the gate. Views run across the lake to Snowdon and Mynydd Mawr.
Cars do not go onto the fields. You park in the car park or alongside and wheel your kit down a boardwalk on the trolleys provided. The shower block is open round the clock with underfloor heating and free power showers, and there is a laundry room by the car park.
Fires are allowed in the site's own fire pits on sleds, burning logs bought from the pub. A few campervan bays with electric hook-up sit in the small car park. The Cwellyn Arms, roughly a 15-minute walk, serves food, and the same business lets pub rooms, farmhouses and bunkhouses.
- Fire pits on every field, logs from the pub
- Boardwalk and trolleys, no cars on the fields
- Underfloor-heated shower block open 24 hours
- Llyn Cwellyn access and Snowdon walks from the site
- Pub with food a short walk away
Photos
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Prices
Camping is charged per person per night. Whitsun and August bank holiday weekends (Fri-Mon) are £17 per adult and £11 per child. Bank holidays have a three-night minimum. Prices can change without notice.
When is it cheapest?
One night for two adults in the tent pitch (walk-in fields), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.
October 2026 from £33
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027 from £33
March 2027 from £33
April 2027 from £35
May 2027 from £35
June 2027 from £35
July 2027 from £35
August 2027 from £35
September 2027 from £33
The full price list we hold (2026)
Seasons
- February, March, September, October: 1 February to 31 March, 1 September to 31 October
- April to June: 1 April to 30 June
- July and August: 1 July to 31 August
- Bank holiday weekends: Bank holiday weekends
Rates
| For | Season | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| tent-field, campervan-ehu | low | Any | £14 person_night |
| tent-field, campervan-ehu | mid | Any | £15 person_night |
| tent-field, campervan-ehu | summer | mon, tue, wed, thu | £15 person_night |
| tent-field, campervan-ehu | summer | fri, sat, sun | £16 person_night |
| tent-field, campervan-ehu | bh | Any | £16 person_night |
People
- Child–13: £8 night
- Child–13: £9 night
- Child–13: £9 night
- Child–13: £11 night
Extras
- Dog: £3 night (From £3 per dog per night, on a lead)
- Car: £2 night (From £2 per car per night)
- Other: £5 night (Van or minibus from £5 per night)
- Trailer: £3 night (Not charged for trailer tents)
- Other: £12 night (Duke of Edinburgh groups from £12 per night, Monday to Thursday)
- Logs: £0 item (Kiln-dried logs and kindling sold at the pub; outside wood not allowed)
Minimum stays
- 3 nights (bh): Bank holiday weekends, Friday to Monday
Deposit: Full payment at booking for camping. Camping bookings are non-refundable.
Source: snowdoninn.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Tent pitch (walk-in fields)
Pitch
- Grass
- No electric
- For tent
Two fields with no vehicle access; trolleys and a boardwalk from the car park. Keep 6m from other groups and 3m between tents in your group. Wheeled picnic benches on both fields.
Campervan bay with electric hook-up
Pitch · 3 of them
- Grass
- Electric
- For campervan, tent
Small car park next to the first field, with a grass area for an awning. Also suits a tent box.
Campervan parking without hook-up
Pitch · 3 of them
- Grass
- No electric
- For campervan
Grass spaces off the main car park, first come first served and cannot be reserved. Only offered in quieter periods; midweek is easier.
Big bunkhouse
Bunkhouse · 1 of them · sleeps 15
- Bunks, 15 or more
- Bedding bring
- Gas central heating
- Own shower
- Dogs OK
From £337.50 a night for 15 or more (£22.50 per person); extra people from £22.50 each. Mattress protectors and pillows provided; bring sleeping bags and towels.
Loft bunkhouse
Bunkhouse · 1 of them · sleeps 6
- Bunks
- Bedding bring
- Gas central heating
- Own shower
- Dogs OK
Minimum 4 people, from £110 a night; extra people from £27.50 each. Bring sleeping bags and towels.
Bwythyn Bach bunkhouse
Bunkhouse · 1 of them · sleeps 2
- Bedding bring
- Dogs OK
Midweek (Mon-Thu) from £50 for one or £65 for two; weekends (Fri-Sun) from £70 for two.
Planwydd farmhouses (Main Farmhouse, Farmhouse 1, Farmhouse 2)
Cottage · 3 of them · sleeps 6
- Gas central heating
- Own toilet
- Own shower
- Dogs OK
Main Farmhouse sleeps 4 to 6 from £190 a night midweek; Farmhouse 1 sleeps 2 to 4 from £110; Farmhouse 2 sleeps 2 to 5 from £120. Weekends cost £20 more. Log burners, wifi. Dogs £30 each per stay.
Bedrooms at the pub (Aran, Garn)
Accommodation · 2 of them · sleeps 2
- Bedding included
Breakfast included. Aran from £135 midweek or £145 weekend; Garn from £125 midweek or £135 weekend, for two people. Minimum two nights.
Rules
- Dogs
- Yes · £3 night · on leads
Well-behaved dogs welcome; add them to your booking. - Fires
- In fire pits only · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Fire pits on sleds with a grill; no charcoal on them. All fires and barbecues must be off the ground. Buy logs from the pub; no wood from the forestry or site. - Pool
- None
- Groups
- By arrangement
Email for large groups. - Quiet hours
- 22:00
- Vehicles
- Cars in the car park
- Music
- No music or sound systems at any time
- Cancellation
- Camping bookings are non-refundable; with at least 7 days notice a credit to use within 12 months may be offered.
- Also
- No fireworks
- Also
- No vehicle access to the camping fields
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (Free)
- Hot water
- Laundry
- Washing-up area
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up
- Drinking water
Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
- BBQ area
- Fire pits
Things to do
- Fishing
- Fishing lake
- Dog walk
- Lake
Around the site
- Woodland
- Walk to a pub
- Coastal Path access (no)
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Cwellyn Arms, Rhyd Ddu, Rhyd Ddu, LL54 6TL
- Nearest pubCwellyn Arms20 min walk
- Nearest stationSnowdon Ranger0.6 miles
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Cwellyn Arms Campsite (Snowdon Base Camp)?
Yes, dogs are welcome. They cost £3 a night.
Can you have a campfire at Cwellyn Arms Campsite (Snowdon Base Camp)?
Yes, in fire pits. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.
How much does it cost to stay at Cwellyn Arms Campsite (Snowdon Base Camp)?
From £33 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Camping is charged per person per night. Whitsun and August bank holiday weekends (Fri-Mon) are £17 per adult and £11 per child. Bank holidays have a three-night minimum. Prices can change without notice.
Does Cwellyn Arms Campsite (Snowdon Base Camp) have a swimming pool?
No.
Does Cwellyn Arms Campsite (Snowdon Base Camp) have electric hook-ups?
Yes.
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