Does Cwellyn Arms Campsite allow dogs?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Cwellyn Arms Campsite, kept on a lead.

Are campfires allowed at Cwellyn Arms Campsite?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

Cwellyn Arms Campsite

A no-vehicle mountain campsite in Eryri's backyard, with Snowdon looming over one shoulder and Llyn Cwellyn shimmering below the other.

Cwellyn Arms Campsite sits in Rhyd Ddu, a small village on the A4085 between Caernarfon and Beddgelert, at the foot of Snowdon within Eryri National Park. Both the Rhyd Ddu path and the Snowdon Ranger path start from the village itself, which means you can lace up your boots at the tent door and be on the mountain within minutes.

The two camping fields are car-free once you've unloaded, and communal fire pits anchor the social life of the site. Views take in Snowdon, Mynydd Mawr, and Llyn Cwellyn directly below: not borrowed views through a gap in the hedge, but the kind of uninterrupted mountain panorama that earns a site its reputation. The amenity block is modern and heated underfloor, a meaningful detail when the mountain weather turns in September.

The Cwellyn Arms pub is attached to the site and does proper homemade food. It's popular with walkers and genuinely dog-friendly inside. The Welsh Highland Railway passes through Rhyd Ddu, and fishing on Llyn Cwellyn, Llyn Nantlle, Afon Gwyrfai, and Llyn Dwyarchen is available on-site and nearby.

Before you book

Access is via a single-track road.

“One of the most purposeful mountain campsites in Wales: no cars in the fields, trails to Snowdon from the gate, and a pub serving real food within walking distance of your tent.”

Why it made the cut

Car-free camping fields with communal fire pits signal a campsite that has its priorities right
Unobstructed views of Snowdon and Llyn Cwellyn from the pitch
Two Snowdon summit paths start from the village itself
On-site pub with genuine food and a dog-friendly atmosphere

The Feeling

Lovingly scruffy · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo

Snowdon at the doorCar free fieldsMountain pub mealsLakeside morning light

Good For

Solo
Date

Best For

Mountain views overlooking Cwellyn Lake with direct access to Snowdon Ranger Path
No-vehicle camping fields with communal fire pits and heated modern amenity block
Walking base for Snowdonia National Park with four trails within 2km

In Campr's collections

Mountain eyriesRhyd Ddu sits at the foot of Snowdon with both the Ranger path and the Rhyd Ddu path to the summit starting from the village.
Farm fields properTwo car-free grass fields with communal fire pits, no holiday-park trappings, and a proper pub attached.
Solo sanctuarySmall, owner-present, and anchored by a sociable pub where walkers and locals mix naturally.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Electric hookup

Laundry

Fire pits

BBQ

Quick answers

Does Cwellyn Arms Campsite allow dogs?: Yes, dogs are welcome at Cwellyn Arms Campsite, kept on a lead.
Are campfires allowed at Cwellyn Arms Campsite?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Cwellyn Arms Campsite offer?: Tent, Motorhome, in a valley.
Where is Cwellyn Arms Campsite?: Rhyd-Ddu, Caernarfon LL54 6TL, UK.