Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses
A working Snowdonia farm in the Ogwen Valley that's been taking campers since 1906, with direct access to Tryfan, Pen yr Ole Wen, and the surrounding ridges.
Gwern Gof Isaf sits in the Ogwen Valley at the heart of Eryri, positioned to look straight out at the mountains of North Wales. The farm has been operating since 1906 and still runs sheep, cattle, and horses alongside the camping. That continuity shows: this is a place with weight to it, not a converted field with a website.
The site takes tents, caravans, motorhomes, and a shepherd's hut, plus bunkhouses for groups. At £11 per person per night for a tent pitch, it punches well below what the setting might justify. Tryfan and Pen yr Ole Wen are directly accessible from the site, and the Snowdonia Slate Trail passes through the valley. For walkers and climbers, the logistics are about as good as they get.
Facilities are honest and sufficient: clean toilets with sink in each cubicle, showers on a token system (5 minutes each), a washing-up room with dish soap, a laundry with washer and dryer, and charging lockers. No frills beyond what you actually need after a day on the hill. No dogs are allowed on site.
Before you book
- No dogs allowed.
- Showers run on tokens for 5-minute sessions, which suits some campers better than others.
- Groups are common and the site can be lively at night.
“One of Eryri's best-value mountain bases, with the Ogwen Valley ridges on your doorstep and a working farm underneath your feet that's earned its reputation over more than a century.”
Why it made the cut
- Direct walking access to Tryfan, Pen yr Ole Wen, and the Ogwen Valley from the campsite gate
- Working farm operation since 1906 with genuine character and independent ownership
- Excellent value at £11 per person per night for tent pitches
- Clean, practical facilities well suited to walkers and climbers
The Feeling
Lovingly scruffy · Off grid real · Mixed tempo
Good For
- Family
- Solo
- Big group
Best For
- Multi-accommodation site with tents, caravans, shepherd's huts and bunkhouses in Snowdonia
- Walking access to Snowdonia Slate Trail and Eryri National Park from the campsite
- Group bookings up to 10 people with dedicated facilities
In Campr's collections
- Mountain eyriesA Snowdonia base camp in the Ogwen Valley with Tryfan and Pen yr Ole Wen visible from your pitch.
- Farm fields properWorking sheep, cattle, and horses farm that's been hosting campers since 1906 without ever losing the plot.
- Slow familySpace to run, mountains to explore at their own pace, and owners who've been welcoming families for generations.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses allow dogs?
- No, Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses doesn't accept dogs.
- What kind of stays does Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses offer?
- Tent, Motorhome, in a valley.
- How much does Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses cost?
- Pitches from £108 per night. Book directly with the site.
- Where is Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses?
- Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EU, UK.
Where it is
Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EU, UK
In a valley · Gwynedd · Wales · 53.122° N, 3.964° W
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