Betws-y-Coed · Stay
Camping and glamping in Betws-y-Coed
Forest pitches — this is the Gwydir gateway, not a coast park.
Source: Visit Wales — camping and caravanning · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Camping, caravan and glamping near Betws-y-Coed, Wales
What to know
camping in Betws-y-Coed
Betws-y-Coed is the Gwydir forest gateway at the confluence — Conwy taxi table; waterfalls and outdoor shops, not a coast.
Where to stay
Betws-y-Coed is the most popular overnight base for Snowdonia walkers and cyclists — and it shows in prices. Summer weekends book out weeks ahead, with a concentration of hotels and B&Bs along the A5 through the village. Waterloo Hotel and Royal Oak Hotel are the two main full-service hotels; both are central and have their own parking, which is important because village parking is limited.
The village has no supermarket — just a small Co-op. If you're self-catering or planning packed lunches for walks, bring your main provisions from Llandudno or Bangor rather than relying on the village shops.
Gwynedd's Visitor Levy consultation closed July 2026; the council announces its decision after 24 September 2026. If adopted, the earliest it could apply in Gwynedd is October 2027. No levy applies to stays now. Note: Betws-y-Coed is within Conwy CBC, not Gwynedd — Conwy's decision also comes after 24 September 2026, with the same potential October 2027 start.
What to check
From Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road. Pitches, hook-up and toilets vary. Confirm arrival windows and weather rules before you drive.
Local markers for this chapter: Gwydir, forest, gateway, confluence.
Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road — arrival time; touring.
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Common questions
- What should I know about camping in Betws-y-Coed?
- Betws-y-Coed is the Gwydir forest gateway at the confluence — Conwy taxi table; waterfalls and outdoor shops, not a coast. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road.
- What should I check before I book camping in Betws-y-Coed?
- Hours, price and glamping. Betws-y-Coed is the Gwydir forest gateway at the confluence — Conwy taxi table; waterfalls and outdoor shops, not a coast. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road.
- How do I choose camping in Betws-y-Coed?
- Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road. People also mention arrival time and touring.
- Do you rank camping in Betws-y-Coed?
- No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain glamping and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road.
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