A campsite near Porthmadog
About Coed Obry
Tucked into five acres of Gwynedd woodland on the edge of Eryri National Park, Coed Obry offers a genuinely wild camping experience with forest-floor pitches beneath the canopy. This tiny pop-up site is completely off-grid—just a compost loo, covered shelter, and picnic table—but compensates with stunning sunsets, a wildlife pond with viewing hide, and freedom to explore the surrounding woods, which have been specifically planted to boost local biodiversity. You can watch for birds, bring dogs along the trails, or join bushcraft and canoe courses run by Snowdonia Outdoors for an extra fee.
Despite the remote feel, civilization isn't far: Penrhyndeudraeth village sits 25 minutes' walk away for pubs and provisions, while seaside Porthmadog is ten minutes by car if you need major supermarkets. The car park is a hundred-metre woodland-track walk from pitches, so pack light. It's proper back-to-basics camping, ideal for those craving peace and a bit of wilderness without vanishing entirely off the map.
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (LL48 6DT) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Blaenau Ffestiniog 4.2 miles
- Tesco, Porthmadog 7.4 miles
- Aldi, Porthmadog 7.5 miles
- Lidl 7.5 miles
- Asda 19.3 miles
- Morrisons, Caernarfon 19.4 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
A fabulous place. Close enough to coast and mountains. We were a bit spoilt for weather. Friendly staff. Footpaths close to the campground were also spectacular, as you can see. Campground just visible mid left in photo. I went to Cricceith by the sea as well as Snowdon.
· via Google
Mmm, not sure how to do this. In order to give a decent t review, i will split it into two halves. The facilities; toilets, showers, etc., where always clean. However. The timings for cleaning them were very strange. Seemed to be between 8 and 9. This, in my opinion, is that strangest time to shut half the block down to clean. I wasn't the only one that thought this. General upkeep of the site was poor. Grass not cut, weeds on the pitches (a lot of weeds) and generally unkempt. EV charger wasn't working, and seemed to have been like that for a while. Didn't see the staff more than 50 meters from the office or their caravan during my stay. Nowhere near the standard we have seen at most other caravan and motorhome sites. Probably wouldn't recommend it, and probably won't go again.
· via Google
Lovely, well maintained site with friendly staff. The shower block seems very new and is very clean - they also keep it open whilst cleaning, which is great! Some of the pitches are sloped, so make sure you have levellers with you. The pub next door is worth a visit, either for the food or just for a drink in the garden.
· via Google
What a lovely site. We received a very warm welcome from a lovely lady warden. All of the wardens were friendly and helpful. Pitches were generous and well kept. The shower/toilet block was immaculate. We stayed for 4 nights in September. Having stayed on a few non Club sites it’s always nice to stay on a club site. There is a nice pub across the road too.
· via Google
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