A place to relax

Welcome to our wild riverside campsite here at the Crown Inn - spread across six acres of ancient woodland along the River Alwen. Our campsite is a friendly, down-to-earth place to pitch up, slow down, and enjoy the simple things.

Book online via Pitchup
Book online via Pitchup

Choose your stay…

  • Riverside Cabins

    Riverside Cabins

    Cosy wooden cabins with a little extra comfort – beds, a kettle, a small fridge and a plug-in heater – so you have a snug base to enjoy the river nearby and the pub just up the path.

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  • Large Bell Tent Glamping

    Large Bell Tent Glamping

    Furnished cotton bell tent with rugs, bedding, and a chiminea area so you can enjoy your wild glamping experience in style.

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  • Paddock Bell Tent

    Set in an exclusive paddock area, these bell tents are a touch of bohemian freedom.

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  • Bed-in-a-Shed Microlodges

    Bed-in-a-Shed Microlodges

    Our wooden “shedrooms” offer a quirky, no-fuss place to sleep right on the riverbank. Perfect if you want an easy overnight stay close to the water.

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  • Quirky Caravan

    A lovingly restored retro touring caravan. A characterful celebration of the past with a modern twist.

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  • Wild camping and forest floor pitches

    Wild Camping and Forest Floor Pitches

    Grass pitches close to the river and woodland. A great spot for campfires, open spaces, and evenings under the stars. Alternatively, why not go completely off-grid and try a forest floor pitch in our ancient woodland.

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What you’ll find here

However you like to camp - pitching up by the river, tucking into the woodland, or choosing a bit more comfort - you’ll find a relaxed North Wales outdoor stay here, with the pub close by when you fancy good food or a chat.

Facilities at a glance:

  • Pub with homemade food, drinks, WiFi and phone charging.

  • Breakfast available weekend mornings.

  • Riverside pitches, glamping and more.

  • Shared toilets.

  • Camp shop for logs, treats, and essentials.

  • Firepits allowed (hire available).

  • Free fishing for paying guests.

  • Fun for all – including animal experiences, pub games and kids activities.

Good to know before you arrive

  • There is car parking available nearby - limited to 1 space per booking.

  • We don’t allow dogs due to livestock on-site.

  • Music is welcome during the daytime if kept low and for personal listening only. All music is turned off by 7.00pm so everyone on the campsite can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.

  • Campfires must be raised off the ground to protect the grass. Firepits are available to hire - just ask at the pub.

  • Please don’t cut or collect trees, bushes or foliage for firewood.

  • To respect the environment and the Welsh Clean Air Plan, only kiln-dried wood may be used in fire pits.

  • Breakfast is available 8-11am Saturday and Sunday at the pub from the 1st weekend of April.

  • This is a leave-no-trace campsite, so please take your rubbish home with you.

  • These small things help keep the site safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Bookings

Prices and availability are always kept up to date on Pitchup.

Book online via Pitchup

Group bookings or additional guests are taken at the owners’ discretion, please call or email us in advance if you’re a large group.

Telephone: 01490 420 209

Email: info@thecrowninn.wales

FAQs

  • All bookings are handled through Pitchup. Book via Pitchup

    You can also call or email the pub if you prefer to speak to someone:

    Telephone: 01490 420209

    Email: info@thecrowninn.wales

  • No, access to the campsite is via a shallow ford across the river, which is only suitable for cars, small campervans and small trailers.

  • Unfortunately we cannot allow dogs on and around the campsite for hygiene and safety reasons, however well behaved dogs are more than welcome in the pub.

  • We are currently constructing a communal shower block available for guests in 2026.

  • No, this is a non-electric, back-to-nature campsite.

  • Yes, the pub has sockets for charging and wi-fi you are welcome to use.

  • our pitches are snug, especially by the river. If you’d like extra space or a more tucked-away feel, our forest floor pitches or cabins offer more privacy.

  • We keep a small stock of essentials, including:

    • Kiln-dried logs, firelighters, kindling

    • Fire pit hire

    • Animal feed

    Ask for prices at the bar

  • A few useful basics we’d recommend include:

    • Torch

    • Warm layers (it can get chilly at night)

    • Folding chairs

    • Towels

    • Power banks

    • Sensible shoes (ford and woodlands)

  • No, we’re a “leave no trace” site. Please take all rubbish home with you.

  • Yes , as long as it’s raised off the ground to protect the grass.

  • The Wi-Fi signal is limited in the fields, but you can access Wi-Fi in the pub.

  • The cabins use the same campsite facilities as the campers.

    They do have:

    • Beds with linen

    • A heater

    • A small fridge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    • A balcony area

    They’re a cosy step up from caravans, but still simple.