Forest Campsites in Bala, Gwynedd
13 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Bala
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales- Family-owned Snowdonia site near the shore of Bala Lake
- A short walk to watersports, boat hire and Bala Lake Railway
- Within walking distance of Bala’s shops, restaurants and golf course
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Dee Valley Stays
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Cosy self-catering lodge in peaceful surroundings in North Wales
- Nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking the magnificent Dee Valley
- Family-run business, village location, within easy reach of Snowdonia
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The Crown Inn and Campsite
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales- Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
- In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
- Alpaca walks and feeding on site; river fishing permitted
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Pen Y Banc
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales- Luxury couples’ hideaway on a mountainside smallholding in Conwy
- Half an hour’s drive to Betws-y-Coed and Zip World Fforest
- Exclusive use of glamping caravan; kitchen, shower and outside lounge
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Mynydd Derwydd Wild Camping
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales- Wild camping in north Wales with spectacular mountain views
- Five minutes’ drive to Clocaenog Forest; Snowdonia 20 minutes
- Accessible by four wheel drive or on foot; honesty shop on site
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Parc Pen Y Bryn
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Peaceful and well-maintained site on the edge of Clocaenog forest
- A 15-minute drive from Llyn Brenig; 25 minutes from Betws-y-Coed
- Modern site with easy access for large vehicles
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Hafod Hall Camping Club
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales- In the grounds of a 14th-century Snowdonian manor house
- Wildlife haven and stargazing area
- Eco-friendly wild camping among hiking and cycling trails
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Matilda's Field
Llanwddyn, Powys, Wales- Remote forest safari tents 10 miles from Snowdonia National Park
- A 20-minute drive from Lake Vyrnwy; 45 minutes to Bala and Dolgellau
- Private facilities including kitchen, hot shower and eco-toilet
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Bike Ranch Snowdonia
Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful site for mountain biking fans in North Wales
- Next to Coed y Brenin bike trails with exclusive MTB jumps line onsite
- Easy access from the A470, with gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains
New FavouriteDolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
- On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
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Tan Aeldroch Farm
Dolwyddelan, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful Snowdonia site bordered by woodland and a river
- A 20-minute drive from Capel Curig and half an hour from Conwy
- Set on a 42-acre sheep farm; campfires allowed and logs sold on site
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Glan Ceirw Caravan Park
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Nearly-wild camping... but with extras
- Summer bar with games room (at weekends)
- Free brown trout fishing in the site river
New FavouriteForest View
Welshpool, Powys, Wales- Pop-up campsite next to Dyfnant Forest in stunning Powys countryside
- Lake Vyrnwy 10 minutes’ drive; Powis Castle and Garden 40 minutes
- Grass pitches; breakfast service, barbecue hut and shared kitchen area
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Hendwr Caravan Park
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales - Favourite
Felin Uchaf
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Quiet site by a stream in Denbighshire's Berwyn mountains
- Waterfall walks from site; 25 mins' drive from Bala adventure centre
- A 10-minute walk to pub with food and village shop
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Greener Glamping
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Small glamping site deep in the spectacular Cynwyd Forest
- In Denbighshire, a mile from Cynwyd and 30 minutes' drive from Bala
- Well-presented outdoor accommodation with gorgeous forest views
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Wild Hammocks
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Wild-style hammock or tent camping in Corwen Forest
- Corwen five minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Llangollen
- One-acre woodland site for exclusive use with basic facilities
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The Forge
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Luxury glamping and bushcraft experiences on an Iron Age hill fort
- Snowdonia National Park within 30 minutes’ drive; 50 mins to Chester
- Furnished bell tents with kitchens, firepits, logburning stoves
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Popcorn Camping Betws-y-Coed
Betws Y Coed, Conwy, Wales- Pop-up meadow camping near Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia National Park
- A five-minute drive to Zip World Fforest; 20 minutes to Mount Snowdon
- Simple grass pitches by the banks of the Conwy river; walks from site
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Bare Bones Camping
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Rural and back to nature site in Snowdonia National Park
- Riverside and valley setting with mountain views
- Four-acre space with bar and restaurant