Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park











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- On the shoreline of Bala Lake, with stunning mountain views
- Half-hour drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park; 40 minutes to the coast
- Beach for wild swimming and, for a small fee, fishing or watersports
Site type
Tourist board rating
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Extras
- Facilities/activities including WiFi and permits for fishing and watersports on the lake are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Pitches
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- No day visitors on bank holidays or busy weekends.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Pitch types & availability
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4

Electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 4m depth (20m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
2

Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 4m depth (20m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
3

Electric grass touring caravan pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
13

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
7

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch (lake view, premium)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
6

Electric hardstanding touring caravan pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts a spectacular lakeside location, ideal for water sports, with many guests praising the clean and well-maintained facilities, including spacious showers. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Pitches are generally spacious and level, offering beautiful views. While the site is popular, most visitors found it peaceful, though some noted occasional noise or busy periods during peak times. A small on-site shop offers essentials.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 13/10/2026
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Lovely quiet, clean site, with beautiful…
Electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely quiet, clean site, with beautiful views of the lake
Disliked It was perfect for a night away.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Such a beautiful stay and we…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Such a beautiful stay and we were lucky to have some nice weather and take advantage of the lake. We hired a fire pit and enjoyed some family time. The toilets and showers were clean and topped up at all times. The shop was nice for few bits we can’t wait to rebook
Disliked Nothing
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Everything about the place was great…
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Everything about the place was great and just what we wanted travelling with a 5 year old . Definitely the cleanest well kept site we have ever been on . People were friendly, and to say the first night was quite busy it was peaceful and quite after 10 pm
. Showers were great and much bigger than most , great views and a handy little site shop . We just enjoyed our stay from arrival to leaving so will 100 % be going back next season and would recommend to anyone visiting north wales
Disliked Nothing
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It’s our first time camping here.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It’s our first time camping here. Lovely clean site nice play park for the kids. We were camping no electric and was sited by the stream which was lovely. Love the fact you can hire a fire pit. Will be returning
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fabulous
Electric hardstanding touring caravan pitch
Liked Lakeside location
Campfires
Well stocked shop
Friendly staff
Disliked My fella likes an enclosed sink in the bathrooms
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Easy check in, toilet and shower…
Electric hardstanding touring caravan pitch
Liked Easy check in, toilet and shower facilities very good and clean, very tidy and well maintained site in an excellent location. Friendly staff at check in.
Disliked Having no slabs on the pitch because it was awkward to peg out the awning. More lighting for using facilities in the dark/at night.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great allround
Electric hardstanding touring caravan pitch
Liked All was good .
Disliked A bit more lighting around the park
Recommend to friends Visit again
Amazing experience would 100% go back
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Close to bala shops and lake with small part of lake attached. Friendly and helpful staff with small shop of essentials if needed.
Disliked Few loud people at 11-11:30pm but cant help people being loud
Recommend to friends Visit again
We’ll be back!
Electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location excellent
Showers great
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very clean well kept site, loved the swim in the lake. The pitches were spacious and well kept. Nice quiet site although it was in mid September probably busier in school holidays. The showers and toilet blocks were spotless. Will defo visit again
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible showerNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
Glanllyn
Llanuwchllyn
Bala
Gwynedd
Wales
LL23 7SS
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.87557°N
3.64779°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Food and drink
- Eagles Inn Pub 1.6 mi
- The Olde Bulls Head Pub 3.1 mi
- Bala Spice Restaurant 3.1 mi
- Old Wives' Tales Restaurant 3.2 mi
- White Lion Royal Hotel Pub 3.2 mi
- Y Cwrt Pub 3.2 mi
- Y Badell Aur Restaurant 3.2 mi
- Plas Yn Dre Restaurant 3.3 mi
- School House Restaurant 3.3 mi
- Palé Hall Restaurant 6.1 mi
Groceries
- Stori Off-licence 3.1 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 3.1 mi
- Bargain Booze Off-licence 3.2 mi
Parks and play
- Pen Y Garth Lodge Park Playground 3.4 mi
Family days out
- Pentrepiod Halt Visitor attraction 0.6 mi
- Llangower Visitor attraction 0.6 mi
- Llanuwchllyn Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
- Tomen Y Bala Castle 3.3 mi
- Rhiwargor Falls Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
Public transport
- Llanuwchllyn Post Office 1.6 mi
- Leisure Centre 2.9 mi
- White Lion 3.2 mi
- Y Badell Aur 3.2 mi
Other nearby
- Bala Lake Hotel 2.4 mi
Local services
- HSBC UK Cashpoint 13.5 mi
- Essar Fuel station 1.6 mi
- Moduron Y Bala Fuel station 3.1 mi
- L Rowland & Co Pharmacy 3.2 mi
- Henblas Garage Fuel station 3.3 mi
- Bala Surgery Doctors 3.3 mi
Must see
Portmeirion Gardens 19 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 19.3 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 20.3 mi
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 20.6 mi
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 21.4 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 14.7 mi
Chirk Castle 23.6 mi
Bodnant Garden 25.6 mi
Aberconwy House 29 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Arenig Fawr Circular 5.8 mi
Carnedd y Filiast 5.9 mi
Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 6.7 mi
LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 8.4 mi
Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 9.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park? There are plenty of ways to get a real hit of adrenaline around here – options for high-octane activities include rafting from the National White Water Centre (15 minutes’ drive), world-class mountain … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.




