Tyn Cornel Camping
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- Friendly and relaxed riverside campsite
- On the banks of the River Tryweryn in Snowdonia National Park
- A short drive to Bala Lake
Site type
2
36
33
36Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri 20 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
8 
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 7m depth (42m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33
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No dogs allowed
Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a lovely, well-maintained, and peaceful riverside campsite, praised for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and great location close to Bala and outdoor activities. Visitors appreciated the spacious pitches, free Wi-Fi, and on-site amenities like vending machines. Common minor issues included midges during warmer weather, some dated facilities, and occasional road noise. Managers are responsive to feedback.
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Last updated 07/07/2026
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Great place and well maintained. Really helpful staff.
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely site and surrounded countryside. Niche camping site. Only stayed one night as visiting family on Anglesey. Facilities really good and adequate.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Gareth
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it. Hopefully, we'll see you againg soon
The Tyn Cornel Team
A lovely little campsite. Very welcoming and helpful.
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Anonymous Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Hot showers. Clean toilets and water all within easy reach. Shop and vending machines available and the hire of a fire pit to keep the gnats away - there were many but not much the campsite can do about that.
Disliked No bilingual signage and information as would be expected in a North Walian campsite.
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From the manager: Hi Eleri
We apologise regarding the signage, the team are now rectifying this. We thank you for your positive feedback regarding the site and appreciate your understanding regarding the midges.
The Tyn Cornel Team
Everything you need on site!
Anonymous Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great allocated spot.
Had everything you needed on site.
Everyone respected the rules.
Extremely clean facilities.
Close to Bala for a quick shop dash.
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From the manager: Hi
Thank you for your well thought out review, the Warden Managers thank you. We are glad you had a good stay and we hope to see you again in the future.
The Tyn Cornel Team
Great site, owners have done an amazing job, really well kept
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Gorgeous river on the site that you can paddle in. Free WiFi that reaches your pitch. Showers, toilets, dish washing facilities pristine. Clean fridge and freezer provided which was unexpected but fantastic for the hot weather. Very understanding when my 16yr old woke them up at 2.30am! Fire pit free if you leave a deposit. Really really good and a great location. Beautiful site aswel
Disliked Midgies everywhere on an evening, swarms if them but not the sites fault at all just comes with the nice weather, river, tress ect. BUT if you put the fire pit on they do stay away which we found out on the second night. If you bring small children you do need to be very quiet after 10pm but this is expected anyway just don't bring the kids of they're loud. Again not really a bad point
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From the manager: Hi Joseph,
We are very aware of the midges, sadly, they are out of our control but we do sell an array of repellents and cures.
Thank you for your positive overall scores, they are very much appreciated.
The Tyn Cornel Team
Would I come back? Most definitely.…
Anonymous Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Would I come back? Most definitely.
Disliked Mosquitoes and all their cousins. Just a pre warning. I’ll be ready next time.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback, its very much appreciated.
The Tyn Cornel Team
Really enjoyable stay, will be back.
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The site is lovely, nice and peaceful, well kept. Toilets and showers are lovely and clean. Lovely walks.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Hi Andi
Thank you for your lovely feedback, your family were a joy to host and we look forward to welcoming you all back soon.
Thank you for the lovely feedback
The Tyn Cornel Team
Very clean and great camping. Great…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very clean and great camping. Great location, peace and quiet.
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From the manager: Hi Artur
Thank you for your positive feedback, it is very much appreciated.
The Tyn Cornel Team
Very good location and access to…
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very good location and access to the Canolfan Tryweryn, only a short walk! Facilities were very clean and modern. Would stay here again!
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From the manager: Hi Ben
Thank you for your lovely feedback, the team are very proud of their site and we thank you.
Look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
The Tyn Cornel Team
Nice quiet site, just a shame…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet site, just a shame bit of a walk to showers and toilets.
Disliked Nothing really
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From the manager: Hi Mary,
This is always tricky when you are on the fully serviced pitches. There we're toilets closer to you on the grass field that are closer than the main facilities.
Thank you for your positive rating
The Tyn Cornel Team
We’ve been absolutely blessed with the…
Anonymous Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We’ve been absolutely blessed with the weather during our stay! The campsite itself is spot on - brilliantly clean and tidy, with the grass freshly cut and everything working exactly as it should. The staff are lovely and helpful, and honestly, the milkshakes are so tasty!
There’s a handy little shop on-site for those bits and bobs you inevitably forget to pack, and you can rent fire pits (just a refundable deposit) and buy wood right here. It’s also an excellent location, just a short 10-minute drive from Bala Lake. Best of all, there was heaps of space for the kids to run around, play ball, and ride their bikes. Highly recommend!
Disliked While the sound of the nearby stream is lovely and soothing, you do get the odd car passing by on the road close to the site, which takes away from that total "middle of nowhere" wild feeling at times.
Also, definitely make sure you pack the insect repellent - the mosquitos were absolutely ruthless during our stay!
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From the manager: Good Morning
Thank you for you positive feedback and taking the time to let potential guest about the surrounding area, it is very much appreciated.
The Tyn Cornel Team
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Tyn Cornel Camping
Frongoch
Bala
Gwynedd
Wales
LL23 7NU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.94541°N
3.64476°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlech | 21 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 21.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Craig Du Beach Central | 22.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 22.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 23 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Portmeirion Gardens 19 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 20.1 mi
CADW - Harlech Castle 20.3 mi
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 20.4 mi
Bodnant Garden 21 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 11.1 mi
Bodnant Garden 21 mi
Chirk Castle 23.1 mi
Aberconwy House 24.4 mi
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 29.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Carnedd y Filiast 2.3 mi
Arenig Fawr Circular 4 mi
Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 8.8 mi
The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 9.4 mi
The Llyn Brenig Circuit 10.2 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 Tyn Cornel Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tyn Cornel Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tyn Cornel Camping? Tyn Cornel Camping is in prime position for exploring Snowdonia National Park, whether you're after an active holiday in north Wales or want to chill in spectacular surroundings with occasional trips out … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tyn Cornel Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Check-in can be until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Tyn Cornel Camping? From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.