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
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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.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, 21 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32
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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 £32
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass tent, campervan 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 £32
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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 £32
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Stargazing geodesic dome
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £200
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a clean, well-maintained campsite with friendly staff and excellent facilities, including vending machines for coffee and milkshakes. Located by a beautiful river, it offers scenic walks and is ideally situated for water sports and exploring Bala. While most visitors had a positive experience, some noted midges, occasional issues with vending machines, and a desire for more toilet/shower facilities during peak times. The site offers good value and many would return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great location. Loads of space for our tent and car.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great location. Loads of space for our tent and car.
Disliked Toilets could do with regular clean. WiFi didn't work.
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Loved this campsite, good facilities, large pitches and great for kids to…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Loved this campsite, good facilities, large pitches and great for kids to have a run about
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We will definitely come back. It was a lovely peaceful few days.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely location, great sized pitches, clean site, and facilities.
Disliked Not many toilets/showers for the site. An area or play area for kids would be nice
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Wonderful peaceful week
Electric grass pitch
Liked Just spent a week camping and loved this site. It was so peaceful and the kids were able to run about and have fun whilst we relaxed around the campfire
Disliked Didn’t like the toilet block at the tents preferred to walk a bit further to the main block
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Nice site for walking toilets were over flooded with water and could…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice site for walking toilets were over flooded with water and could of done with a bit of a clean but great location by the River
Disliked Toilets weren’t very clean
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We’ll be back - excellent base for a long weekend!
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Clean & functional toilets and showers. Coffee machine.
Quiet site, clean and tidy, not fussy.
Footpath you recommended up the valley alongside the whitewater rapids was great & so picturesque. - Sunday full English breakfast at the cafe was also highly recommended :-)
Used as our base camp before climbing Yr Wyddra (Snowdon) - see photos from 2/8/25.
Disliked Putting away a wet tent - but not your fault, it’s just Welsh weather!
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fantastic size
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked facilities clean, lovely staff, lovely position by the river
Disliked vending machine with ice cream and bottles for the milkshake was consistently broken whenever we came to use it so we didn’t get chance to, that was a shame.
Warning to others, the entrance is rather narrow with tight bends over the bridge so for any larger vehicles/layouts it may well be inaccessible, large enough for a 7m caravan and estate car though so definitely find for most!
make sure you take some sort of levelling block as the pitches can be slightly off level, annoying if you have an ocd partner 😂
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We really enjoyed our stay, the pitches are clean and flat. Our…
Electric grass pitch
Liked We really enjoyed our stay, the pitches are clean and flat. Our pitch was close to the toilet block which was ideal for our young children. The walk along the river is great, the kids saw lots of wildlife including bats and toads.
Disliked The only thing we didn’t like was on our last morning we woke up to six tents pitched up on our pitch, blocking our car in. People had arrived late in the night and were told to pitch wherever they wanted to for the night. After an awkward conversation with them, they moved.
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Not for walkers but if you have a vehicle it’s ideally situated.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Site was nice, clean, and very close to the Water sports centre, ideal if you want to try Kayaking or white water rafting.
Otter trail is a lovely walk.
WiFi was good.
Disliked Only a couple of short walks available in the area. We wanted to walk to Bala, and we hoped there would be a footpath, but there wasn’t. No TV but WiFi was good so could stream.
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Excellent site with good facilities. Close for relaxing river walks.
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked On site amenities
Milk machine
Size of pitches
Disliked No map/info pack given upon check in. Took us a while to work out where motorhome facilities were and river walk access.
(Didn’t effect our stay)
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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 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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 £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.