Tyn Cornel Camping

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Covered picnic benches and firepits
Covered picnic benches and firepits
Around the site
Around the site - watersports available
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Stargazing geodesic dome
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Around the site
Around the site - watersports available
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

  • Friendly and relaxed riverside campsite
  • On the banks of the River Tryweryn in Snowdonia National Park
  • A short drive to Bala Lake
Right by a river in Snowdonia National Park… that sounds just pretty perfect. Gwynedd's Tyn Cornel Camping is on the banks of the River Tryweryn, right next to the National White Water Centre for those whose Welsh holiday requirements include whitewater rafting, and four miles from more watery antics at Bala Lake. Mountain biking, climbing and hiking are easy to access from here too – and as you might expect in this part of the world, this woodland-bordered site is set in spectacularly scenic surrounds… If you're not feeling overly active, have a hol here to be within reach of the attractions of the national park and into the whole of north Wales: the area is packed with castles, museums, historic houses, steam railways, handsome old villages and – most important – Michelin-starred eating out for foodies. Tyn Cornel has modern and well-kept facilities, including free hot showers, a laundry and a covered washing-up area. Dogs are welcome and there's an exercise area where they can let off steam. Barbecues are encouraged across the whole site: just use them on the blocks provided to raise them off the ground.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome pitches 36
Tent pitches 33
Touring caravan pitches 36
Open now
Opens 20 March

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • 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

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 208 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 9
Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, peaceful riverside campsite offers friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities, including showers and toilets. Guests appreciate the location, proximity to the National White Water Centre, and amenities like vending machines. While most enjoy the quiet atmosphere and spacious pitches, some mention midges and occasional road noise. A few minor issues with shower design and Wi-Fi were noted but generally did not detract from a positive experience.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site

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9 out of 10
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 David S. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very well managed and maintained site within five miles of Bala. Well spaced van pitches with plenty of waste and recycling bins conveniently sited. Friend,y managers and the the drinks and ice cream vending machines were a big hit with our grandkids!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay many thanks

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9 out of 10
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Anton T. 5 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and informative staff Clean facilities Ice…

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10 out of 10
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 Jeff J. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly and informative staff
Clean facilities
Ice Cream, Coffee, Miilk vending machines on site
Freezer and Fridge access 24hrs
Quiet site after 10pm
Washer and Drier if needed
Bala only 4 miles down road
Free site WiFi as well
On site shop for non perishable goods

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite, on the whole.

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7 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Immaculate toilets and showers ( shower curtains rather than a lockable door in mens not ideal) good sized pitch, fairly quiet.

Disliked Advertised 'shop' opening hours really did not correspond with the actual opening times ? Signposted gates did not actually lead anywhere despite searching for an exit ( 'To Fron Goch' was actually, we think, an enclosed field!? Please advise if we didn't look hard enough!? 🤣)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love it.

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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 SAMANTHA C. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site, made to feel very welcome and helped with any queries we had beforehand efficiently. Thank you for a lovely stay, we will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good site friendly staff always happy to help 👍

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We were greeted by friendly and…

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Marcus W. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We were greeted by friendly and helpful staff at check in. We booked a large fully serviced plot, which easily accommodated our large tent and gazebo. Parking for extra cars also available. There are plenty of bins around which were regularly emptied. The toilets and shower facilities were spotless at all times. The location is great, and an easy commute to towns and attractions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay with kods

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 callum h. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked How clean the facilities and pitches where. Great location and beautiful scenery

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant, definitely go

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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 Paul M. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Facilities, cleanliness, closeness to the national water sports canoe Centre, and the river

Recommend to friends Visit again

Extremely friendly staff Toilets/showers clean Plenty to do…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Lauren S. 2 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Extremely friendly staff
Toilets/showers clean
Plenty to do around the area
The sound of the river when going to sleep

Disliked Traffic on the main road was quite noisy at times

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

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
19.9 mi Parade Street 2
20.5 mi Sportsman
20.5 mi Tesco
Rail
12 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station
12.3 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station
12.4 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station
Ferry
23.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
23.2 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

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

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 to local attractions. For active types, the National White Water Centre is metres away; the river rapids run past the site and a river access ramp is on site. If you've never tried whitewater rafting before this is the place to do it, as well as to tackle kayaking or canoeing year-round. For more action, Zip World and Bounce Below are all a short trip away. Walks? Pick from an easy riverside walk straight from the site, the craggy local peak of Arenig Fawr, or ascents like Snowdon or Cadair Idris within easy driving distance. For biking, some of the UK's best-rated mountain biking trails including Coed y Brenin and Penmachno are within a 30-minute drive, while for road cycling the area is filled with quiet, winding country roads, some stiff climbs and consistently fab views. Family cycling trips can be had at the Mawddach Trail, Llandegla or Llyn Brenig. The Tyn Cornel team also highly recommends castles including Harlech Castle and Criccieth Castle on the coast; the local narrow-gauge railways with spectacular views including the famed Snowdon Mountain Railway and the local Bala Lake Railway; the Italianate setting and buildings of Portmeirion village; the local ales, pub food, takeaways or fine restaurant meals in Bala; Michelin-starred fine dining at Tyddyn Llan or Llandrillo…

Food and drink

  • Plas Yn Dre 3.1 mi
  • Y Badell Aur 3.1 mi
  • Bala Spice 3.1 mi
  • School House 3.1 mi
  • Old Wives' Tales 3.1 mi
  • Palé Hall Restaurant 5.9 mi

Groceries

  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 3.1 mi
  • Stori Off-licence 3.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Pen Y Garth Lodge Park Playground 4.2 mi

Family days out

  • Tomen Y Bala Castle 3.1 mi
  • Llangower Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Pentrepiod Halt Visitor attraction 5.4 mi

Public transport

  • Y Badell Aur 3.1 mi
  • White Lion 3.1 mi
  • Leisure Centre 3.1 mi

What’s nearby

  • Bala Lake Hotel 3.9 mi

Local services

  • Henblas Garage Fuel station 3.1 mi
  • Moduron Y Bala Fuel station 3.1 mi
  • L Rowland & Co Pharmacy 3.1 mi
  • Essar Fuel station 6.1 mi

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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.

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  • 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.