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
Calculated area: 40m²
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
Calculated area: 56m²
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
Calculated area: 42m²
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
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £32
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Riverside camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £140
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Stargazing geodesic dome
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £200
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a beautiful, well-maintained riverside campsite with friendly and helpful staff. Visitors praise the clean facilities, including showers and toilets, and the excellent Wi-Fi. The location is ideal for exploring Bala and local attractions, with the added bonus of on-site amenities like coffee and ice cream vending machines. Some guests mention issues with midges and occasional noise, and a few found the pitches rocky or the facilities limited during peak times.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
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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All in all a decent camp site
Electric grass pitch
Liked Easy to locate camp site. Camp site had good facilities and well looked after, check in was easy, shower and toilet block available, hot water in the shower, hair dryer available, fridge and freezer on site (although small). Washing machine was available to use at a cost.
Vending machine with milk, ice cream and coffee available for use, right next to the river. Nice walk areas on site.
Close drive to a lot of sights.
There are the jet fly by which is quite nice
Disliked The water by the electric tent hook up area doesn’t really get warm or hot, old holes in the toilet stall wall.
A lot of dogs kept off leash even though it was states dogs should remain on leash, we just kept our dogs in their crate the entire time on camp site as off leash dogs kept coming up to our dogs causing them to pull at the leash the entire time when outside crate, when spoke to the owner of the dogs, they said that they’re dogs are “good”..
pitches for electric hook up area is very small and close to other pitches, not much space between them so it lacks a lot of privacy especially with a lot of kids there who were playing football and riding their bikes.
Camping site is close to road and you can hear the noise of the road quite clearly.
A lot of mess around the edges of the pitches and also other dog mess.
Maybe the non electric tent pitches would be different.
Not much view of the scenery nearby.
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Peaceful and Clean Campsite with the River passing by. Stone throw from…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Peaceful and Clean Campsite with the River passing by. Stone throw from the small and beautiful Bala town to visit. Highly recommend :)
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Very good facilities and pitches for every type of vehicle and tent
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked The campsite has great showers, toilet and washing facilities. I especially liked the coffee and icecream vending machines. The staff were very helpful on arrival and even gave us a USB lead for our Bluetooth speake as we had forgotten ours.
Disliked As we had a tent box we couldn't drive out and we weren't able to walk to Bala safely as the roads had no pavements so had to get a taxi there and back. We did find out too late that we could have walked there on an old rail track from a path just off the camp site. We also chose the wettest weekend in July but it didn't spoil things.
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What a lovely place! We stayed in Star Gazing Dome and it was lovely
Stargazing geodesic dome
Liked The fantastic location and facilities
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Would stay again
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great facilities for washing clothes showering ect
Disliked Nothing
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Expensive for a dated camp site! But scenic
Electric grass pitch
Liked The layout of the site was nice
WiFi at your pitch which worked well
The washing up area was clean and tidy
The bins had their own area which helped the site
River on site, so beautiful to see, use etc
Disliked The pitches had massive stones/rocks in them, meaning it was so hard not to have a lump in your tent pitch.
If you’re disabled you cannot use a toilet or shower between 11am and 1pm as the cleaner told us direct, no posters or signs about this. (Aware they are on other toilets - but how would you see if you’re using disabled only) the cleaner was rude, other toilets had lots of cobwebbeds, dated, lack of toilet roll after cleaner visit too
The bugs are next level, I understand it’s next to a river but it was intense meaning was back in my rent by 8pm
No mobile phone signal on the site, I feel this should be mentioned to plan
The ice cream vending machine was over priced
The milk for coffee machine isn’t re-fridge rated so left in a warm area
Milkshake machine dosent exist anymore
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From the manager: We apologise you weren't 100% satisfied with your stay. The toilet and shower blocks are closed for some time between 11 and 1, not for the whole two hours, we will update the signage to make this more clear.
We offer free wi-fi to cover the fact that there is limited phone signal here and we are always available to help in emergencies.
The ice cream is handmade in Bala, we think it is fairly priced for the quality that it is.
the coffee machine has a fridge attached to it, which the milk is stored in - it is definitely not left in a warm area.
Unfortunately the milkshake vending machine had been sent to be repaired, it should be back up and running by next weekend!
Excellent site, well worth a visit..
Electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent site, lots of amenities to make your stay easier and more enjoyable. Cold fresh drinking water, showers and toilets clean.
Icecream and coffee machine on-site.
Friendly staff
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful campsite, lots of shade, next to pretty, fast flowing river, small…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful campsite, lots of shade, next to pretty, fast flowing river, small shop with essentials, clean facilities.
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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.