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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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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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 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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Riverside camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £144
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Stargazing geodesic dome
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £204
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite boasts a beautiful riverside location and is praised for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious pitches. Guests appreciate the proximity to Bala Lake and the White Water Rafting Centre, as well as on-site amenities like vending machines. While some mention occasional road noise and the presence of midges, many highlight the peaceful atmosphere and intend to return.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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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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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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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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A great stay and we will be back
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location, friendly wardens, free Internet, plenty of hot water, clean facilities and well labelled recycling bins.
Lovely gesture on father's day of a free milk shake to all dad's, grandads, step dad's and godfather.
0 4 mile walk to whitewater rafting centre.
Fire pits allowed and a small shop with a good array of products
A nice gesture in the ladies emergency supply of ladies products.
Disliked Nothing to do with the site but got bit by midges.
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Very friendly, helpful staff.…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very friendly, helpful staff.
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Lovely Site
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely Site and very peaceful.
Perfect location
Disliked The little flies were everywhere and we both came home covered in bites.
Closest supermarket is 40 mins away
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From the manager: Hi Issie
Thank you for your constructive feedback. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness of our facilities and our customer service.
I can see you we're happy with the site overall and you were displeased with the midges.
Sadly, these are beyond our control due to climate and the weather conditions.
Clean and pleasant site. Friendly staff.…
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean and pleasant site. Friendly staff. Excellent facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Good Morning Rik,
We are thankful for the lovely review and we completely understand you had issues with the midges, sadly it is the weather and climate that brings them out and not the surrounding vegetation. As a deterrent we sell citronella candles, incense sticks, bug spray and fire pits, but unfortunately for some, it's not enough of a deterrent.
We are thankful you have focused on the positives around the site that we can manage, unfortunately, midges are an ongoing issue that we have no control over.
Thank you again
The Tyn Cornel Team
Nice private location
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Ideal location for white water rafting 5 mins away! Good size pitch area & toilet, small basic shop
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From the manager: Hi Mel,
Thank you so much for your feedback, it is very much appreciated
The Tyn Cornel Team
Brilliant place to stay staff are…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Brilliant place to stay staff are so lovely
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From the manager: Hi Richard
Many thanks for your review, it is very welcomed. We are glad you had a lovely stay and we hope to see you again very soon.
The Tyn Cornel Team
I won't be booking this site again.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Toilets cleaned regulary, good location, people running it where nice enough.
Disliked Toilet cubicles are tiny, I am 6'1" and wide shoulders, couldnt move. The midges where unbearable with the river behind us, came home covered in bites, overpriced for what it is. Toilets are dated.
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From the manager: Hi Glynn
We value all feedback here at Tyn Cornel camping and we are disappointed to learn you had a less than positive stay. We thank you for the positive feedback regarding the cleanliness of the toilet facilities, this is always very important to us. We understand they are dated, but we keep them clean and fresh, even during very busy times.
I'll address all of your points; sadly this is the first instance a gent has had issues in the cubicle, we apologise for this. There was an accessible bathroom in between the ladies and gents that is free for guests to use, this may have been more suitable for you.
The midges are a problem here as we are close to the river and with the hot weather. We do sell bug repellent in the shop along with citronella candles and incense sticks which have been a proven winner with most campers. Sadly, there is nothing we can do regarding Mother Nature's midges and who they choose to pick on.
We hope you may change your mind and visit us again soon.
Regards
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.