When can I check in and check out of Fronalchen Caravan Park?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park?

From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Fronalchen Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked 5 hours ago 8.8 237 reviews

Entrance to camping fields and main facilities

Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40

How does a spacious, back-to-basics site sound? How about if it were inside a spectacular national park, with stunning views of the mountains? If you answered ‘pretty fab, ta very much’, get motors running all the way to Fronalchen Caravan Park, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Dolgellau in Gwynedd. Ramblers, hikers, bikers and riders are well served hereabouts, as the site’s in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park: Torrent Walk (a four-mile circular route along the River Clywedog gorge) starts less than five minutes away and the mountain biking tracks of Coed-y-Brenin are within half an hour. It's about 20 minutes from here to pony trekking excursions too... surely one of the most photogenic ways to venture around this part of the world...? If this all sounds a tad too hectic, slow things down a notch with a lazy beach day. There are lengthy sandy stretches in Fairbourne and Barmouth (both 20 minutes from base), where hitting the waves on a surfboard or signing up for a fishing trip are highly recommended. Fancy a few zero-fuss days instead? Retreat back to base, where there’s little to distract from gorgeous views of Cadair Idris (hikes start around 40 minutes away) and the mountains around it, and there’s lots of room for kickabouts, dog walks, cosy campfires by the riverbank and leisurely barbecues.

Site type

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Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
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.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Camp field looking east to toliet and shower block

Camp field looking west to cadair idris / penygader

Lovely river runs by the field - was very low after 2 dry weeks.

Two beaches, fairbourne and barmouth, just a 20 minute drive away.

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Lily S. May 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We decided to camp for 1 night only and although we booked for EHU we decided to camp without to be nearer to the river. We had the 2 dogs with us and they had plenty of space on the long leads. We have camped here several times and seen many changes but the river and the views remain the same. This is a peaceful site and I've never had a bad stay here.

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Peaceful area, walks nearby, wake up with a view of mountains, easy…

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Euan C. May 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful area, walks nearby, wake up with a view of mountains, easy electricity set up

Disliked: Kind of just have to squeeze your tent/camper in a free space between people for electric pitch. Toilet paper can be scarce

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Very like…

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Gediminas C. May 2025

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Very like

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Very easy going well maintained site.…

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Brian B. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very easy going well maintained site.

Disliked: No hot water for pot washing or a sink to wash your face and brushing teeth.

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Lovely site with gorgeous surroundings scenery. Only 20 minute drive to the…

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Peter H. May 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely site with gorgeous surroundings scenery. Only 20 minute drive to the coast at Barmouth and Fairbourne.

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Great views, but bring ear plugs if you're hoping to sleep.

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Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery on the site and the surrounding area, easy access to Dolgellau, Barmouth and the Mawddach trail.

Disliked: Constant noise from the diesel/petrol generator that was powering the electric hook ups in yhe middle of the field, ruining the peace that campers seek.

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Great basic campsite in a lovely location.

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Samuel S. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Plenty of space in the big field for tents, electric hookup if you need it. Basic and relaxed camping with the essentials provided - plenty of hot water in the showers. Friendly staff, quiet after dark and no rowdy groups. Firewood and old steel wheels are available for campfires at a reasonable cost, with matches and firelighters if you forgot to bring them.

Half an hour walk to the nearest town with a Co-Op and takeaways - closer to the Esso garage that has just had a revamp - it had both OS maps of the area and a breakfast cafe as well as all the essentials.

Great walks straight off the site and within half an hour of most things you would want to drive to in Snowdonia

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I would recommend this site to anybody who wants a great weekend away

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Daniel R. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Spent the weekend at Fronalchen campsite with 4 friends and we all really enjoyed our time there

Lots of great facilities such as hot showers, toilets and plenty of bins on site

Great location close to a petrol station, a shop and a Starbucks and not too far from where we was visiting

Absolutely spotless site with no rubbish/ litter anywhere on site

Very well priced too which is always nice

Thanks

Disliked: None

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This site is everything that camping should be.

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Marie M. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: I have been camping at Fronalchen for a few years now, and I wouldn't camp anywhere else in this region.
The site is a back to basics campsite, which for me, at least is what camping is all about.
There are showers and toilets, an outdoor washing up area, an elsan disposal area, electric points, and a drinking water tap.
You choose your own pitch, and you are left to get on with it, although the owners are only a few minutes away if needed. The owners are friendly, helpful, and very accommodating.
The camping field is flat, well drained, although, being Wales, the entrance to the camping field can get a bit muddy at times with the rain. There is a river that runs alongside the field, which is perfect for the dogs, (and supervised kids), on those hot, summer days.
The views are spectacular!
It's the perfect place to relax and unwind, even though there is a Starbucks, and garage with a large shop just a ten minute walk away.
The little town of Dolgellau is also only a short drive, or a pleasant walk of around 30 minutes away.
I would 100% recommend this site and will continue to enjoy my visits here for years to come.

Disliked: Having to leave.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, basic but had everything you need. Fantastic location

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Marissa E. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The scenery and peacefulness

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Features

Portable toilet

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fronalchen Caravan Park

Fronalchen

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

Wales

LL40 2AD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.75167°N
-3.85202°W

Nearest transport

Coach

17 mi Sportsman

17 mi Tesco

17.7 mi Market Square

Rail

8.2 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station

8.8 mi Barmouth Rail Station

9.1 mi Fairbourne Rail Station

Ferry

8.6 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

8.7 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient Welsh legend beneath the earth in King Arthur’s Labyrinth, chugging along tracks on one of the local heritage narrow gauge railways, and exploring the spectacularly sited Harlech Castle, all within 45 minutes of base. Prefer the wind in your hair? Pick up speed on the ziplines at Zip World Slate Caverns and on the downhill biking trails at Antur Stiniog, both about 40 minutes away, or stick closer to home (10 minutes) to keep eyes peeled for low-flying jets at the famed Mach Loop. Outdoorsy types may want to travel the 20 minutes to Cregennan Lakes instead, where there are lots of trails to traipse along, as well as two lakes for trout fishing. Not your bag? The subtropical Portmeirion Gardens 40 minutes away are an absolute must for budding horticulturalists – be sure to explore this ‘Gwyltt’ (Welsh for wildwood) thoroughly, as there are secret gardens, a derelict castle and even a graveyard to root out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Barmouth	9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fairbourne	9.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	10.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	11.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llandanwg	12.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.1 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 13 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 15.2 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 15.3 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 16.5 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 1.5 mi

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 2 mi

Mawddach Estuary 3.4 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 3.4 mi

Cadair Idris 3.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The fishing lakes are stocked with Trout.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Fronalchen Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fronalchen Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fronalchen Caravan Park? Guests with one foot in the past will find plenty nearby to keep them entertained. Start by poking around the ruins of Cymer Abbey, 10 minutes’ drive away, before diving into ancient … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Fronalchen Caravan Park?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.