Fronalchen Caravan Park
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- 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
Site type
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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.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 
9/10
114 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.2/10
48 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 8.3/10
94 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 7.7/10
57 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a beautiful, basic campsite in a stunning location with spectacular mountain views and a river. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, and clean facilities, particularly the hot showers. It's ideal for exploring local walks and towns. However, some guests noted that toilet facilities could be improved and occasional noise from other campers, though this is not the norm. Overall, it offers great value for a peaceful getaway.
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A big campsite with friendly staff, plenty of area for tents
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location, friendly staff, access to stream nearby to have some fun, showers
Disliked Toilets
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Beautiful view around, good palce to…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful view around, good palce to go to visit beach or lake.
Disliked Sanitary side needs improving especially toilets. One more sink for dish wash is needed.
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It's a really nice place with…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It's a really nice place with some lovely scenery. It did get a little crowded for a while. But the family that camped next to us also had kids, and our children started playing together, which was great because it gave us more time to relax.
The main facilities include only one male restroom; however, chemical toilets are distributed throughout the campsite.
Overall, it's a good, quiet spot.
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friendly helpful staff, level pitches, clean site, I’d return
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely field, exceptional helpful staff, plenty of portaloo’s around the massive field, kept clean and always stocked up with toilet rolls and sanitary soap. Showers were clean and always hot water.
Disliked Only one washing up station which we had to queue up as was a busy site, only one sink to have a wash and brush teeth,
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Amazing views down the valley towards…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Amazing views down the valley towards Cader Idris. Plenty of room around the site. Sporadically placed blue toilets that were always clean, even on a bank holiday weekend. Showers were always clean & warm, simple but effective.
Disliked Not so keen on the dish wash area. Another sink would seem appropriate & maybe se hot running water for them.
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Bylo w miare ok, ale nie bedzie to kamping do ktorego wroce
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Piekne widoki
Disliked Toalety tragedia, glosny kamping
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback and yes, we agree - the views are great!
We are in the process of improving our facilities but they are cleaned regularly. We do have a ‘quiet time policy’ and are more than happy for people to contact if not all visitors do not adhere to this (as we don’t live on-site site, we’re not aware unless someone tells us).
Great position near the Mach loop.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great scenes great amenities helpful owners very peaceful and relaxed short walk or drive to shop and fuel would recommend.
Disliked Nothing I dislike about this camp site
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We very much enjoyed our stay here!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The beautiful view. Kind, helpful and attentive owners. The space for the pitch was wonderful and the space for the children to play was great! The river and “pool” area was fantastic for a cold water dip every morning.
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We come to this site regularly…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We come to this site regularly and always have a wonderful time! Loads of space, lovely views, the owners are lovely too. Always look forward to our holidays here
Disliked Toilets and showers could do with an update but we were told it’s being taken care of so it’ll be great when it’s done
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Excellent site with amazing staff and big pitches.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We had an absolutely perfect stay at this campsite! The location is fantastic – peaceful, beautiful, and right next to a calm river that my two boys loved swimming in all day. It truly felt like the ideal spot for a family getaway. Everything about the place made it so relaxing and enjoyable, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for anything better. We’ll definitely be back again soon, and I’ll be recommending this campsite to everyone I know!
Disliked The toilet facilities were fine and well-kept, though it would have been nice to have a few extra around the field, as they were quite spread out. After a few days they did start to smell and become a bit uninviting, but that was really the only minor downside we experienced.
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Wouldn’t stay there again.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The view. Porta cabin toilets which were added on our second day meant we didn’t have to use awful shared bathroom.
Disliked Amenities were terrible:
*1 sink per men’s toilet and one for women’s for hundreds of people is really inadequate.
*Dirty bathrooms every time I went in.
* Only 1 outside and uncovered sink for hundreds of people to wash up in!! Water drained, and constantly overflowed, into a bucket under sinks broken pipe! This meant you were standing in a puddle. On top of this the sink was always filthy.
*Showers were mouldy in places and dirty.
*Bins overflowing always and no where to put food waste!
*Grass really long so hard to put up tent and also people played loud music until past 12 at night without owners telling them to be quiet!
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.
We agree that our facilites need a re-vamp and are in the process of building new facilities which should be ready next season. However, they are cleaned regularly and kept tidy.
Bins are also emptied regularly but can prove difficult to keep on top at busy times.
With the weather we’ve had, it can go from no grass to too much grass so quick! But we try to manage this as best we can.
Apologies for the loud noise. We have a quiet time policy and visitors are more than welcome to contact at any time if there’s a problem (as we don’t live on-site, we’re not aware of this unless someone tells us).
Thanks again for the feedback but 1/10 feels a bit harsh.
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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - 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.