Fronalchen Caravan Park

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View of the site at sunset
View of the site at sunset
Clear view or cader idris
Spacious grass pitches
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Entrance to the site
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Clear view or cader idris
Spacious grass pitches
Red sky at night…

  • 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

Tent sites 150
Travel trailer sites 150
RV sites 150
Open now
Opens April 30
Please note
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • 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 bachelor/bachelorette 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Thu, Apr 30 to

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 231 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot! Lovely views, big sites, and super peaceful. Staff are friendly, and the river's perfect for a dip. Fire pits for rent. Facilities are a bit dated, but updates are coming (new block 2026). Toilets are clean.

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The shower facilities and lovely location.…

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 Steven D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The shower facilities and lovely location. Owners very welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, great staff, great laugh with the people around.

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 Adam M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Staff, views, location, facilities, town nearby, the people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely field. Loads of room. Great…

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 Chris P. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely field. Loads of room. Great base to explore Wales.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location! Clean showers and toilets! Staff friendly The…

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Donna A. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Perfect location!
Clean showers and toilets!
Staff friendly
The dog loved it!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Go every year

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10 out of 10
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Lee D. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Best facilities and clean…

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 Costel B. 4 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Best facilities and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxing campsite, aloud fire pits and…

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Pete S. 7 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Relaxing campsite, aloud fire pits and good showers.
River running along the side of the campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite had great facilities. …

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Luke W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The campsite had great facilities. Clean toilets and showers and plenty of space
There’s a nice river/stream on one side of the campsite which looked peaceful and would be perfect for a quick dip to cool down on a warm day.
They supply a fire-pit for free and also sell fire wood and fire starter for a good price.
The campsite is located by cader idris about a 10 minute drive away which makes for a nice hike.
Will definitely be back later in the year for another trip out. Would definitely recommend Fronalchen to anybody looking for a nice site to stay at

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything such a lovely campsite with…

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 Grace S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything such a lovely campsite with friendly staff definitely would recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, great location.

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Jamie B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really easy check in process, and clean facilities. It’s a really chilled environment. Tons of space and great on a night when everyone has fire pits.

Disliked Couldn’t really find anything negative to say about the campsite it was honestly ace.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.75167°N
3.85202°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27.3 km Sportsman
27.4 km Tesco
28.6 km Market Square
Rail
13.1 km Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
14.2 km Barmouth Rail Station
14.7 km Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
14 km Barmouth 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

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 2020201920182017
Barmouth 14.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 15.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 17.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 18.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 20.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 21 km

Portmeirion Gardens 24.5 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 24.7 km

Ffestiniog Railway 26.6 km

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 2.5 km

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.2 km

Mawddach Estuary 5.4 km

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5.5 km

Cadair Idris 6.3 km

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From $44.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.