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 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.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park 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, Apr 18 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Powered grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Scenic, simple campground with ample space, friendly staff, and great views. River access is a plus. Facilities mostly clean; hot showers a highlight. Good for a peaceful, back-to-basics stay.
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Beautiful views. Excellent warm showers…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful views. Excellent warm showers
Disliked Only one tiny sink in toilets. Two out of three locks on women's toilet doors not working. Washing up water runs out of sink onto ground and splashes. No warm water for washing up. Expensive for poor facilities.
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everything…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked everything
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Beautiful location and would return
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Warm welcome onto the site with clear instructions of where to camp and where the facilities are. Beautiful location with plenty space.
Disliked The generator was noisy, but they were having issues with it and worked very quickly to try and get them resolved.
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Disappointed but a nice location
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked View at location.
Disliked Payed for electricity and generator kept tripping out . Another generator was put in place Saturday teatime but it still did not work at our connection point .
Lack of contact on site to resolve issues.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. The generator was in working order when you arrived on Friday - unfortunately your motorhome kept tripping the electricity (which was no fault of the generator as other connecting points were working fine)....
However, we apologie for the issue we had with generator on Saturday afternoon as the fuel pump decided to stop working. Thankfully an engineer was able to come out straight away and arrange a replacement generator within a couple of hours and everybody were back up and running by late afternoon - hopefully this won't be happen again.
The site wasn’t overcrowded, plenty of space and you’re walking distance from…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The site wasn’t overcrowded, plenty of space and you’re walking distance from a Starbucks.
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Space, surroundings, location…
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked Space, surroundings, location
Disliked nothing
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I had a wonderful stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park! From the moment…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked I had a wonderful stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming—nothing was too much trouble for them, which really made a difference. The whole site had a warm, relaxed atmosphere that made us feel right at home.
The location is fantastic, especially if you’re into aviation—it’s not far from the Mach Loop, so we were lucky enough to catch some amazing low-flying aircraft during our stay. It’s also just a short drive to the coast, which made day trips to the sea super easy and enjoyable.
Overall, it’s a lovely, peaceful campsite with everything you need. Great staff, great location, and a genuinely friendly vibe throughout. I will definitely be back!
Disliked Nothing
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A big campsite with friendly staff, plenty of area for tents
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location, friendly staff, access to stream nearby to have some fun, showers
Disliked Toilets
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Beautiful scenic views this is where it stopped.…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful scenic views this is where it stopped.
Disliked I have stayed in many different types of campsite and did understand this was a back to basics site, unfortunately there is back to basics and there is very dirty toilets with bins overflowing with rubbish.
Toilets hadn't been cleaned in a long time, dirty pot wash area with just cold water to wash your dishes with.There was no plumbing and water just run out onto the floor below.
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From the manager: Bins had been emptied 2 days previous by Veolia so this is factually uncorrect, toilets are cleaned daily and every couple of hours at peak times, We know the toilets are not flash but as you must of seen a new building is up and in the proccess of been kitted out - Thats a new toilet block - Thanks
Good location, plenty of space good size pitches,…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Good location, plenty of space good size pitches,
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
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 nearbyLocation
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
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 | 14.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 15.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 17.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 18.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 20.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From $44.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.