Tent sites with fires allowed in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales from $34

Opens 1 March

9.5

Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Family-owned Snowdonia site near the shore of Bala Lake
A short walk to watersports, boat hire and Bala Lake Railway
Within walking distance of Bala’s shops, restaurants and golf course

Opens 1 March

9.6

Tytandderwen Caravan Park

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Spacious pitches at a family-owned site a 10-minute drive from Bala
Bala Lake five minutes’ drive; National White Water Centre 15 minutes
Fishing in the River Dee; playground; good stargazing

Motorhome on a hardstanding electric pitch in early spring

Opens 20 March

9

Tyn Cornel Camping

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Friendly and relaxed riverside campsite
On the banks of the River Tryweryn in Snowdonia National Park
A short drive to Bala Lake

Opens 27 March

9.3

Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

On the shoreline of Bala Lake, with stunning mountain views
Half-hour drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park; 40 minutes to the coast
Beach for wild swimming and, for a small fee, fishing or watersports

9.7

The Crown Inn and Campsite

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales

Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
River fishing permitted; easy access to forest trails

8.4

Y Giler Arms

Betws Y Coed, Conwy, Wales

Quiet campsite with Eryri views 15 minutes’ drive from Betws-y-Coed
Zip World Llechwedd half an hour’s drive; 40 minutes to Conwy Castle
Lakeside pitches behind a traditional pub with dining and a games room

9.4

Parc Pen Y Bryn

Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales

Peaceful and well-maintained site on the edge of Clocaenog forest
A 15-minute drive from Llyn Brenig; 25 minutes from Betws-y-Coed
Modern site with easy access for large vehicles

Opens 22 May

9.3

Cae Llwyd Farm

Penmachno, Conwy, Wales

Off-grid wild site by the Machno river in Snowdonia National Park
A five-minute drive to Penmachno MTB Trail; 15 minutes to Betws-y-Coed
Pizza stall on site serving food every day

9.5

Hafod Hall Camping Club

Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales

Peaceful, spacious and family-run site on a North Wales working farm
Among hiking and cycling trails; wildlife haven and stargazing area
Eco-friendly wild camping where campfires are welcome

Opens 1 April

9.6

Lake Vyrnwy Campsite

Llanwddyn, Powys, Wales

'Wildish' small camping site on a Mid Wales family farm
A mile from Lake Vyrnwy; half an hour's drive to Welshpool
Greener Camping Club member site; dogs on leads welcome

Opens 1 April

9.8

Camp Stesion

Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales

Small-scale site on an Eryri smallholding close to the A470
A 20-minute drive to Blaenau Ffestiniog; half an hour to Snowdon
Village pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk; firepit at each pitch

Opens 1 April

9.1

Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming

9.1

Tan Aeldroch Farm

Dolwyddelan, Gwynedd, Wales

Peaceful Snowdonia site bordered by woodland and a river
A 20-minute drive from Capel Curig and half an hour from Conwy
Set on a 42-acre sheep farm; campfires allowed and logs sold on site

9.2

Forest View

Welshpool, Powys, Wales

Pop-up campsite next to Dyfnant Forest in stunning Powys countryside
Lake Vyrnwy 10 minutes’ drive; Powis Castle and Garden 40 minutes
Grass pitches; breakfast service, barbecue hut and shared kitchen area

Opens 27 March

8.8

Bike Ranch Snowdonia

Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, Wales

Peaceful site for mountain biking fans in North Wales
Next to Coed y Brenin bike trails with exclusive MTB jumps line onsite
Easy access from the A470, with gorgeous views of the Rhinog Mountains

Pen y Bryn Camping

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Well maintained farm site just off the A494
Five minutes' drive to Bala and its lake; Zip World Fforest 40 minutes
Excellent views over the Berwyn range and Aran mountains

Nant y Cyrtiau

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Back to basics stays on a smallholding 10 minutes' drive from Bala
On the edge of the Snowdonia National Park
Campfires and dogs welcome; fresh eggs available to buy

Bwch Yn Uchaf Camping and Caravanning Park

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Quiet and simple riverside site near Lake Bala in Snowdonia
10 minutes to fishing and a pub with food; Lake Bala railway next door
Barmouth beach 40 mins; Zipworld Fforest 45 mins; Portmeirion 50 mins

9.4

Mynydd Derwydd Wild Camping

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales

Wild camping in north Wales with spectacular mountain views
Five minutes’ drive to Clocaenog Forest; Snowdonia 20 minutes
Accessible by four wheel drive or on foot; honesty shop on site

Wild Hammocks

Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales

Wild-style hammock or tent camping in Corwen Forest
Corwen five minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Llangollen
One-acre woodland site for exclusive use with basic facilities

Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Bala, Wales with fires allowed

Pen Y Bont Touring and Camping Park

Tytandderwen Caravan Park

Tyn Cornel Camping

Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park

The Crown Inn and Campsite

Y Giler Arms

Parc Pen Y Bryn

Cae Llwyd Farm

Hafod Hall Camping Club

Lake Vyrnwy Campsite

Camp Stesion

Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park

Tan Aeldroch Farm

Forest View

Bike Ranch Snowdonia

Pen y Bryn Camping

Nant y Cyrtiau

Bwch Yn Uchaf Camping and Caravanning Park

Mynydd Derwydd Wild Camping

Wild Hammocks

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