Campgrounds for backpackers in Lake Vyrnwy
4 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Lake Vyrnwy
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Riverbend Caravan Park
Welshpool, Powys, Wales- Peaceful park with river fishing and access to Glyndwr Way footpath
- Half an hour from Powis Castle and 50 minutes from Barmouth beach
- Within an hour's drive of Snowdonia National Park and Shropshire Hills
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
Wild Valley Huts
Llanrhaeadr, Powys, Wales- Cosy glamping site with spectacular Tanat Valley views
- Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall 20 minutes’ drive; Llangollen 40 minutes
- Well-equipped units; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive away
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
Dyfi Adventure Campsite
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Peaceful Dyfi valley site by a riverside, opened in 2019
- A 15-minute drive from Machynlleth and 35 from the seaside at Barmouth
- River beach, communal firepits and barbecues/campfires allowed
Dee Valley Stays
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Cosy self-catering lodge in peaceful surroundings in North Wales
- Nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking the magnificent Dee Valley
- Family-run business, village location, within easy reach of Snowdonia
Camp Plas
Dolanog, Powys, Wales- Dog-friendly site in a wildlife haven on the banks of the River Vyrnwy
- A 20-minute drive from both Welshpool and Lake Vyrnwy
- Firepit area for each pitch; access to kitchen and modern bathrooms
Tynant Faerdref Camping Site
Corwen, Denbighshire, WalesHendwr Caravan Park
Corwen, Denbighshire, WalesFelin Uchaf
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Quiet site by a stream in Denbighshire's Berwyn mountains
- Waterfall walks from site; 25 mins' drive from Bala adventure centre
- A 10-minute walk to pub with food and village shop
Gwalia Farm
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales- Adult-only pitches in a wild area of a working farm near Cemmaes
- Wildlife haven: look out for buzzards, newts, toads and otters
- Wild swimming allowed in the lake; beaches half an hour's drive away
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
