Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Bala, Wales
13 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Bala
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
Ty Bach Holidays
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Small glamping site at a smallholding with stunning Snowdonia views
- A 20-minute drive to Lake Bala and half an hour to Llangollen
- Fully enclosed open space with kitchen facilities and barbecue
Llwyn Onn
Betws Y Coed, Conwy, Wales- Peaceful dog-friendly glamping site in a rural location
- Wildlife haven with sunset views over Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
- On the edge of the Eryri Dark Sky Reserve
Ty’n Rhos Caravan Park
Betws Y Coed, Conwy, Wales- Well-maintained grass touring pitches off the A5 at Pentrefoelas
- Betws Y Coed 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to Blaenau Ffestiniog
- Spectacular Snowdonia views; bar-restaurant 400 metres away
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
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
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Hafoty Boeth
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Cosy ensuite shepherd's huts at a 20-acre Denbighshire smallholding
- Ruthin 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to Llangollen or Lake Bala
- Meet the animals on site, including peacocks, alpacas and goats
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
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
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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
Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Stay on a working farm site in Snowdonia National Park
- Haven for ramblers, bikers and hikers: lots of nearby trails
- Less than half an hour’s drive from the Welsh coast beaches
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
Hafod Fawr Farm
Llandderfel, Gwynedd, Wales- Smart modern caravan on a family-run sheep farm
- In Snowdonia National Park, less than 10 minutes' drive from Bala
- Double glazing, fully-equipped kitchen and private fenced garden
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
Gadlas Wild Camping
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales- Remote wild camping with spectacular Cadair Berwyn views in Gwynedd
- Eryri National Park 15 minutes’ drive and Llangollen half an hour
- Grass pitches on a working sheep farm; pub about 15 minutes’ walk
Glan Ceirw Caravan Park
Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales- Nearly-wild camping... but with extras
- Summer bar with games room (at weekends)
- Free brown trout fishing in the site river
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
- Alpaca walks and feeding on site; river fishing permitted
Pen Y Banc
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales- Luxury couples’ hideaway on a mountainside smallholding in Conwy
- Half an hour’s drive to Betws-y-Coed and its Zip World park
- Exclusive use of glamping caravan; kitchen, shower and outside lounge
Henstent Park
Llangynog, Powys, Wales- Spectacularly scenic riverside park in the Tanat Valley
- Hikes directly from the site and Lake Bala 13 miles away
- Two dog-friendly pubs within walking distance
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