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
Enterance to camping field
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Clear view or cader idris
Spacious grass pitches
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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
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.

Campground type

Tent sites 150
Camper sites 150
RV sites 150
Open now
Opens April 30
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

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Welsh

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 299 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, scenic campground with a relaxed vibe. Enjoy beautiful mountain views, river swimming, and roomy pitches. Clean facilities (upgrades noted!). Friendly staff. "Back to basics" charm, campfires allowed, peaceful escape, near local attractions.

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Beautiful setting and lots of space.…

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 Virginia H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful setting and lots of space. Thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site. We had a nice pieceful weekend.

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful site with fantastic views. Great open space with loads of space for the kids to run and play rugby and football. Warm showers and clean facilities. Great walks l, close to sites.

Disliked Be sure to take toilet roll to the blocks with you as supply was patchy.
There is only 1 dish washing sink and the water was intermittent. Causing some long waits to get your stuff cleaned.

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean and tidy quite site very much enjoyed the site would recommend

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 Charlotte B. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked There was a shower block with toilet plus portaloos around the camp which where cleaned and stocked up while we was there , camp was quite clean , check in was so quick and easy never been here before it was a lovely you had a lovely view of tge mountains and behind us we had a stream which was very clear and fresh we too a few paddles in very refreshing cold morning dip , very much enjoyed your camp thank you 😊 great value aswel

Disliked Maybe a few more signs as took us a while ot find the camp site 😬🤦‍♀️ jt qas signed to come in but we drove around for 10 mins trying to find where we had to go but was nice to see whats about

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Since I discovered this site I…

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 Viorel S. 5 reviews

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Since I discovered this site I coming back a few times a year. What keeps me coming back is the peaceful spot with the outstanding view and so much space for kids to play.

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Good location…

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 James G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great peaceful location in superb surroundings. Toilet/…

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Richard W. 5 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great peaceful location in superb surroundings.
Toilet/ shower block immaculate.

Disliked Only a small point but, a few more hooks and perhaps a small shelf would be useful inside each shower cubicle.

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Fantastic basic site. Clean , tidy,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic basic site.
Clean , tidy, quiet.
Lovely facilities, amazing showers ..
Great site if your visiting Mack Loop ..
Barmouth is Great too
Local Takeaways.
Recommend the Indian ..

Disliked Slightly more room needed in shower cubicle so everything doesn’t get wet, ( maybe more hooks to hang your clothes )

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, beautiful location.

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paula h. 1 review

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We have been before; love the views, and the tranquil quietness of the site, surrounded by a stream and the beautiful Mountains. You also get the military planes flying over head, which is treat.

We appreciated the improved shower & Toilet block . Its a really lovely site, and we would definitely be back!

Disliked Lack of additional drinking water points only 1 located by toilet block
Lack of hot water for Pot washing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location and view. Clean toilets/showers!…

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Andreas M. 8 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing location and view. Clean toilets/showers!

Disliked The last 500m towards the site are very narrow for Campervans.

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Andreas M. 8 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing

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

Bus
17 mi Sportsman
17 mi Tesco
17.7 mi Market Square
Rail
8.2 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
8.8 mi Barmouth Rail Station
9.1 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
8.7 mi 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 9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fairbourne 9.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tal-Y-Bont 10.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) 11.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Llandanwg 12.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.1 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 13 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 15.2 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 15.3 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 16.5 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 1.5 mi

The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 2 mi

Mawddach Estuary 3.4 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 3.4 mi

Cadair Idris 3.9 mi

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 $31.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.