Fronalchen Caravan Park

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View of the site at sunset
View of the site at sunset
Spacious grass pitches
Campsite
Entrance to camping fields and main facilities
Site office & facilities
Red sky at night…
Entrance to the site
View of the mist over cadair idris from the site
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Spacious grass pitches
Campsite
Entrance to camping fields and main facilities

  • 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 120
Camper sites 120
RV sites 120
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • 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

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 252 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful scenic views this is where it stopped.…

Overall 3/10

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June M.

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.

Good location, plenty of space good size pitches,…

Overall 7/10

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Mark G.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Good location, plenty of space good size pitches,

Just needed somewhere to pitch my tent over night as was working…

Overall 10/10

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Anthony B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Just needed somewhere to pitch my tent over night as was working at an event locally it was easy to access with basic facilities at a good price. Lovely views nice flat field for pitching in. Showers decent was.ideal.

What a brilliant little get away! If you’re looking for a beautiful…

Overall 10/10

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Chelsea S.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked What a brilliant little get away! If you’re looking for a beautiful setting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the towns this is the place to go…the surrounding scenery was just beautiful. Amenities were basic but workable and clean! Even though it was wet and windy the ground had good drainage as it never seemed to become soggy. I would recommend this site and hope to be returning very soon thank you guys! 😀

We would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Overall 9/10

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PAUL H.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Warm, clean shower. Friendly welcome. Nice walks around the site including the beautiful Torrent walk.

Lovely location Clean toilets and showers…

Overall 10/10

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Caroline J.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely location
Clean toilets and showers

Lovely site, basic, we found it perfect

Overall 7/10

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Lucy B.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Free to pitch where ever if you don’t need electricity, big open field, very quiet

Disliked No hot water at wash up station

Friendly staff, clean facilities well kept park. Beautiful scenic location…

Overall 10/10

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Nikki R.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff, clean facilities well kept park. Beautiful scenic location

Disliked Nothing

Very pleasant stay

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Environment

Large field surrounded by beautiful views, very spacious non allocated pitches which…

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Large field surrounded by beautiful views, very spacious non allocated pitches which allow you to pick your spot. BBQ and Fire Pit friendly, super location.

Disliked Toilets, showers, washing up areas are all disappointing, although the portable toilets around the field where we'll maintained and the better option to use.

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $32.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.