Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book 9.4 334 reviews
Plenty of space
Plenty of space
Main building and camping area
Spacious pitches
Path to the pitches
Path to the pitches
Woodland walks
Local walks
Exploring the area
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Main building and camping area
Spacious pitches
Path to the pitches

  • Well-maintained family site just over a mile from Tywyn
  • In the Snowdonia National Park half an hour's drive from Dolgellau
  • Access to woodland walks and fishing on the Dysynni river
Calling all walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, beachgoers… there's a lovely base for all of you at Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park, in the grounds of a ruined old manor house in rural Gwynedd, just over a mile from Tywyn and its beach. This is a peaceful spot indeed for a break, as the pitches are surrounded by woodland where you can head out for walks (with your dog by your side if you’ve brought them along for the ride) or follow the orienteering course for a bit more of a challenge. There's also an adventure playground to keep the kids busy, plus access to the Dysynni river at the bottom of the site for anglers to fish for salmon and trout. This is a park that likes to keep things simple and relaxed rather than providing lots of entertainment, but it’s got all the essential facilities sorted including a launderette, an Elsan point and toilets and showers with accessible facilities. The location of the park is at the southern tip of the Snowdonia National Park and very close to the coast, so there’s no shortage of things to do – whether you’d like hardcore hiking or something rather more gentle. And you shouldn’t go hungry either, as Tywyn has a good collection of places to eat including cafés, chip shops, takeaways and restaurants. The town also has a supermarket and bakery if you’d rather sort your own meals back at base or pick up picnic bits.

Campground type

RV sites 20
Tent sites 60
Camper sites 20
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • A cable measuring at least 4 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good facilities great staff very helpful good pitches with electric

Overall 8/10

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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Great facilities good for young children.
New playground my daughter loved lovely walks and close too Tywyn and Aberdovey

Disliked WiFi didn’t seem too work but nothing major and close too a road but wasn’t noisy at night time .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family campsite

Overall 10/10

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Kelly R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 6-berth)

Liked - great for young children, our kids loved the park, the woodlands and the fairy bit. There’s also a sport area that’s sectioned off with no dogs allowed which is great.
- shower / toilet facilities are reasonable, clean and showers were hot.
- easy check in and out process
- staff were really friendly
- The history of the estate is really interesting and good to see some of the ruins of the mansion previously there.
- few miles to beach and close to other local attractions.

Disliked Can’t think of anything. We love coming here with the boys for a weekend. If I had to say something it’s that the wifi didn’t work but didn’t impact our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place highly recommended. Will be returning.

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Nicola C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 2-berth)

Liked Very clean and tidy site. Welcoming and friendly staff. Lovely views.

Disliked Lot of traveling involved if need shops or supermarket.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, third time camping here, had a very pleasant stay.

Overall 10/10

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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 6-berth)

Liked Playground, facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant weekend away

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Beautiful amount of space with electric pitches. Loved the facility’s and the location of the camping site.

Disliked The toilet/ shower facilities are a little bit dirty and there’s water everywhere on the floor.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely place to stay.…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 2-berth)

Liked Really lovely place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site friendly helpful staff. Highly recommended! Visit again

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Chloe C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 4-berth)

Liked Very clean friendly site with lovely views.

Disliked Not much close by if you don’t drive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site in beautiful surroundings

Overall 9/10

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Paul T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic camp site, well maintained with excellent facilities. Staff are welcoming and very helpful, and plenty of advice of where to visit. Location is a quiet area of mid-wales, but great as a central base to head out all over. Fantastic walks on the doorstep, and perfect place to relax.
Good plots for both tents and caravans or rv's as well as static caravans available

Disliked No complaints about site, but local roads can be very narrow, and could be an issue to larger vehicles

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Chris D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite (maximum 2-berth)

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean site…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Catherine L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely clean site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.5986°N
-4.0671°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.5 mi University Campus Penglais
12.7 mi Bus Station
13.9 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
1.4 mi Tywyn Rail Station
2.6 mi Tonfanau Rail Station
3.8 mi Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
8.4 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

As well as being your nearest source of food, Tywyn’s a great little seaside town with a sandy beach, miniature golf, pitch and putt and tennis courts. It’s also the starting point for the Talyllyn Railway, which runs into the countryside for a scenic ride – a particularly nice way to do it is to ride to Dolgoch and walk to its waterfall before a cuppa in the tea rooms. Walkers may like to set out on the Wales Coast Path or head inland for a wander along the shores of Tal-y-llyn lake (15 minutes’ drive), scramble up the slopes of Penygader (20 minutes) or head to the walking hub of Dolgellau (half an hour) to explore the trails around there. Mountain bikers, meanwhile, will no doubt want to tackle the trails of Coed-y-Brenin (45 minutes) while birdwatchers learn about the residents of Dyfi Osprey Project (half an hour). Once you’ve spent some time on the sands of Tywyn, head a little further along the coast to explore the dunes of Ynyslas Nature Reserve and see the petrified forest at Borth (both 45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Tywyn 1.9 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 3.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Aberdyfi 3.9 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Fairbourne 6.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Borth 7.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 1.4 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 9 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 13 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 18.1 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 21.8 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 27.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 5.6 mi

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 6.5 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 6.8 mi

Cadair Idris 10.2 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 10.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park? As well as being your nearest source of food, Tywyn’s a great little seaside town with a sandy beach, miniature golf, pitch and putt and tennis courts. It’s also the starting point … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park? From $23.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.