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Tyn Cornel Camping

View prices & book Last booked 15 hours ago 9.2 123 reviews

Friendly and relaxed riverside campsite
On the banks of the River Tryweryn in Snowdonia National Park
A short drive to Bala Lake

Right by a river in Snowdonia National Park… that sounds just pretty perfect. Gwynedd's Tyn Cornel Camping is on the banks of the River Tryweryn, right next to the National White Water Centre for those whose Welsh holiday requirements include whitewater rafting, and four miles from more watery antics at Bala Lake. Mountain biking, climbing and hiking are easy to access from here too – and as you might expect in this part of the world, this woodland-bordered site is set in spectacularly scenic surrounds… If you're not feeling overly active, have a hol here to be within reach of the attractions of the national park and into the whole of north Wales: the area is packed with castles, museums, historic houses, steam railways, handsome old villages and – most important – Michelin-starred eating out for foodies. Tyn Cornel has modern and well-kept facilities, including free hot showers, a laundry and a covered washing-up area. Dogs are welcome and there's an exercise area where they can let off steam. Barbecues are encouraged across the whole site: just use them on the blocks provided to raise them off the ground.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to Sun, 2 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Had a lovely little corner for me and my family, would definitely stay again x

View of our tent from the reception car park

Nice place would go back but not yet. Want to try other places first.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Mark D. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly staff, accommodating and informative. Nice large site, WiFi was brilliant. Location was stunning and ideal for getting to Bala and other local amenities.

Disliked: Old fashioned push button showers with just a curtain. No heating in the gents/shower block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly site. Ideally situated…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Donna J. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Very friendly site. Ideally situated

Disliked: Shower only warm

Recommend to friends Visit again

We would definitely stay again, probably come in the summer xx

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Nicola C. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Absolutely gorgeous site, with all amenities close by, loved that ot was a smaller site and was able to get to everything. Will definitely be coming back 😘 The staff were so welcoming too, even helped us back up the caravan 😂

Disliked: No issues

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay, cant wait to return

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lee H. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Loved being able to have a shower. Being right next to the river was amazing.

Disliked: No issues

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definatly would stop again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Nathan W. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Clean site very well located

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant greeting at reception. They explained where everything thing was clearly.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
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Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
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Anonymous Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Pleasant greeting at reception. They explained where everything thing was clearly. Well maintained site and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely friendly staff, lots of space, great showers. They also allow fire…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Rosie A. Mar 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely friendly staff, lots of space, great showers. They also allow fire pits which is really civilised, and you can launch kayaks from the site.

Disliked: Nothing,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great time, will be back.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Mar 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, beautiful location, great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, I would come back.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Maxine F. Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly Staff, very clean hot shower and toilet block. Free fire pits and can buy wood for a small fee. Milk and Coffee vending machines, also a small shop 👍🏻
Excellent location next to a river- cafe within 5 minutes which does a great breakfast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location by a beautiful river Feels remote but easy to get to…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great location by a beautiful river
Feels remote but easy to get to en route between other paces.
Helpful staff.
Clean bathrooms and wash up area

Disliked: Disliked nothing. It was all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Tyn Cornel Camping

Frongoch

Bala

Gwynedd

Wales

LL23 7NU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.94541°N
-3.64476°W

Nearest transport

Coach

19.9 mi Parade Street 2

20.5 mi Sportsman

20.5 mi Tesco

Rail

12 mi Betws-y-Coed Rail Station

12.3 mi Pont-y-Pant Rail Station

12.4 mi Dolwyddelan Rail Station

Ferry

23.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

23.2 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Tyn Cornel Camping is in prime position for exploring Snowdonia National Park, whether you're after an active holiday in north Wales or want to chill in spectacular surroundings with occasional trips out to local attractions. For active types, the National White Water Centre is metres away; the river rapids run past the site and a river access ramp is on site. If you've never tried whitewater rafting before this is the place to do it, as well as to tackle kayaking or canoeing year-round. For more action, Surf Snowdonia, Zip World and Bounce Below are all a short trip away. Walks? Pick from an easy riverside walk straight from the site, the craggy local peak of Arenig Fawr, or ascents like Snowdon or Cadair Idris within easy driving distance. For biking, some of the UK's best-rated mountain biking trails including Coed y Brenin and Penmachno are within a 30-minute drive, while for road cycling the area is filled with quiet, winding country roads, some stiff climbs and consistently fab views. Family cycling trips can be had at the Mawddach Trail, Llandegla or Llyn Brenig. The Tyn Cornel team also highly recommends castles including Harlech Castle and Criccieth Castle on the coast; the local narrow-gauge railways with spectacular views including the famed Snowdon Mountain Railway and the local Bala Lake Railway; the Italianate setting and buildings of Portmeirion village; the local ales, pub food, takeaways or fine restaurant meals in Bala; Michelin-starred fine dining at Tyddyn Llan or Llandrillo…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Harlech	21 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llandanwg	21.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Craig Du Beach Central	22.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	22.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	23 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Portmeirion Gardens 19 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 20.1 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 20.3 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 20.4 mi

Bodnant Garden 21 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 11.1 mi

Bodnant Garden 21 mi

Chirk Castle 23.1 mi

Aberconwy House 24.4 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 29.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carnedd y Filiast 2.3 mi

Arenig Fawr Circular 4 mi

Llandrillo and the Berwyns from the West 8.8 mi

The Clwydian Way (7): Pentre - Cyffylliog 9.4 mi

The Llyn Brenig Circuit 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 23/03 and 05/11.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tyn Cornel Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Tyn Cornel Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Tyn Cornel Camping? Tyn Cornel Camping is in prime position for exploring Snowdonia National Park, whether you're after an active holiday in north Wales or want to chill in spectacular surroundings with occasional trips out … Read more