When can I check in and check out of Fronalchen Caravan Park?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park?

From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Fronalchen Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked 9 hours ago 8.8 250 reviews

Entrance to camping fields and main facilities

View of the mist over cadair idris from the site

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.

Site type

120

Open now

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 hen/stag 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 torch with them as parts of the site 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, 18 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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84% would stay here again

Camp field looking east to toliet and shower block

Camp field looking west to cadair idris / penygader

Lovely river runs by the field - was very low after 2 dry weeks.

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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Arrival date (latest first)

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

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		7
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Anthony B. Jun 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Chelsea S. May 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

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! 😀

Recommend to friends Visit again

We would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Overall 9/10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

PAUL H. Jun 2025

Non-electric grass touring pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location Clean toilets and showers…

Overall 10/10
Location		6
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Cleanliness		8
Wifi		10

Caroline J. May 2025

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely location
Clean toilets and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, basic, we found it perfect

Overall 7/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Lucy B. May 2025

Non-electric grass touring pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Nikki R. May 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

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

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very pleasant stay

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Environment

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Overall 7/10
Location		10
Value for money		6
Accommodation		6
Facilities / Activities		3
Customer service		7
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		7
Wifi		1

Anonymous May 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, scenery, friendly staff, good facilities…

Overall 9/10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		6
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		1

George D. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Location, scenery, friendly staff, good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and beautiful views

Overall 9/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great location, level pitch, access to stream , great showers

Disliked: Toilet block and washing up area could be improved but for us for a weekend it was ok

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse 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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.75167°N
-3.85202°W

Nearest transport

Coach

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

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

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Barmouth	9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fairbourne	9.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tal-Y-Bont	10.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)	11.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Llandanwg	12.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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.

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.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

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

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The fishing lakes are stocked with Trout.
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.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
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 12 a.m. and 6 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.