Fronalchen Caravan Park
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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
Site type
- 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
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 6.0m depth (26.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Excellent site with great views
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Liked: The views here are top notch - beautiful site. Would recommend the sponge cake sold from the nearby petrol station too
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This site is everything that camping should be.
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Liked: I have been camping at Fronalchen for a few years now, and I wouldn't camp anywhere else in this region.
The site is a back to basics campsite, which for me, at least is what camping is all about.
There are showers and toilets, an outdoor washing up area, an elsan disposal area, electric points, and a drinking water tap.
You choose your own pitch, and you are left to get on with it, although the owners are only a few minutes away if needed. The owners are friendly, helpful, and very accommodating.
The camping field is flat, well drained, although, being Wales, the entrance to the camping field can get a bit muddy at times with the rain. There is a river that runs alongside the field, which is perfect for the dogs, (and supervised kids), on those hot, summer days.
The views are spectacular!
It's the perfect place to relax and unwind, even though there is a Starbucks, and garage with a large shop just a ten minute walk away.
The little town of Dolgellau is also only a short drive, or a pleasant walk of around 30 minutes away.
I would 100% recommend this site and will continue to enjoy my visits here for years to come.
Disliked: Having to leave.
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Incredible location, the views and river and beautiful. It wasn’t overcrowded so…
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Liked: Incredible location, the views and river and beautiful. It wasn’t overcrowded so there was plenty of space between us and the next group.
Disliked: Toilets were dirty, the unit blocked at one point so we couldn’t use them :(
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Everything! Absolutely love this campsite! We have been 4 times and already…
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Liked: Everything! Absolutely love this campsite!
We have been 4 times and already booked for are 5th trip,
This sites good for tents as we have never struggled with uneven pitches etc,
They are currently revamping the toilet blocks so have had temporary toilets and shower blocks there, the toilets were kept lovely and clean, constantly stocked with toilet paper, hand soaps, the showers were lovely and warm also kept clean,
The views from the campsite are stunning, and the star gazing of and evening is beautiful,
The owners and everyone who works there are all so lovely and very helpful,
We can’t wait to return in August and to return many more times, absolutely beautiful place to camp!
100% would recommend
Disliked: Can’t fault this campsite
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Had a really nice stay at this campsite in North Wales. The…
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Liked: Had a really nice stay at this campsite in North Wales. The location was peaceful with beautiful surroundings, and it had a really relaxed, welcoming vibe. What stood out most was how easy everything was—from getting there to setting up. Access to the site was simple, with clear signage and well-maintained paths, which made arriving stress-free.
The facilities were clean and convenient, and the pitches were spacious with enough privacy. It was a great base for exploring the local area, with plenty of walks and views right on the doorstep.
Perfect for a laid-back camping trip—would definitely stay again!
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Lovely friendly people, a really nice welcome. Facilities clean, didn't use the…
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Liked: Lovely friendly people, a really nice welcome. Facilities clean, didn't use the showers. Beautiful views.
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Stunning views! The field for camping was huge so everyone had plenty…
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Liked: Stunning views! The field for camping was huge so everyone had plenty of space. You could choose your own pitch and also have your car with you. The owner also sold wood for firepits which was quite cheap so it was lovely to have fires in the evenings. The showers were also lovely and hot.
Disliked: We knew this was a basic campsite but unfortunately it wasn't very clean. There was no hot water at the washing up area or in the toilets for hand washing and the soap dispenser in the ladies was was always empty. Also, the flooring in the ladies toilets was extremely damp, areas had been patched up and sometimes when brushing your teeth your felt like you were sinking!
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From the manager: Thanks for the review. We will take your comments on board and discuss accordingly. We do clean the toilets and facilities as regular as possible but can become difficult when toilets are in constant use over peak times. Thanks again.
This is my 4th or 5th time at the site since 2020..…
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Liked: This is my 4th or 5th time at the site since 2020.. every review I've left has been a positive one. I spent bank holiday Monday here on my own and felt very safe (even woth the wild winds). I was joined layer in the week by extended family who also loved the site. We have swam in the river and played in the field. Campfires and smores at nighttime and visited Barmouth Beach and Bala lake. We even arranged with the owners Nia and her husband to stay an extra night and leave on Sunday.. the skies at night have been beautiful 😍 the kids have loved getting back to basics with no TV or video games.. would highly recommend if you want a basic site where you have no choice but to relax and enjoy the scenery and the sound of the river.. can't wait to be back here and I haven't even left yet!
Disliked: The fact that others leave their waste and rubbish when there are ample bins at the start of the site and expect the owners to pick up after them..
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Very well priced beautiful field and ample toilets. We had a horrible…
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Liked: Very well priced beautiful field and ample toilets. We had a horrible wet period but the hosts were accommodating and allowed time to pack up after it was dry. Good location but the walk to the Starbucks was more like half an hour
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely views Logs well priced Able to have a raised firepit Easy…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Lovely views
Logs well priced
Able to have a raised firepit
Easy check in
Large field
Disliked: Too busy
Could hear the roads fairly often (not so much in the night)
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From the manager: Thanks for the good score review. We apologise that we weren't what your were looking for - the site is normally quite calm but it goes without saying that the bank holiday weekend changes this. Thanks 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
Fronalchen Caravan Park
Fronalchen
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
Wales
LL40 2AD
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75167°N
-3.85202°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - 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.