Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
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- 'Wildish' small camping site on a Mid Wales family farm
- A mile from Lake Vyrnwy; half an hour's drive to Welshpool
- Greener Camping Club member site; dogs on leads welcome
Site type
6
4
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, Jun 9 to
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campervan or trailer tent campsite
4 people maximum 
9.5/10
4 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24) plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
4 people maximum 9.7/10
10 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24) plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, simple campsite offers a lovely riverside setting. Guests loved the clean, no-nonsense facilities, including compost toilets and hot showers. Spacious pitches enhance the back-to-nature feel. Friendly hosts, good phone signal, and nearby amenities impressed, though some noted midges and a wish for a dedicated water point.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything!!
Showers / Toilets / pitches / welcome
It was all brilliant.
Will definitely revisit
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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We stayed at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We stayed at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite from 22–25 August and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The setting is absolutely breathtaking – surrounded by nature, with plenty of space to relax and soak in the beauty of the lake and hills. The facilities were spotless, well maintained, and everything felt so thoughtfully looked after.
What really made our stay stand out, though, was the warmth of the people. The campsite has such a welcoming feel, and we were genuinely impressed by how peaceful and friendly the atmosphere was. A special mention has to go to the local store nearby – the owners are absolutely lovely, so kind and helpful, and made us feel right at home.
We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already planning our return. If you’re thinking about camping in the area, we couldn’t recommend Lake Vyrnwy Campsite highly enough – it’s a little gem.
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Everything, except…..…
Primitive grass campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything, except…..
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Very nice setting, and the friendly…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very nice setting, and the friendly host came to say hello on arrival. I loved that it was a limited number of defined pitches with fire pits. Quite back-to-basics, but I like it that way! Was peaceful at night.
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The space you get & how…
Primitive grass campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked The space you get & how everything is set out.
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Individual tent pitches with own firepit. Lovely,…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Individual tent pitches with own firepit.
Lovely, helpful owners.
Shop nearby.
Beautiful countryside.
Small site,off grid and peaceful.
Disliked Nothing
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Great little site, can't think of any real problems
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great campsite with good facilities, extremely clean toilets and showers, the toilets did not smell and the owners were there every day ensuring the place was in good condition and the campers had everything they needed. They sell firewood for just £6 which lasted us 2 nights.
Very close to the lake and had a little shop with everything you might want within a 5 minute walk. There are also normal public toilets there if you don't want to use the campsite toilets for whatever reason. The campsite backs onto a river which you can walk in if its shallow.
No lighting near the campsite so you get a really nice dark sky and can see all the stars.
There is a road nearby but it is completely silent at night and quiet during the day anyway so its not a problem.
Very few pitches. There were just 6 tent pitches and a few caravan pitches so the site didn't feel overcrowded.
Disliked The showers were good, but occasionally the water would come out searing hot or ice cold. I don't know why this was and it only happened twice for a few seconds.
Our pitch (number 6) was on a very slight (almost unnoticeble unless you are laying down looking for it) incline going down towards the river and we didn't notice so had rough sleep the first night so just make sure you orient your sleeping setup that way.
Midges! We didn't have bug spray but the smoke from our fire sort of helped. Not an issue with the campsite at all and can't be helped, just remember they exist in North Wales and bring bug spray/a midge net.
These are just little problems we had, and the fact I'm mentioning them really shows how perfect the site is as 2 of them aren't anything to do with how the site is run but rather nature being nature.
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An excellent site with great facilities and friendly hosts.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The campsite was excellent: friendly hosts, good-sized pitches, large fire pit, beautiful surroundings, and a short walk to a lovely village shop. It was idyllic and I'll definitely return!
Disliked It would have been good to have a separate sink area so people don't need to brush their teeth in the same sink as they wash dishes.
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Beautiful peaceful spot.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Wonderful campsite, clean, well looked after no nonsense facilities. Beautiful spot right next to the river.
Disliked Nothing!
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The pitches being nicely spaced out The…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The pitches being nicely spaced out
The very friendly and helpful host
The sound of running water from the river
Disliked It being closer to the road than i realises, but it wasn't an issue in the evening
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
Brynfedwen
Llanwddyn
Powys
Wales
SY10 0LS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75862°N
3.43436°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmouth | 42.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 42.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 45.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 46.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 47.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Powis Castle & Garden 22.1 km
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 33.9 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 46.7 km
Portmeirion Gardens 47.8 km
National Trust
Chirk Castle 30.3 km
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 42.7 km
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 47.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 6.1 km
Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 7.6 km
Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 8.7 km
Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 11.4 km
Tyn-y-ffridd - Mynydd Tarw - Cadair Berwyn 14.5 km
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lake Vyrnwy Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lake Vyrnwy Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lake Vyrnwy Campsite? This part of Mid Wales is all about soaking up the fabulous scenery – perhaps starting with a stroll in nearby Dyfnant Forest (10 minutes’ drive) or a walk along one of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lake Vyrnwy Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lake Vyrnwy Campsite? From $44.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.