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
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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.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass caravan site
6 people maximum 
9.2/10
49 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum 9/10
120 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Powered grass caravan site
6 people maximum 7.7/10
57 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered grass tent site
6 people maximum 8.3/10
98 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Stunning spot, friendly staff, great facilities (hot showers!). Lovely walks. Some feedback on loos & noise, but generally peaceful, good value.
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I would definitely stay here again. Perfect for lots of adventures.
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Fantastic site. Perfect for a couple of nights away with friends and our children.
Lots of recent reviews about the toilets but they were fine for the entirety of our stay, being cleaned and stocked up regularly. That's the portal loos around the field and the permanent loos. We didn't use the porta showers but they looked very nice.
There is access to a river right behind the campsite, great for wild swimming or paddling. Short 20min drive to the beach and Dolgellau is about a mile away, with lots of places to eat.
The field allows plenty of space for the kids to play and run about.
We had a fire both evenings in our fire pit, logs purchased on site.
Disliked There was a generator or something running all night, busy road and dogs on a nearby property barking till quite late, which meant it wasn't the most peaceful nights sleep. However the river flowing in the background was peaceful.
Although the toilets were clean and well stocked, the flooring is in need of repair.
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Good family site with good views and great walks
Powered grass tent site
Liked Great site with good pitch selection toilets placed around the site and a main toilet block at the main entrance, you can see the farmer is investing in the site with new toilet and shower facilities being built.
Disliked People feel it’s ok to drive around the site into the early hours was woken up at 2am by a family who thought it was ok to drive to the main toilet and leave the engine running the site needs signs putting up to say no vehicles movement’s after 10
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Lovely site, clean facilities and lovely staff.
Powered grass tent site
Liked Campsite very clean and big. A lot of space.
Friendly people.
Toilets clean.
Showers clean.
Lovely stream to see.
Nice walks. Local to beaches!
Lovely area for a nice break away! Will be returning again.
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A site for people who like a VERY basic facilities.
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Scenery, area, walks, river, showers. and availability was good at short notice, but there is a reason for that…..
I have given 2 stars as the location and scenery were fantastic.
Disliked It’s a big field with electric hook up down the middle. There are portaloo’s dotted around the perimeter but didn’t venture there.
The actual toilets are disgusting, not been cleaned in months(properly that is) No door on the gents, urinals in full view. The floor in one of the ladies has caved in
No hot water for washing hands in toilets. Hand drying facilities is a roll of loo paper.
The dishwashing facility is a sink outdoors, no cover, no light and again no hot water.
The pitches are a free for all, no demarcation, go out for the day and someone is in your spot when you get back.
There is little levelish ground
The “Elsan DisposalPoint” is a hole in the ground that stinks, with all sorts of rubbish in it.
No grey water drain point for motorhomes
The road to the site is very narrow, the hedges and trees could be trimmed back to help caravaners and motor homers.
Pictures won’t upload as “too small”.
A real shame it would not take a lot to make this a great site.
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Huge space with lovely mountain views.…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Huge space with lovely mountain views. The plus for me was to watch the cows across the field. Lovely hot showers and clean facilities.
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The campsite has a beautiful view…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked The campsite has a beautiful view of the mountains and is very clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. The showers are fine, but a big downside is the dishwashing area – only one sink for the whole campsite, and with cold water only. On the positive side, there’s a stunning path along the river which really leaves an impression.
Disliked only one sink for the whole campsite with cold water only.
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Great family campsite.…
Powered grass tent site
Liked Great family campsite.
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Beautiful view around, good palce to…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Beautiful view around, good palce to go to visit beach or lake.
Disliked Sanitary side needs improving especially toilets. One more sink for dish wash is needed.
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It's a really nice place with…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked It's a really nice place with some lovely scenery. It did get a little crowded for a while. But the family that camped next to us also had kids, and our children started playing together, which was great because it gave us more time to relax.
The main facilities include only one male restroom; however, chemical toilets are distributed throughout the campsite.
Overall, it's a good, quiet spot.
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We stayed second time. First Time…
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked We stayed second time. First Time 18 people and 5 dogs. This time only 5 people. Both time we really enjoyed. Spotless and clean ,never seen nasty toilet or shower. Whatever time you go. Friendly staff . Well done to all🥰 Also river to enjoy your morning ice baths. But looks like Im the only one who enjoyed😂
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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Large (51-200 sites)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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.75167°N
3.85202°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 | 14.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 15.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 17.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 18.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 20.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 17.8 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 21 km
Portmeirion Gardens 24.5 km
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 24.7 km
Ffestiniog Railway 26.6 km
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 33.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Precipice Walk, north of Dolgellau 2.5 km
The New Precipice Walk from Llanelltyd 3.2 km
Mawddach Estuary 5.4 km
Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 5.5 km
Cadair Idris 6.3 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 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Fronalchen Caravan Park? From $55.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.