Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
4.7 /5
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park sits on the shore of Bala lake with easy access for wild swimming and watersports. Offering a range of electric and non-electric pitches for tents and tourers, enjoy a peaceful location with fantastic views of the lake and nearby hills and mountains. A great spot for families with the shallow bay perfect for kids to paddle. Fishing is also allowed in the lake or try paddleboarding with hire onsite.
Located on the shores of Bala Lake with a private beach for swimming, fishing and water sports
Spacious camping and touring with beautiful views over the surrounding mountains
Family friendly with a shallow area of the lake where kids can paddle
About Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park is a well-established 16-acre park by Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) south of the Snowdonia National Park. The site's lakeside location enjoys fantastic views of the Aran and Arenig mountains and has a 4-star Wales Tourist Board Award. Boasting an idyllic lakeside location on Wales's largest natural lake, enjoy the site's own private shingle beach. Make use of the easy launching area for windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding and even wild swimming. There are over 150 pitches for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes, each spread across the spacious site to ensure a peaceful stay for all - some even right by the river and lake! Grass pitches are suitable for tents, small campervans and caravans, with the option of electric hook up. Hardstanding pitches are also available for caravans and motorhomes each with 16 amp electric too. Well behaved dogs are more than welcome and there is even a small enclosed dog exercise field for them to stretch their paws. You can hire metal firepits from the site which are a great addition to any camping holiday. You are welcome to bring your own but do ensure all fires are raised off the ground.
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park is open from 22/03 to 12/10.
There are 183 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents only.
23 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 16 amp electric, for tents only.
33 x Small Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric, each measuring 6m x 4m. Only suitable for small campervans.
27 x Small Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches each measuring 6m x 4m with 16 amp electric. Suitable for small campervans only.
50 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Level grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups, measuring 8m x 5m. Suitable for caravans.
30 x Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric, each measuring 9m x 5m. Suitable for caravans and motorhomes.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Bala area
Being right on Bala Lake, there is plenty to do. The shallow lake makes it great for kids to paddle, swim, and enjoy inflatables.
For those looking to try something more adventurous, water sports equipment is available to hire onsite, with lessons if necessary! There is a launching area for use with your own boat or canoe. A permit is required if using the lake, the fee is payable to Snowdonia National Park (pay machine located down by Glanllyn foreshore).
There is a footpath and cycle route leading directly from the site into Bala. While the walk can take around an hour, it is a lovely and scenic way to explore the local area, and with some idyllic scenery, time will fly by.
Situated in Snowdonia National Park, you're only an hour's drive from Snowdon, for those wanting to reach the summit.
Other nearby things to see and do include:
- Barmouth (35 minutes)
- Llechwedd slate caverns (40 minutes)
- Portmeirion (45 minutes)
- Harlech Castle (50 minutes)
- Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall (50 minutes)
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