Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
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.
Amenities are modern and well-maintained, including heated showers, toilets, a dishwashing area and coin-operated laundry facilities - there are also disabled and baby-changing facilities. WiFi is also available for a small cost. You'll also find a small well stocked shop, a children's playground and an enclosed dog walking field.
Fishing in the lake and river is available onsite and so are paddleboarding lessons and hire (advisable to book).
Woodfired pizzas are available on busy weekends. Head into Bala just a five minute drive or catch the bus from the main entrance or take the footpath from the site for an hour's walk. Here you can enjoy a meal at the Y Cyfnod Cafe and Bistro or Plas yn Dre and pick up essentials from the Co-op.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
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.
4.7 /5
92%
would recommend
"Waking up to such beautiful views of the lake just a stone's throw away was a bonus"
Matthew D - Apr 2024
"Bala Lake is beautiful and the site is right on its shoreline. Great private beach area"
Emma J - Aug 2023
"Excellent views, great location and everything is within a 40-minute driving distance"
Tracey D - Apr 2023
Absolutely loved this campsite
Recommends site
Michelle L
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Very friendly welcome from reception. Lovely clean site. Great access to the lake we had so much fun on there. Not far from Barmouth, the Mach Loop and surrounding areas of interest. Will definitely stay there again.
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James F
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The site was immaculate and the facilities, such as toilets and showers were modern and always clean. The views onto and over the lake were stunning. Considering how wet it had been, the site was surprisingly dry but there was some standing water. We were given the option to track down a dry pitch rather than just being allocated one. We would definitely book there again if looking for site in that area.
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Recommends site
Lindsay M
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Lovely campsite situated on the edge of lake Bala. Great for paddle boarding and kayaking. We pitched one large tent and paid for an extra car. When we arrived we were told only one car could stay on the site the other car needed to be placed in the car park. This meant emptying everything which was a pain.
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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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