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Pen y Bont Touring Park

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

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Pen y Bont campsite is an ideal base for exploring the Snowdonia National Park, set just 100 yards from Bala Lake and a short walk from Bala town. The central location also lends itself to touring the wider North Wales region. The White Water Rafting centre is a 10 minute drive away, and there are plenty of other local walks and activities within a one-hour drive.

Why choose Pen y Bont Touring Park


Just a two minute walk from Llyn Tegid and only ten minutes from Bala town

An ideal base for exploring the Snowdonia National Park

Choose from a range of camping, touring and glamping accommodation

About the site


Pen y Bont Touring Park is 100 yards from the shores of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) and an easy walk from Bala town. It makes for a fantastic base for exploring the Snowdonia National Park and enjoying the area's many outdoor activities. All touring pitches are fully serviced hardstanding pitches and suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes. The camping area isn't far away from the touring pitches, and there are also deluxe tent pitches, suitable for large family tents and equipped with a picnic bench and fire pit area. Or, leave your tent at home and opt for the Isabella Trailer Tent featuring two bedrooms with foam mattresses, plug sockets, a kitchenette with a kettle, hobs, and table and chairs for dining. Please bring all other camping equipment. There is also the opportunity to camp in luxury with the three Isabella Time Out tents, fully equipped with a double bed and bunk beds with a double bed on the bottom and a single on top, a fully equipped kitchen and an outside seating area with a fire pit. These tents can easily accommodate five people. Three charming Shepherd's Huts offer a wonderful glamping experience for two. Inside, you'll enjoy the comfort of a double bed, plus a log burner, fridge and a separate shower room, along with a mixture of authentic features and modern touches. It's a pet-friendly site, so you are welcome to bring your pooch too.

Open from 1 March to 30 November.

Wales Cymru (5 Star)Tripadvisor cert. of ExcellenceAA Pennants (4 Star)

What facilities are at Pen y Bont Touring Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fires allowed

Gas exchange

Glamping

Laundry

Near pub

Peaceful

RV pitches

Water hookups

Facilities include free hot showers, disabled/family toilet and shower facilities including baby bath and changing mat, a fully equipped laundry, an under cover food preparation and washing up area, chemical disposal point, and Wi-Fi. A well stocked shop sells all essentials, including camping accessories and Calor Gas.



There are 65 accommodation options on-site

16 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches

A range of standard and large camping pitches for tents only. All pitches are greater than 4m x 4m and have optional electric hook up.

40 x Hardstanding Pitches

Fully serviced hardstanding pitches. Suitable for all tourers.


Interested in staying at Pen y Bont Touring Park?

Unfortunately Pen y Bont Touring Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Touring rules:

Please note our site is not suitable for groups - We kindly ask you respect this and don't book individually as we do notice.

*The size and description of unit including name and numbers in party and numbers of vehicles must be stipulated at the time of enquiry any subsequent changes can not be guaranteed.

*Visitors - To avoid confusion, for security and comfort of all, visitors must report to Reception on arrival and vacate by 8pm to avoid disturbing other customers.

*Arrival/Check In time is between 1pm and 7pm unless otherwise arranged, early arrivals may be catered for and request for late departure must be arranged on arrival.

*The full balance of reservation is due two weeks prior to arrival.

*Cycling is not permitted by Reception and Park entrance - There are many great cycle trails in the area, ask for information at Reception.

*Soft ball games only on site.

*We ask that you do not allow your children to climb our trees on site, and no wildlife is disturbed.

*Dogs are very welcome but must be secured whilst on site and any accidents cleared up. Dog bins are located throughout the park.

*BBQ's and Fires must be kept small and at least 10 inches off the ground and 4m away from vehicles and other campers.

*Please do not drive cars on the grass without due care and attention. Each pitch has an allocated space for one vehicle. Please follow the road and do not drive over other pitches, they will be needed by others.

*Please adhere to the one way 5mph system which includes vehicles and cyclists.

*Commercial Vehicles by arrangement only.

*We ask all ground sheets on grass must a be breathable type and lifted every 3 days.

*Please dispose of your waste at the appropriate allocated points. Never throw waste of any kind into the brook or at drinking water points. Please ensure that all taps are switched off after each use. Children must be supervised at the water points and in the toilet/shower block at all times.

*Recycling is encouraged.

*We ask noise levels to be kept to a minimum after 10.30pm.

*The use of generators is not permitted.

*Groups including family groups only accepted by prior arrangement and full discussion. Please don't book individually we do notice! Groups not disclosing themselves as such on booking and or on arrival will be asked to leave. Fee's are non-refundable.

*Deposits paid are non-refundable. Provisional bookings out of season are kept for two weeks but during the height of the season pitches are held for one week only. The transfer of deposits is at the management's discretion.

*Management reserve the right to alter the pitch you are booked onto where circumstances deem necessary.

*In the event of a complaint, please speak to Reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

*Cancellations - No refunds can be given on bookings cancelled within 2 weeks of arrival, we strongly recommend you take out holiday insurance to cover against loss in unforeseen circumstances. No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

*We ask pitches are to be vacated by 11am the day of departure. Arrangements can be made to stay longer if the pitch is available.

*Please ensure you have adequate insurance to cover third parties whilst on site. Members of your party are responsible for any damage they cause to third parties whilst they are at the park.

*The owners will not be held responsible or liable for any accidents, loss or damage to persons, vehicles, caravans, motor vans, tents, trailers or accessories or contents however caused. Any accident, loss or damage to persons or objects however caused is at the patrons own risk.

*On arrival management have the right to refuse entry if they have cause of concern regarding the welfare and/or disturbance of others even though prior booking may have taken place.

*Management have the right to ask persons to leave the site if not adhering to any of the above.

*Management reserve the right to make any changes to the above.

Glamping rules:

*A deposit is required at time of booking and the full balance payment is required two weeks before arrival.

*Cancellations - No refunds can be given on bookings for any reason, we strongly recommend you take out holiday insurance to cover against loss in unforeseen Circumstances. Only the persons named at the time of booking may use the booking.

*No Smoking - Our glamping units are strictly Non Smoking. If we have reason to believe that a Customer has smoked within them a penalty charge of £25.00 will be given.

*Arrival & Departure Times - Glamping arrivals are between 4pm and 7pm. Departure is 10am. Those wishing to make a late departure should enquire at Reception.

*Cooking - For safety reasons, the use of camping stoves or similar inside our units is strictly forbidden. Please use the purpose built BBQ Hut where there is a permanent bbq and a gas camping stove provided for all users of the Glamping area

*All new arrivals and visitors must call at Reception before entering the Park. Day visitors must park in the designated area.

*Noise levels - Many of our guests choose Pen y Bont to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, we ask that music, TVs and all noise be kept at a reasonable level at all times and to an absolute minimum between 10.30pm and 8am. We reserve the right to refuse admittance or to terminate the visit of any person or persons whose conduct is detrimental to Pen y Bont Touring Park or to other visitors.

*Park owners and their staff do not accept liability for any loss or damage to the hirer's property and/ or accidents, injuries, illness, diseases, arising from the hire of the caravan or use of the holiday park, including acts of god or extreme weather conditions.


A note from the site themselves...

Our site is beautiful, with an amazing shower block. On a clear night, you can see the stars clearly, and you can lie and watch the activities up above for hours. The team running the park here are friendly, welcoming and ready to help anyone out at any time, and always with a smile.

It is a great place to work, and that shines through to our guests. We have an easy-going, relaxed atmosphere and a feeling that you are in a totally different country at our campsite.

Pen y Bont Touring Park is ideal for...

Couples
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Older children (13+)
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Bala area

The site is centrally located for all of the areas many activities. On the doorstep you'll find the National White Water Rafting Centre, Bala Sailing Club, Bala Watersports, and Bala 4x4 Offroad.

Enjoying the outdoors culture of Bala Lake is a must, and activities include sailing, walking, canoeing, kayaking and cycling.

Other local highlights include:

  • RSPB Lake Vyrnwy
  • The Mawddach Trail
  • Snowdon Mountain Railway
  • Coed y Brenin Forest Park
  • Swallow Falls
  • King Arthur's Labyrinth
  • Ogwen Valley
  • Caenarfon Castle
  • Harlech Castle
  • Portmeirion

Interested in staying at Pen y Bont Touring Park?

Unfortunately Pen y Bont Touring Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Pen y Bont Touring Park was last updated on December 12th, 2025 at 10:22 AM

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