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Pen y Bont Touring Park

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

Bala, Gwynedd, Wales

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Pen y Bont Touring Park offers a peaceful stay in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, a two minute walk from Llyn Tegid/Bala Lake. For tent campers and tourers, there are a range of electric grass and fully serviced hardstanding pitches, all set amongst scenic landscaped grounds. Plus, there are a range of glamping options include ready tents, equipped safari-style tents and ensuite shepherd's huts with hot tubs. Bala is within a 15 minute walk too!

Why choose Pen y Bont Touring Park


A two minute walk from Llyn Tegid/Bala Lake, within a 15 minute walk of Bala town centre!

An ideal base for exploring the Snowdonia National Park with an onsite shop and modern facilities

Landscaped park with a range of camping, touring and glamping - some with ensuites and hot tubs

About the site


Located in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, this family friendly site is just a two minute walk from the shores of Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake). It is the perfect location for paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing or gentle waterside strolls. The pretty town of Bala is also just a 15 minute walk from the park, where visitors will find shops, pubs and places to eat! For tent campers, there are electric grass pitches measuring 8m x 4m, each with a 16 amp hook up. For those wanting more room, there are six deluxe electric grass pitches at 11m x 4m. These come with their own picnic bench and fire pit. Tourers are welcome on a range of fully serviced hardstanding pitches that include 16 amp electric, fresh water and grey waste drainage. Pitches range in size from 6m right up to 10m in length. Smaller 6m pitches are ideal for campervans and motorhomes up to 6m, while the larger 7m, 8m, 9m and 10m options suit caravans, roof tents, campervans and motorhomes. For those who prefer not to pitch their own tent, there are ready-to-go glamping options. The Prospector Ready Tents each sleep up to four people and include a wood burning stove and electric supply (guests just need to bring their own beds and camping kit). The Isabella Ready Tent also sleeps up to four and has two zip-off bedrooms with foam mattresses, plug sockets, a table and chairs, plus a small camp kitchenette with a kettle and camping hob. The fully equipped Isabella Safari Tents offer even more comfort and sleep up to five people. Inside, there is a double bedroom and a triple room with a double bed and single bunk (bedding provided), along with a fitted kitchen, heater and seating area. Outside, guests can relax on the covered decking with outdoor seating and a fire pit. Sleeping two, the Green Shepherd's Hut includes bench beds, electric, a wood burner, microwave, kettle and mini fridge. There are also three ensuite shepherd's huts with hot tubs, each sleeping three people. Inside, guests will find a double bed, a sofa bed for children, log burner, TV, kitchenette with hob, microwave and fridge, plus a private shower room with toiletries. Bedding and towels are provided. Outside, each hut has its own deck, picnic bench and private hot tub! Dogs are welcome to join you for your stay, with up to three dogs permitted per pitch or pet friendly glamping unit. Raised fire pits and BBQs are also allowed!

Pen y Bont Touring Park is open from 01/03 to 29/11. Pitches from £37/night for 2 people.


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

Baby changing facilities

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fires allowed

Freezer

Gas exchange

Glamping

Hot tubs

Laundry

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

Water hookups

A modern amenity block offers toilets and showers with underfloor heating (open 24/7). The block includes accessible/ family facilities with a baby changing table. Free hot showers are available, along with complimentary shampoo, shower gel, and conditioner. A free hair dryer is also in the ladies' bathroom. Glamping guests have access to a covered BBQ area.

There is a covered food prep and washing up area, plus a laundry room. In emergencies, phone charging is available during reception hours. An ice block freezing service is offered at reception, and CCTV security operates across the park. Two electric vehicle charging points are available. Fire pits are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.

The onsite shop supplies camping essentials such as tent pegs, airbeds, and accessories, as well as everyday items and groceries. A daily delivery service (excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) is available from T.J Roberts, an award-winning local butcher, with order forms available at Reception. Calor Gas and Campingaz products are available for purchase. WiFi access is provided at the shop too.

Bala town centre is within a 15 minute walk, offering a range of pubs, shops and restaurants. These include The Bulls Head, Co-op, White Lion Royal Hotel, The Goat / Yr Afr and more.



There are 67 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Prospector ready tents with a wood burner (unfurnished)
Prospector ready tents with a wooden deck area (unfurnished)

Lili Prospector Ready Tent (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Unfurnished ready tent with a wood burning stove and electric (please bring your own cable). Bring your own beds, bedding and camping equipment. Shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Prospector ready tents with a wooden deck area (unfurnished)
Prospector ready tents with a wood burner (unfurnished)

Rhosyn Prospector Ready Tent (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Unfurnished ready tent with a wood burning stove and electric (please bring your own cable). Bring your own beds, bedding and camping equipment. Shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Isabella ready trailer tent with a picnic bench
Isabella ready trailer tent with a picnic bench
Isabella ready tent with camp chairs, a table, camp kitchen and mattresses
Isabella ready tent camp kitchen with a stove, kettle and storage

Isabella Ready Tent (Helyg, Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Ready tent with two bedrooms with foam mattresses, a table and chairs, plug sockets and a small kitchenette with a kettle and camping hob. Please bring your own bedding and cooking equipment. Shared facilities nearby, dog friendly.

Isabella glamping safari tent with a fire pit at night
Isabella safari tent with a fire pit, outdoor seating and lighting
Isabella safari tent with a fire pit, outdoor seating and lighting
Isabella safari tent with a covered outdoor dining area
Isabella safari kitchen with an oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, sink and more
Isabella safari tent kitchen and living area with lighting
Isabella safari tent double bedroom (with bedding and towels)
Isabella safari tent triple bunk bedroom (with bedding and towels)

Isabella Safari Tent (Celyn, Dog Friendly)

Max 5 people

Equipped glamping tent with a sofa area, double bedroom, triple bedroom (double bed and single bunk), fitted kitchen and heater. Outdoor decking/patio, seating and fire pit. Bedding provided, and shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Isabella safari tent with a fire pit, outdoor seating and lighting
Isabella glamping safari tent with a fire pit at night
Isabella safari tent with a fire pit, outdoor seating and lighting
Isabella safari tent with a covered outdoor dining area
Isabella safari kitchen with an oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, sink and more
Isabella safari tent kitchen and living area with lighting
Isabella safari tent double bedroom (with bedding and towels)
Isabella safari tent triple bunk bedroom (with bedding and towels)

Isabella Safari Tent (Onnen, Dog Friendly)

Max 5 people

Equipped glamping tent with a sofa area, double bedroom, triple bedroom (double bed and single bunk), fitted kitchen and heater. Outdoor decking/patio, seating and fire pit. Bedding provided, and shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Isabella safari tent with a fire pit, outdoor seating and lighting
Isabella safari tent with a fire pit, outdoor seating and lighting
Isabella glamping safari tent with a fire pit at night
Isabella safari tent with a covered outdoor dining area
Isabella safari kitchen with an oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, sink and more
Isabella safari tent kitchen and living area with lighting
Isabella safari tent double bedroom (with bedding and towels)
Isabella safari tent triple bunk bedroom (with bedding and towels)

Isabella Safari Tent (Derw, Dog Friendly)

Max 5 people

Equipped glamping tent with a sofa area, double bedroom, triple bedroom (double bed and single bunk), fitted kitchen and heater. Outdoor decking/patio, seating and fire pit. Bedding provided, and shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Green shepherd's hut with a wood burner and chimney
Green shepherd's hut with two single bench beds and a wood burner
Green shepherd's hut with two single bench beds and a wood burner

Green Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)

Max 2 people

Shepherd's hut with two single bench beds, electric, wood burner, kettle, microwave and mini fridge. Please bring your own bedding and towels. Dogs welcome, shared facilities nearby.

Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Shepherd's huts with a wooden deck area
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Shepherd's hut kitchen with a sink, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle
Shepherd's hut ensuite with a toilet, hand basin, shower, towels and toiletries

Branwen Ensuite Shepherd's Hut with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)

Max 3 people

Shepherd's hut with a double bed and sofa bed for children, log burner, toilet and shower, a kettle, fridge, microwave and hob, TV and ensuite with toiletries. Bedding and towels provided. Outside is a hot tub, a deck and a picnic bench. Dog friendly.

Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Shepherd's huts with a wooden deck area
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Shepherd's hut kitchen with a sink, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle
Shepherd's hut ensuite with a toilet, hand basin, shower, towels and toiletries

Belle Ensuite Shepherd's Hut with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)

Max 3 people

Shepherd's hut with a double bed and sofa bed for children, log burner, toilet and shower, a kettle, fridge, microwave and hob, TV and ensuite with toiletries. Bedding and towels provided. Outside is a hot tub, a deck and a picnic bench. Dog friendly.

Shepherd's huts with a wooden deck area
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Shepherd's huts with a double bed, single sofa bed, TV and dining area
Shepherd's hut kitchen with a sink, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle
Ensuite shepherd's huts with wooden decks and electric hot tubs
Shepherd's hut ensuite with a toilet, hand basin, shower, towels and toiletries

Blodwen Ensuite Shepherd's Hut with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)

Max 3 people

Shepherd's hut with a double bed and sofa bed for children, log burner, toilet and shower, a kettle, fridge, microwave and hob, TV and ensuite with toiletries. Bedding and towels provided. Outside is a hot tub, a deck and a picnic bench. Dog friendly.

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Need to know

Frequently asked questions about Pen y Bont Touring Park

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Site rules

Check-in at Pen y Bont Touring Park is available between 1pm and 5pm for camping and touring and between 4pm and 5pm for glamping. Please advise the site if you are delayed. If the site has not heard from you within 24 hours of expected arrival, they reserve the right to re-let your stay. Departure is due on your last day before 11am for camping and touring and before 10am for glamping.

Yes, Pen y Bont Touring Park is dog friendly, with up to three dogs permitted per pitch or pet friendly glamping unit.

BBQs and fire pits are welcome at Pen y Bont Touring Park, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Ground campfires are not permitted. They must be 10 inches off the ground and 4m away from vehicles and other campers.

No, Pen y Bont Touring Park does not allow group bookings as the site is aimed at couples and families.

Yes, Pen y Bont Touring Park does operate a quiet policy between 10:30pm and 8am.

Yes, Pen y Bont Touring Park does allow day visitors/guests but they will need to check-in at reception. Visitors must report to Reception on arrival and vacate by 8pm.

Pitches

Yes, you are welcome to park one car on your pitch at Pen y Bont Touring Park. Please follow the road and do not drive over other pitches.

The electric hook ups at Pen y Bont Touring Park are 16 amp.

The shepherd's huts at Pen y Bont Touring Park each include bedding and towels for your stay. However, if you're staying in the ready tents, please remember your own bedding and towels. If you are staying in the safari tents, bedding is provided, but please bring your own towels.

You can find a copy of Pen y Bont Touring Park's map here.

All of the electric pitches at Pen y Bont Touring Park have your usage included in the price of your booking.

Facilities

Yes, Pen y Bont Touring Park does offer free WiFi access in the onsite shop.

Yes, Pen y Bont Touring Park does have an onsite shop which stocks camping essentials such as tent pegs, airbeds, and accessories, as well as everyday items and groceries. Calor Gas and Campingaz products are available for purchase.

Yes, EV charging is available at Pen y Bont Touring Park.

Pen y Bont Touring Park offers a shared freezer for ice packs. There is not a communal fridge, so bringing a cool box is recommended.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Pen y Bont Touring Park.

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at Pen y Bont Touring Park. For dining out, Bala town centre is within a 15 minute walk, offering a range of pubs, shops and restaurants.

Getting there

Tourers should have no issue with access at Pen y Bont Touring Park as the site is located on a two-way road.

Local taxi companies to Pen y Bont Touring Park include 595 Taxi (07866 595595) and Goddard Taxis (01490 420458).

The nearest bus stop to Pen y Bont Touring Park is Olde Bull's Head which is a 20 minute walk away and offers services to Barmouth and Llanuwchllyn.

The nearest train station to Pen y Bont Touring Park is Betws-y-Coed which is a 40 minute drive. The closest bus stop is Olde Bull's Head which is a 20 minute walk away and offers services to Barmouth and Llanuwchllyn.

What's nearby

The nearest beach to Pen y Bont Touring Park is Traeth Abermaw Beach (50 minutes).

The nearest pubs to Pen y Bont Touring Park are Y Cyfnod Cafe and Bistro and The Goat / Yr Afr, a 20 minute walk away.

Within a 15 minute walk of Pen y Bont Touring Park there is Bala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station, offering a relaxing steam railway service along the edge of the lake. There's Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre, where you can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing on Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid). Bala town centre is also 15 minutes away with pubs, shops, restaurants, and bus stops.

Local walking routes to Pen y Bont Touring Park include Llyn Tegid, a 20 minute walk away in Snowdonia National Park (Eryri). Arenig Fawr, Coed y Brenin Forest Park, Precipice Walk (Llwybr Cynwch), and Torrent Walk (Llwybr Clywedog) can all be reached in a half an hour drive.


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+)
Peace and quiet
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Bala area

Just a five minute walk from the park is Bala Lake Railway - Bala (Pen-y-Bont) Station. This steam railway runs along the edge of the lake, offering a relaxing journey with wonderful views across the water and surrounding hills. It is a lovely way to explore the area and a real treat for train fans of all ages.

If you are feeling active, Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre is only a 15 minute walk away. Here you can try kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing on Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid), the largest natural lake in Wales.

For even more excitement, Canolfan Tryweryn - The National White Water Centre is just a five minute drive from the park. This is the place to experience white water rafting and thrilling river rides in a safe, guided setting. Watching the rafts race down the rapids is exciting too!

If you fancy a day at the seaside, Traeth Abermaw Beach and Barmouth are around 45 minutes away. The long sandy beach is perfect for paddling, sandcastles and seaside walks, while Barmouth offers shops, cafés and traditional seaside fun.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Pistyll Rhaeadr (45 minutes)
  • Portmeirion (45 minutes)
  • Castell Harlech (50 minutes)
  • Harlech Beach (55 minutes)
  • Miner's Track - Start Point for Snowdon (55 minutes)

The listing for Pen y Bont Touring Park was last updated on February 21st, 2026 at 1:24 AM

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