Best Beach Camping Near Bala 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures near Bala, Wales! With over 1,000 options available in this stunning beach location, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your caravan. Looking for a beachside camping experience? Check out our top campsites, Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses (58 reviews), Smugglers Cove Boatyard (25 reviews), and Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes (24 reviews). These sites offer popular facilities like potable water, toilets, and campfires, and are surrounded by activities like wildlife watching, boating, and paddling. With an average price per night of £30 and options as low as £10, camping near Bala, Wales has never been more affordable. Start planning your beach camping adventure today!

94% (425)

Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures near Bala, Wales! With over 1,000 options available in this stunning beach location, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your caravan. Looking for a beachside camping experience? Check out our top campsites, Celtic Camping and Bunkhouses (58 reviews), Smugglers Cove Boatyard (25 reviews), and Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes (24 reviews). These sites offer popular facilities like potable water, toilets, and campfires, and are surrounded by activities like wildlife watching, boating, and paddling. With an average price per night of £30 and options as low as £10, camping near Bala, Wales has never been more affordable. Start planning your beach camping adventure today!

94% (425)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

91%

(140)

25km from Bala · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

2. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%

(60)

111km from Bala · 40 units · Glamping · Preston, Lancashire, North West England

Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods

3. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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(275)

34km from Bala · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

4. Tranquil Tŷ Cochyn Caravan/Campsite

80km from Bala · 28 units · Motorhomes · Llanfaethlu, Wales

Tŷ Cochyn Caravan and Campsite is a 28 pitch Adult Only touring caravan, campervan and motorhome site set in North West Anglesey with stunning panoramic views across to Ireland - sit and watch the ferries and cruise liners come in and out of Holyhead, with Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) as the backdrop. Anglesey is well known for its big skies which are ideal for stargazing and who knows, you could see the Aurora Borealis! Pitches are a minimum of 80 sq. m. with Electrical Hook Up and water connection on each pitch. Chemical waste points are available. A brand new shower block awaits as well with private changing area, showers, toilets and basins. All of this in a tranquil setting full of wildlife. Dogs are welcome on leads on the site, or free to run off lead in the safety of the dog field. Take a stroll around the site to admire the views and connect with nature. Porth Swtan (Church Bay) beach is not far away which has plenty of facilities, Bay Bites which is open to non-residents, Wavecrest Café and the famous Lobster Pot restaurant. Main supermarkets are readily accessible in Holyhead. You are also a stone's throw from the Anglesey Coastal Path, which connects you to over 130 miles of the island's coastline. Tŷ Cochyn Caravan and Campsite also offers seasonal pitches and the option of over winter storage.

5. Bolmynydd Camping Park

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60km from Bala · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales

A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views

6. Hillfort Camping

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(83)

140km from Bala · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pencaer, Wales

Camping and glamping in secluded pitches on top of the world in Pembrokeshire. Views don’t get much better than this.

7. Big Barn Camping

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(65)

139km from Bala · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Care-free camping and glamping in the heart of Carmarthen Bay's Dylan Thomas country.

8. Cowpots Camping

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(71)

141km from Bala · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ciffig, Wales

Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles

9. Smugglers Cove Boatyard

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(94)

47km from Bala · 7 units · Tents, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary

10. Plas yn Llangoed

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(71)

54km from Bala · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Anglesey, North Wales

Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia

11. Preseli Glamping woodland camping

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146km from Bala · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Camping and glamping in a quiet corner of a Pembrokeshire adventure centre, with a bar on the doorstep and a beach down the road

12. Nantcellan Barns

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61km from Bala · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast

13. Gwerniago Camping Site

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(70)

41km from Bala · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales

Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.

14. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

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(16)

58km from Bala · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Borth, Wales

An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast

15. Camp Bongo

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(14)

68km from Bala · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Anglesey, North Wales, Wales

Camp Bongo is an adult only pop up campsite near Porth Trescastell beach on Anglesey. A playground for adults, Camp Bongo offers daily activities, a horsebox bar, live entertainment, and gourmet food vendors. Situated near the beautiful coastal town of Rhosneigr and a scenic drive away from Snowdonia National Park, Camp Bongo is truly a place where beach meets mountains Facilities on site include composting toilets and cold water showers. ADULTS ONLY (18+) Open weekends only from May Bank Holiday

16. Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

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(12)

107km from Bala · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Llandysul, Wales

Five private camping pitches on an organic farm in the Teifi Valley

17. The Hide Camping & Glamping

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(13)

135km from Bala · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Newport, Newport County, South Wales

A charming site with a focus on wildlife in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

18. Ty Newydd Farm Caravan & Camping Site

88%

(12)

78km from Bala · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales

A prime location on the very tip of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales

19. Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park

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(12)

129km from Bala · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Riverside camping and bell tents at this well-run spot that's ideally located for exploring Pembrokeshire.

20. Rhydfach Valley Camping

100%

(12)

137km from Bala · 1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales

An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire

Camper favorites near Bala

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Gwerniago Camping Site

96%

(70)

41km from Bala · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales

Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.

Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

100%

(16)

58km from Bala · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Borth, Wales

An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast

Camp Bongo

93%

(14)

68km from Bala · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Anglesey, North Wales, Wales

Camp Bongo is an adult only pop up campsite near Porth Trescastell beach on Anglesey. A playground for adults, Camp Bongo offers daily activities, a horsebox bar, live entertainment, and gourmet food vendors. Situated near the beautiful coastal town of Rhosneigr and a scenic drive away from Snowdonia National Park, Camp Bongo is truly a place where beach meets mountains Facilities on site include composting toilets and cold water showers. ADULTS ONLY (18+) Open weekends only from May Bank Holiday

Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm

100%

(12)

107km from Bala · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Llandysul, Wales

Five private camping pitches on an organic farm in the Teifi Valley

The Hide Camping & Glamping

96%

(13)

135km from Bala · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Newport, Newport County, South Wales

A charming site with a focus on wildlife in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Ty Newydd Farm Caravan & Camping Site

88%

(12)

78km from Bala · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales

A prime location on the very tip of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales

Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park

100%

(12)

129km from Bala · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Riverside camping and bell tents at this well-run spot that's ideally located for exploring Pembrokeshire.

Rhydfach Valley Camping

100%

(12)

137km from Bala · 1 unit · Tent · Pembrokeshire, Wales

An exclusive-hire campsite with its own wild swimming pond in Pembrokeshire

Stories from the community

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Cleibiomar

October 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Gwerniago Camping Site

Lovely place, definitely I recommend do you have everything you need on the site! I will come back on next season

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Beth

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

We loved our stay at smugglers cove! The pitch is very well maintained with stunning views. It’s so peaceful and the fire pit was great in the evening. Facilities are clean and well kept, lovely to have warm water for washing up. We can’t wait to come and stay again in the spring/summer. We loved it!

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Car

September 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Preseli Glamping woodland camping

We had a lovely stay at Preseli’s - it was easy to check-in and everything is communicated clearly and the facilities are super clean! A beautiful bit of land with lovely views!

The pitches sits on a raised slate plateau, nestled under the treeline...separated from the other pitches by shrubs... (picture taken in early spring before a lot of the green leaves have grown back after winter!)

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Danielle

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Loved everything about this campsite, the location, the view, the privacy, the facilities and the hosts were very accommodating and flexible as I needed to make changes to my booking. Thank you for amazing stay and the memories we’ll keep forever.

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Yasmin

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hillfort Camping

We had a fantastic stay. John the campsite owner was incredibly helpful, recommending local highlights and even put us up in one of the yurts when the weather turned. A real highlight is the viewpoint from the rock across the lighthouse and ocean. Highly recommend this site.

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Debbie

September 2025

5 nights at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

I loved the Boy John. There was so much attention to detail in everything on board. Very comfortable bed and plenty of lighting. Also clear instructions around the site, regarding water, showers, toilets etc. All facilities very clean. Nothing compares to having your own little bit of coastline !!

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Yunus

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nantcellan Barns

Really handy location for Borth snd Aberystwyth. Open air showers are fun! Enjoyed our brief stay over the weekend.

Marie

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Amazing. Book it you won’t regret it. Best campsite of the trip.

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almudena

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Plas yn Llangoed

Camping at Emily’s land was a fantastic experience. Emily and her team were welcoming, kind and friendly. The facilities are amazing, clean, well looked after and eco-friendly. I throughly recommend everyone to go and experience it for themselves, it won’t disappoint.

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Kloe

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nantcellan Barns

Great spot, turned up quite late in the night but the site was easily found with the coordinates proved. My husband loved the way the showers were set up!

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Ben

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Plas yn Llangoed

Wonderful hosts, nice place to stay.

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Fred

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hillfort Camping

John was an excellent host, on hand at all times to provide help with just about anything and everything. Would highly recommend.

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Polly

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Bolmynydd Camping Park

Well maintained and beautiful setting. Would 100% go back here!

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Nic

August 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Nantcellan Barns

Fantastic site, everything you need, very clean. thank you!

David

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Gwerniago Camping Site

Well organised site in lovely location. Good facilities, family friendly, well maintained.

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With pets

6 nights at Big Barn Camping

Beautiful campsite in a great location for exploring camarthan and pembrokeshire. The owner was very present and on the go, making sure the toilets and facilities were clean. All in all a wonderful place to spend the week.

An ever-changing vista, as the sands are revealed and hidden by the tides... All three pitches share the same amazing view...

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Buddug

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Such a peaceful place, really enjoyed my stay and have already booked another stay here.

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jane

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bolmynydd Camping Park

Very clean and well kept , private pitches , great dog walk field and 15 minute walk to beach with lovely coastal path walk also . Drive up lane to campsite is hazardous with very limited passing spaces especially if in a camper van

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Sophie

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Preseli Glamping woodland camping

Spacious individual pitches, wooden picnic bench in each one plus a fire pit (though we didn’t use this). A friendly campsite where you can have as much privacy as you choose!

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Steve

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Plas yn Llangoed

We had a great time camping in Beaumaris. Beautiful scenery, excellent facilities and Emily was a very generous host. Thank you!