Camping pods
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Student groups welcome
See all facilities…Great things really do come in tiny packages, as eco-camp shows, where you’ll know as soon as you arrive that you’ve really got away from it all. A small cosy site? Check. Stupendous Scottish sea views up Loch Linne towards Ben Nevis? Check. Communal campfire area for making friends and food over the flames? Check. Private cinema hire? Yes, you did read that right. The ultra-friendly staff at this lovely little site also offer a full laundry service, cycle and kayak hire.
As you’d expect from the name, everything at eco-camp is as green as can be – compost toilets, solar showers, sustainable wood for heating and natural spring water on tap. There are just five pitches too so you can relax in peace and quiet, pitching your own tent or crawling into a pre-erected one with all you need already there.
If you’re passionate about preservation, eco-camp is for you, as the team here want to offer top service and facilities with minimal impact on the environment. If flushing loos and a constant supply of scalding hot water are your camping musts then this mightn’t be quite your scene, but if your idea of camping heaven is back to basics with quite a little bit extra, then this is the place to pitch up.
Nearby attractions and activities
eco-camp is on the lovely Isle of Lismore, one of the more accessible of the Argyll islands and just a seven mile car ferry ride from Oban and a measly five-minute crossing by passenger ferry from Port Appin. But even though it’s away from it all, you’ll still find more than enough to keep you out of mischief, with the island’s heritage museum, shop and public hall as well as coastline to explore, beaches to ramble on, the Piper’s Cave to poke through and wildlife to spot including buzzards, herons and seals, hen harriers, the occasional sea eagle and a few passing porpoise.
The local community is crammed with arts and culture things to do too, including film nights, food nights, music events, art exhibitions, craft fairs, sporting successes, and kicking your heels up at the regular ceilidhs.
Attractions near eco-camp
Must see
- Glencoe Visitor Centre (14.8 miles)
- West Highland Museum (22.6 miles)
- Treasures of the Earth (23.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near eco-camp
Ganavan (7.8 miles) Beaches
Ben Cruachan (16.8 miles) Walking
GLENBORRODALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) (20.0 miles) Birdwatching
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Liked: The pod was fantastic with a toastie maker & slow cooker. the pod was incredibly warm & cosy. Disliked: Nothing it was an amazing break away! |
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We had a fantastic stay in the lodge at eco camp. The lodge was cosy and warm int he wintery weather. Lismore is a beautiful island, easy and inexpensive to get too. A great mini adventure! jennyslack52 (Young couple, 1 review, 3 photos)
Liked: Very cosy and warm lodge, easy booking and hassle free stay. We were picked up and dropped off at the ferry, everything was ready for us and we were left to enjoy a great time enjoying the camp and exploring the island. The owners could not have been more helpful. Disliked: Nothing - it was great |
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Relaxed, friendly atmoshere and owners very approachable and ready to help. Beautiful views. Have every intention of returning. lesleysvirak (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Location and the view to the mainland. Disliked: The midges on an evening, but that's Scotland for you! Fire does disperse them, but it may be a good idea to look into some repellent for the kiddies. |
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Fantastic camping experience at eco-camp. jamamafegan (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Me and my father are regular campers of the Scottish western isles. Our travels have seen us camp in some of the most beautiful and scenic parts of Scotland. Our experience at eco-camp on the Isle of Lismore was without doubt, one of the best we have ever had - even though we were only there for 1 night. On our arrival we were immediately warmly greeted and made to feel at home. The owners could ... Disliked: The fact we couldn't stay longer! ;) |
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Did not stay in the end as we had to travel across by boat from Oban and it was difficult. Jean G. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Did not stay Disliked: Did not stay |
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Fantastic Site and Owners- highly recommended sarahlouisehunter (Young couple, 1 review, 2 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We loved the location- on a very friendly and beautiful little island only 10 mins boat trip from Port Appin, and the scenery- with views of the sea, Ben Nevis and wildflowers and butterflies all around, was truly beautiful. Christina and Steve could not of been more helpful. We have stayed at many sites and this is the only one where we felt like a welcomed guest and that they would provide anything they could ... Disliked: Nothing, even the midgies were barely noticable (the fire helps with this) |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Gastronomic delight
Gay friendly
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Naturist
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Pre-erected tents
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Appin (Argull & Bute): A828 Coach Stop — 3.7mi
Barcaldine (Argyll & Bute) Coach Stop — 4.7mi
Benderloch (Argyll & Bute): A828 Coach Stop — 4.7mi
- Train stations
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Connel Ferry Rail Station — 7.2mi
Oban Rail Station — 9.6mi
Taynuilt Rail Station — 11.6mi
- Ferry ports
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Port Ramsay Lismore Ferry Terminal — 1.1mi
Port Appin Ferry Terminal — 1.4mi
Lismore Ferry Terminal — 3.1mi
- Airports
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Oban (North Connel) Airport — 6.2mi
Directions
Eco-camp is on the Island of Lismore which is located on the west coast of Scotland, and is accessible by two ferry ports.
You can travel to us from Oban, on the Calmac car ferry, which is a 45 minute crossing, or from the Port Appin passenger ferry (20 miles north of Oban), which is a five-minute crossing.
From the Port Appin ferry crossing head south along the only road for around a mile, and take the right turn to Port Ramsay. Continue on to Port Ramsay (around half a mile), and then take the left turn by the rubbish bins onto a rough track. Follow this track around half a mile, past an old caravan on your right and a single house on your left, and we are the next in line. The Croft house with the grass roof, is your reception!
From the Oban ferry crossing head up the hill on the only road for about a mile and a half. At the cross roads, take a right towards point. Follow this road for around three miles untill you see the Port Ramsay left turn. Continue on to port Ramsay, around half a mile, and then take the left turn by the rubbish bins onto a rough track. Follow this track around half a mile, past an old caravan on your right and a single house on your left, and we are the next in line. The Croft house with the grass roof, is your reception!
Permitted arrival time
From 12 noon, earlier arrivals may be possible by arrangement
Cancellation policy
Please let us know as soon as possible if you will not be able to make your stay with us. The balance payment of your booking is refundable providing you give notice more than 14 days ahead of your stay.
Cancellations made within 14 days of the booked stay are unfortunately non-refundable.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Fully payment is due as soon as possible. eco-camp will invoice you automatically within 24 hours of your Pitchup.com booking is made. Payment is acceptable by card (email invoicing), cheque or BACS.
We realise plans do change when camping, but hope you understand we are only a very small site, and a cancellation or no show can be a real loss for us, which is why we take advance payment in full.
Cash is the preferred method of payment onsite for extra purchases, although BACS payments are possible, as are card payments via email invoicing.
Cards accepted on the park
None.
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Customers are discouraged from bringing their cars to eco-camp. We have no parking, our track is very rough, and we are promoting eco-friendliness. The small fee for a car "extra" goes into a fund to maintain our track.
Ferry transfers for arrival and departures are free, and on island bike hire is available for you to get around when your here.
Check availability at eco-camp…
5m x 3m grass pitch. Includes one awning, gazebo or pup tent and two dogs. A manicured patch within a wild flower meadow. View to the north and Ben Nevis, spectacular sunsets.
Max. persons: unlimited
To hire a two-man tent to use for your stay, please choose this option. Your tent will be pre-pitched ready for your arrival. Bedding packs available to hire also.
Max. persons: 2x
To hire a three-man tent to use for your stay, please choose this option. Your tent will be pre-pitched ready for your arrival. Bedding packs available to hire also.
Max. persons: 3x
To hire a six-man tent to use for your stay, please choose this option. Your tent will be pre-pitched ready for your arrival. Bedding packs available to hire also.
Max. persons: 6x
Take the hassle out of camping with our family camping pod. This cosy little gem is a fully insulated, heated and carpeted timber pod accommodating 2 adults, in a small double sofa bed. Relax with an evening campfire and enjoy the magic of the Hebrides. Pod facilities: Double sofa bed, ...
Max. persons: 2x
For short breaks between now and September the 15th, please contact us for availability as the calendar will show 'no availability'. We charge £55 per night for the cottage (minimum 2 night stay) and often have short stays available. Contact number 07583296464. Welcome to our beautifully rustic Crofting Cottage! Newly ...
Max. persons: 4x
Thank you for your wonderful review, it really means allot to get such positive feedback - We very much look forward to your next visit with us, so please you enjoyed your stay! Lismore is a very special place indeed. The kids will love it. See you next time, Christina, Steve, Vance, Midge and Skye! x