Oban Holiday Park

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Oban holiday park - looking out onto the isle of kerrera and onto mull in the distance.
Oban holiday park from above
Scenic holiday park
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Oban holiday park - looking out onto the isle of kerrera and onto mull in the distance.
Oban holiday park from above
Scenic holiday park

  • Scenic site 10 minutes' drive from Oban, with views to Kerrera island
  • Ferries, whisky distillery and horse riding within 10 mins' drive
  • Play area and shop on site; dogs welcome
For some folk, Oban is a jumping-off point for trips to the spectacular Scottish islands; for others, it’s a very handy location simply for sinking into the gentle pace of rural Highlands life while still keeping convenient access to shops and other amenities. Whichever of those groups you fall into, a fine base awaits at Oban Holiday Park, a spacious and peaceful site in Gallanchmore, about 10 minutes’ drive south of the Oban. It’s a scenic spot indeed, with views out over the sea to the island of Kerrera (which you can take a closer look at by boarding a ferry less than a mile away). There are plenty more options for island hopping from the harbour in Oban, whether you’re doing a grand tour or just taking day trips. The town also has a good collection of shops, restaurants and things to do, including a cinema and golf course – not forgetting the option for a stroll along the seafront at sunset, watching the boats bobbing in the harbour. Staying here isn’t all about the islands, of course – there’s a whole heap of things to see on the mainland too, including castles, gardens and a whisky distillery. Activities are plentiful too, with pony trekking and scuba diving close by as well as a good choice of places to go for walks and bike rides. On site, all is nicely convenient too, with a small food shop, chemical disposal and modern toilets and showers; there’s also a play area where the kids can have a good run about. The site is supported by natural water springs, so you'll need to boil any water you intend to consume or drink bottled water instead.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 30
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/10.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

This site is a member of Highland Holidays group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.7

Overall rating from 305 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

74% would recommend this site to a friend

71% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a scenic, peaceful site with stunning views, conveniently located close to Oban and ferry links. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities including showers and toilets, and well-stocked shop. The site offers choice in pitch selection and is popular with families due to its play park. However, some experienced issues with unlevel or waterlogged pitches, the road access, and the quality/availability of drinking water. Ongoing development work has also been noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

the green color of the grass…

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4 out of 10
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Titi P.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked the green color of the grass

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site with beautiful views from your pitch. Highly recommend

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10 out of 10
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Christopher T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, good amenities for what we needed, easy check in and friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, would definitely return.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The easy access to Oban, the beaches, the water. The shop is well stocked, the campsite was lovely, with nice secluded areas to pitch although we were not in an electric pitch. The staff were helpful and friendly. Good play park for kids.

Disliked The shower blocks could have been cleaner, they regularly blocked. The pitch sites were on slight hills which meant you had to get the right spot to pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location and views, shame about water supply and electrics.

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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David H.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Views and good quiet location convenient for Oban

Disliked No drinking water ('spring' water from taps was brown, we didn't fancy using it even pre boiled). A lot of electrical hookups not working/taped off/knocked over.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great location and nice level pitches

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10 out of 10
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ISOBEL G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location was amazing, right on the water with incredible views! Very quiet and picturesque
The facilities were all clean and close by which was great.
Staff were super helpful and kind

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fill up with fresh water before your stay

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful site with good toilets and showers. Nice area for dog walking and park for children.

Disliked No set pitch so if you went off the site in your motor home you either had to leave something behind or have a different pitch every day. The water had to be boiled before drinking. No privacy from others. Free WiFi only near reception.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views and relatively quiet site where you can choose your own…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Rob S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice views and relatively quiet site where you can choose your own spot from a select of areas on the site. Particularly enjoyed the Highland cows wandering by in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The ground was nice and level…

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1 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ann M.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The ground was nice and level

Disliked Disappointed that there were no disabled facilities. No mains water to fill up the motorhome tank. Steep steps to the tiolets with no handrails. I thought that £35 was a bit steep for it's facilities. Wont be visiting again. Very narrow road not really suitable for motorhomes and caravans.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for a short 2 night stay before moving on

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location peaceful and quite, ideal for ferry terminal.

Disliked Didn’t see anyone who worked there.
Envelope with site map pinned onboard

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with basic clean facilities

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Linda C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Easy going place. No one bothers you. Quiet. Very close to the ferry to Kerrera which is worth a visit. Nice views. About a mile out of Oban on single track road.

Disliked Not actually a dislike. However you should know that the camping facilities are very basic. Only two toilets and wash basins but clean. One dishwashing sink. There is a basic kitchen with a microwave. Field is a slight slope. Not connected to the water supply so no safe clean water is available. Water is direct from the hills.
At £25 pn for non electric camping pitch it is a bit pricey.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Oban Holiday Park

Gallanachmore Farm

Gallanach Road

Oban

Argyll

Scotland

PA34 4QH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.3888°N
5.51775°W

Nearest transport

Rail
2.3 mi Oban Rail Station
6.7 mi Connel Ferry Rail Station
11.1 mi Taynuilt Rail Station
Ferry
0.6 mi Oban Kerrera Ferry
0.8 mi Kerrera Ferry Landing
2.2 mi Oban Ferry Terminal
Airport
7 mi Oban (North Connel) Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Getting out to see the surroundings? There are lots of lovely walks to be done nearby, or you can hire bikes in Oban (10 minutes’ drive) for scenic cycle rides. Achnalarig Riding Stables (10 minutes) is another option, for pony and horse riding lessons or treks – or you might like to see what’s out at sea by joining a scuba trip from Puffin Dive Centre (five minutes’ walk). Once you’ve viewed Kerrera from your pitch, head up the road (five minutes’ drive) to board a ferry over to the island – there’s a great seven-mile walking trail that runs from the harbour and will show you some of the island’s best bits. For other islands, it’s a 10-minute drive to Oban harbour, where services run to Lismore, Mull, Iona and Coll as well as more far-flung destinations. Back on the mainland, you may like to stop by at Dunstaffnage Castle (20 minutes), the Green Shoots garden (15 minutes) and Cruachan Dam Visitor Centre (35 minutes) – and don't forget a dram at Oban Distillery (10 minutes)…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ganavan 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glencoe Visitor Centre 24.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ben Cruachan 15.5 mi

Glen Aros: Isle of Mull 20.4 mi

Ben More on the Isle of Mull 20.8 mi

GLENBORRODALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) 25.4 mi

Ardmore Bay: Isle of Mull 27.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Oban Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oban Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oban Holiday Park? Getting out to see the surroundings? There are lots of lovely walks to be done nearby, or you can hire bikes in Oban (10 minutes’ drive) for scenic cycle rides. Achnalarig Riding … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oban Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oban Holiday Park? From £23 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.