Ben Nevis Basecamp
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- Small, quiet and family-friendly site at the foot of Ben Nevis
- A five-minute drive to mountain biking trails in the Nevis Range
- Access to a salmon fishing river; Fort William 10 minutes' drive;
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Open from Mon, 1 Sept to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 6m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers brilliant, quiet locations with stunning views of Ben Nevis, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests appreciated the clean, functional facilities, including well-equipped kitchens and hot showers. Some found the site rustic and rustic with welcoming hosts, while others noted a lack of clear signage and dated facilities requiring maintenance. Campfires are not permitted.
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Quiet( when we were there) pitch where you like. Great views
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Simple grassed relatively flat ground on grass. Showers were great. Views as spectacular
Disliked Odd locks on the toilets and showers means you can get locked in.
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Great site with incredible views of the Nevis range
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked The view!
Use of kitchenette.
Lovely hot shower.
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Friendly and fast answering owner Sunning Location Kitchen If Houses are Not booked Close to…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Friendly and fast answering owner
Sunning Location
Kitchen If Houses are Not booked
Close to many Tourist attractions an hiking spots
Clean facilities
Disliked Only 2 toilets but even in high season waiting time was minimal
Quite expensive
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Very basic, but very nice!!!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The kitchen, the atmosphere!
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Schöner Platz für all jene, die es einfach und unkompliziert mögen.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Herrlich ruhig am Fuße des Ben Nevis. Es ist einfach, aber alles ist vorhanden. Es gibt Geschirr, Toaster, viele weitere Küchenutensilien und einen Gasherd - alles überdacht.
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Clean and friendly and the views were magnificent
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Quit with lovely view
Disliked Lack of toilets
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They don't allow fires but they have nice kitchens. It's a shame…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked They don't allow fires but they have nice kitchens. It's a shame how much wood people burn in most campsites.
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hard to find, lady is nice, field is boggy,lots of frogs,no greeting
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked the location (10 mins from ben nevis start point) & the frog i found outside my tent
facilities were clean and in good order
Disliked the postcode plus address provided takes you to a house further up the lane, the campsite is not at all sign posted well, with the sign carved from wood, low to the ground and well camouflaged, and with no clear instructions on our booking let me help you out if u struggle to find the site. from the main road go 400m down the lane and when you see the red barn turn left. ben nevis base camp doesn’t exists on google maps, so try typing in great glens yurts and you will actually find the place. when you do arrive there is no one there to greet you or any kind of information board to explain how the campsite works, ( we have been travelling for 2weeks jumping from site to site & none work like this ) we pitched up feeling like we were committing a crime as we were unsure if we had put our tent in the right place, or were even allowed to put it there at all, as well as if we could drive on the grass. as you arrive there is 4huts that house small kitchen facilities, you would think they are communal however you would be wrong, and with no one there to tell you otherwise you might end up using something that belongs to someone else, or even mistake other guests for the person who is supposed to greet you however these kitchens are actually for those staying in the yurt or shepherds huts. the lady i assume that owns this place came round to everyone in the following morning introducing herself. the first words to us were, “do i need to collect money from you” good morning to u too, & no we booked online, we explained how we didn’t know what was going on here and she explained it like “just a pitch up” okay? however after my friend was confused she allowed us to use one of the kitchens for a short while before more guests showed up, which was much appreciated.
as for price point i may as well have wild camped
if you are not gonna have someone at your site, have an information board that is clear. it is all well and good having cute rustic wooden signs until it’s pissing with rain and you can’t make out “ben nevis basecamp” while your mindlessly driving up and down the same road because the wet wood grain has blended into carving of the words
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Fantastic Views, Friendly Hosts and Peaceful setting
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location and views. The site is rustic with a welcoming feel. The view across to Ben Nevis is amazing. Showers were always hot and they have a little kitchenette which all campers can share.
Will definatley be recommending and a good cost too.
Disliked Not the sites fault, and at the end of the day we also booked for a tranquil setting.... yet...Further out of Fort William than we thought. (4 miles so not walkable) For 3 people, it was 12 pounds (4 each) for either bus or taxi. . Never minded so much, however after our long drive on the Friday and the long climb of the big yan on the Saturday, could have done without. (Not the sites fault either, however the pub up the road asks for 30 pounds per pub meal per person (eye watering)... I get its location however that is ridiculous). Still a great site though so please dont judge by this.
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Great location for Ben Nevis CMD, average site at best.
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Location; great spot.. 5 mins drive to the North Face car park.
Disliked Arrived Friday, no reception of person to speak to, so park where you like (or where you can find).. second night much quieter so had more space and a better pitch for the van.
So so in terms of cleanliness, windows missing from one of the bathrooms, occasional sewage type smell on the site.
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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 Wild swimmingAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ben Nevis Basecamp
Torlundy
Fort William
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
PH33 6SW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.85232°N
5.0537°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Nevis Range Cable Cars 1.2 mi
Ben Nevis Distillery 1.4 mi
Treasures of the Earth 2.8 mi
West Highland Museum 3.2 mi
Glencoe Visitor Centre 12.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 3.6 mi
Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 5.5 mi
The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 5.7 mi
Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 5.8 mi
The South West Shore of Loch Lochy 6.4 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 Ben Nevis Basecamp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ben Nevis Basecamp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ben Nevis Basecamp? To Fort William (10 minutes’ drive), first and foremost? There are watersports, wildlife spotting boat trips and access to the Great Glen Way, which runs for 79 miles past lochs, canals and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ben Nevis Basecamp?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ben Nevis Basecamp? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.