Red Squirrel Campsite

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Wild camping in some of Scotland’s most spectacular and rugged terrain. 22 acres of wooded land set in beautiful Glencoe where you will discover Scotland's wildlife and some of the most beautiful scenery this country has to offer!

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Red Squirrel Campsite

Old Glencoe Road

Glencoe

Glencoe

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH49 4HX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.66996°N
-5.06822°W

Route directions

We are situated near the Old Glencoe Road. About 1 mile off the main A82 which passes through the Glen, coming from the South. You can access A82 either from Glasgow or Edinburgh ( about 2 hours drive ) to the south or Fort William ( 25 minutes drive ) and Inverness( 2 hours drive ) to the north. You can access the Old Glencoe Road taking the first left coming down towards Glencoe, from the North - from Glencoe village. By bus - get off at Glencoe Hotel. Go to the village. Keep going, pass humped bridge and walk for another 1 ¾ miles. We are after the Scottish Youth Hostel.

Nearest transport

Coach
21.3 mi Pine Trees Leisure Park
27.1 mi Hotel
Rail
10.5 mi Fort William Rail Station
12 mi Banavie Rail Station
12.1 mi Corpach Rail Station
Ferry
7.3 mi Nether Lochaber Ferry Terminal
7.6 mi Ardgour Ferry Terminal
10.3 mi Fort William Ferry Landing
Airport
19 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

There are plenty of places you can visit within one days journey from Red Squirrel campsite here in Glencoe, either on foot or by car. From high Monros (about 20 around Glencoe) to a nice pub, only about 10 minutes walk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ganavan 22.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glencoe Visitor Centre 2.7 mi

West Highland Museum 10.3 mi

Ben Nevis Distillery 11.4 mi

Nevis Range Cable Cars 11.6 mi

Treasures of the Earth 12.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Round Buachaille Etive Beag 4.2 mi

Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 7 mi

The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 7 mi

Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 7.9 mi

Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 9 mi

Local events

  • Fort William Mountain Festival (Thursday 15 February 2024 – Thursday 15 February 2024)

    Fort William, Highlands and Islands 10.5 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.

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  • What attractions are near Red Squirrel Campsite? There are plenty of places you can visit within one days journey from Red Squirrel campsite here in Glencoe, either on foot or by car. From high Monros (about 20 around Glencoe) … Read more