Blackwater Hostel and Campsite
From £15 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Campsite on the West Highland Way between Glencoe and Fort William
- Five minutes’ walk to Ice Factor; 20 minutes’ drive to Ballachulish
- Vending machine, showers and drying room; pubs five minutes’ walk
Site type
30
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
2 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.0m width x 2.4m depth (6.6ft width x 7.9ft depth) Calculated area: 4.8m² (51.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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TentBox rental tent
1 person maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 1.8m width x 2.2m length (5.9ft width x 7.2ft length) Calculated area: 4.0m² (42.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 1 adult
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Reviews
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Clean and close to the town…
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Liked: Clean and close to the town
Disliked: Shower not very private
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Liked: Easy to find, clean facilities, overall a great experience
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Staff were helpful and friendly. And the campsite was lovely and quiet.…
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Liked: Staff were helpful and friendly. And the campsite was lovely and quiet.
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Des douches très propres, un terrain avec une belle vue, un espace…
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Liked: Des douches très propres, un terrain avec une belle vue, un espace commun très pratique et un accueil irréprochable.
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Great Site
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Liked: Lovely site for backpackers . Nice friendly helpful staff . There are pods to stay in as well plus the hostel itself. Nice flat grass to camp on benches to use . There is a covered outside area for washing and eating plus electrical charging there is a dry room , the showers are nice so is the toilet wash room . It is about 5 min walk to a small town with a co-op and pub. On the west highland path
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Good campsite, clean facilities, midges unbearable.
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Liked: Facilities were clean and easily accesible, charging point provided for mobile phones and the staff were quite helpful when we arrived. Plenty of parking available and within walking distance to a Co-Op in the nearby town.
Disliked: The midges were unbearable, and although the campsite can't do much about this it just ruined the whole time. We couldn't even stay one night and ended up leaving as they were so bad. Size restrictions on tents can be very restrictive, and would have liked the option to have 2 seperate tents as long as they fitted into the size area given (we use mountaineering tents so they are very small). The ground was quite difficult to get pegs into, and there wasn't any assigned plots. Showers are seperate, but have a communal changing area. Very expensive for 1 night, £30.
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Nice quiet site clean facilities friendly staff would recommend
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Liked: Very friendly staff clean and tidy good value for money Easy to walk to local shops ( coop / rice and chips and sandwiches shop ) nice and quiet. Would definitely use the site again.
Disliked: I left early before reception opened and didn't know where to put my site pool just left it outside the reception.
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Lovely place to stop over
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Liked: We liked the covered area where we could cook standing up. They also have an electric kettle for use by campers and a free device charging point and drying room. It was easy to find and a beautiful spot.
Disliked: Only the midges were a problem on one morning, but it’s Scotland so…
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Liked: Great service and place to stay
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From the manager: Thank you so much for booking and staying with us - Great pictures! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you 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
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite
Lab Road
Kinlochleven
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
PH50 4SG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.7144°N
-4.96006°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganavan | 27.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Glencoe Visitor Centre 7.2 mi
West Highland Museum 9.2 mi
Ben Nevis Distillery 9.4 mi
Nevis Range Cable Cars 9.5 mi
Treasures of the Earth 11 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Round Buachaille Etive Beag 3.6 mi
Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 4.6 mi
Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 4.8 mi
The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 4.8 mi
Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 7.2 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.
Want to know more about camping in Highlands and Islands?
- Does Blackwater Hostel and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Blackwater Hostel and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Blackwater Hostel and Campsite? Keen walkers have a wealth of choices for their rambles, from the West Highland Way (five minutes’ walk) to the Glencoe Lochan Trail, which follows family-friendly paths through forest. Landmarks to point … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.