Blackwater Hostel and Campsite
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- 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
35
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
- The maximum tent size allowed is 2 x 2.4 metres. Regrettably, larger tents cannot be accommodated and will be turned away.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 24 Mar to
8.8/10
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts an excellent location, particularly for West Highland Way walkers, with stunning views and proximity to shops and pubs. Facilities are frequently praised as clean and well-maintained, including showers, a drying room, and a kitchen area with a kettle and microwave. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. A notable recurring issue for some visitors is the presence of midges, and there are also comments about small tent size restrictions and shower privacy.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nothing.
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Excellent location and setting.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Excellent pitch location for anyone trekking the WHW.
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Nothing to be honest too much…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nothing to be honest too much mosquitoes and midges you cant even breath
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Schöner, kleiner ruhiger Zeltplatz. Guter Ausgangspunkt…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Schöner, kleiner ruhiger Zeltplatz. Guter Ausgangspunkt zum Wandern. Sanitäre Anlagen top!
Disliked Vielleicht aufgrund des Baches an der Zeltwiese waren abends und morgens sehr viele Mücken.
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Location is excellent / nice size…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location is excellent / nice size site / clean
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We had quite a lot of…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We had quite a lot of rain upon our arrival, but were happy to have a nice covered area where we could sit / eat / relax and dry our clothes!
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Beautiful location Stunning views…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful location
Stunning views
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Great site…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great site
Disliked None
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Great site, quiet scenic location, staff friendly & helpful.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Facilities are great, kettle and microwave as well as reasonably priced vending machines. Bathrooms and showers clean. Location is brilliant with shops and pubs serving food within 5 minute walk. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Disliked Showers are timed to fairly short bursts which is annoying but manageable.
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Don’t book unless you have an excessively small tent
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Campsite very responsive via email
Disliked Ridiculously small tent size allowance, meaning I couldn’t camp there with a standard sized 2 man tent, and as I booked just a few days before I didn’t get the money back when I realised this either. We didn’t stay there but lost £90.
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From the manager: Booker was aware of the legal size restrictions on tents when booking and was informed the tent could not be accepted due to the legalities of the lease and it far exceeded the limit permitted. The incorrect date had also booked and not cancelled within the time frame of the cancellation policy chosen by the booker.
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker 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
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
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
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 (20 minutes' drive), which follows family-friendly paths through forest. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.