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General
- Spectacular scenery next to the River Blackwater
- Hillwalking in the Munro mountains just minutes away
- Reiki, reflexology, massage and workshops available
River and reflexology, mountains and massage, whisky and waterfalls, red kites and fishing and a remote location with easy access to roads for urban day trips… some places really do have pretty much everything.
Or almost – you won’t find a clubhouse, pizza joint or noisy entertainment at family-run Riverside Caravan Park, but if you’re camping in the Scottish Highlands you’re probably going to be erring on the quieter side of peaceful. And you’re probably up for some stunning Scottish scenery too – have a look at the site pics for a quick peek.
Riverside is next to the River Blackwater, flowing into the River Contin, a popular pull for salmon and trout anglers from Scotland and further afield. (Fishing is available too on the Blackwater from the site – just be sure to catch and release.)
Munro mountains rise minutes from the park for hillwalking and 'Munro bagging' (climbing all the Munro peaks in one fell swoop/tired-legged trip), and mountain bike trails start just over the road from Riverside if you prefer to go at a more breakneck speed.
To sort supplies, the well-stocked and reasonably priced village shop is right at the site entrance and fresh bread and pastries are sold on site most mornings during busy seasons. A garage/petrol station and hotel with bar and restaurant are about a mile away.
And you’ll probably need a rest now. Which is why it's true that some places really do have pretty much everything: there’s an on-site holistic therapist at Riverside, offering reiki, reflexology, holistic massage, Karuna and metamorphic technique, and occasional workshops in drumming, meditation and more. It's a hard life…
Open from 30/04/2021 to 30/10/2021
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
Please note
Tents are not accepted at this park.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The shower facilities are closed. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The toilet facilities are closed. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
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Max. persons: unlimited x
One Touring caravan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 7.0m width x 3.0m length (23.0ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)
Bedrooms: 1
Reviews
Charming, quirky site, beautifully situated by the river
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Excellent site, well worth a visit
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Perfect stopover site with clean facilities and friendly staff
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Nice quiet site but outdated. Facilities need updating as a priority.
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Excellent site!! Right by the river! Clean facilities!
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Lovely simple site.
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Features
Coronavirus
24+ hour ventilation between accommodation guests
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
No cash accepted on site
Removal of soft furnishings (e.g. decorative cushions)
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
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Contin (Highland): Post Office Coach Stop
— 0.0 miles
Garve: Hotel Coach Stop — 5.2 miles
Ardullie Interchange Coach Stop — 8.9 miles
- Train stations
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Garve Rail Station
— 5.0 miles
Conon Bridge Rail Station — 5.3 miles
Muir of Ord Rail Station — 5.8 miles
- Ferry ports
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Inverness Loch Ness Ferry Landing
— 14.4 miles
Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal — 17.3 miles
Cromarty Ferry Terminal — 21.7 miles
- Airports
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Inverness Airport
— 19.4 miles
Local attractions
If you’ve any time left over after whisky trailing, fishing, climbing, mountain biking, wildlife watching or being massaged (really, it’s a hard life), there’s still a load to do around Riverside and the Scottish Highlands.
Strathpeffer, Riverside’s nearest town, is well worth a look for its rather gorgeous golf course and the toys/exhibits of the Highland Museum of Childhood.
Walk from the west end of Strathpeffer along the forest track to the hill of Cnoc Mor via the Pictish hill fort of Knock Farril, or drive a few miles from the town to visit Castle Leod originally a Pictish fort and now seat of the Mackenzie clan.
A 24-hour mountain bike challenge starts each January from Strathpeffer too (yes, probably the one you saw on the news while you sat on the sofa polishing off the Christmas mince pies).
And if you’re Loch Ness monster spotting on a day trip, pause for a few hours to Urquhart Castle on the loch’s shores, a medieval fortress and one of the biggest and most visited castles in Scotland.
Must see
- Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park (12.5 miles)
- Jacobite Cruises (14.5 miles)
- Culloden Visitor Centre (14.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Riverside Caravan Park cancellation policy
No refunds within 5 days of arrival date.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Riverside Caravan Park will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Maestro
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Riverside Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Caravan Park? If you’ve any time left over after whisky trailing, fishing, climbing, mountain biking, wildlife watching or being massaged (really, it’s a hard life), there’s still a load to do around Riverside and … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
