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General
- Spectacular scenery next to the River Blackwater
- Hillwalking in the Munro mountains just minutes away
- Reiki, reflexology and workshops available
River and reflexology, 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, Karuna and metamorphic technique, and occasional workshops in drumming, meditation and more. It's a hard life…
Open from 29/03/2024 to 14/09/2024
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
Please note
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
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 23 or over.
A cable measuring at least 26 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 8 metres between pitches.
Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
Check availability at Riverside Caravan Park…
To generate better results:
- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by sites allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per pitch.
Max. persons: 2 x
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
One Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
One Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
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From the manager...
Many thanks for your review , it makes running the site worthwhile when you have guests such as yourselves ( we have had many great guests , we are so lucky ) |
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From the manager...
Thanks for your review. Just to point out we are not open in winter months , or even Autumn ! |
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We liked how quiet and small the site was, right … Jade C.Confirmed
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Many thanks for your review , is was great having you stay here with us. |
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Quiet riverside site Tony E.Confirmed
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Thanks for your review. |
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Location,, quite, Paul L.Confirmed
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Many thanks for your review , it was great having you here. |
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From the manager...
Many thanks for your review , and we really appreciate your feedback. |
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Lovely secluded location right by the river. Good size shower, … Tony P.Confirmed
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Was in a lovely spot, owners were lovely making sure … Belinda D.Confirmed
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Excellent site - all the facilities you need Lisa M.Confirmed
From the manager...
May thanks for your review , we have such great guests .... |
Features
Coronavirus
24+ hour ventilation between accommodation guests
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: one group at a time
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Extra spacing in seated areas
Hand sanitising stations
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
More frequent emptying of bins
No cash accepted on site
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
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
Small (11-25 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
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Hotel
— 5.2 miles
Bus Station — 14.6 miles
Royal Bank of Scotland — 15.0 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
By bus
Take bus number 27 from Inverness bus station. Buses run approximately every hour from Inverness until early evening.
By train
The nearest train station is Dingwall with service from Inverness. Dingwall is about 7 miles from our site.
Local attractions
If you’ve any time left over after whisky trailing, fishing, climbing, mountain biking, wildlife watching or reflexology (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)
- Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (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: | 3 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Riverside Caravan Park cancellation policy
No refunds within 5 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 fee.
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
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. 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.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashCheque
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? No 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 reflexology (really, it’s a hard life), there’s still a load to do around Riverside and the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 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.
We always gets one in a season ! Prospective guests please read in context with our other reviews , including the Belle tent , this review would appear as an aberration !