Oban Holiday Park

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Oban holiday park - looking out onto the isle of kerrera and onto mull in the distance.
Oban holiday park from above
Scenic holiday park
Explore the beautiful coastline
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Oban holiday park - looking out onto the isle of kerrera and onto mull in the distance.
Oban holiday park from above
Scenic holiday park

  • Scenic site 10 minutes' drive from Oban, with views to Kerrera island
  • Ferries, whisky distillery and horse riding within 10 mins' drive
  • Play area and shop on site; dogs welcome
For some folk, Oban is a jumping-off point for trips to the spectacular Scottish islands; for others, it’s a very handy location simply for sinking into the gentle pace of rural Highlands life while still keeping convenient access to shops and other amenities. Whichever of those groups you fall into, a fine base awaits at Oban Holiday Park, a spacious and peaceful site in Gallanchmore, about 10 minutes’ drive south of the Oban. It’s a scenic spot indeed, with views out over the sea to the island of Kerrera (which you can take a closer look at by boarding a ferry less than a mile away). There are plenty more options for island hopping from the harbour in Oban, whether you’re doing a grand tour or just taking day trips. The town also has a good collection of shops, restaurants and things to do, including a cinema and golf course – not forgetting the option for a stroll along the seafront at sunset, watching the boats bobbing in the harbour. Staying here isn’t all about the islands, of course – there’s a whole heap of things to see on the mainland too, including castles, gardens and a whisky distillery. Activities are plentiful too, with pony trekking and scuba diving close by as well as a good choice of places to go for walks and bike rides. On site, all is nicely convenient too, with a small food shop, chemical disposal and modern toilets and showers; there’s also a play area where the kids can have a good run about. The site is supported by natural water springs, so you'll need to boil any water you intend to consume or drink bottled water instead.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 30
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/10.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

This site is a member of Highland Holidays group.

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Reviews

7.4

Overall rating from 396 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

68% would recommend this campground to a friend

66% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning spot near Oban, with great views and friendly staff. Facilities mostly clean but a bit dated. Some pitches are lumpy and muddy, especially for big rigs. Water supply issues and ongoing work were also flagged.

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Arrival date (latest first)

It was large and clean with…

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Alina M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked It was large and clean with great amenities

Disliked No internet signal or WIFI

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Location

Disliked No drinking water on site. Couldn’t even use the water to clean our teeth! All water had to be boiled before use. No indication on website and no reduction in price either. Had we known we would have gone elsewhere. Also grass EHU’s totally waterlogged as there is no drainage at all. We got stuck trying to leave. Site facilities very tired. Not happy! Avoid.

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The location of the Oban site…

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Peter N.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked The location of the Oban site is good, and the reception lady was very courteous and pleasant.

Disliked The pitches are on grass for motorhomes and with the wet weather the ground was very soft, so choosing a pitch location was important.
The shower block was adequate but basic, with good warm water.
The fresh water was brown in colour and not drinkable without boiling first.

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Site ok for Campervans but no great for tents, but friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Good location for catching a ferry from Oban, only a mile along the coast road.

Disliked Camping field not great lumpy and long grass. I couldn’t get the water tap to work, and it is a uphill walk to the toilets and showers. water on site is not drinkable you need to brink your on bottled water.

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Calm campsite

Disliked - Fresh water must be cooked, so we have not filled our freshwater tank
- Grass pitches have a large inclination, we could not level our camper van (the statics are leveled well and have gravel for the car)
- grass pitches are very wet, drainage goes over the grass pitches
- some cars or campervans may have the tires spinner
-WLAN only at the reception, camper kitchen (inside) no WLAN
- no Mobile Data

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£36 a night not good value for a site with no drinking water

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Simon R.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Good views over the Loch. Lower camping field was quite private.

Disliked The water sourced from the hillside above had to be boiled before drinking. However, there ought to have been some provision of drinking water on a site this size. And a price reduction.
3 miles from Oban - not walk able

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Nice location, facilities need updating

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Wifi
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David G.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Location, been coming for 37 years, has a certain charm that is diminishing as the site is becoming more developed. It was clean and staff were good.

Disliked Water unfit to drink, and not notified till arrival, huge investment in new cabins and statics and not sorting the basics, although they say they are working on it. Police arresting a drunk woman at 6pm and open drug use, not really the sites fault,? Impossible to drain motorhome on designated drain point due to slope

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A bit basic TBH

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2 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Liked the flexibility as we booked last minute and checked in after hours. The view was great and the bathroom and shower very clean.

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Seems expensive for the facilities on offer.

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Tricia D.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Walks nearby with the dog.

Disliked No wifi, windy road to get there.

Recommend to friends Visit 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Oban Holiday Park

Gallanachmore Farm

Gallanach Road

Oban

Argyll

Scotland

PA34 4QH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.3888°N
5.51775°W

Nearest transport

Rail
3.8 km Oban Rail Station
10.8 km Connel Ferry Rail Station
17.8 km Taynuilt Rail Station
Ferry
1 km Oban Kerrera Ferry
1.2 km Kerrera Ferry Landing
3.6 km Oban Ferry Terminal
Airport
11.3 km 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

Getting out to see the surroundings? There are lots of lovely walks to be done nearby, or you can hire bikes in Oban (10 minutes’ drive) for scenic cycle rides. Achnalarig Riding Stables (10 minutes) is another option, for pony and horse riding lessons or treks – or you might like to see what’s out at sea by joining a scuba trip from Puffin Dive Centre (five minutes’ walk). Once you’ve viewed Kerrera from your pitch, head up the road (five minutes’ drive) to board a ferry over to the island – there’s a great seven-mile walking trail that runs from the harbour and will show you some of the island’s best bits. For other islands, it’s a 10-minute drive to Oban harbour, where services run to Lismore, Mull, Iona and Coll as well as more far-flung destinations. Back on the mainland, you may like to stop by at Dunstaffnage Castle (20 minutes), the Green Shoots garden (15 minutes) and Cruachan Dam Visitor Centre (35 minutes) – and don't forget a dram at Oban Distillery (10 minutes)…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ganavan 6.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glencoe Visitor Centre 39.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ben Cruachan 24.9 km

Glen Aros: Isle of Mull 32.8 km

Ben More on the Isle of Mull 33.5 km

GLENBORRODALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) 41 km

Ardmore Bay: Isle of Mull 44.5 km

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 Oban Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oban Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oban Holiday Park? Getting out to see the surroundings? There are lots of lovely walks to be done nearby, or you can hire bikes in Oban (10 minutes’ drive) for scenic cycle rides. Achnalarig Riding … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oban Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oban Holiday Park? From $46.91 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.