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 - looking out onto the isle of kerrera and onto mull in the distance.
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  • 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

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This site is a member of Highland Holidays group.

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Reviews

7.2

Overall rating from 319 Pitchup.com customers

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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

67% would recommend this campground to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

Great views, peaceful spot near Oban. Friendly staff, tidy grounds. Some pitches are soft when wet, and a few facilities need a freshen up. Still a good base for exploring, highly recommended.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Not worth the 30 pound fee per night as no benefit for a motorhome.

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5 out of 10
Location
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Customer service
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Craig Y.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Nice location.

Disliked Motorhome pitches were on grass and not suitable for weight. Toilet blocks have no hot water for washing and use water for the hills. Toilet roll wasn't replaced the 2 days we stayed. No free WiFi for use and poor to no signal on mobile.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite large site. Very friendly helpful…

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Alison S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Quite large site. Very friendly helpful staff. Clean and tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place ..views are amazing .quiet…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful place ..views are amazing .quiet and clean

Disliked Nothing ...if going in vans take some tracks so you dont destroy the grass ..

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Facilities are ean but cold and outdated.

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5 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Janice N.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Views out to sea

Disliked Toilet block was old and freezing cold. Showers were hot but made little difference when getting dressed. Grass pitches for moterhomes were ok but it was wet and so we were worried about becoming stuck. The pitches are on a slope so beware before parking as this can make sleeping awkward. Would be nice to have level hardstanding pitches with water as well as electric!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic facilities, but poor pitch conditions in winter

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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James P.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked The site and facilities were fantastic. We arrived at night and left at night so we didn't see or use all of these but what we could see was great! We loved the site map in particular as it was well thought out and helpful.

Disliked It had rained for a couple of days and the motorhome touring pitches were on grass. We slipped getting on and off the pitch and felt uncomfortable staying here overnight due to the poor weather and non hardstanding pitches. We arrived around 4pm and left around 9pm as we didn't want to spend new years day stuck in the mud!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location for our NYE visit to Oban.

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8 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Very quiet site, neighbours were there to avoid fireworks noise for thier dogs so must be quiet.

Disliked Lane to site quite narrow. Appreciate nothing can be done about that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, facilities ok. Staff helpful enough

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Gavin K.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Excellent location, views are amazing. Small shop onsite offering a variety of item, 10 mins to Oban centre. Due to time of year it was very quiet sp had the option of parking where ever we liked.

Disliked Toilet/Shower facilties can do with a slight upgrade, only 2 showers and both rails broken. You have to hold the shower head which isn't ideal, no drinking water onsite but this is clearly stated in your welcome email. No fixed pitches so I'd think in the summer it would be a bit of a free for all and difficult if very busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and easy check in!

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Easy to find and check in (late check in box was really helpful!) really clear where we could camp, site looked great but we only saw it in the dark because we arrived after 5pm and left before 5am to catch the ferry! It's in an ideal location to catch the ferry. The walk into Oban is nice, easy to navigate, picturesque, and not too long (50 mins to an hour) - we will definitely stay again! Tawny owls in the forest where we were.

Disliked Nothing

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I liked it when I booked…

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2 out of 10
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James D.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked I liked it when I booked a hotel for 2 nights rather than staying for my full stay

Disliked Toilets and showers very dated with also no WiFi available on campsite which is very poor considering there is no phone signal as well due to location. No drinking water on any of the site Will definitely not be returning to this site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nicely located site near Oban, facilities…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Pete W.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Nicely located site near Oban, facilities ok. We loved the walk up thr back of the site and meeting the West Highland Coos.

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Oban Holiday Park? From $46.13 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.