Oban Holiday Park

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Camping & touring (added by manager 06 Sep 2023)
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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

AA 3 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

76%

would recommend this campground to a friend

73%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Tight 2 mile track. The setting absolutely beautiful though.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: The pitch was beautiful and the setting. You really could not get better. Walking distance to ferry to take you to Kerrera.

Disliked: The downside was the grass clippings which were everywhere. They stuck to your shoes and went into the Motorhome making it very untidy. The grass clippings were also very deep in the shower and toilet blocks making it unpleasant to shower. There was unfortunately a child perhaps around ten who was very loud late at night and again early in the morning which made us leave even before breakfast. I think he made other people as well.

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Good site friendly staff. Well maintained facilities

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Friendliness of staff. Location of camping pitch. Stunning views from site

Disliked: Climb up hill from camping pitch to facilities. Bit remote from Oban for entertainment etc.

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Super friendly welcome, and spotlessly clean site. I particularly like the heared…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Wayne J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Super friendly welcome, and spotlessly clean site. I particularly like the heared shower block.

Disliked: No loose women

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Not a ‘Holiday Park’

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Neil H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Location, views

Disliked: Pitches not at all level. Pitches quite waterlogged even though not much rain - risk of getting stuck in mud. Shower design - cramped

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The beautiful scenery.…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: The beautiful scenery.

Disliked: No pathway to toilets, had to walk in wet grass to get to them. No proper hardstands for motorhome. Water not drinkable.

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Nice views…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Peter H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Nice views

Disliked: no dislikes

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Great site with fabulous views and very friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Catherine C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The location and the facilities - everything was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cleanliness and facilities.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Cleanliness and facilities.

Disliked: Not very good lighting from camping area to toilet block and no wifi at top area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would only stay again for one night if needing to catch a ferry

Overall 2/10
Location 10
Value for money 2
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: View, campsite clean, handy for ferry.

Disliked: Over priced for two toilets, no drinking water, one shower, which at least 40 people used.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is a good place to stay a few nights whilst touring Scotland.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We stayed 3 nights in our tent on the field adjacent to the loch: great views. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet and peaceful.

Disliked: Drinking water comes straight from the mountain and needs boiling before drinking. We did not like that and as such depended on bottled water. The shop/reception times are 9am-6pm which in summer is a bit short. Facilities for campers close to the bottom fields are quite limited, more available but higher up the hill....

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Features

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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ganavan 6.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 $44.82 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.