Port nan Gael Campsite

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Loch side pitches
Loch side pitches
Hardstanding electric pitches rear row
Tent field at sunset
Gravel pitches
Ben more facing campsite
Picnic field
Touring pitches
Hard standing pitches with strip of grass for all non electric and electric touring vehicles
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Hardstanding electric pitches rear row
Tent field at sunset
Gravel pitches

  • Family-run lochside getaway on the Isle of Mull with views of Ben More
  • Dog-friendly setting with an on-site pub, restaurant and shop
  • Digital contactless check-in upon arrival
Hit up this Hebridean retreat for stunning landscapes, wildlife and adventures aplenty. Port nan Gael Campsite on the Isle of Mull is a family-run site with relaxed and friendly vibes. On the shore of Loch Scridain, there are stunning views over Ben More, the only munro on the island. Plus, the west-facing spot is also graced with some exceptional sunsets. Whether you’re recharging your batteries, getting your wildlife fix or planning some good adventures (or indeed, all three at once), this is the spot for it. At the junction between the west and east of the Isle of Mull, the site is halfway between the Craignure ferry terminal and the Fionnphort ferry terminal (both about half an hour's drive). The former is where you will arrive on Mull, and the latter is the departure point for several other islands, including Iona (an island with an abbey and beaches), Staffa (an island with volcanic rock columns, the impressive Fingal’s Cave and black guillemots) and Lunga (an island with puffins, seals and other seabirds). Along the local coast, there are sea arches, standing stones, gorgeous sandy beaches and a fossilised tree. As it's dog-friendly too, Port nan Gael Campsite is a wise spot for those holidaying with their canines. There is a very handy on-site pub and restaurant, as well as a grocery shop with camping gear. On laundry days, head to the outdoor commercial laundry machines (they require an additional fee). Contactless check-in is provided, and the site also has wifi and CCTV number plate integration.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 35
Caravan sites 35
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens 21 March
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 136 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot with amazing loch/mountain views. Clean facilities, handy shop & pub, easy check-in. Some found midges and local costs a bother. Pitches are good.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Overall it was a fantastic stay. Very relaxed and in a great place.

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Caroline S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The setting is beautiful. Stunning views of the loch and hills beyond.
Very easy to check in and clear where we were to go (we were camping with a tent).
Plenty of parking near the tent pitch so easy to unload the tent etc.
Secure dog run which was very handy.
Toilets and showers were clean. Showers were hot and powerful!
Handy sinks and fridges for cleaning up and storing food.
Nice park for children which you can see from the pub!
Shop on site was well stocked.
Laundry on site if you needed it.
Cleaned regularly.
Other campers were very friendly!

Disliked It would be handy to be able to book a pitch where you can have a van right next to your tent. We don’t sleep in the van but it’s handy to sit in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Très propre et bonnes installation

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Wifi
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claude l.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Très bien placé

Disliked Très peu de toilette

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was lovely; facilities were excellent - toilets, showers and laundry facilities.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Location was lovely; facilities were excellent - toilets, showers and laundry facilities. Onsite shop well stocked and good prices.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous site

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Dawn H.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This campsite is in the most beautiful location, just across a small road to the shore. With a shop, pub and restaurant (which also does take away food) next door, it has all you need for a relaxing and inspiring getaway.
There are laundry and recycling facilities, pot wash with power points to charge your devices and faff free free hot showers. The site owners have clearly thought of everything here! Sit back and watch the many birds - or the double decker bus on its way to Fionnphort for the Iona Ferry as it navigates the old arched bridge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site, very clean and tidy. The pitches were quite level.

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Linzi M.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Very clean and tidy, easy to access and a nice chilled out atmosphere.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant motorhome park. Everything wonderfully clean including chemical waste point. Handy shop…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Brilliant motorhome park. Everything wonderfully clean including chemical waste point.
Handy shop and pub onsite.
And just the best views. Especially if you catch sight of the Seals, Dolphins and Water Otters.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Campsite was lovely with all the essential amenities, near by restraunt and…

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Philip H.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Campsite was lovely with all the essential amenities, near by restraunt and shopping facilities , clean , welcoming and tranquil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Scenery, clean, friendly, easy to find, great facilities, good wifi…

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Tami A.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Scenery, clean, friendly, easy to find, great facilities, good wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Neat site in a beautiful location

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Beautiful location, neat well serviced site, pub and great shop next door

Disliked Small toilet and shower cabins
Roads to were single track

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site - beautiful scenery.

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Sarah-jane T.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked What a view to wake up to! The drive there was amazing, the campsite itself looks out on the most stunning views across the loch. Lots of wildlife.
Great pub and shop on site - book though for food as it gets super busy. Lovely staff and the food was really good.
Booking again for longer for next year!!
Facilities were good and very clean.

Disliked Nothing.

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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Port nan Gael Campsite

Pennyghael

Isle of Mull

Isle of Mull

Argyll

Scotland

PA70 6HB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.36642°N
6.01711°W

Route directions

What3Words location: laugh.crossword.tent

Nearest transport

Rail
33.9 km Oban Rail Station
40.2 km Connel Ferry Rail Station
Ferry
15.2 km Ulva Ferry (Mull) Ferry Landing
15.2 km Ulva Ferry (Ulva) Ferry Landing
20.9 km Fishnish Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.1 km Colonsay Airport
39.8 km Oban (North Connel) Airport
45.6 km Coll 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

Take the road west… wild Ulva is an island with only a few residents but plenty of ruins, and accessible by a ferry just over an hour's drive from the site. Also to the west is the gorgeous Eas Fors Waterfall (an hour and 15 minutes' drive) and the white-sand Calgary beach (an hour and a half). Stay east and there are castles in store… Aros (50 minutes) is a 13th-century castle built by an old lord and was once a key stronghold for the isles. Built in the 1860s, Glengorm Castle (an hour and 20 minutes) is pretty grand too, on the northern tip of Mull. It’s easy to spend a day just exploring the main street in Tobermory (an hour and 10 minutes) too, as it has a distillery, harbour, catch and release aquarium and shops with crafts and chocolate. Get to know the rural way of life on Mull at the 1500-acre farm at Ardalanish Isle of Mull Weavers (25 minutes), which has a farm shop with products from Hebridean sheep.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ganavan 34.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ben More on the Isle of Mull 10.2 km

Glen Aros: Isle of Mull 18.9 km

Dervaig - Glen Gorm, Isle of Mull 26.4 km

Port Langamull: Isle of Mull 28.2 km

BALNAHARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/11/2005) 29.2 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 campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Port nan Gael Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Port nan Gael Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Port nan Gael Campsite? Take the road west… wild Ulva is an island with only a few residents but plenty of ruins, and accessible by a ferry just over an hour's drive from the site. Also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Port nan Gael Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Port nan Gael Campsite? From $49.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.