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
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Shop
Bar
Restaurant food
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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 7 March
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • 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 toilet and shower block is closed from 22nd December to 2nd January.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 7 Mar to

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Site types & availability

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 135 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This neat, modern park has cracking loch and mountain views. Guests loved the spotless facilities, simple check-in, handy shop and great pub. Many noted the roomy sites, friendly staff and dog-friendly zone. Midges or tricky road access were minor points. Most loved it and want to come back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Check in easy Pitch was great Facilities lovely…

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Tracy J. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Check in easy
Pitch was great
Facilities lovely modern and clean
Pub great.... waitresses were brilliant
Late ish check out appreciated

Disliked The rain but that's not your fault haha

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite in a stunning location.

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 Russell M. 4 reviews

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Location, location, standard of facilities, location!

Shop was really handy, good to have a pub (bit pricey but convenient). Bakery was great for breakfast.

Disliked Nothing to dislike really. Just fab all around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Claire N. 19 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Location, very clean site and offer little extras for campers including fridge and freezer, plug sockets and a kettle. Next door to a shop and pub cracking site it's our second visit in infer 12 month

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent would book again, great facilities everything.

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 Brian D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The booking in Information screen when you arrive, the view from the camp site, the pub next door was brilliant.

Disliked Sloping tent pitches, had to walke furthest away from the car park to find a flatter pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Port na Gael Campsite is definitely somewhere we’d visit again

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 Heidi C. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We had the best time! Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hideouts were so cosy with cracking view. Dog playpen was perfect spot for our dogs to sniff about. Facilities were faultless.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Der Platz ist sehr modern und…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Der Platz ist sehr modern und unkompliziert, es gibt einen Bereich wo Hunde frei laufen können. Der Pub neben an ist sehr gemütlich, sehr gute Bierauswahl und das Essen einheimisch. Selbst für meinen Freund gab es alles in Vegan.

Disliked Die Sanitäranlagen sind sehr sauber und gut gepflegt, leider merkt man, dass die Container vermutlich nicht viele Jahre überleben werden.

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The views and clean site are terrific- did not see or need site host

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Well organised with information board telling you what pitch you are on, spacious clean well laid out site. The washing machine takes card payment (no hunting for coins needed) the view of the loch & mountains is wonderful

Disliked My electric hook up was a bit far my extension (25m) only just reached I had to position on the far left of my pitch. The point was in the centre of 3 pitches mine being furthest away.

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Excellent, clean campsite

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Great views of the Loch.
Pretty level, clean campsite.
The Inn next door was a huge plus, but you'll need to book

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, so well equipped and…

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Julie V. 6 reviews

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Fantastic site, so well equipped and thought out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good facilities. Clean and tidy. Very…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very good facilities. Clean and tidy.
Very convenient having a shop next door.
Pub was great for food too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 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

Budget/backpacker 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 Site close to accessible bathrooms 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.

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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 $45.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.