Port nan Gael Campsite

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Loch side pitches (added by manager 04 Mar 2024)
Loch side pitches
Ben more facing campsite
Touring pitches
Hard standing pitches with strip of grass for all non electric and electric touring vehicles
Tent field with sea views
All touring pitches have sunset views
All touring pitches have sea and mountain views
Tent field
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Ben more facing campsite
Touring pitches
Hard standing pitches with strip of grass for all non electric and electric touring vehicles

  • Family-run lochside getaway on the Isle of Mull with views of Ben More
  • Dog-friendly setting with a restaurant and pub next door
  • 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’s the departure point for a number of 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). As it's dog-friendly too, Port nan Gael Campsite is a wise spot for those holidaying with their canines. Contactless check-in is provided, and the site has wifi and CCTV number plate integration. Along the coast there are sea arches, standing stones, gorgeous sandy beaches and a fossilised tree. A village shop is half an hour’s walk away and there's a restaurant and pub next door.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 30
Tent sites 15
Open all year
Opens
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.
  • For the touring pitches if you have a preferred pitch, state this in the 'Special request' box upon booking (a photo uploaded shows the site map), or one will be automatically allocated to you.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating based on 112 reviews View breakdown

Spectacular scenery

Voted 95% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this campground to a friend

94%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely site in a stunning location.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Bird T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked: Location was beautiful n quiet. Plenty of space. Shop was well stocked.

Disliked: Difficult drive from port due to single track main roads.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful scenic site with incredible facilities and lovely people.

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The facilities are outstanding at this site and the people who work here are lovely. The views are breathtaking.

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Everything was perfect. Top class site. We will return…

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

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked: Everything was perfect. Top class site. We will return

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay in Isle of Mull

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

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked: Fantastic location, wonderful sunsets, well run and well planned.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and facilities…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Location and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, lovely views. Really nice drive in.…

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

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked: Beautiful location, lovely views. Really nice drive in.

Disliked: Getting woken up by the surrounding access gravel roads when people choose to leave at just after 6am driving off.

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Beautiful setting with great facilities

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

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked: Fabulous views. Great facilities near by - shop and really great food at the Inn next door. Toilet block clean and functional.

Disliked: Nil

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Clean facilities, beautiful view. Very peaceful. Nice big fridge freezers. Excellent shop…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Clean facilities, beautiful view. Very peaceful. Nice big fridge freezers. Excellent shop on site with everything one might need.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike. Bring midge repellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We love the view on the sea and the quiet! The camping…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We love the view on the sea and the quiet! The camping was very easy to fine and the accommodations. We recommand this xaming

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful view from the site. Lovely restaurant in the Inn nextdoor. Toilets…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful view from the site. Lovely restaurant in the Inn nextdoor. Toilets and showers were very clean. Stunning part of the island, saw two white tailed eagles near the site.

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

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 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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

56.36608°N
-6.01684°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
15.3 km Ulva Ferry (Mull) Ferry Landing
15.3 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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ganavan 34.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

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 10.3 km

Glen Aros: Isle of Mull 18.9 km

Dervaig - Glen Gorm, Isle of Mull 26.5 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 sites.

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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 $46.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.