Red Squirrel Campsite

The rain has stopped.
The rain has stopped.
We get sunshine, too!
Your very own pot of gold?
The mountains also pierce the clouds.
All weather camping.
Small campfires are allowed.
Hugh.
Nice facilities ;)
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Wild camping in some of Scotland’s most spectacular and rugged terrain. 22 acres of wooded land set in beautiful Glencoe where you will discover Scotland's wildlife and some of the most beautiful scenery this country has to offer!

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Bush Lake and/or mountain 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Red Squirrel Campsite

Old Glencoe Road

Glencoe

Glencoe

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH49 4HX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.66996°N
-5.06822°W

Route directions

We are situated near the Old Glencoe Road. About 1 mile off the main A82 which passes through the Glen, coming from the South. You can access A82 either from Glasgow or Edinburgh ( about 2 hours drive ) to the south or Fort William ( 25 minutes drive ) and Inverness( 2 hours drive ) to the north. You can access the Old Glencoe Road taking the first left coming down towards Glencoe, from the North - from Glencoe village. By bus - get off at Glencoe Hotel. Go to the village. Keep going, pass humped bridge and walk for another 1 ¾ miles. We are after the Scottish Youth Hostel.

Nearest transport

Coach
34.3 km Pine Trees Leisure Park
43.7 km Hotel
Rail
16.9 km Fort William Rail Station
19.4 km Banavie Rail Station
19.5 km Corpach Rail Station
Ferry
11.7 km Nether Lochaber Ferry Terminal
12.2 km Ardgour Ferry Terminal
16.6 km Fort William Ferry Landing
Airport
30.5 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

There are plenty of places you can visit within one days journey from Red Squirrel campsite here in Glencoe, either on foot or by car. From high Monros (about 20 around Glencoe) to a nice pub, only about 10 minutes walk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ganavan 35.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glencoe Visitor Centre 4.3 km

West Highland Museum 16.6 km

Ben Nevis Distillery 18.3 km

Nevis Range Cable Cars 18.6 km

Treasures of the Earth 19.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Round Buachaille Etive Beag 6.8 km

Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 11.2 km

The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 11.3 km

Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 12.7 km

Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 14.5 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 Red Squirrel Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Red Squirrel Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Red Squirrel Campsite? There are plenty of places you can visit within one days journey from Red Squirrel campsite here in Glencoe, either on foot or by car. From high Monros (about 20 around Glencoe) … Read more