Dall Cottage Camping

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Grass tent pitch
Grass tent pitch
Pitches by the river
Site for walkers and bikepackers, close to route 7 and cairngorm loops
Pitches on grass
Pitches on grass
Pitches on grass
Firepit overlooking the river garry
Fire pit
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Pitches by the river
Site for walkers and bikepackers, close to route 7 and cairngorm loops
Pitches on grass

  • Peaceful setting with riverside pitches and views of the Cairngorms
  • A 15-min drive from Blair Atholl, 20 from Pitlochry and 60 from Perth
  • Semi-wild camping with hot shower plus free-range eggs for sale
Peace in Perthshire, with views of the Cairngorms? Come along to Dall Cottage Camping. The sensible folk here have set up their small site to stay as close to nature as possible, keeping the vibe as semi-wild camping in a rural wildlife haven. The site is next to the River Garry over a river ford crossing and is only accessible to walkers, cyclists and 4x4 vehicles, which means a definite remote feel as well as plenty of space… (parking and a lift in a 4x4 are available for those travelling in normal cars). And for your adventures off site? This is a stunning setting for outdoor days: on the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park (Britain’s biggest, fact fans), a short drive from three lochs and just north of Tay Forest Park. There’s easy access to towns and cities too: Pitlochry is 20 minutes’ drive away, the Fair Trade shopping of Aberfeldy within 40, and Perth just over an hour. Blair Atholl, home to the Atholl Country Life Museum and Blair Castle, is 15 minutes from the site. Wild camping of any flavour most certainly needs fire, and the Dall Cottage team turn up trumps here too, providing firepits for guests’ use so that eats, drinks and stargazing can be done alongside toasty flames. Amenities are well thought out too: there’s a hot shower, clean and well-equipped compost toilet. Please note that only four wheel drive vehicles can be parked next to the pitch; other cars will need to be parked on the other side of the river (transport can be provided across the river on arrival and departure, but please provide the team with a time in advance).

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Access to the site is through a river across a rough un-surfaced ford, so is only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with good ground clearance. Campers on foot, bike, or trail-type motorbikes can also cross, but with caution and by experienced riders. Most of the time the river is low, allowing for crossing, however, on occasion the river can rise quickly after heavy rainand be un-passable, please be aware of this. If you're travelling in a normal car, you'll need to park on the other side of the river and use the site's 4x4 to transport your gear (please arrange this in advance).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 104 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This cosy, peaceful site offers a unique, "almost wild" riverside experience. Campers love the friendly owners, spotless composting loos & shower, and handy honesty shop. Spacious pitches have fire pits. The river ford access is a fun, adventurous highlight. Bottled water's available, and any road/train noise is mostly drowned out by the tranquil vibe.

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Maybe the best place I've ever stayed for camping little bit more…

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Chris P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Maybe the best place I've ever stayed for camping little bit more expensive but it's worth it and more. There's nothing better than this.

I'll always recommend it and I'm already looking at staying again.

Oh and thanks for having decent toilet paper!

Disliked Only annoying thing was the kids next door but that was it in the morning they were loud.

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Highly recommend, will be back!

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Simon W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great location and views, great facilities with genuine rustic charm. Wee shop is great for camp fires and some treats and loved the friendly service.

Disliked The midge can be bad but the shop has midge spray and nets. Definitely take some in the summer.

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Very nice camping, easy to find, toilets and shower are very clean…

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Lucas B.

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Liked Very nice camping, easy to find, toilets and shower are very clean and the little shop is very convenient ! We had a peaceful night here.

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A fantastic, well run, small site with four pitches next to the…

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Rankin C.

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Liked A fantastic, well run, small site with four pitches next to the River Garry.
The site is on the grounds of a smallholding and is operated by the very nice, welcoming and accommodating owners.
The facilities comprise of separate male and female composting toilets a shower cubicle and a shed from which you can purchase (honesty box) various items including firewood (each pitch has a fire pit), water, snacks, midge repellant etc, etc.
All the facilities are immaculately kept.
You have to ford the river to gain access, but if you are on foot or do not have a suitable vehicle, the owners will transport you over the river as required.
A fantastic wee site that I would highly recommend, especially if you are after some peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.
There isn't any wifi but there is a good, strong 4g signal but when you come to a place like this, why would you need either?
Highly recommended.

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Great facilities and location by the river.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great facilities and location by the river.

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The place and the ambience there were an absolute dream. We had…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The place and the ambience there were an absolute dream. We had our own fire pit and apart from us, there were only two other cyclists there. There is generally only room for a few people. We were able to borrow two blankets from the farmshop for the night because it was colder than expected. However, there is no drinking water from the tap, which should be noted. Bottles of water are available in the shop for £1.

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Marvelous camping site for 4x4 owning wild-campers

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Remco J.

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Liked The wild-camping vibe and having to vross rhe river

Disliked No drinking water tap present

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
The tap/water supply onsite and to our home comes from up on the hill, it doesn't pass through any filtration system so we cannot advice to dink this directly. However is is obviously completely fine to boil and wash etc.
We also make it clear in the booking information to bring your own drinking water.
Kind regards
Dall cottage team.

A wee spot of heaven! Teeny weeny site with huge wholesome vibes.

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Sarah I.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The location, the peace, the friendly owners who were so kind, the size, the amenities. It’s our new favourite place!

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We often come here and it never disappoints. Big pitches, good amount…

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James M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We often come here and it never disappoints.

Big pitches, good amount of space between them so you never feel like you are too close to your neighbours.

Fire pits, fully stocked camp shop.

Everything you could want.

Being right next to the river is great for a dip and is a lovely bit of white noise and also does a good job of drowning out any noise that might be coming from elsewhere.

Owners are lovely and getting a lift across the river to your pitch is always fun!

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Felt like wild camping, but with benefits! (Compost toilet)

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Gail G.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Small camp with very large pitches next to river. Lovely and peaceful, even though the camp was full both nights. Owners were welcoming and very efficient. Loved our stay and will return.

Disliked Nothing!

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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 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

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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dall Cottage Camping

Calvine

Pitlochry

Perthshire

Scotland

PH18 5UL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.79702°N
4.03159°W

Route directions

From the south, stay on the A9 until you see the turnoff signposted Dalnamein to the left. Take the turning and almost straight in front of you you'll see two metal farm gates. Go through the gates (please do close all gates behind you) down the track and park on the right just before the river. Please text in good time prior to your arrival should you need assistance with crossing the river. From the north, look out for the Dalnamein sign to your right 1 mile after the dual carriageway and follow as above.

Nearest transport

Coach
21 km Fishers Hotel
21 km Fishers Hotel
27 km Bus Bay
Rail
11.6 km Blair Atholl Rail Station
20.2 km Dalwhinnie Rail Station
20.9 km Pitlochry Rail Station

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

Local village Blair Atholl is a pretty place to start wanderings off at, for a stroll around the extensive gardens of 13th-century Blair Castle… followed by fish and chips at the town’s acclaimed takeaway. Scottish tweed, other clothing and gifts are all sourceable at the House of Bruar. The Pitlochry fish ladder is a local destination to take your camera along to: this famed fishway has 34 pools in total, including one with an underwater viewing area and CCTV for easy viewing. In town, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre has performances and festivals throughout the year, or if you’re feeling energetic you can strike out on the long-distance Rob Roy Way which runs for 79 miles from Pitlochy to Drymen in Stirling. More walking paths and mountain biking routes are close by, along with walks by Loch Rammel, Loch Errochty and Loch Tummel all within 25 minutes’ drive. More placid options include the zoo and safari park of the Highland Wildlife Park (45 minutes’ drive), Aviemore (55 minutes), Cairngorm Reindeer Centre (also 55 minutes) and Scone Palace (an hour and five minutes). Further afield, get along to Dundee or St Andrews (an hour and 25 minutes and an hour and 45 minutes away respectively), for several castles and Firth of Tay views at the former and some of the most famed golf in the world at the latter.

Must see

Blair Castle 11 km

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 44.9 km

Braemar Castle 45.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Falls of Bruar 6.9 km

Old Bridge of Tilt - Glen Tilt - Gows Bridge 11.7 km

Schiehallion from Braes of Foss 13.3 km

Schiehallion Scramble 13.4 km

Beinn a'Ghlo from Loch Moraig (Blair Atholl) 14.6 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 Dall Cottage Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dall Cottage Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dall Cottage Camping? Local village Blair Atholl is a pretty place to start wanderings off at, for a stroll around the extensive gardens of 13th-century Blair Castle… followed by fish and chips at the town’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dall Cottage Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    If you require assistance across the river, please call or text in advance with your estimated arrival time.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dall Cottage Camping? From $65.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.