Isle of Rum Campsite

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Views across the bay
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Toilet block with two toilets
Free communal bbqs
Free bbqs
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  • Nearly-wild camping with stunning views across Loch Scresort
  • A 10-minute walk to the ferry port and a shop
  • Views across the bay; beaches within walking distance
When it comes to the wild, the Isle of Rum is pretty high up there. Hugging the shore of Loch Scresort, the only village on the island of Rum, this dog-friendly site rests on a pretty isle made up of a national nature reserve, making it a great choice to take a break in nature. This is a car-free island, but there's no shortage of sublime beaches and hiking trails nearby, so you’ll have plenty of chances to spot the local wildlife or just lay back on site and look out over to Skye in the distance. Plus, 10 minutes’ walk from the ferry port and an hour and 25 minutes’ ferry from Mallaig, you can head over there to board the steam railway in the so-called ‘road to the isles’. Facilities at the site include two communal barbecues (charcoal not included) and an indoor shelter for birdwatching or sheltering from the weather. There are also two showers, two sinks by the sea and access to a hot-water tap. You’ll certainly need a trusty store of snacks with so many nature trails nearby. Handily, there’s a small shop within 10 minutes’ walk which also sells hot soup and chips every day.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 59 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a beautiful, peaceful seaside setting with amazing views. Guests rave about the friendly, helpful staff and amenities like the communal shelter, BBQs, and charging stations. While facilities are basic but good, some find toilets/showers a bit far. Midges and occasional muddy pitches are minor points in an overwhelmingly positive stay.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Close to the ferry port and the well stocked village shop.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Close to the ferry port and the well stocked village shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite but there's still much that can be done to improve it

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Noel G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Elle the receptionist was lovely and helped us by providing a lot of useful info at all times. The barbecue at the campsite came in handy and there was a tap with potable water nearby. The surrounding scenery was just stunning. And the campsite itself was gorgeous (but room for improvement)

Disliked The showers were too far away from the campsite, the compost toilets had no light inside nor the cabin at the campsite for use at night. The charging station wouldn't work sometimes, the sinks didn't have a shelter above for those times it rains and no receptionist at the site at all times (not the receptionist fault obviously).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, wonderful views and location.

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Josiah S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Excellent location and facilities. Good indoor shelter to keep out of rain and away from midges. Showers hot and powerful, excellent drying room available and staff always friendly and helpful.

Disliked Expensive for a single traveller.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location of site is excellent, short level walk from ferry pier, close…

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Richard B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location of site is excellent, short level walk from ferry pier, close to well stocked shop/post office.
Right on the edge of the loch, View over Loch Scresort is beautiful. Lots of birds and seals.
Nice level grass to pitch on, well drained.
Best of all is the wooden shed with seating, hanging space and table, plus veranda with bench, great to sit out of the rain and midges.
Composting toilets work well and always clean.

Disliked Not really a complaint, part of the Scottish experience, and not in anyone’s control anyway, but expect a lot of midges!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely semi-wild camping spot next to the water, with a handy shelter…

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Jim A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely semi-wild camping spot next to the water, with a handy shelter on site and the most scenic dishwashing spot ever.

Disliked Shower cubicles are a bit small.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campground, clean facilities, easy to book and stay.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Good access to bathrooms, shower nearby, great view of the water, good facility for cooking and a sheltered place to eat or rest.

Disliked Midges! The site in the woods and right on the water was beautiful, but also meant more midges.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful camp site. Facilities were basic as expected from the website details…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful camp site. Facilities were basic as expected from the website details but all functional. Great having a wooden hut on site as a refuge in bad weather. Staff were friendly. A lovely stay.

Disliked Nothing to dislike really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpfull and friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I spent 3 nights at the Rum site with my Grandson. Climbing and nature watching.
Although the weather was mixed and the midges wild the site facilities and location where ideal for our needs and we plan to return in the not too distance future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best sites I have ever used

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing view, pitch right by the sea, quietness, simplicity, rustic folding wooden chairs, barbecue facilities, sea eagles (!)

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff lovely and helpful

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location and remoteness
Full of people wanting early nights to enjoy the outdoors so quiet at night

Disliked One numpty who shouted into his phone at 6 in the morning - why do people think this is ok on a campsite ? !
Midges but that’s Scotland

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Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Isle of Rum Campsite

Isle of Rum

Kinloch

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH43 4RR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

57.01114°N
6.27738°W

Route directions

Please follow the road out of the port and follow signs to the campsite. The road will snake its way round the Loch.

Nearest transport

Coach
44.2 km Shorefront Shelter
45.3 km Harbour Slipway
Rail
27.2 km Mallaig Rail Station
28.1 km Morar Rail Station
28.8 km Arisaig Rail Station
Ferry
0.3 km Rum Ferry Terminal
13.9 km Canna Ferry Terminal
17.4 km Eigg Ferry Terminal

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

To see where wildlife and otters hide out, there’s a hide just 15 minutes’ walk away, or more nature living it up around the North Side Trail (five minutes to the start point). Some sturdy shoes or hiking boots are a must here, of course, as without the cars, you’ll be hunting down the island’s hot spots on foot. Some such places include the Kinloch Glen waterfall (45 minutes), the sandy beach and dunes at Kilmory Bay (an hour and a half) and the more rugged stretch of coast at Harris (two hours and 10 minutes’ walk) with rather lovely views over Coll and Tirree. It may be a way to go, but Dibidil Bothby (two hours and 10 minutes) is well worth the trip. It’s a little mountain cabin way up in the hills, with nothing but the landscapes (and perhaps some hairy Highland cattle) as an accompaniment.

Must see

The Aros Experience 44.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bla Bheinn (Blaven) 27.2 km

Glasnacardoch - Loch Eireagoraidh 27.3 km

Arisaig - Scamadale 28 km

Druimindarroch to Fort 31.7 km

Morar - Bracorina - Stoul 32.7 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Isle of Rum Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Isle of Rum Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Isle of Rum Campsite? To see where wildlife and otters hide out, there’s a hide just 15 minutes’ walk away, or more nature living it up around the North Side Trail (five minutes to the start … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Isle of Rum Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Isle of Rum Campsite? From $44.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.