Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

Cartland Craig's

• Peaceful glacial glen in a secluded location in Lanarkshire
• A 10-minute drive from New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde
• Off-grid riverside campsite; barbecues and campfires allowed

Mangersta Croft Wigwams

Sunnymeade Caravan Park

• Dog-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from Portpatrick village centre
• A 15-minute drive from Stranraer; 25 mins from Cairnryan ferries
• Close to the start of the Southern Upland Way walking trail

Heavenly Campsite

• Off-grid farm site with stunning countryside views
• A 25-minute drive from Thornill and 45 minutes from Dumfries
• Fishing, compost toilets and dog-friendly pond

Long Beach Campsite

• Scenic wild campsite on the Knoydart Peninsula, Highlands and Islands
• A 20-minute walk to Inverie for bike tracks and whale-watching trips
• Inverie Bay pitches accessed by ferry or hike; shop 20 minutes’ walk

Edenmill Campsite

• Scenic family-friendly campsite between Glasgow and Loch Lomond
• Close to the West Highland Way and John Muir Way for hikes
• Soft play, alpaca treks, farm shop and café on site

Gartmore Estate Campsite

• Basic site on the Gartmore Estate in the Trossachs National Park
• A 15-minute drive from Loch Ard and half an hour from Sitrling
• Village shop and pub serving food 10 minutes’ walk away

Noah's Ark Caravan Park

Lazy Duck

Howe of Torbeg

• Stunning surroundings in Royal Deeside, five minutes from Ballater
• On the Snow Roads route and in the Cairngorms National Park
• Well-maintained amenities including heated shower block

John Muir Way Campsite

• Small, peaceful site by the Campsie Fells, a mile from Strathblane
• On the John Muir Way and West Highland Way walking trails
• In the grounds of a hotel with restaurant, hot tub and games room

Clochforbie Yurts

• Aberdeenshire glampsite with lovely countryside views near Turriff
• Macduff Marine Aquarium and Tarlair Swimming Pools 15 minutes’ drive
• Indoor kitchen, exclusive bathroom, DVDs and TV, plus private hot tub

Croft 183 Caravan and Camping Site

Smerral

• Peaceful pop-up wild camping site just off the NC500 at Latheron
• Five minutes' drive to Latheronwheel Harbour; 25 minutes to Wick
• Scenic back to basics pitches on a traditional working croft

Whitewave Wigwams

• Glamping pods at an outdoor centre on the Isle of Skye
• A 75-minute drive from the Skye Bridge; 30 minutes from Portree
• Kayaking, canoeing, climbing, archery and mountain-boarding on site