Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland
50 bookable campsites in Scotland
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire
Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland- Peaceful, dog-friendly Ayrshire smallholding site among woodlands
- Dumfries House 10 minutes’ drive; Glasgow one hour
- Resident horses; next to a stream and two miles from the River Ayr Way
Garden Cottage
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland- Quiet off-grid woodland pop-up site in Eglinton Country Park, Ayrshire
- Ardrossan Ferry Terminal and Royal Troon Golf Club 15 minutes’ drive
- Café ten minutes’ walk; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive
Kippford View Holiday Park
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Friendly family country park on a terraced hillside with estuary views
- Coarse fishing loch and woodland and coastal walks nearby
- Heated outdoor pool, playground and games and TV room
Wild Oak Woods
Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Eco-friendly Dumfries and Galloway campsite surrounded by woodland
- Sandyhills Bay Beach 15 minutes’ walk; RSPB Mersehead 10 minutes drive
- Small communal kitchen and covered cooking shelter in a wildlife haven
Macbeth's Hillock
Forres, Highlands and Islands, Scotland- Luxury Highland site with a legend attached
- Half an hour from sea fishing, dolphin spotting and Loch Ness cruises
- Many famed whisky distilleries within an hour's drive
Moffat Manor Holiday Park
Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Peaceful, family-friendly holiday park in the hills of Dumfries
- Dumfries, Moffat, castles and cycle routes within an hour's drive
- Bar and bistro, forest walks and private fjord for fishing
Kingussie Garden Cabins
Kingussie, Highlands and Islands, Scotland- Self-catering ‘tiny house’ cabins in the Cairngorms National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Loch Insh; 35 minutes from Cairngorm Mountain
- Kitchen and ensuite in the cabins; shops and cafés a short walk away
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The Wee Horsebox
Isle Of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland- Remote adults-only hut with a few frills on the Isle of Lewis
- Stornoway 45 minutes’ drive; Harris 50 minutes
- Kitchenette; igloo for cosy stargazing; views of the Eishken Hills
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Eat Sleep Ride
Lamberton, Berwickshire, Scotland- Off-grid pop-up on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Berwick-upon-Tweed
- St Abbs Head half an hour’s drive and Lindisfarne 20 minutes
- Shared kitchen; rescue ponies and hens; community and sensory gardens
Ruskin Lodges
Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland- Well-equipped cabins in Argyll Forest, a 10-minute drive from Dunoon
- Benmore Botanic Garden five minutes’ drive; West Bay beach 15 minutes
- Dogs welcome; TV with streaming services; board games and books
Ardlui Holiday Home Park
Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland- Family holiday park with spectacular Loch Lomond views at Ardlui
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park access from the pitches
- Bar, restaurant and entertainment throughout the year at Ardlui Hotel
Glen Spean Camping
Spean Bridge, Highlands and Islands, Scotland- Pop-up site half a mile from Spean Bridge in the Highlands and Islands
- Nevis Range Mountain Resort 10 minutes’ drive; Ben Nevis 20 minutes
- Self-serve coffee; food on weekends; shuttle bus to Nevis Range
Ballencrieff Farm Campsite
Longniddry, Lothian, Scotland- Back-to-basics pop-up campsite on a working East Lothian arable farm
- The Museum of Flight, Gullane golf clubs and beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid grass pitches and dog walk on site; shop five minutes’ drive
Cleghorn Farm
Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland- Nearly wild camping on a peaceful, 250-acre Lanarkshire farm
- New Lanark 10 minutes’ drive; Glasgow 45 minutes; Edinburgh an hour
- Woodland pitches surrounded by fields and woodland; shared firepits
The Eyrie
Isle Of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland- Dog-friendly wild camping site on the Isle of Lewis, in the Hebrides
- Stornoway 50 minutes’ drive; Luskentyre Beach one hour and 10 minutes
- Walled area with hammock; complimentary free-range eggs and vegetables
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Bridgend Campsite
Isle Of Arran, Ayrshire, Scotland- Dog-friendly site five minutes' drive from Blackwaterfoot Beach
- Arran Alpacas five minutes’ drive; Brodick Castle 20 minutes
- Playground on site; five minutes’ drive from a golf course
Beirhope Alpacas
Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland- Rural dog-friendly Scottish borders site with alpacas and hill views
- A 25-minute drive from St Cuthbert’s Way and Floors Castle
- Alpaca treks, barbecues, firepits, firewood and refreshments available
Broom Caravan and Campsite
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Peaceful site on a 200-acre estate with beach access
- A 25-minute drive from Dumfries and 35 from Carlisle
- Seven coarse fishing lakes and fully stocked tackle shop on site
Hillside Tiny Campsite
Longhope, Orkney Islands, Scotland- Peaceful campsite on Hoy in the spectacular Orkney Islands
- Lyness ferry 20 minutes' drive, with bus available
- Charging sockets, communal barn and packed lunches available
Papa Stour Paradise Island
Papa Stour, Shetlands, Scotland- Wild with nature. Peace in Paradise.
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