Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

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

Bail a’ Chairn

• Comfy shepherds’ huts on a Caithness working croft near Wick
• A 25-minute drive to Dunnet beach; close to the North Coast 500 drive
• Ruins of an Iron Age broch and ancient standing stone on site

Deeside Activity Park

• Wild camping at an outdoor activity centre five minutes from Aboyne
• A 15-minute drive to Craigievar Castle; half an hour to Balmoral
• Farm shop and restaurant on site; fishing, archery and go-karting

Ace Hideaways

• Wildlife haven in the Findhorn valley in rural Morayshire
• Whitewater rafting, canoeing, fishing, paintball and lots more on site
• Outdoor camp kitchen with firepits and log stools

Auchtertyre Farm

• Farm site with spectacular scenery just off the North Coast 500 route
• A five-minute drive from Kyle of Lochalsh; Isle of Skye 10 minutes
• Friendly animals on site; 1.5 miles from a shop, pub and restaurant

Balmaha Lodges

• Luxury site on the banks of Loch Lomond
• Hiking, mountain biking and boat cruises within half an hour's drive
• A minute's walk from a shop, ice cream parlour and pub with food

Blinkbonny Wood

Blairlinn Campsite

• Quiet rural location 11 miles from Glasgow
• A 10-minute drive from Auchinstarry marina and Antonine Wall walks
• Bird of prey centre and café on site

Strathfillan Wigwams

• On a working farm in the Highlands, surrounded by thick forests
• Wildlife haven with woodland walk leading to a waterfall
• Buy venison, boar, ostrich and kangaroo sausages on site

Southfield Meadows

• Peaceful Stirlingshire site among acres of traditional farmland
• A 20-minute drive to Stirling; 15 mins to Blair Drummond Safari Park
• Back to basics pitches on a working farm with River Forth fishing

Croft 183 Caravan and Camping Site

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

Clashwhannon Caravan Park

• Fishing and birdwatching haven on the Rhins
• Clean and modern facilities
• Close to Stranraer for ferry trips to and from Ireland

Kilgraston Farm

• Warm, cosy yurt, sleeps six, self-catering.

Killin Log Cabins

• Well-maintained and peaceful lodges 15 minutes' walk from Loch Tay
• Less than five minutes' drive from Killin and a Sustrans cycle route
• Pet-friendly site surrounded by nature trails, streams and waterfalls

St Monans Holiday Park