Isle Of Iona Campsite

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Visitor image of the sunrise on Iona (added by manager 09 Sep 2022)
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Lots of space and stunning scenery
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  • Family-friendly site at a working croft on a tiny car-free island
  • Firepit and barbecue area
  • Five minutes' walk from the beach and several more within easy reach
Cars driving you nuts? Want an old-style camping trip on a pretty and peaceful island? Retreat to the tiny island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides – this is an ancient isle full of history where kings were laid to rest and monks wandered in scholarly contemplation, and which is still known today as a place of peace. Cars are allowed for resident islanders only (if you’re driving, you can leave your car at the ferry port in Fionnphort), but it’s easy to get about under your own steam as the island is only three and a half miles long. From the ferry, it’s a 20-minute walk to Isle of Iona Campsite on the west of the island, a working croft with first-rate views, roomy grass tent pitches and good facilities alongside its back-to-basics natural vibe: there are five toilets and five showers (in a smart washroom block opened for the 2021 season) plus a firepit and barbecue area. Foodwise, a Spar is on the island for picking up groceries, tipples and other essentials, with two hotels, a pub and a tearoom serving up meals and snacks.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens 29 March
Please note
  • No cars/motorbikes are allowed on the island. All cars must be parked on the mainland.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating based on 155 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 87% of visitors View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Facilities clean and good, particularly happy to have access to the kettle,…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rachel D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Facilities clean and good, particularly happy to have access to the kettle, microwave and fridge. Pitches with picnic tables really useful.

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We love the view of the camping and all proposer services. It's…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We love the view of the camping and all proposer services. It's was complicated to install our tentes because of the weather. This camping was calm and clean

Disliked: The acess from de ferry, it was so so far

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The campsite was a great location, easy to walk to with our…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The campsite was a great location, easy to walk to with our gear in hand, and has amazing kitchen and bathroom amenities. Thank you so much for a great stay, despite the rainy weather!

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Incredible location, feel of wild camping with campsites facilitates

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
William M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Location, friendly owner with no time pressures and ability to store equipment after checkout time, clean and modern toilets and kitchen with fridge, microwave and kettle

Disliked: no WiFi but it’s an acceptable sacrifice.

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Regardless of a couple wet days at the beginning the whole family…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Regardless of a couple wet days at the beginning the whole family had a wonderful time. Lovely peaceful little spot to camp. Great facilities.

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Semi Clean should put Signs up keep Kitchen and bathroom Clean.

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Margaret M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The History and the Scenery was Lovely.

Disliked: The People are Rude and it's very expensive and money Orientated place.

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réussi.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Patrick V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Emplacement de rêve pour les amoureux de la nature . Un sol gazonné bien tendre .Des sanitaires proches bien propres . Proximité du ferry , puisqu'il faut y aller à pied .

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Friendly helpful host in Zoe, beautiful site with lots of choices to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Melanie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Friendly helpful host in Zoe, beautiful site with lots of choices to pitch, shower block very welcome at the end of a busy day. Great location for all beaches. Another wonderful visit.

Disliked: Nothing

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The stay was pretty great and the host was very accommodating!!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jeri S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything was amazing!!!!

Disliked: Maybe add bicycles for transportation around the island

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Clean facilities and relaxed and beautiful atmosphere.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Adam C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Clean facilities and relaxed and beautiful atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Isle Of Iona Campsite

Cnoc Oran

Isle of Iona

Argyll

Scotland

PA76 6SP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.32732°N
-6.40769°W

Nearest transport

Ferry
1 km Iona Ferry Terminal
2.4 km Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal
12.4 km Staffa Ferry Landing
Airport
31.9 km Colonsay Airport
33.3 km Coll Airport
34.8 km Tiree Airport

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

Take to your toes or hire a bike for a trip around Iona to see its well-known sights: Dun I, the highest point on Iona; Iona Abbey, founded by St Columba in the sixth century and used as a monastery until the Reformation; the medieval nunnery; stone Celtic crosses, and the burial monuments of kings including Mac Beth. The heritage centre on the island is open from between the end of March and end of October for info on Iona history. Iona has several gorgeous beaches on the island for sunbathing, rockpooling and spotting local otters and seabirds: the sheltered cove of Port Bàn; the North End beaches with their dunes and views across to Mull and Staffa, and St Columba’s Bay, where Columba is said to have landed from Ireland (and which is also known for its glittering green stones ‘Mermaid’s Tears’). Or tee off with a difference at Iona’s golf club, which has beachside views and a bull wandering around the vegetation of the ninth hole. Island hopping? Boat trips to other local islands such as Staffa and Lunga can be booked back at Fionnphort, or make for Mull for the day to sample single malt whisky from Tobermory, catch a glimpse of a white-tailed or golden eagle, or explore part of its 300 miles of coast. Catch a ferry from Craignore port on Mull to Oban, home to another distillery and with ferry access to Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Barra and South Uist.

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ben More on the Isle of Mull 26.4 km

BALNAHARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/11/2005) 27.8 km

Port Langamull: Isle of Mull 30.6 km

Dervaig - Glen Gorm, Isle of Mull 32.5 km

COLL (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2006) 32.9 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 Iona Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Isle Of Iona Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Isle Of Iona Campsite? Take to your toes or hire a bike for a trip around Iona to see its well-known sights: Dun I, the highest point on Iona; Iona Abbey, founded by St Columba in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Isle Of Iona Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Isle Of Iona Campsite? From $53.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.