Port nan Gael Campsite

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  • Family-run lochside getaway on the Isle of Mull with views of Ben More
  • Dog-friendly setting with an on-site pub, restaurant and shop
  • Digital contactless check-in upon arrival
Hit up this Hebridean retreat for stunning landscapes, wildlife and adventures aplenty. Port nan Gael Campsite on the Isle of Mull is a family-run site with relaxed and friendly vibes. On the shore of Loch Scridain, there are stunning views over Ben More, the only munro on the island. Plus, the west-facing spot is also graced with some exceptional sunsets. Whether you’re recharging your batteries, getting your wildlife fix or planning some good adventures (or indeed, all three at once), this is the spot for it. At the junction between the west and east of the Isle of Mull, the site is halfway between the Craignure ferry terminal and the Fionnphort ferry terminal (both about half an hour's drive). The former is where you will arrive on Mull, and the latter is the departure point for several other islands, including Iona (an island with an abbey and beaches), Staffa (an island with volcanic rock columns, the impressive Fingal’s Cave and black guillemots) and Lunga (an island with puffins, seals and other seabirds). Along the local coast, there are sea arches, standing stones, gorgeous sandy beaches and a fossilised tree. As it's dog-friendly too, Port nan Gael Campsite is a wise spot for those holidaying with their canines. There is a very handy on-site pub and restaurant, as well as a grocery shop with camping gear. On laundry days, head to the outdoor commercial laundry machines (they require an additional fee). Contactless check-in is provided, and the site also has wifi and CCTV number plate integration.

Site type

Motorhome sites 35
Caravan sites 35
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens 21 March
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • The toilet and shower block is closed from 22nd December to 2nd January.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar 2025 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 177 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning loch/mountain views at this well-run site. Immaculate, modern facilities, shop & inn are a bonus. Contactless check-in easy. Trolleys & sheltered picnic spots a nice touch. Midges and remoteness noted, but overall highly recommended.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very nice site, fantastic location

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Clive D.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Location, facilities

Disliked Lack of drinking water on first day
Automatic check in, prefer a host
The food at the adjacent pub, described as ‘excellent’, was disappointing and overpriced. Frozen reheated fish and chips…. Not what we expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tidiness of site, setting with sea…

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Hilary L.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Tidiness of site, setting with sea views, handy shop and pub/restaurant next door. Facilities were OK.

Disliked Rather more expensive than other sites.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site, quiet, well run and great facilities.

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Sonya M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Excellent location with stunning views, perfect for sunsets - easy to get around on the South Penninsula.
Clean showers and toilets.
Quiet - other campers very respectful.
Shop nearby is brilliantly antsy stocked and the pub did excellent food with friendly staff and good service.
I’m felt very safe as a solo female camper.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Site

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David P.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Everything. Location, scenery, facilities with a great pub next door which does excellent meals and takeaways.

Disliked Nothing, apart from the rain but that is not the sites fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, dog-friendly site in beautiful setting…

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Helen S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Quiet, dog-friendly site in beautiful setting near loch. Very well planned - hot showers, clean toilets, we arranged electric hook-up directly with the site, 24 hour check-in, trolleys to take equipment from your car to the pitch. Washing up area useful and especially liked large fridge and freezer for campers to use. Shelter came in handy when the rain beat down, which was very often! Very well stocked shop next door. Also used the outdoor laundrette facility which was straightforward. The restaurant and take-away is also very close and we used that for some evening meals, reasonably priced and delicious food. Friendly e-mails from PNG staff to keep in touch. All staff we met were very friendly and helpful.

Disliked The weather - relentless wind and rain which meant some ferries were cancelled.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Memorable amazing stay

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Paula W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything ! The view and facilities were first class,
The showers were the best I have had in a campsite and spotlessly clean,
There was plenty space and a very well and very reasonably priced grocers shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

At first I was a bit…

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Phil C.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked At first I was a bit sceptical about the contactless check-in but in fact it was very simple and straight forward.
The site is in a fantastic setting and the facilities are very good - clean, warm and even a laundry.
The inn on site is an added bonus - we ate there one evening and would highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Yes…

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Pauline H.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Yes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing scenery, well run and all that you need from a campsite.

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Ruth B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked A beautifully well organised, clean and welcoming campsite. The facilities really were so well kept and I will most certainly be re visiting as soon as I am able. The joy of falling to sleep with such a view cannot be underestimated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cracking site, definitely on the preferred list

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Michael D.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Waters edge view, clean facilities, top-notch WiFi

Disliked Waste water disposal at end of long site - great if you are doing all your stuff before leaving (or on arrival) bit of a bugger lugging a full cassette when it’s raining

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Port nan Gael Campsite

Pennyghael

Isle of Mull

Isle of Mull

Argyll

Scotland

PA70 6HB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.36642°N
6.01711°W

Route directions

What3Words location: laugh.crossword.tent

Nearest transport

Rail
33.9 km Oban Rail Station
40.2 km Connel Ferry Rail Station
Ferry
15.2 km Ulva Ferry (Mull) Ferry Landing
15.2 km Ulva Ferry (Ulva) Ferry Landing
20.9 km Fishnish Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.1 km Colonsay Airport
39.8 km Oban (North Connel) Airport
45.6 km Coll 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 the road west… wild Ulva is an island with only a few residents but plenty of ruins, and accessible by a ferry just over an hour's drive from the site. Also to the west is the gorgeous Eas Fors Waterfall (an hour and 15 minutes' drive) and the white-sand Calgary beach (an hour and a half). Stay east and there are castles in store… Aros (50 minutes) is a 13th-century castle built by an old lord and was once a key stronghold for the isles. Built in the 1860s, Glengorm Castle (an hour and 20 minutes) is pretty grand too, on the northern tip of Mull. It’s easy to spend a day just exploring the main street in Tobermory (an hour and 10 minutes) too, as it has a distillery, harbour, catch and release aquarium and shops with crafts and chocolate. Get to know the rural way of life on Mull at the 1500-acre farm at Ardalanish Isle of Mull Weavers (25 minutes), which has a farm shop with products from Hebridean sheep.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ganavan 34.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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 10.2 km

Glen Aros: Isle of Mull 18.9 km

Dervaig - Glen Gorm, Isle of Mull 26.4 km

Port Langamull: Isle of Mull 28.2 km

BALNAHARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/11/2005) 29.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Port nan Gael Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Port nan Gael Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Port nan Gael Campsite? Take the road west… wild Ulva is an island with only a few residents but plenty of ruins, and accessible by a ferry just over an hour's drive from the site. Also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Port nan Gael Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Port nan Gael Campsite? From $46.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.