Ballater Caravan and Camping Park

The old Brig o' Dee near Balmoral
The old brig o' dee near balmoral
Ballater village looking towards craigendarroch hill
The park and the dee, one of scotland's finest salmon rivers
Autumn scene looking towards village
Setting out for a family cycle ride
Ballater golf club lies adjacent to the caravan park
Craigendarroch hill as seen from the camping area
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Ballater Caravan Park is surrounded by hills and spectacular scenery, and lies adjacent to the River Dee, one of Scotland’s finest salmon rivers. The park caters for caravans and motorhomes and also has great facilities for camping. It is half a mile from the centre of Ballater with its variety of shops and restaurants and just a quarter of a mile from the golf and bowling clubs. This quiet and beautiful location combined with so many facilities within easy walking distance makes the park very popular with visitors.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Ballater Caravan and Camping Park

Anderson Road

Ballater

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB35 5QW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

57.04479°N
-3.03918°W

Route directions

Follow the A93 tourist route between Perth and Aberdeen to the centre of Ballater. Turn into Victoria Road. After 400 yards turn left into Brichlie Road. The caravan park is directly ahead.

Nearest transport

Rail
25.7 mi Insch Rail Station
26 mi Laurencekirk Rail Station
29.3 mi Kintore Rail Station

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

Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Royal Deeside, castles, whisky distilleries, mountains, lochs, the Highland Games, golf, fishing, cycling, walking and bowls... Ballater is a beautiful conservation village and everything is within easy walking distance. It's in the heart of beautiful Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, and the principal town of the eastern half of the Cairngorms National Park. It is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of Scotland and it is a great favourite of both walkers and cyclists. Near Ballater lies the royal castle of Balmoral, holiday home of the Queen and other members of the royal family. The railway station in the centre of Ballater, which was much used by visitors to Balmoral (especially Queen Victoria) is now a visitor centre. Today, many shops display royal warrants and the town celebrates Victoria Week annually in August.

Must see

Balmoral Castle 6.8 mi

Braemar Castle 13.4 mi

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 13.8 mi

Glenlivet Estate 19 mi

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ballater, the Seven Brigs and Knock Castle 0.3 mi

Ballater - Creagan Riabhach Circular 0.4 mi

Cambus o' May - Burn o' Vat - Cambus o' May 2.7 mi

Glen Girnock 2.8 mi

Glen Fenzie - Lary Circular 5.7 mi

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 Ballater Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ballater Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ballater Caravan and Camping Park? Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Royal Deeside, castles, whisky distilleries, mountains, lochs, the Highland Games, golf, fishing, cycling, walking and bowls... Ballater is a beautiful conservation village and everything is within easy … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ballater Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Please call when you are on your way if you will be arriving any later than 7pm.

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