Ben Nevis Basecamp

8.7 49 reviews
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  • Small, quiet and family-friendly site at the foot of Ben Nevis
  • A five-minute drive to mountain biking trails in the Nevis Range
  • Access to a salmon fishing river; Fort William 10 minutes' drive;
Mountain biking in the Nevis Mountain range and sleeping at the foot of Ben Nevis? Oh, go on then… Ben Nevis Basecamp is at the foot of Ben Nevis. Just five minutes’ drive away from the mountain biking trails at the Nevis Range Mountain Resort, this is a right spot for outdoor adventures in the Highlands and Islands. Dedicate your days to climbing and walking the north face of Ben Nevis or messing around in the nearby mountain bikers' playground, which has trails for all abilities, including a family-friendly downhill trail. If you want to switch up the slopes for the water, Fort William is 10 minutes’ drive away. The town has shops, restaurants and a cinema if you’re planning a lazier day or only setting out to gather supplies. There are plenty of local companies who run watersports like sea kayaking, white water rafting, canyoning and paddleboarding around the Highlands and Islands. The gorgeous family farm on which you’ll be based also borders a salmon fishing river with great swimming spots a short walk away. With facilities like a communal shower and a toilet block with plenty of hot water (bring your own towels), things are nice and cosy at Ben Nevis Basecamp. There’s a communal barrel barbecue (bring your own charcoal) and a firepit in the middle of the field (no firewood is provided, so you’ll get to scavenge for your own in the woods). Dogs are very welcome too, just as long as they’re kept on a lead near livestock.

Campground type

RV sites 1
Tent sites 4
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 Wild swimming

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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ben Nevis Basecamp

Torlundy

Fort William

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH33 6SW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.85232°N
5.0537°W

Nearest transport

Rail
1.7 mi Banavie Rail Station
2.7 mi Corpach Rail Station
3 mi Fort William Rail Station
Ferry
3.1 mi Camusnagaul Ferry Landing
3.4 mi Fort William Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Nether Lochaber Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.8 mi Oban (North Connel) 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

To Fort William (10 minutes’ drive), first and foremost? There are watersports, wildlife spotting boat trips and access to the Great Glen Way, which runs for 79 miles past lochs, canals and mountains. Those who fancy a strong alcoholic tipple after all of that can head to the Ben Nevis Distillery (five minutes), where there are tours involving tastings of the popular Ben Nevis malt whiskies. The stunning coastline (and access to the Inner Hebrides) begins from around 45 minutes’ drive of the site. Glencoe is another hot spot for watersports. Set your sights on sea kayaking on Loch Leven or get in some munro bagging in the surrounding mountains. The glen landscapes are indeed scenic.

Must see

Nevis Range Cable Cars 1.2 mi

Ben Nevis Distillery 1.4 mi

Treasures of the Earth 2.8 mi

West Highland Museum 3.2 mi

Glencoe Visitor Centre 12.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 3.6 mi

Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 5.5 mi

The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 5.7 mi

Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 5.8 mi

The South West Shore of Loch Lochy 6.4 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.

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 49 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular Ben Nevis views. Hosts friendly, kitchens well-equipped, showers hot and clean. Basic, rustic, but great value for hikers seeking peace. Some access/signage issues noted, with manager confirming site improvements.

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Extremely enjoyable and calm camping spot…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Extremely enjoyable and calm camping spot with amazing views. The shower was amazing. Host was very friendly and the camping was very accessible by bus from Fort William.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Good views, nice and clean toilets/showers. Didn’t use the kitchen but looked great

Disliked Didn’t see any staff to check in/out, just arrived and pitched our tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic view

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Alison R.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The view is amazing, but of excitement as the horses escaped so we had to do some horse wrangling to get them back in 😳😂 basic facilities but well worth the visit

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend , well equipped with great access and views

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Bartosz O.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Opened 24/7/ hot water with high pressure, clean fascilities, kitchen pits fully equipped, ben nevis view flat levelled grass

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Very nice place with a great…

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Matthias S.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Very nice place with a great view on sheeps, horses and mountains.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely little campsite with Excellent…

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alan o.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really lovely little campsite with Excellent views of the surrounding mountains with nice even flat pitches.

Good facilities onsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Found own pitch and welcomed by…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Found own pitch and welcomed by the lovely owner. Good location to view Ben Nevis while relaxing by camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Alfie A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic Campsite. Facilities lovely and clean with nice hot showers.

We had access to the cocking areas when we stayed which was an added bonus but even without them the basic facilities are great.

Gorgeous views of the North Face of Ben Nevis.

Super friendly owner. Great Value for money. Good location especially for hiking the Nevis range.

Definitely recommend

Disliked Nothing at all

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The kind of place we are fond of. Additionnaly, a great view on Ben Navis.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a good few days

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Kathleen l.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Well laid out camp site with fantastic views of Ben nevis. Facilities for cooking and shower rooms was very welcome and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ben Nevis Basecamp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ben Nevis Basecamp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ben Nevis Basecamp? To Fort William (10 minutes’ drive), first and foremost? There are watersports, wildlife spotting boat trips and access to the Great Glen Way, which runs for 79 miles past lochs, canals and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ben Nevis Basecamp?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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