Oakwood Caravan and Camping Park

10 6 reviews

Dog-friendly site in Aviemore, on the edge of Cairngorms National Park
Glenmore Forest Park and Highland Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive
Playground and ping-pong table; food van and covered dining area

On the north-western fringes of Cairngorms National Park, a short distance from the town of Aviemore (five minutes by car or a half-hour walk on the Aviemore Orbital foot/cycle path), Oakwood Caravan and Camping Park is a great base from which to explore the Scottish Highlands – with your canine companion (a welcome guest here, so long as it is kept on a leash) by your side. A range of accommodations awaits at this peaceful spot accessed via an electronic gate entry system. After setting up (or before, even…), take a good look around: you’re immersed in ancient woodland here, and surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. If you’re travelling with kids, they might enjoy running around on the vast lawn or making new friends in the playground or at the ping-pong table (bats and balls are available at reception). And if they want to switch things up a little, the Aviemore Kart Raceway is a five-minute walk away. The grown-ups can have their own play time at Spey Valley Golf Course (five minutes’ drive), or seek rest and relaxation on a leisurely walk along nearby woodland paths. Don’t forget your swimsuit if you’re heading to Glenmore Forest Park (15 minutes), where Loch Morlich has a sandy beach (the highest in Britain). Swimming is popular here, and there’s a watersports centre where you can rent canoes and paddleboards. Back at the site, a food van serves burgers and snacks that you can devour in the covered seating area; if you prefer to have a barbecue, be aware that it must be raised off the ground (for provisions, Aviemore has independent shops and supermarkets). Also on site are a washing-up area and a launderette, plus a toilet block with hot-water showers and facilities for disabled guests.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Oakwood Caravan and Camping Park

Granish

Aviemore

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH22 1QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

57.21388°N
-3.82204°W

Nearest transport

Coach

38.4 km Bus Station

42 km Post Office

44.5 km Loch Ness Youth Hostel

Rail

2.9 km Aviemore Rail Station

7.3 km Carrbridge Rail Station

20.6 km Kingussie Rail Station

Ferry

37.9 km Inverness Loch Ness Ferry Landing

Airport

39.1 km Inverness 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

Catch a train on the heritage Strathspey Railway at Aviemore up to the village of Boat of Garten, on the River Spey. You can have a light lunch or afternoon tea on board as you travel through the Highlands, taking in views of the Cairngorms. Lifesize animatronic dinosaurs populate a wooded area at Landmark Forest Adventure Park (five minutes’ drive). If prehistoric beasts are not your thing, there’s also a butterfly house, a huge tower with 360-degree views over the canopy and seasonal attractions such as climbing walls and tree-top trails. Highland Wildlife Park (15 minutes) is home to Scottish wildlife such as the elusive Scottish wildcat. Other animals include wolves and polar bears, and there’s a drive-through area with bison and red deer.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Nairn (Central)	42 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Nairn (East)	42.4 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rosemarkie	45.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Speyside Heather Centre 12.5 km

Glenlivet Estate 27.1 km

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre 32.4 km

Braemar Castle 34.2 km

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 34.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aviemore - Boat of Garten 1.1 km

Loch Vaa 2.4 km

Craigellachie Nature Reserve 3.1 km

Coylumbridge - Loch an Eilein - Coylumbridge 4.7 km

Lairig Ghru Southwards (Coylumbridge to Linn of Dee) Part 1 4.7 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pods were great. Very clean and well equipped. Beds were amazing but…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Nichola S. Jan 2024

Ptarmigan camping pod

Liked: Pods were great. Very clean and well equipped. Beds were amazing but a bit high for young one. Plenty space to make space for sleeping elsewhere.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, top facilities, super clean and roomy

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sukhmani K. Sept 2023

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The shower and toilets block is like none I've ever seen on any UK campsite. Super clean, super roomy, super well maintained. Hot water available for washing dishes, lovely separate laundry room with washer and drier. Everything is very neat, clean and top notch. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Lovely big play area for the kids. Great location - the shops are just down the road.

Rolls Royce of campsites

Disliked: Some noise from the nearby motorway - didn't bother us, but the other family we were with were affected.

The electric hook up pitches are quite flat but because everybody pitches up on exactly same spot it is hard mud rather than grass. Was harder to pitch up and the tent got really messy because of all the dust and muck from the dirt underneath.

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Loved it. Such a beautiful site.

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 Aug 2023

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Extremely clean facilities, play park and kind friendly staff. Warm water and laundry facilities top notch.

Disliked: Ground where we pitched up was a bit hard and hard to get our pegs into but no biggie we managed!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Phil H. Aug 2023

Ptarmigan camping pod

Liked: Brilliant pod nice and clean everything you needed was inside it. Helpful staff and friendly. 5stars

Disliked: No dislikes

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From the manager: Hello. Thank you for your kind review and five star rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our new glamping pods. We hope to see you again soon, and remember the pods are open all year for bookings. :)

Perfect camp site, amazing facilities! Will definitely be back again!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Hollie F. Jun 2023

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The facilities were pristine. The location was absolutely perfect for what we wanted to do. Just all round amazing place to stay, no complaints at all!

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From the manager: Hello Fiona,

Thank you for your amazing review, we are pleased you hear you enjoyed your stay; we can't ask for better feedback than "no complaints at all". We hope to see you again soon.

Would visit again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Jun 2023

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff and clean facilities.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Nicola, thank you for your kind review, it's nice to hear you enjoyed your visit and would recommend us. We do hope to see you again soon.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oakwood Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Oakwood Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Oakwood Caravan and Camping Park? Catch a train on the heritage Strathspey Railway at Aviemore up to the village of Boat of Garten, on the River Spey. You can have a light lunch or afternoon tea on … Read more