Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

Strathfillan Wigwams

• On a working farm in the Highlands, surrounded by thick forests
• Wildlife haven with woodland walk leading to a waterfall
• Buy venison, boar, ostrich and kangaroo sausages on site

Long Beach Campsite

• Scenic wild campsite on the Knoydart Peninsula, Highlands and Islands
• A 20-minute walk to Inverie for bike tracks and whale-watching trips
• Inverie Bay pitches accessed by ferry or hike; shop 20 minutes’ walk

Mangersta Croft Wigwams

Edenmill Campsite

• Scenic family-friendly campsite between Glasgow and Loch Lomond
• Close to the West Highland Way and John Muir Way for hikes
• Soft play, alpaca treks, farm shop and café on site

Noah's Ark Caravan Park

Auchtertyre Farm

• Farm site with spectacular scenery just off the North Coast 500 route
• A five-minute drive from Kyle of Lochalsh; Isle of Skye 10 minutes
• Friendly animals on site; 1.5 miles from a shop, pub and restaurant

Gartmore Estate Campsite

• Basic site on the Gartmore Estate in the Trossachs National Park
• A 15-minute drive from Loch Ard and half an hour from Sitrling
• Village shop and pub serving food 10 minutes’ walk away

Ayre's Rock Hostel and Camp Site

• Small, peaceful and friendly site on the beach-filled island of Sanday
• On the beachfront and in a wildlife haven
• Cooking area and laundry facilities

Bail a’ Chairn

• Comfy shepherds’ huts on a Caithness working croft near Wick
• A 25-minute drive to Dunnet beach; close to the North Coast 500 drive
• Ruins of an Iron Age broch and ancient standing stone on site

Beinglas Farm Campsite

• Inverarnan site five minutes' drive from the north tip of Loch Lomond
• Ben Vorlich 10 minutes' drive; easy access from the A82
• Campers' kitchen, plus on-site restaurant and bar with live music

Achindarroch Touring Park

Ace Hideaways

• Wildlife haven in the Findhorn valley in rural Morayshire
• Whitewater rafting, canoeing, fishing, paintball and lots more on site
• Outdoor camp kitchen with firepits and log stools

Sunnymeade Caravan Park

• Dog-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from Portpatrick village centre
• A 15-minute drive from Stranraer; 25 mins from Cairnryan ferries
• Close to the start of the Southern Upland Way walking trail

The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat

• Small, 'nearly wild' site just off the Southern Upland Way
• A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
• In a dark sky area; barbecues and campfires permitted

Whitewave Wigwams

• Glamping pods at an outdoor centre on the Isle of Skye
• A 75-minute drive from the Skye Bridge; 30 minutes from Portree
• Kayaking, canoeing, climbing, archery and mountain-boarding on site

Papa Stour Paradise Island

• Wild with nature. Peace in Paradise.

West Highland Way Campsite

• Spectacularly scenic lakeside site on the West Highland Way trail
• A 20-minute drive from Loch Lomond; 30 from Glasgow; 40 from Stirling
• Barbecues allowed and breakfast included in price

St Monans Holiday Park

Barnsoul Caravan Park

• Wildlife haven overlooking a pond in over 300 acres of woodland
• Woodland paths and trails for nature spotting on site
• Six miles from Dumfries and near the 7stanes MBT trails