10 Top-Rated Campgrounds in Scottish Highlands, Scotland

April 24, 2023 Timmy Ribble

The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William.
Things to do in Scottish Highlands

1. Loch Ness Glamping

Anderson Farmhouse, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XT Scotland
Excellent
79%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 287 reviews

Loch Ness Glamping

Glamping is glamorous camping. The site is set in Glenurquhart by Loch Ness close to the beautiful Glen Affric. Glamping is the ideal compromise between camping and luxury accommodation. The accommodation units are called Armadillas and have full en suite facilities, underfloor heating TV, DVD, iPod dock, fridge and a fantastic view. Breakfast is available for those who are not into making it themselves. The area is a haven for walking and cycling.

Best Glamping Experience Ever!

Reviewed By Ksimpson1992

These guys accommodated for my wife and I literally last minute, as we were badly let down by another place in the area. It was however a total blessing as the time we had here was amazing - and we both feel that it was easily the best experience we’ve ever had at a glamping site. The site is incredible, has everything that you need - the ping pong room and friendly horse are definitely added bonuses. The pods themselves are amazing - heated floors, a great en-suite shower room which we used and it was perfect. Really friendly and welcoming family, and really couldn’t recommend staying here enough if you’re around Inverness. The quality of the bed is just top notch and they really go above and beyond with the facilities and extras that they supply for you. Legends! Kenny and Claire.

2. Loch Shin Luxury Pods

Forge Cottage, Lairg IV27 4DN Scotland
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 15 reviews

Loch Shin Luxury Pods

Lovely few days in Scotland

Reviewed By K1817UWpault

Super few days in one of these pods. Since we last stayed ownership has changed. However quality remains. The pods are well maintained and when we arrived immaculately clean. Beautiful position on a small holding surrounded by countryside. John, who is half the couple who now run the site was often around, very friendly,and a useful source of local information. Will book again for later in the year

3. Badaguish Wigwam & Campsite

Glenmore Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore PH22 1AD Scotland
Excellent
56%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Badaguish Wigwam & Campsite

Speyside Trust Badaguish Centre is a place where you can explore and develop new and exciting skills in safety, amidst the superb forest and mountain scenery of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. It is committed to Access for All and to programmes and facilities which offer equal opportunities in an integrated setting. We offer: 3-star VisitScotland Lodges, amidst the forest in a secluded area of Badaguish Centre in the Cairngorms National Park - idyllic surroundings at any time of the year!Three options but all one price, they provide plenty of space, sleeping from 10 to 17 depending on your sleeping arrangements. The Lodges modern and well equipped with the use of all on-site facilities. Our Wigwams are heated and fitted with robust wooden sleeping platforms providing comfortable overnight accommodation. The central sleeping platform is easily dismantled giving a spacious, light and versatile interior for daytime use - all foam and fabric conforms to relevant regulations/standards. Camping - Our six acres of grassland offers enough space to accommodate any group size up to 100. Available with modern showers and toilets and with/without self catering kitchen facility (when available), you couldn't ask for a better spot to pitch your tent and enjoy the fantastic scenery that surrounds you Facilities Sandy's Bothy Café - A social enterprise Café Restaurant for group bookings (12+ people),which is deal for small informal gatherings or larger functions (max 80 people),great venue for training sessions or meetings, and a great place for evening Meals, Light Snacks, Cakes and Goodies available from our Menu. Covered Sports Hall: A large, floodlit area laid with special soft flooring, complete with 5-a-side nets, basketball posts and floodlights operated through £1 tokens (available from the Site Warden). Open for all to use with exclusive use for larger groups bookable at no extra charge. BBQ Hut: Overlooking the pond and stream this open fronted, rustic stone hut has a log fire, a large BBQ and basic picnic seating. Can be used by all or booked for exclusive use by larger groups free of charge. The Hall: A larger dining/meeting room which seats approximately 80-100 in rows theatre style or approx 80 for dining purposes - it has its own fully equipped, self catering kitchen. Outside: There is an adventure play area, pond and stream and spacious outdoor area for family/group games. We are: A Charitable Trust providing a special service to people with disabilities, including a fully staffed programme and purpose built Activity Holiday Unit which people with disabilities can visit unaccompanied (24-hr respite care). Registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide residential care for people with disabilities. Operating within nationally accepted Care and Safety Guidelines

Great Pods

Reviewed By Polarexplorer2006

We had a great time staying in the pods as a base for our winter sports with our young family. It was clean, warm and more spacious than we expected. The cookhouse and showers are close by. We would recommend staying here.

4. North Coast 500 Pods

West Clyne 32 Alt Craggie, Brora KW9 6NH Scotland
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
22%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

North Coast 500 Pods

Not what is advertised

Reviewed By 641natalieh

Booked via booking.com and cancelled immediately on arrival. Firstly, the advert said there is a bbq on site and there wasnt. It was also advertised as being 250 yards from the centre and 350 yards from the beach as shown in the pictures below and it turned out to be over 2 miles away and a 55 min walk! Not sure if ill get a refund yet but please check all details before booking to stay here. Best off at the sutherland in near shops and food places.

5. Luxurious Glamping Pods

Glendoe Road, Fort Augustus PH32 4BG Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2 reviews

Luxurious Glamping Pods

I would love to give 5 stars but ......

Reviewed By mariacG7680FT

Looks lovely, great outdoor space for kids, great location staff are friendly and helpful just few key areas that would Def stop us from returning. Check-in is at 4pm no problem there we arrived at 520pm ish and there was a technical difficulty (plumbing issue) re didn't wait too much longer another 10 mins however I immediately was concerned with a potential drama and sure enough the pod next to us had theirs and within 24 hrs so did we. These are new pods this was a bit of an inconvenience to say the least. The other real negative was when being shown the pod the lady did say they got quite hot and showed me the air con which I thought was strange being directly on the ground by the double bed. It's totally useless and we were lucky to have 25° temp during our trip and boy did we feel it in the pod at night, Yes the air con does eventually cool the pod down at like 1am in the morning but at 5/6 pm in the evening when you have got in from your day your busy showering trying to get ready to go freshen up for evening out. Well there is NO aircon....SIMPLE. My son was on the top bunk he immediately had to switch to the bottom but honestly all three of us were soooooo hot!!!!! I doubt Im the first to mention this and I'm sure I won't be the last...The bunk the kids aged up to 10 can only sleep on well my son is 9 he really is not fussy but after 2 nights (we stayed for 4) he was miserable to sleep on it!!!! I can't speak highly enough about the staff and their help in general and of course the location.

6. Badaguish Wigwam & Campsite

Glenmore Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore PH22 1AD Scotland
Excellent
56%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Badaguish Wigwam & Campsite

Speyside Trust Badaguish Centre is a place where you can explore and develop new and exciting skills in safety, amidst the superb forest and mountain scenery of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. It is committed to Access for All and to programmes and facilities which offer equal opportunities in an integrated setting. We offer: 3-star VisitScotland Lodges, amidst the forest in a secluded area of Badaguish Centre in the Cairngorms National Park - idyllic surroundings at any time of the year!Three options but all one price, they provide plenty of space, sleeping from 10 to 17 depending on your sleeping arrangements. The Lodges modern and well equipped with the use of all on-site facilities. Our Wigwams are heated and fitted with robust wooden sleeping platforms providing comfortable overnight accommodation. The central sleeping platform is easily dismantled giving a spacious, light and versatile interior for daytime use - all foam and fabric conforms to relevant regulations/standards. Camping - Our six acres of grassland offers enough space to accommodate any group size up to 100. Available with modern showers and toilets and with/without self catering kitchen facility (when available), you couldn't ask for a better spot to pitch your tent and enjoy the fantastic scenery that surrounds you Facilities Sandy's Bothy Café - A social enterprise Café Restaurant for group bookings (12+ people),which is deal for small informal gatherings or larger functions (max 80 people),great venue for training sessions or meetings, and a great place for evening Meals, Light Snacks, Cakes and Goodies available from our Menu. Covered Sports Hall: A large, floodlit area laid with special soft flooring, complete with 5-a-side nets, basketball posts and floodlights operated through £1 tokens (available from the Site Warden). Open for all to use with exclusive use for larger groups bookable at no extra charge. BBQ Hut: Overlooking the pond and stream this open fronted, rustic stone hut has a log fire, a large BBQ and basic picnic seating. Can be used by all or booked for exclusive use by larger groups free of charge. The Hall: A larger dining/meeting room which seats approximately 80-100 in rows theatre style or approx 80 for dining purposes - it has its own fully equipped, self catering kitchen. Outside: There is an adventure play area, pond and stream and spacious outdoor area for family/group games. We are: A Charitable Trust providing a special service to people with disabilities, including a fully staffed programme and purpose built Activity Holiday Unit which people with disabilities can visit unaccompanied (24-hr respite care). Registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide residential care for people with disabilities. Operating within nationally accepted Care and Safety Guidelines

Great Pods

Reviewed By Polarexplorer2006

We had a great time staying in the pods as a base for our winter sports with our young family. It was clean, warm and more spacious than we expected. The cookhouse and showers are close by. We would recommend staying here.

7. Loch Leven Holidays

Fort William PH33 6SA Scotland
Loch Leven Holidays

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP FROM 11th FEBRUARY 2022 Fantastic self catering chalets in a stunning position on the side of Loch Leven, looking out to the mountains of Glencoe. The chalets sleep up to 4 people. All properties are very warm, comfortable and contain everything you should require for a memorable holiday. Our properties are in an ideal location to spot several species of wildlife resident in the area from Seals to Eagles to Pine Martens. We have our own private beach leading to the sea loch where sea fishing from the shore can be enjoyed with no charge. The pebble beach is a safe haven for playing and the large grassy area ideal for a barbeque or picnic.Loch Leven Chalets are perfect for families, couples of all ages and anyone looking for the ideal getaway. You will enjoy a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

8. Camping Pod Heaven

Angelshare Brackla, Abriachan, Inverness IV3 8LB Scotland
Excellent
69%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 58 reviews

Camping Pod Heaven

Located in the village of Abriachan, just 12 miles from Inverness, Camping Pod Heaven offers camping accommodation with a unique twist. On-site, there is free WiFi access and free parking. Guests can go on boat trips on the famous Loch Ness, just a short 5-minute drive away. Ideal location for any of the Great Glen Trails or motorcycle tours. With a distinctive shape, each of the camping pods have a private entrance, heating, electric and free wifi. They also benefit from a shared bathroom. The special roofing material cuts down the noise of heavy rain, whilst the windows and lockable door have double glazing to reduce condensation and provide sound insulation. At Camping Pod Heaven an array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The property also has a garden. Urquhart Castle is 11 miles from the property. Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Castle are both just 25 minutes' drive away. The famed Culloden Battlefield is 18 miles away.

Just what you need for a little break !

Reviewed By flijlse

Fantastic location, whole place spotless clean, mattresses really comfortable, heater small yet powerful give us really comfortable night sleep. Very nice and friendly lady, a staff member who we spoke on arrival and departure. Everything we needed was there, grill place and fire place was there, peace and quiet, fabulous place to have a break from everything ! I will definitely go back and I do recommend !

9. BCC Lochness Glamping

Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit IV63 6TN Scotland
Excellent
11%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
13%
Terrible
50%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 62 reviews

BCC Lochness Glamping

Burn is too rocky for fishing, lodge freezing at night

Reviewed By kazzam2021

After reading the reviews we didn't expect it to be amazing. We arrived the lodge is as described. I don't think it had been cleaned and the bunk bed side slats were filthy with dirt. We brought our own bedding including fitted sheets, one of the beds looked like it had mould growing on the fitted sheet supplied. The curtains were covered with black blotches of mould. The lodge was absolutely freezing at night and the window wouldn't shut properly I considered going home with my 11 month old as it was really cold. I'd suggest taking a portable heater with you. The toilets were fine and looked clean, we never used the showers. My partner and boys were a bit disappointed with the fishing, there were too many rocks and they got caught in the trees when trying to cast out so they gave up. We chose this camp despite the bad reviews because my partner wanted to do some fishing with the boys. Thankfully we don't live far away. The futon in the lodge was awful, it was dirty and it's no good to sleep on. One side slants down and it's not comfy.i think this could be a great place if given some tlc. Micro Lodge 6

10. Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park

Nairn IV12 5DE Scotland 011 44 330 123 4966
Excellent
47%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 535 reviews

Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park

Life's a beach at Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park, with golden sands set beside a marina; it's beauty is only matched by its fun. Whether you're dining at Spelding's Lounge Bar, munching by the marina or picnicking by the beach - you're sure to unwind your mind. If the outdoors is your thing, stroll along the beach or explore the Highlands right on your doorstep. For ultimate relaxation, spend a lazy day by the pool and sauna. Kids of all ages will love the amazing amusement arcades too! At Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park you'll be entertained from dusk till dawn!

Very Disappointed !

Reviewed By bettywR516HM

Just back from this park. We were in the touring part at the end of the park, next to the 'water/sewige treatment site' there was also a public car park next to us and on two ocassions a croud of scouts and cubs arrived for two hours and it was like a plague of LOCUSTS arriving. There was also a childrens playpark directly behind our Motorhome, which for two SENIORS wasn't much fun. I don't mean to sound like an old grump, but for what the company charges for sitting in an almost public car park, surrounded by screaming kids and scouts, plus the smell coming from the water treatment site. Lastly, I am disabled, and use a scooter to get around. The speed bumps are right accross the road and no space at the end to get past, so had to go over them (lots) and I don't know if the bottom of my scooter is wrecked. They should have three foot gaps at the end of these ramps. All in all, a noisy, expensive, smelly week and a wrecked scooter.

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