You have probably heard of the mysterious tale of Nessie the Loch Ness monster, and that might be the only thing you know about Loch Ness unless you are a local. Despite thousands of eyewitness accounts affirming the said monster’s existence, Loch Ness remains a scenic attraction that appeals to many outdoor enthusiasts. It has more water than all of England’s and Wales’ lakes combined which means that it is the UK’s deepest lake. Aside from vast landscapes, historic attractions also surround the lake, such as Fort Augustus and Urquhart Castle. The area has many luxury hotels, but camping is a great idea for those who wish to spend more time outdoors. Check out our list of the best campgrounds near Loch Ness, UK.
Tent-only campgrounds
1. BCC Loch Ness Glamping
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BCC Lochness has all the modern amenities that small families and groups need for a comfortable glamping experience. It features five hand-built Hobbit houses that each sleep up to three people. Ensuring that your comfort is uncompromised during your stay here, the houses are equipped with mattresses. Outside, you will find a barbecue area, covered cooking area, shower and toilet block. It also provides complimentary fresh eggs every day. Nearby attractions include Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition and Urquhart Castle.
BCC Lochness
Address: Anderson Farmhouse, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XT, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/4DCscvwQwQ7XFWpL6)
Website: BCC Lochness
2. Badaguish Cairngorm Outdoor Centre
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Posted by Badaguish Forest Lodges & Speyside Trust / OutdoorHub-Badaguish on Thursday, April 29, 2021
An ideal hub for everyone who wishes to maximize their time exploring the great outdoors, Badaguish Cairngorm Outdoor Centre has a 2.43-hectare (6-acre) grassland for camping. This land accommodates up to 100 campers. It is beautifully surrounded by scenic views of Cairngorms National Park. When you camp here as a large group, you may include the use of an indoor hall and self-catering kitchen facility for a minimal additional fee. Other amenities you may use for free include a barbecue shed, drying room, football pitch, and outdoor sports hall.
Badaguish Cairngorm Outdoor Centre
Address: Outdoor Centre, Queens Houses Badaguish, Aviemore PH22 1AD, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/VpmVizmKnumFGuep9)
Website: Badaguish Cairngorm Outdoor Centre
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3. Dalraddy Holiday Park
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For those of you who haven’t made it to Dalraddy yet this year, one of our completed lockdown projects is the shelter at our barbeque area. Perfect to get out of the Scottish weather!
Posted by Dalraddy Holiday Park on Friday, August 7, 2020
Dalraddy Holiday Park is stunningly located in Cairngorms National Park, offering secluded woodland pitches, touring pitches, a tent field, and a rock quarry. If you are looking for some solitude, camping in one of the secluded woodland pitches is perfect for you. Some of these pitches even have bollards for electric hookup and running water. Meanwhile, its wide-open tent field features different pitches, accommodating up to 50 tents. The Quarry is an enclosed bowl suitable for group camping, accommodating huge tents, caravans, and motor homes.
Dalraddy Holiday Park
Address: Kincraig, Kingussie PH22 1QB, United Kingdom (https://g.page/Dalraddy?share)
Website: Dalraddy Holiday Park
4. Barns Highland Campsite
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Posted by Barns Highland Campsite on Sunday, May 16, 2021
Located on a farm and right on the banks of River Nairn, Barns Highland Campsite is conveniently a few minutes away from Inverness. It has hardstanding pitches equipped with 10 amps of electricity. Meanwhile, some of its grass pitches also have access to 10-amp electricity. For your convenience, it offers shower and toilet facilities, coin-operated laundry facilities, dishwashing area, shaving area with sockets, chemical waste disposal, grey water drive-over disposal, and waste disposal. Families with young kids will appreciate the baby-changing facilities and children’s play area.
Barns Highland Campsite
Address: Kinchyle Farm, B9091, Nairn IV12 5NY, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/eRfwxdggyo4kqU8q8)
Website: Barns Highland Campsite
5. Fortrose Bay Campsite
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Posted by Fortrose Bay Campsite on Thursday, August 27, 2020
Fortrose Bay Campsite is located on a relaxed beach overlooking Moray Firth. It is only a short walk from Fortrose where you will find a bakery, cafe, supermarket, and a couple of restaurants. With the area’s inviting climate, it is an excellent base camp for a soothing outdoor experience. It offers electric hookups, electric razor points, hairdryer sockets, two toilet blocks with showers, and chemical waste disposal areas. There’s also a well-equipped kitchen area with laundry facilities.
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Address: Wester Greengates, Fortrose IV10 8RX, United Kingdom (https://g.page/fortrosebaycampsite?share)
Website: Fortrose Bay Campsite
6. Riverside Chalets and Caravan Park
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Situated right next to River Blackwater, Riverside Chalets and Caravan Park is perfect for those who are into various outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. It welcomes campers on their well-equipped caravans and motorhomes. If you are staying for at least three nights, you may request exclusive use of its shower and toilet block. This use is subject to availability because it only grants requests of up to two pitches at one time. It also offers a bell tent with improved headroom and windows overlooking the river.
Riverside Chalets and Caravan Park
Address: Contin, Strathpeffer IV14 9ES, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/yHzmTDXuHmisiu8F7)
7. Rosemarkie Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Rosemarkie Camping and Caravanning Club Site is situated on the famed Black Isle, abundantly surrounded by hills and woodland. It offers grass pitches with and without electric hookups from June through September. During your stay here, you have access to dishwashing facilities, gas cylinders for cooking, showers, toilets, washbasins, and washing machines. It also has a parent and baby room where babies can be breastfed. If you wish to bring your dogs, you will like its designated dog walk area.
Rosemarkie Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Address: Ness Rd E, Rosemarkie, Fortrose IV10 8SE, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/3WukyJ4Ns9qr88fc7)
8. Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site
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With an ideal location that provides uninterrupted views of Nairn, Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site is refreshingly surrounded by mature trees. Conveniently, it is only 9.6 km (6 mi) away from Inverness. It offers hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hookups for caravans, and grass pitches for four-person tents. If you need larger tent requirements, you only have to inform its staff when making a reservation. Amenities include baby-changing facilities, laundry facilities, dishwashing area, drive-over waste disposal, family washroom, and toilet block.
Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site
Address: Newlands, Culloden Moor, Inverness IV2 5EF, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/9Lfy6p9q6N5FWWwS8)
Website: Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site
9. Loch Ness Shores Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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Loch Ness Shores Camping and Caravanning Club Site is peacefully tucked on a quiet shore near Foyers. Famous for its use of green technology, it has an amenity block with underfloor heating and shower rooms. Other facilities include battery-charging stations, dishwashing facilities, gas cylinders, toilets, washbasins, washing machines, drying room, and family shower room. It features 99 pitches with electric hookups and 25 grass pitches for tents. Between Easter and October, you can rent kayaks and motorboats that you may use for kayaking and fishing, respectively. However, you need to have a permit to fish in the area.
Loch Ness Shores Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Address: Monument Park Lower, Foyers, Inverness IV2 6YH, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/vbyiFDQ1pE2QPads7)
10. Borlum Holiday Cottages and Riding Centre
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A 15-minute walk from the shores of Loch Ness and local attractions like Urquhart Castle, Borlum Holiday Cottages and Riding Centre is nestled in a 4.86-hectare (12-acre), flat field near Borlum Farm. It features 25 new 10x10 m (32.81x32.81 ft.) hardstanding pitches, each equipped with an electric hookup and potable water tap. Ensuring you a hassle-free camping experience, it also has coin-operated laundry facilities, shower and toilet facilities, and two outdoor dishwashing sinks. Many restaurants and shops are situated about 0.8 km (0.5 mi) away.
Borlum Holiday Cottages and Riding Centre
Address: Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XN, United Kingdom (https://goo.gl/maps/pSR3U3oADnmmyyLN9)
Get to know Loch Ness beyond the mysterious tales
Loch Ness may have gained worldwide popularity because of Nessie the Loch Ness monster, but it is so much more than just a mysterious habitat of a folkloric creature. The lake and its surrounding landscapes attract outdoor enthusiasts annually, as it offers various leisure activities on both land and water. If you are planning to go camping, make sure that you check out these campgrounds near Loch Ness, UK.
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