Best campsites in the Scottish Highlands: 4 top picks

The best campsites in the Scottish Highlands sit within some of the most dramatic landscapes in Britain, from the foot of Ben Nevis to the remote shores of Loch Maree. This guide covers 4 standout campsites in the Scottish Highlands, chosen from feedback across thousands of Camplify trips, spanning both the west coast and the quieter north-east interior. If you're planning a [Scottish Highlands road trip](https://www.camplify.co.uk/blog/scotland-highlands-road-trip), these are the sites worth building your route around.

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Camping in the Scottish Highlands: west coast and Glen Nevis parks

Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park

Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park occupies one of the most striking valley settings in Scotland, with Ben Nevis rising sharply to one side and the Water of Nevis threading through the gorge beyond the site. It sits roughly 2 miles from Fort William town centre, which means you're close enough to stock up on provisions without being on top of the tourist bustle. Camplify trip data shows that the Scottish Highlands consistently attracts longer stays than most UK regions, and Glen Nevis is a primary reason why: there is simply too much to do in a single night.

The site is well set up for campervans and motorhomes, with hardstanding pitches and electric hook-up available alongside grassy touring areas. Facilities are solid throughout, with modern shower blocks, a motorhome service point, and a small shop on site. Popular among Camplify travellers for its direct access to the Ben Nevis Mountain Track, it also serves as a launchpad for the Nevis Range gondola, the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge, and the Jacobite steam train from Fort William. Hirers who've stayed here rate the evening light on the glen as something you genuinely have to see to believe.

Camplify owners who know the area suggest arriving mid-week if you can. Bank holiday weekends and the height of summer fill the site quickly, and the most sheltered pitches closest to the river go first. Dogs are welcome on a lead throughout the site, which makes it a reliable choice for pet friendly travel in the Highlands.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 2 miles from Fort William

• Best for: Hillwalkers, families, couples, first-time Highland visitors

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, motorhome service point, shower blocks, on-site shop

• Book ahead: July and August, all bank holiday weekends

Kinlochewe Camping Site

Kinlochewe Camping Site is the place to come if you want genuine remoteness without giving up reliable facilities. The village of Kinlochewe sits at the junction of three glens at the eastern end of Loch Maree, roughly 70 miles north of Inverness, and the Caravan and Motorhome Club site here reflects the character of the place: unhurried, practical, and surrounded by serious scenery.

Pitches are available with electric hook-up, and the facilities block covers the basics well. The site is a natural base for Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Britain's oldest nature reserve, and for the Torridon mountains, which offer some of the most demanding and rewarding hillwalking in Scotland. The well-rated Camplify community notes that this is a site that rewards slow travel: spend a couple of nights, walk into the hills, return to the site in the late afternoon, and let the pace of the place do its work. For hirers who've driven up from Edinburgh or Glasgow, it tends to feel like the moment the trip properly begins.

The site is pet friendly and handles motorhomes and larger caravans comfortably. Given its position deep in the north-west Highlands, it's worth arriving with a full cool box and a plan: the nearest larger supermarket is a substantial drive away. Those planning a broader Highland loop should also consider pairing this stop with the most scenic campsites in the Scottish Highlands for a fuller itinerary.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 70 miles north-west of Inverness, around 11 miles east of Kinlochewe village

• Best for: Hillwalkers, nature lovers, couples seeking quieter Highland camping

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, shower and toilet facilities, pet friendly pitches

• Book ahead: Summer school holidays, the Torridon walking season (May to September)

The Scottish Highlands campsites for families: Dornoch and the north-east

Grannie's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park

Grannie's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park sits at Embo, just north of Dornoch on the east coast, and it takes a different approach to the Highland camping experience than the more rugged sites further west. This is a Parkdean resort, which means a full suite of family facilities including an indoor pool, entertainment programme, and on-site food and drink. For families with younger children, it represents one of the most practical choices among top campsites in the Scottish Highlands.

The touring and motorhome areas are well maintained, with electric hook-up throughout and hardstanding pitches for those wanting a more stable base in wetter conditions. The site sits close to Dornoch beach, which stretches for miles along the Dornoch Firth and offers good walking and wide open space away from the busier resort facilities. Hirers who've stayed here rate it particularly highly for mixed-age groups, where some members want activity and comfort while others prefer longer walks and quieter time.

Dornoch itself is a compact cathedral town with a well-regarded golf course and some genuinely good local eating. Feedback from Camplify's community of owners and hirers points to this area as an underrated section of the east Highlands coast: quieter than the NC500 west coast, more sheltered from Atlantic weather, and with a gentler feel that suits families and those newer to Highland travel. From Glasgow, the drive takes around three hours; from Edinburgh, closer to two and a half.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 60 miles north of Inverness, just north of Dornoch

• Best for: Families, mixed-age groups, first-time visitors wanting facilities alongside Highland scenery

• Key facilities: Indoor pool, electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, on-site bar and restaurant, entertainment

• Book ahead: School summer holidays, Easter bank holiday weekend

Camping near Loch Linnhe: west Highland motorhome sites

Bunree Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Bunree Caravan and Motorhome Club Site occupies a lochside position on the southern shore of Loch Linnhe near Onich, and it's one of those sites where the setting does most of the work. The views across the loch towards the Ardgour hills are exceptional at almost any time of year, and the site's position makes it well suited to those travelling between Fort William and Glencoe or making the most of the best campsites in the Scottish Highlands on a wider west coast loop.

A go-to for Camplify regulars on Highland road trips, Bunree is a Caravan and Motorhome Club site, which means a well-run, tidy operation with reliable electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, and a clean, modern facilities block. Non-Club members can book in advance, and it's worth doing: the lochside pitches are much sought after. The site handles larger motorhomes without difficulty, and its proximity to the A82 makes it an easy overnight stop or a longer base.

Owners familiar with this stretch of the A82 suggest that Bunree is an ideal midpoint for those arriving from Glasgow (roughly 2.5 hours via the Glasgow campervan hire area) or from Edinburgh via the A9 and A82. Glencoe is around 20 minutes south; Fort William is around 15 minutes north. The site itself is dog friendly and the lochside path gives good evening walking without leaving the site boundary. For wider trip inspiration, the Lewis and Josie Glencoe trip gives a good sense of what this part of the Highlands offers beyond the campsite itself.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 15 miles south of Fort William, near Onich on the A82

• Best for: Motorhome tourers, couples, dog owners, those combining Glencoe and Fort William

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, motorhome service point, modern shower and toilet block

• Book ahead: July and August, May bank holiday weekends

More camping destinations nearby

The Scottish Highlands sit at the heart of a broader network of outstanding camping destinations across Scotland. These nearby guides cover the same region and connect naturally with any of the parks above.

• Best campsites in Scotland – the full national picture, with standout sites from the Borders to the far north

• Best campsites on the Isle of Skye – the natural next step west from Fort William, with sea-view sites and Cuillin access

• Best campsites at Loch Lomond – the southern gateway to the Highlands, well placed for those arriving from Glasgow or Edinburgh

• Best campsites on the NC500 – the iconic north coast route, with sites at Kinlochewe and beyond along one of Europe's great drives

• Best campsites in Argyll – dramatic sea lochs and island-view sites just south of the Highland boundary

Ready to explore the Scottish Highlands by campervan?

The best campsites in the Scottish Highlands are all within reach of a pickup from a local Camplify owner, with campervans and caravans available across the region including near Inverness, Fort William, and Glasgow. Browse available vehicles, check your dates, and find your perfect Highlands campervan to start planning the trip.