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5 best motorhome campsites on stunning Isle of Skye
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Scotland’s west coast is a spectacular destination for motorhome holidays. And the Isle of Skye off the western Scottish shoreline is one of the top destinations of the region. The biggest island in the Isle of Hebrides, Skye is home to beautiful peninsulas and bays, the central Cuillin mountains, ancient attractions and diverse wildlife, all making a perfect setting for a motorhome holiday. Get your trip off to a flying start by knowing the best places to camp before you set off – here’s our guide to the top motorhome campsites on the Isle of Skye.
Best motorhome campsites on the Isle of Skye: 5 stunning spots to spend the night
1. Portree Campsite
Torvaig, Staffin Road, Portree IV51 9HU
Price per night: from £29
As the island’s largest settlement, Portree is an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Skye. Just outside the town at Torvaig lies Portree Campsite, a dog-friendly camping and motorhome site with 40 hardstanding pitches. It has stunning views of the Isle of Skye looking across to the Cuillin Mountain range and is in an area of low light pollution for beautiful clear skies by night.
Exploring Skye’s highlights is easy from here, with the famous Old Man of Storr just six miles north, via Bride’s Veil Falls. Boat trips to spot dolphins, whales, seals and the iconic white-tailed sea eagle leave from Portree’s harbour.
Campsite features:
Peaceful motorhome camping close to Skye’s capital
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up
Shower/toilet blocks with electric shaver points and hairdryers, dishwashing/laundry area, and chemical/grey water service point
Barbecues allowed
2. Skye Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Loch, Greshornish, Edinbane, Portree IV51 9PS
Price per night: from £9.25 (one adult)
“The best campsite in Skye… stunning location and super friendly’ is just one of the many rave reviews of Skye Camping and Caravanning Club Site, right in the middle of north Skye. This family-run club site strives to offer the best of Skye to its guests, from excellent amenities on site to a wealth of information about island attractions.
The stunning location is on a working croft on the shores of Loch Greshornish, just a mile from fresh local produce and live Scottish music at Edinbane Inn. Boating and fishing are both available from the site.
Campsite features:
Friendly club site on the shore of Loch Greshornish, by grazing sheep and Highland cattle
On a working croft: buy fresh duck and hen eggs from the site shop
Choice of grass, grass electric and hardstanding electric pitches
Lots of well-kept amenities including showers, toilets, free wifi, motorhome service point, family shower room, laundry and gas cylinder sales
[Book now](https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/isle-of-skye/portree/skye-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/# Book)
3. Kinloch Campsite
Price per night: from £28
Another top spot for motorhome campers on Skye is Kinloch Campsite, in the northwest and also in a spectacular lochside setting. It’s in prime position for Skye attractions: on the shore of Loch Dunvegan five minutes’ walk from the shops and cafés of Dunvegan village, and under two miles from Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Coral Beach is six miles from the site.
Back at base, fishing is available on site and there’s free wifi, as well as extensive information about local events/attractions. Make sure you’re there in time for at least one of the glorious sunsets!
Campsite features:
Friendly, family-run and peaceful Dunvegan campsite overlooked by MacLeod’s Tables
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, close to the loch
Modern amenities including toilets, showers, disabled facilities and laundry
Dog friendly
Book now
4. Staffin Caravan and Camping Site
Price per night: from £16
The most northerly of our best motorhome campsites on the Isle of Skye, Staffin Caravan and Camping Site is on the island’s northeastern tip. Park up here for easy sea access – you can walk directly from the site to Staffin Bay – and plentiful amenities including cooking facilities.
Skye is great for island hopping and this is an excellent campsite for it: a 20-minute drive will land you at Uig, for ferries to North Uist and the Isle of Harris. Getting here is easy too, as Portree is 16.5 miles south.
Campsite features:
Peaceful woodland campsite on the outskirts of Broadford village, 1 mile from shops
Bus service to Portree from the end of the campsite road
Campers’ bothy with tourist info and maps
Toilets, showers, laundry, dishwashing sinks and chemical disposal
[Book now](https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/sendenquiry.asp?id=4627# booking)
5. Glenbrittle Campsite & Cafe
Price per night: from £11 (one adult); £30 (two adults and up to four children)
West now for the last of our motorhome campsites on the Isle of Skye, Glenbrittle Campsite & Cafe. At the foot of the Cuillin mountains and Loch Brittle beach, this award-winning spot has headed lists for best UK campsite and best coastal campsite. It offers a wild camping vibe but with premium site facilities including a modern shower block, waste facilities and electric hook-up.
Stays at Glenbrittle are on a “first come first served basis” rather than pre-bookable, but the owners say “with such a large site, we can usually accommodate everyone even during peak season”.
Campsite features:
Well-equipped campsite close to Loch Brittle, 3.5 miles from the Fairy Pools
Pitches across a camping field stretching down to Loch Brittle Beach
Campsite shop and café with freshly baked bread, croissants, cakes, soup, snacks, speciality coffee, gifts and camping and climbing equipment
Team of wardens on site 24/7
Hire a motorhome for your Isle of Skye camping trip
Now you know the best motorhome campsites on the Isle of Skye, all you have to do is get there! If you’re setting off for Skye from Scotland, check out our listings for motorhome hire in Edinburgh,motorhome hire in Glasgow and, even closer to Skye,motorhome hire in Inverness. And of course you can set out for Skye from anywhere in the UK – choose your perfect van from our motorhome hire in the UK listings.
Also, don’t forget that motorhome campsites on the Isle of Skye are close to the famous North Coast 500 route! This is one of the best road trips in the world: check out our expertNC500 road trip guide.
Want to see even more of this beautifully scenic part of Scotland? Ourwest coast Scotland road trip guide showcases the absolute highlights of the region, including Skye (of course!). Make your trip hassle-free withmotorhome hire in Scotland.
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