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5 best Oban campsites
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It might be small, but the west Highlands town of Oban is a huge highlight on any camping trip on Scotland's west coast. Known as the “gateway to the isles”, Oban is a departure point for ferries to magical Scottish islands – and as the biggest settlement between Fort William and Helensburgh is a perfect place to park up for a few nights or more. From motorhome campsites in Oban to touring campsites near Oban, you’ll find a range of Oban campsites around the region to suit all types of trip.
Read on to discover our top five campsites around Oban. Our list includes price, location and nearby attractions.
Best camping grounds around Oban: 5 places to sleep under the stars
1. Roseview Camping and Caravan Park
Glenshallach Rd, Oban PA34 4QJ
Price per night: from £24 including electric
No trip to Oban would be complete without a campsite near Oban ferry terminal, so that you can park up and start island hopping right away. Roseview Camping and Caravan Park is the closest of our Oban campsites to ferry services for the Western Isles, at 2.5 miles, and is under three miles from town. The proximity to the ferry and to Oban town centre make this peaceful and family-friendly place one of the best campsites in Oban.
Campsite features:
Quiet family-friendly campsite close to Oban ferry terminal
Within three miles of Oban town centre
Wildlife haven with many species visiting the site
Fresh spring water available for guests
Showers, laundry room and wheelchair-accessible/family bathroom
Bookings : none needed – just turn up. Campsite details.
2. Oban Caravan and Camping Park
Gallanachmore Farm, Gallanach Road, Oban PA34 4QH
Price per night: £21 (with electric)
The second of our Oban campsites close to the ferry terminal is Oban Caravan and Camping Park, also within an easy three miles of both the town centre and the ferry. It’s in a rural setting of 350 acres along the coast, with breathtaking views out towards the scenic island of Kerrera. Pitches are a choice of grass or hardstanding and suitable for motorhomes and caravans, with electric hook-up available if required. Dogs are welcome.
Campsite features:
Large coastal campsite close to Oban ferries and town centre
Dog friendly with dog walk on site
Toilet and shower blocks, dishwashing area and guest kitchen
Games/TV room
Shop selling groceries including fresh bread and milk
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3. North Ledaig Caravan Park
Price per night: pitches from £9.20; from £8 per adult; children £2)
A family-run business established in 1962, North Ledaig Caravan Park is a top pick for motorhome campsites near Oban. Affiliated to the Caravan Club, the site offers one area exclusively for Caravan Club & Motorhome Club members and three areas for both Club members and non-members.
It’s a 30-acre park in a seashore setting, and like many campsites near Oban has views to the distant isles including the Isle of Mull. This is a spectacular location for sunbathing and watersports, as the site is on a beach with easy access to safe bathing and sailing. It’s also the best of our Oban campsites for stunning sunsets – take a picnic to the beach as evening draws in.
Campsite features:
Long-established campsite near Oban, on a two-mile sand and shingle beach on Ardmucknish Bay
Wildlife haven: take a scenic walk on the deserted shoreline to watch the wading birds or to see an otter
Fully accessible
Well-stocked shop on site
Playground, laundry facilities and baby and toddler room with bath
Cycle path running through the site
4. Seaview Caravan Park
16 Keil Croft, Benderloch, Oban PA37 1QS
Price per night: £9 per person
Campsites in Oban, Scotland, almost all come with spectacular views and the fourth of our Oban campsites is no exception. Seaview Caravan Park is in a quiet location with stunning views over the sea and surrounding countryside, an ideal spot to park up for a few days. The campsite has direct access to the golden sands of Tralee Beach, only a five-minute walk away. Oban is 8.5 miles from the site, easily accessible for a shopping and sightseeing day.
Campsite features:
Peaceful campsite in a stunning coastal setting
Five minutes’ walk from the nearest beach
Electric hook-up available
Toilets, showers, washing-up sinks and chemical disposal point all on site
5. Oban – Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Barcaldine, Connel, by PA37 1SG
Price per night: from £7pppn
The last of our recommended Oban campsites is a Camping and Caravanning Club Site 12 miles from town, set in a walled Victorian garden opposite a marina with a small beach. The Oban Camping and Caravanning Club Site is a level and sheltered site, with 75 pitches and modern facilities including a parent and child washroom. The site is next door to the Forestry Commission-managed woodland of Sutherland’s Grove, which is cross-crossed by colour-coded walks and cycle paths.
Campsite features:
Club campsite 13 miles from Oban
Next to woodland and opposite a marina with beach
Five miles from the sandy beach at Benderloch
Excellent amenities including a newly refurbished toilet block
[Book now](https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/argyll/barcaldine-by-connel/oban-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/# Book)
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