The Scottish Highlands is home to some of the most breath taking camping locations in the UK, offering everything from dramatic mountain scenery and peaceful woodland hideaways to turquoise beaches and remote coastal cliffs. Whether visitors are travelling the NC500, exploring iconic areas like Fort William, or searching for quiet forest retreats near Glen Affric, the Highlands provides an incredible range of campsites for tents, caravans, and motorhomes. To help travellers find the perfect place to stay, we’ve highlighted three of the region’s most popular and highly rated campsites at the top of this page. Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park offers unbeatable access to Ben Nevis and world class walking routes. Sango Sands Oasis delivers unforgettable clifftop camping overlooking the beaches of Durness on the far north coast. And Cannich Woodland Camping provides a peaceful forest escape close to Glen Affric, ideal for nature lovers and hikers. Below, you’ll find a curated selection of additional campsites across the Highlands, from hidden loch side spots and quiet rural pitches to coastal parks and remote wilderness locations. Each listing includes a short summary, contact details, and official website links to help visitors plan their perfect Highland camping adventure.
Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park sits at the foot of Ben Nevis, offering one of the most scenic camping experiences in the Highlands. With modern facilities, spacious pitches, and direct access to world‑class walking routes, it’s a top choice for visitors exploring Fort William and locals looking for a weekend escape. Perfect for hikers, families, and anyone wanting a base close to iconic Highland scenery - Booking and more info below!
Sango Sands Oasis is a dramatic clifftop campsite overlooking the turquoise beaches of Durness on the NC500. Known for its unforgettable views, coastal walks, and easy access to local attractions, it’s one of the most popular camping spots in the far north Highlands. Ideal for road‑trippers, photographers, and travellers seeking a unique coastal camping experience -Booking and more info below!
Cannich Woodland Camping offers a peaceful forest setting close to Glen Affric, one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland. With woodland pitches, fire pits, and quick access to walking trails, it’s perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and families wanting a quiet Highland getaway. A great base for exploring lochs, forests, wildlife, and the wider Inverness‑shire outdoors - Booking and more info below!
Discover campsites across the Scottish Highlands, from mountain bases and woodland retreats to spectacular coastal camping spots along the NC500.
Three great bases for exploring the Highlands.
At the foot of Ben Nevis, with mountain views and excellent access to walking routes around Fort William.
WebsiteA spectacular clifftop campsite overlooking the beaches of Durness on Scotland's far north coast.
WebsiteA beautiful coastal campsite near Arisaig with beaches, mountain scenery and excellent camping facilities.
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A large Highland campsite at the foot of Ben Nevis with mountain views, camping pitches and touring facilities.
A spectacular clifftop campsite overlooking the beaches of Durness on the far north coast.
A peaceful woodland campsite near Glen Affric with pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
A popular touring and camping park close to Dornoch beach, golf course and town centre.
A peaceful campsite tucked away in the Spey Valley surrounded by woodland and hills.
A scenic coastal campsite overlooking Loch Gairloch towards the mountains of Torridon and Skye.
A small coastal campsite in the far north of Scotland, ideal for NC500 travellers.
A family-run seaside campsite beside the beautiful white sands of Clachtoll Beach.
A natural woodland campsite beside the River Coe beneath the dramatic Glencoe mountains.
A forest campsite near Loch Morlich and the Cairngorm Mountains, close to Aviemore.
A family-owned Highland holiday park with camping, touring pitches, pods and mountain views.
A scenic lochside holiday park offering touring and camping beside Loch Linnhe.
A campsite on the shores of Lochbroom overlooking the Summer Isles and serving as an NC500 base.
A motorhome, caravan and camping park at the northern end of the NC500 with glamping pods.
A campsite beside the River Wick and a convenient stop on the NC500.
A coastal touring site overlooking the Small Isles and beautiful beaches around Arisaig.
An all-year campsite and motorhome stopover in Dunbeath, conveniently positioned on the NC500.
A large coastal campsite in north-west Scotland with beach access and touring pitches.
A beach-front campsite with touring pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents.
A peaceful touring campsite in the Arisaig area with easy access to beaches and the islands.
A small touring site near Arisaig, close to beaches and spectacular Road to the Isles scenery.
A small campsite and pod site near Back of Keppoch with tent and touring pitches.
A beautiful coastal campsite between Arisaig and Mallaig with beaches and mountain views.
An eco-friendly touring site close to the coast with easy access to beaches and Highland scenery.
A campsite overlooking the Moray Firth near Chanonry Point and the famous bottlenose dolphins.
A modern touring park close to Inverness and Culloden Battlefield.
A well-equipped caravan and motorhome park at the foot of Craigellachie Nature Reserve.
A campsite surrounded by the forests of Rothiemurchus close to Aviemore and the Cairngorms.
A small campsite in Lochcarron accepting tents, caravans and motorhomes.
A simple campsite in the spectacular Torridon area, ideal for walkers and mountain lovers.
A small campsite near Strathpeffer with tent, caravan, motorhome and campervan pitches.
A small campsite near Lairg offering a quiet base for exploring northern Sutherland.
A seasonal pop-up campsite near Spean Bridge offering tent and small campervan pitches.
A farm campsite near Spean Bridge accepting tents, caravans and motorhomes.
A scenic campsite near Kinlochleven surrounded by mountains and Highland walking routes.
A peaceful Club campsite surrounded by the remote landscapes of northern Sutherland.
A family-friendly campsite near the east coast village of Brora with easy access to beaches.
A lochside Club campsite near Fort William with spectacular Highland mountain scenery.
A large touring site close to Inverness and the historic Culloden Battlefield.
A peaceful campsite near Dunnet Bay on the far north coast of Scotland.
A large touring park close to the Cairngorms, Speyside and Highland walking routes.
A mountain campsite surrounded by the dramatic peaks and lochs of Wester Ross.
A scenic Highland campsite near Kintail, ideal for walkers and mountain adventures.
A six-acre campsite on the Applecross Peninsula with views towards Skye and the Inner Sound.
A family-friendly campsite near Nairn with tent pitches, caravan spaces, campervan pitches and pods.
A family campsite beside Bught Park within walking distance of Inverness city centre.
A large holiday park with tent, caravan, motorhome and campervan pitches beneath Ben Nevis.
A spacious beachside campsite on the Sutherland coast directly on the NC500.
A remote campsite beside Loch Nevis with spectacular views towards the Isle of Rum.
A coastal campsite near the white sands of Achmelvich, ideal for exploring Assynt and the NC500.