Riverside camping in Scotland

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Scotland’s rivers carve through valleys, wind past ancient forests, and offer a wild, refreshing edge to any camping trip. If you’re after a pitch by the water, you’ll find over 70 options dotted across the country—think rushing streams in the Cairngorms or tranquil bends near the West Highland Way. Campsites here typically offer toilets, hot showers, and welcome pets. Swimming, hiking, and horseback riding are favourite ways to spend your days, but nothing beats a morning brew by the water. Top picks include Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite (29 reviews), West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite (19 reviews), and Culdees Castle Estate Glamping (11 reviews). Expect to pay around £32 per night, with some riverside spots going as low as £20. Scotland’s rivers don’t disappoint—just remember your wellies and a sense of adventure.

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Top-rated campgrounds in Scotland

West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

1. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(44)
Glasgow, Scotland · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
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Full hookups
Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

2. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

95%
(63)
Strathdon, Scotland · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
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The Loft Glamping & Camping

3. The Loft Glamping & Camping

93%
(15)
Kinloss, Scotland · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The Loft Glamping and Camping is situated at East Grange Farm, Kinloss, Moray. It 's a working farm that has evolved over the years to include Wigwam Glamping and Camping for campervans, motorhomes and tents. A number of the old farm buildings have been reppurposed as venue spaces for Weddings, Events and Workshops. The "wilderness" campsite offers pitches suitable for tents and small campervans whilst the Stackyard area is suitable for motorhomes and mega tents. All motorhome pitches have electrical hook-up and we have a good number of electric tent pitches. We also now take bookings for caravans. We do not have fully service pitches Onsite, we also have Original Wigwam cabins which are wooden camping cabins (Pods) that offer all year round protection against the elements. With heating, electricity, fridge, kettle and toasters. For those wanting a bit more luxury there are also ensuite Wigwam Cabins onsite with wood fired hot tubs. We welcome families, groups, well behaved dogs and do allow campfires outside the wigwams and at pitches and can provide fire hubs on the campsite (this must be pre-arranged). New for Summer 2026: Two rapid EV charging points are now available on site, making it easy to recharge your electric vehicle during your stay. The Loft Glamping and Camping looks forward to welcoming you throughout the year!
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Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

4. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
Perthshire , Scotland · 4 units
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
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Hot Tub
Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

5. Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

100%
(17)
Lanark, Scotland · 1 unit
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND BOOKINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CAMPING OPEN FROM 1st May to End August* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde, all a gentle walk from the sites.
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Organic Welltree

6. Organic Welltree

100%
(2)
England · 2 units
Welcome to Organic Welltree's beautiful eco-friendly yurts. Looking for a place to stay in the heart of Scotland, Perthshire for that perfect organic, vegetarian or vegan holiday? Come and enjoy our unique rooms in Scottish design or try luxury glamping and back-to-nature living in our well equipped yurts like a Home from home no matter where you’re from, a place to relax, enjoy nature and escape from the city. Short-Term Licence Number: PK13177F.
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Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

7. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
England · 1 unit
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
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Ayrshire Airstream

8. Ayrshire Airstream

100%
(2)
Irvine, Scotland · 1 unit
A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
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Hot Tub
Loch Lomond Holiday Lets

9. Loch Lomond Holiday Lets

Aberfoyle, Scotland · 1 unit
Luxury Holiday Let cottage available to rent on a short or long term basis. Fully equipped with self catering facilities, bthe comforts and conveniences of a home away from home. Each cottage is equipped with a master en-suite king sized bedroom, another king sized bedroom and a twin bedroom with family bathroom. Sleeping 6 comfortably. We provide towels, bed linen etc along with free WiFi, cooking facilities and outdoor Decking area with a dining areas inside and out. We are only a few hundred yards away from the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, Long Long and the Arrochar Alps.
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