Campsites for hikers near Banchory
98% (43) • 26 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Banchory
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
1. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
88%
(25)
113km from Banchory · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£140
/ night
Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite
2. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite
97%
(57)
37km from Banchory · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£33
/ night
The Loft Glamping & Camping
3. The Loft Glamping & Camping
100%
(9)
89km from Banchory · 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).
The Loft Glamping and Camping looks forward to welcoming you throughout the year!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
4. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
131km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
When travelling in Scotland, you will want to have the confidence in the quality of your accommodation, knowing that it will play a big part in the whole pleasurable experience of your holiday.
Our location in Lochearnhead provides an ideal base for walking, water-sports, cycling, with flora & fauna and wild life in abundance. There are many local historic places to inspire you and bring the history of the highlands to life. Or perhaps you'd simply choose to curl up with a good book and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a slower pace of life.
Wester Auchraw is located on the A84, Cycle Route 7 and the much loved walk 'Rob Roy Way'. It sits amongst spectacular scenery in Highland Perthshire yet is only 1 hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£140
/ night
Muiredge
5. Muiredge
100%
(16)
114km from Banchory · 8 units · Glamping
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Glamping Bothy
6. Glamping Bothy
100%
(2)
36km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
An upmarket bothy in the grounds of a 12th-century Aberdeenshire castle
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£160
/ night
Bachilton Farm Holidays
7. Bachilton Farm Holidays
100%
(4)
100km from Banchory · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of yurts with hot tubs on a farm between Perth and Crieff
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£155
/ night
The Snug at Logie Farm
8. The Snug at Logie Farm
100%
(7)
85km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£275
/ night
Pirnie Lodge Farm
9. Pirnie Lodge Farm
100%
(2)
148km from Banchory · 3 units · Glamping
Lodges with hot tubs in peaceful countryside near Falkirk
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£152
/ night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut
10. Dod Mill Fishing Hut
148km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Mondhuie Chalets
11. Mondhuie Chalets
74km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
Just under an acre, close to Ancient Caledonia Forest , on the Speyside Way (which runs from Elgin to the South)
Garden space for pets, kids and a run around! Our house and 2 Chalets (1 sleeps 5, 1 ideal for 2 or small family) are on the property. Not fully fenced from road. On the outskirts of NethyBridge.
Private driveway, and car park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£114
/ night
98% (43) • 26 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Banchory
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
1. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
88%
(25)
113km from Banchory · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£140
/ night
Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite
2. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite
97%
(57)
37km from Banchory · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£33
/ night
The Loft Glamping & Camping
3. The Loft Glamping & Camping
100%
(9)
89km from Banchory · 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).
The Loft Glamping and Camping looks forward to welcoming you throughout the year!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
4. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
131km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
When travelling in Scotland, you will want to have the confidence in the quality of your accommodation, knowing that it will play a big part in the whole pleasurable experience of your holiday.
Our location in Lochearnhead provides an ideal base for walking, water-sports, cycling, with flora & fauna and wild life in abundance. There are many local historic places to inspire you and bring the history of the highlands to life. Or perhaps you'd simply choose to curl up with a good book and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a slower pace of life.
Wester Auchraw is located on the A84, Cycle Route 7 and the much loved walk 'Rob Roy Way'. It sits amongst spectacular scenery in Highland Perthshire yet is only 1 hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£140
/ night
Muiredge
5. Muiredge
100%
(16)
114km from Banchory · 8 units · Glamping
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Glamping Bothy
6. Glamping Bothy
100%
(2)
36km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
An upmarket bothy in the grounds of a 12th-century Aberdeenshire castle
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£160
/ night
Bachilton Farm Holidays
7. Bachilton Farm Holidays
100%
(4)
100km from Banchory · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of yurts with hot tubs on a farm between Perth and Crieff
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£155
/ night
The Snug at Logie Farm
8. The Snug at Logie Farm
100%
(7)
85km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£275
/ night
Pirnie Lodge Farm
9. Pirnie Lodge Farm
100%
(2)
148km from Banchory · 3 units · Glamping
Lodges with hot tubs in peaceful countryside near Falkirk
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£152
/ night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut
10. Dod Mill Fishing Hut
148km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Mondhuie Chalets
11. Mondhuie Chalets
74km from Banchory · 1 unit · Glamping
Just under an acre, close to Ancient Caledonia Forest , on the Speyside Way (which runs from Elgin to the South)
Garden space for pets, kids and a run around! Our house and 2 Chalets (1 sleeps 5, 1 ideal for 2 or small family) are on the property. Not fully fenced from road. On the outskirts of NethyBridge.
Private driveway, and car park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£114
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Cathy
August 2025
7 m Class A
Cairngorm Glamping 🩷. This is a beautiful place to stay, with friendly, chilled hosts. Tucked in among the hills of Upper Donside, the view towards the Lecht is lovely … morning or evening. The surrounding countryside is magical. The site has several fields set up for tents / vans / Motorhomes, with or without services.
The animal park is very sweet, with goats who seem to spend all day teasing each other and an adorable donkey who wants to talk to everyone 🥰 … the zip-line park was popular with kids of all ages and there’s a food bothy if you don’t feel like cooking.
Shower and toilet facilities are clean and well located. They never seemed to be “busy” even though we were there before and during Lonach Gathering weekend.
Grey and waste water services are well placed for Motorhome access.
As a Scot who lives overseas, I love that places like Cairngorm Glamping exist. They showcase the scenery and provide camping access to areas of countryside that might otherwise be missed by visitors.
Just wish we’d had time to stay longer … but will return! 🥰🩷🙏
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Jordan
August 2025
Tent
Very pleasant, peaceful area with a good view & amenities
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Stephen
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Fantastic, friendly hosts, spectacular views and breakfast was delicious! Kids loved the animals and we would have happily stolen Bru!
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Eric
August 2025
With kids
The place is really nice. Our tent was prepared for four and we sleep there really well. Views on morning were amazing. And comon places were really good when weather made not possible to be outside.
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Mirjam
August 2025
With kids
We loved the cabin. Spacious and we slept very well. The best shower ever! The campsite has wonderful views and is well maintained. We used the bbq and fire pit. The barn is well equipped for cooking and relaxing. Angus is a wonderful host. Definitely would return to Muiredge when in Scotland!
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evelyn
August 2025
Tent
With kids
It would take less time to write what didnt stand out.
This is the best, most well kept Campsite we have been to. The fields are really well kept with the most beautiful surroundings. Good Big pitching spaces. Facilities kept clean and always stocked. The Little Critter is a bloody brilliant idea, you can buy feed and go into the first pen and feed the goats, llama and alpaca. There is also a donkey, ponies and a horse, and some chickens.
The owners have 4 amazingly friendly dogs. So beautiful and love attntion. 2 of them stay in their garden an want you to throw the ball. Theres a wee shop if you need summit last minute.
The washing stations for dishes and the showers etc all have hot - YES - HOT water. There is a massice connect 4 game, swing sets, quiditch poles, a flying fox, an inground trampoline, a sandpit with toys, bikes and go karts all available for the kids and older kids etc. picnic tables.
They also provide off the ground fire pits, (there is no time that you have to put it out or get to bed, just be respectful) If you need wood you can take it and pay the next day.
Hot rolls and coffee are available in the morning to buy.
Robert and his wife and team are all absolutely lovely and nothing is too much. Robert even helped to move my sisters car off a ledge when she missed some signs saying to not turn 🫣😁.
The best part as if all of the above was not enough.... NAE MIDGES ❤️ Thank you so so much for an amazing wee break away.
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claire
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful place, kids loved the animals and the play park
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Nicole
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely campsite, great for the kids, my own kids made friends playing on the zipline, loved saying hello to the animals and the bikes they could play on was a nice touch, facilities where nice and we overall had a great time.
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Abby
July 2025
Tent
Everyone here was super kind and funny. The campsite was in a beautiful area with a gorgeous view and beautiful farm animals surrounding the pitches. Would really recommend and definitely going back.
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Peter
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Great campsite with lots of amenities. Plenty of space for the kids to run around.
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lez
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Everything went well from start to finish great welcome to the site , lovely little hide away if staying for 1 or 2 nights even a week plenty to do and see around the area and excellent facilities to boot , and great scenery around the site defo be back
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fey
July 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Alles war wunderbar!
Wir waren total überrascht, wie schön es dort war. Besonders wie kinderfreundlich es dort ist.
Ein riesiger, wunderschöner Ort in den Highlands mit lovely handsome critters :), unendlich wunderbaren Spielmöglichkeiten, netten Nachbarn und sauberen Sanitäranlagen.
Genau das richtige nach einer langen Fahrt mit Kindern.
Wir würden gerne zurück kommen!
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Helen
July 2025
6 m Class B
With pets
Great campsite - definitely dog and family friendly! Lots of amenities.
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Ian
July 2025
Tent
Beautiful location, with nice sheltered, shaded pitches and good facilities including decent showers. Grigor was very helpful and gave me plenty of tips for local places to visit. Thanks
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Michael
July 2025
7 m Class B
Lovely to be in a secluded area surrounded by mountains, animals and lots of space. Simple well kept facilities.
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Erin
June 2025
5 m car
Lovely family campsite, gorgeous views and plenty of amenities and essentials on site
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Allison
June 2025
7 m Class A
With pets
A great campsite. We did not need to use the bathroom facilities as we were in a motorhome.
Lovely and quiet which is exactly what we were looking for.
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Dan
January 2025
2 nights at Pirnie Lodge Farm
From the minute we arrived Anne was welcoming and gave us all the information to do with the lodge, the lodge itself was spotless and felt homely from the minute we walked in. Anne also left a welcome pack which was an added bonus, the hot tub was ready on arrival and Anne also shown us how to use this before leaving
Anne gave us recommendations on places to visit and where we could go for days out, we were recommended the milk barn which was delicious, the ice cream and milkshakes were perfect!
We would also recommend going there!
Thank you Anne, we love our stays
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Campsites for hikers near Banchory guide
Where to go
Falls of Feugh
Just a short walk from the centre of town, the Falls of Feugh in Banchory is a spectacular sight when the salmon return to swim upstream in the fast-flowing waters of the River Dee and River Don. The stone Bridge of Feugh footbridge spans the Water of Feugh and makes a great viewpoint. In the valley of the Feugh, the small, family-run Feughside Caravan Park has pitches for tents and motorhomes.
Crathes
Less than a 10-minute drive east of Banchory, the turretted 16th-century Crathes Castle is known for its painted ceilings and fine furnishings, and is home to some of the most impressive gardens in Scotland. Around the Crathes Estate, you’ll find several way-marked woodland walks. On the castle grounds, Go Ape Aberdeen has zipwires, rope ladders and a variety of other challenging activities for thrill seekers. A five minute drive east, Silverbank Caravan Club Site sits on the River Dee.
Scolty Woodland Park
A number of walking trails run through Scolty Woodland Park, at the east end of Blackhall Forest, two miles (3.2 kilometres) west of Banchory’s centre. For panoramic views over Royal Deeside and the Grampian Mountains, you can climb Scolty Hill and to the tops of Scolty Tower perched on top of the hill.
When to go
For long daylight hours and your best chance of getting good weather, summer is the ideal time to visit Banchory and the surrounding region. This is peak season, however, especially for exploring the Cairngorms National Park, so make bookings in advance and try to avoid weekends and school holidays. The best months to see salmon leaping in the Falls of Feugh are from September to November and February to March.
Know before you go
- Wild camping is legal throughout Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- You can reach Bachory by public bus from Aberdeen. However, having your own transport is preferable for exploring the area.
- Don’t worry if you forgot something, Bachory has several well-stocked supermarkets.