Campsites for hikers near Stonehaven

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Lying along the Aberdeenshire coast, Stonehaven is a pretty town with a bustling working harbour. Most travellers making the trip here are headed for the dramatic ruins of Dunnottar Castle, perched on high cliffs two miles south of town. In Stonehaven itself, by the quayside, the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum is a former courthouse and jail with a fascinating history. Bring your swimming gear for a dip in the huge art deco-style Stonehaven Open Air Pool, Britain’s northernmost lido, and make time for a trip to the nearby RSPB Fowlsheugh reserve, where the cliffs are packed with 130,000 breeding seabirds in the spring and summer.

98% (43) 24 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Stonehaven

Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

1. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
121km from Stonehaven · 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)
58km from Stonehaven · 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)
109km from Stonehaven · 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

142km from Stonehaven · 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)
121km from Stonehaven · 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)
48km from Stonehaven · 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)
107km from Stonehaven · 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)
87km from Stonehaven · 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
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

9. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

141km from Stonehaven · 1 unit · Glamping
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Mondhuie Chalets

10. Mondhuie Chalets

95km from Stonehaven · 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

Lying along the Aberdeenshire coast, Stonehaven is a pretty town with a bustling working harbour. Most travellers making the trip here are headed for the dramatic ruins of Dunnottar Castle, perched on high cliffs two miles south of town. In Stonehaven itself, by the quayside, the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum is a former courthouse and jail with a fascinating history. Bring your swimming gear for a dip in the huge art deco-style Stonehaven Open Air Pool, Britain’s northernmost lido, and make time for a trip to the nearby RSPB Fowlsheugh reserve, where the cliffs are packed with 130,000 breeding seabirds in the spring and summer.

98% (43) 24 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Stonehaven

Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

1. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
121km from Stonehaven · 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)
58km from Stonehaven · 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)
109km from Stonehaven · 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

142km from Stonehaven · 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)
121km from Stonehaven · 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)
48km from Stonehaven · 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)
107km from Stonehaven · 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)
87km from Stonehaven · 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
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

9. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

141km from Stonehaven · 1 unit · Glamping
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Mondhuie Chalets

10. Mondhuie Chalets

95km from Stonehaven · 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

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Campsites for hikers near Stonehaven guide

Where to go

Around Stonehaven

Staying in town puts you within easy reach of Stonehaven’s attractions, as well the surrounding area. From the town centre, you can walk along the coast to Dunnottar Castle and follow walking and biking paths into the countryside. By the seaside, next to the swimming pool, Stonehaven Club Site has pitches for caravans and motorhomes. 

Catterline

A 10-minute drive south of Stonehaven, Catterline is a picturesque historic fishing village that is close to the seabird colony at RSPB Fowlsheugh reserve, where you can see huge numbers of puffins, fulmars, razorbills and more. On the edge of the village, Cloak Caravan Park is a quiet site overlooking the coastline. The site has grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and campervans.

Royal Deeside

With its moody mountains, towering crags, rivers, moors and forests, the romantic landscapes of Royal Deeside captured the imagination of Queen Victoria and many visitors since. The area is an excellent setting for outdoor activities such as walking, biking, whisky tasting and wildlife watching. In the southern valley of the River Dee, Deeside Holiday Park offers a tranquil retreat, with pitches for tents and tourers, as well as a handful of camping pods and lodges with hot tubs.

When to go

For wildlife spotting (particularly seabirds in the cliffs); long daylight hours, sunshine and landscapes covered in colourful wildflowers, visiting in spring or summer is best. The winter, however, has its own appeal. There’s always a chance of seeing the northern lights and, on New Year’s Eve, the Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony has to be seen to be believed. The traditional event sees locals swinging blazing balls of fire above their heads in order to ward off evil spirits.

Know before you go

  • Wild camping is permitted throughout Scotland, as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
  • Stonehaven train station has direct links to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and even as far as England and Wales. Local buses can get you around most nearby places of interest.
  • Stonehaven has several small supermarkets. For major purchases, head for Aberdeen, a 30-minute drive north.