Wildlife-watching campsites near Tarbert
94% (77) • 56 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tarbert
Loch Katrine Eco Camping
1. Loch Katrine Eco Camping
95%
(113)
74km from Tarbert · 22 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£12
/ night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
2. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
82%
(36)
69km from Tarbert · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
£30
/ night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
3. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
88%
(25)
112km from Tarbert · 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
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
4. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
91km from Tarbert · 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
Cleghorn Farm
5. Cleghorn Farm
100%
(11)
105km from Tarbert · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.*
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.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Muiredge
6. Muiredge
100%
(16)
113km from Tarbert · 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
Esk Yurt
7. Esk Yurt
100%
(5)
134km from Tarbert · 1 unit · Glamping
Adult only yurt glamping in the Scottish Borders with exceptional views, hiking trails, and wild swimming
Showers
Potable water
from
£130
/ night
The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute
8. The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute
100%
(3)
18km from Tarbert · 2 units · Glamping
Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay.
Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles.
Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.
Pets
Potable water
from
£85
/ night
Craigmarloch Lodge
9. Craigmarloch Lodge
100%
(2)
70km from Tarbert · 1 unit · Glamping
A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£150
/ night
Runach Arainn Glamping
10. Runach Arainn Glamping
100%
(9)
48km from Tarbert · 3 units · Glamping
A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£162
/ night
St Conan's Escape
11. St Conan's Escape
100%
(12)
62km from Tarbert · 4 units · Glamping
Dog-friendly lodges on a Scottish mountainside with incredible loch views
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£144
/ night
94% (77) • 56 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tarbert
Loch Katrine Eco Camping
1. Loch Katrine Eco Camping
95%
(113)
74km from Tarbert · 22 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£12
/ night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
2. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
82%
(36)
69km from Tarbert · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
£30
/ night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
3. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
88%
(25)
112km from Tarbert · 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
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
4. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
91km from Tarbert · 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
Cleghorn Farm
5. Cleghorn Farm
100%
(11)
105km from Tarbert · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.*
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.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Muiredge
6. Muiredge
100%
(16)
113km from Tarbert · 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
Esk Yurt
7. Esk Yurt
100%
(5)
134km from Tarbert · 1 unit · Glamping
Adult only yurt glamping in the Scottish Borders with exceptional views, hiking trails, and wild swimming
Showers
Potable water
from
£130
/ night
The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute
8. The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute
100%
(3)
18km from Tarbert · 2 units · Glamping
Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay.
Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles.
Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.
Pets
Potable water
from
£85
/ night
Craigmarloch Lodge
9. Craigmarloch Lodge
100%
(2)
70km from Tarbert · 1 unit · Glamping
A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£150
/ night
Runach Arainn Glamping
10. Runach Arainn Glamping
100%
(9)
48km from Tarbert · 3 units · Glamping
A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£162
/ night
St Conan's Escape
11. St Conan's Escape
100%
(12)
62km from Tarbert · 4 units · Glamping
Dog-friendly lodges on a Scottish mountainside with incredible loch views
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£144
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Callum
3 weeks ago
1 night at Loch Katrine Eco Camping
Great wee pods. Well stocked and well organized. Ideal for a wee break. Nice and warm too.
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Andrew
November 2025
2 nights at Cleghorn Farm
Friendly and welcoming environment! Nice place if you’re needing to get off the grid a bit.
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Paul
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Cleghorn Farm
The beautiful cabin is in a lovely quiet private space. There are nice views across to the hills particularly when sat by the firepit. Alex and Lauren made us feel very welcome.
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Julia
August 2025
4 m Class B
Lovely location right on the Loch. I would stay again if in the area and definitely have a ride on the steamship
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Caitlin
August 2025
With pets
The view you wake up to is breathtaking! The pods themselves are immaculate and stocked with everything you need. You have your own private bathroom which is heated and again immaculately clean. Lovely and quiet!
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Kinga
August 2025
With kids
The atmosphere was cozy, the place spotless, and the hospitality truly warm. It was a pleasure to be your guest, and I look forward to returning , very recommend:)
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Freya
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Absolutely stunning location - you worry when you arrive as it’s a really popular tourist attraction but the car park empties out and it’s very peaceful. Nice walk along the loch side or a boat ride on the loch plus good cafe
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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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Simon
August 2025
With pets
Beautiful views up the Loch. Quite a steep climb but easily achievable. Fire pit, bbq and seating area ideal. Even the compostable toilet had a great view!
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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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Tracie
August 2025
With kids
The pods were clean, comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Unfortunately the fly screen for our door was broken so it was a choice of being gnawed on by midges or being very hot- we chose the heat which was a bit uncomfortable but a fan had been provided which helped. The views were incredible of the loch and mountains and the walking and cycling just stunning. It's a little public with it being next to the main path but if you aren't looking for seclusion then it's fine and we found it vibrant and interesting watching the boats and people coming and going. The food in the cafe was excellent and we enjoyed the take away option, it does close fairly early so best to get there before 5:15pm. All in all it was a beautiful spot and very good accommodation and we had a brilliant time.
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Sally
July 2025
With kids
Runach Arainn is even more lovely in person than in the photos. Great location for a peaceful and relaxing stay on Arann. The yurts are comfortable, the kitchen/fire-pit etc are well-equipped and the orchard setting is beautiful. It's just a short walk to the beach or to the Lagg Inn for dinner. Highly recommend.
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Eva
July 2025
Group trip
Absolutely fantastic spot! Yurt was so well equipped, they really had thought of everything. Beautiful location in such a peaceful area, and a lovely beach in walking distance! Couldn’t recommend enough
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HEATHER
June 2025
With kids
A lovely wee site with various accommodation options, the staff are super helpful.
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Meron
June 2025
2 nights at The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute
The Charcoal Huts were so magical. We stayed in Birch and it had amazing views, was quite private and had everything we needed - including things we forgot.
It was beautiful and cosy inside and the fire kept us so warm. I really loved this place.
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kelly
May 2025
With pets
Amazing accommodation in a stunning location. Loved it so much we booked our return stay for 2026 whilst still there!
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Kyle & Sarah
April 2025
4 m Class B
It was amazing! The view of the surrounding fells and farms was so tranquil and peaceful. Andrew was a friendly and helpful host. The property was beautiful and there was a good community of campers there that socialized over breakfast. There were also trails on the property that we didn't get to. I would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone that is going to Scotland
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Mandy
April 2025
4 nights at St Conan's Escape
St. Conan's Escape was lovely- the perfect place to stay during our venture to western Scotland. The accommodations were perfect, the view was excellent, and the host was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be looking up this cute little Basecamp for our next adventure in Scotland! Thank you!
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Mandi
April 2025
1 night at West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
Very friendly staff. Easy to find. Great facilities. Lovely walks right at back of premises.
Only downside for me was the noise off other campers. People turning up and setting stuff up after 10 pm. Also loud group of lads. But I’m use to wild camping so maybe noise would be acceptable for most.
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Paul
December 2024
5 m Class B
With kids
Quite basic - you're sleeping in a car park - but it's beautiful setting and the toilets were clean.
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Wildlife-watching campsites near Tarbert guide
Where to go
South Harris
South Harris is postcard Outer Hebrides—low green hills give way to some of Scotland’s prettiest sandy beaches on one side of the island while the lunar-like craggy landscape around the Golden Road makes for spectacular adventures too. Campers are spoilt for choice, with a cluster of sites around Luskentyre Beach and several more over in the rockier east, plus plentiful wild camp spots.
North Harris
The divide between South and North Harris is the isthmus on which Tarbet is located. Mountains thrust out of boggy moorland so rocky and remote that this is one of the best places for observing golden eagles in Europe. On the moorland close to the couple of roads that exist here there is decent wild camping, plus a campsite at Huishnish.
Berneray
Teensy Berneray is a short road trip (to Leverburgh) and then a short ferry journey from Tarbert, and is where you will need to go to continue travelling south through the archipelago. But it is worth pausing on this clement, uncrowded isle – if only because few others do and as a result the stunning sandy beaches are even lovelier for being deserted. Wild camping is the order of the day here, and towards the north of the island no one is likely to ever see you.
When to go
Everything about Tarbert suggests a visit between April and October is best. Most official campgrounds only open during this period (some only open May-September). Harris is famously wild and wet and when the rain descends or the wind blows, there is little shelter, so an April-October trip reduces the likelihood of such abysmal weather slightly. Tarbert’s big annual celebration is Feis Mara na Hearadh (the Isle of Harris Festival of the Sea) in July.
Know before you go
- Tarbert is connected by ferry to Uig on the Isle of Skye which, despite being an island, has a bridge to the Scottish mainland.
- The nearest airport, practically, is Stornoway Airport, a 39-mile, one-hour drive northeast.
- Tarbert itself has no campsite; the nearest proper campgrounds are either around the shoreline of Luskentyre (southwest) or spread-eagled along the lonely Golden Road (southeast).
- If you need camping essentials for your trip and you are taking the ferry to Tarbert, consider stopping in Portree on Skye (with an outdoor store and biggersupermarkets) on the way.