Top-rated campgrounds near Forres
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
1. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
88%
(25)
143km from Forres · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£140
/ night
Fernlea - Campsite & Pod
2. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod
100%
(2)
137km from Forres · 7 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Welcome to Fernlea. We would love to have you visit us, either on our 5 pitch campsite for motorhomes and caravans, or in 2025 to our new luxury glamping pod.
Fernlea is our home in the heart of an agricultural plain called “The Carse of Gowrie,” which runs for 20 miles or so along the River Tay between Perth and Dundee. It’s a beautiful area that we hope you will love too.
We are a short walk from the village of Errol, with access to lovely walks along the Tay. We are adjacent to the local bus route (just stick your arm out!), the Sustrans cycle route 77, plus only a mile or so from the A90 Perth to Dundee / Aberdeen road. We are perfect for both a short stopover and a longer break with a fascinating local area to explore.
All pitches have hard standing, water on each pitch, grey waste disposal adjacent to the pitch, and a 10 or 16 amp electric supply with a chemical toilet waste tank with rinsing tap behind our garage.
We are also within easy access to Fife and the southern area of the Highlands. Walkers and bird watchers will find many footpaths by the River Tay and can climb the local hills to see buzzards, hawks, ducks, and migrating geese throughout the seasons.
Any visitors requiring repairs or accessories for their van will find the large Perthshire Caravan dealership nearby. Every Sunday, one of Scotland’s largest car boot sales and markets is held less than a mile away.
Facilities on the CL Site:
- Dog walk from the site
- Information room
- Recycling facilities
- Battery charging
- TV reception: good
- 16 amp electric on 4 pitches, 10 amp on 5th
- Water on all pitches
- Chemical toilet disposal point
- Lawned site, with gravel hardstandings
- Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM
- Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
Shop/village of Errol within 1 mile. Errol Village shop, Pub, Lass O’Gowrie Cafe, Fish and Chip Shop, Butchers.
Nearby: Cairn O’Mohr Winery, Rait Antiques Centre, Errol Sunday Market, Lass O'Gowrie Cafe, Fruit Shack - Pick your own strawberries,
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£22
/ night
Bankhead Croft
3. Bankhead Croft
75km from Forres · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
I am a ten acre Croft. I have an on-site cafe. I rescue animals which surround the property.
We are two miles from Gardenstown seaside.
I offer camping, glamping B&B, and tiny home, cabins. Many properties have hot tubs and are set alone.
It’s a quiet area and for those who want to chill on the countryside.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£38
/ night
Cragdhu Log Cabin
4. Cragdhu Log Cabin
89km from Forres · 1 unit · Glamping
Escape to the tranquility of Cragdhu, a charming two-bedroom self-catering log cabin perched high on a scenic hillside, offering breathtaking 360° mountain views. With a private setting and rustic charm, Cragdhu is a favorite among returning guests who come for the peace, comfort, and natural beauty.
The cabin comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests, with two bedrooms - a cosy double with ensuite shower room/WC and a twin bedroom - plus a fold-down single futon in the living room for additional flexibility.
Inside, you’ll find an open-plan living and dining area with comfy sofas, ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring. The fully equipped kitchen includes a hob with fan oven and grill, microwave, full-size fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toas
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£126
/ night
Bachilton Farm Holidays
5. Bachilton Farm Holidays
100%
(4)
135km from Forres · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of yurts with hot tubs on a farm between Perth and Crieff
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£155
/ night
The Snug at Logie Farm
6. The Snug at Logie Farm
100%
(7)
141km from Forres · 1 unit · Glamping
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£275
/ night
Sinclair Bay Lodges
7. Sinclair Bay Lodges
100%
(2)
107km from Forres · 4 units · Glamping
Luxury seafront glamping pods with private patio and jaccuzi. Fully equipped kitchenette with fridge freezer and en-suite shower room. All bedding, towels, cutlery and cookware are included. We have a bike shed on site and private parking for cars. Located on the John O'Groats trail and NC500 route.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£200
/ night
Top-rated campgrounds near Forres
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
1. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
88%
(25)
143km from Forres · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£140
/ night
Fernlea - Campsite & Pod
2. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod
100%
(2)
137km from Forres · 7 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Welcome to Fernlea. We would love to have you visit us, either on our 5 pitch campsite for motorhomes and caravans, or in 2025 to our new luxury glamping pod.
Fernlea is our home in the heart of an agricultural plain called “The Carse of Gowrie,” which runs for 20 miles or so along the River Tay between Perth and Dundee. It’s a beautiful area that we hope you will love too.
We are a short walk from the village of Errol, with access to lovely walks along the Tay. We are adjacent to the local bus route (just stick your arm out!), the Sustrans cycle route 77, plus only a mile or so from the A90 Perth to Dundee / Aberdeen road. We are perfect for both a short stopover and a longer break with a fascinating local area to explore.
All pitches have hard standing, water on each pitch, grey waste disposal adjacent to the pitch, and a 10 or 16 amp electric supply with a chemical toilet waste tank with rinsing tap behind our garage.
We are also within easy access to Fife and the southern area of the Highlands. Walkers and bird watchers will find many footpaths by the River Tay and can climb the local hills to see buzzards, hawks, ducks, and migrating geese throughout the seasons.
Any visitors requiring repairs or accessories for their van will find the large Perthshire Caravan dealership nearby. Every Sunday, one of Scotland’s largest car boot sales and markets is held less than a mile away.
Facilities on the CL Site:
- Dog walk from the site
- Information room
- Recycling facilities
- Battery charging
- TV reception: good
- 16 amp electric on 4 pitches, 10 amp on 5th
- Water on all pitches
- Chemical toilet disposal point
- Lawned site, with gravel hardstandings
- Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM
- Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
Shop/village of Errol within 1 mile. Errol Village shop, Pub, Lass O’Gowrie Cafe, Fish and Chip Shop, Butchers.
Nearby: Cairn O’Mohr Winery, Rait Antiques Centre, Errol Sunday Market, Lass O'Gowrie Cafe, Fruit Shack - Pick your own strawberries,
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£22
/ night
Bankhead Croft
3. Bankhead Croft
75km from Forres · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
I am a ten acre Croft. I have an on-site cafe. I rescue animals which surround the property.
We are two miles from Gardenstown seaside.
I offer camping, glamping B&B, and tiny home, cabins. Many properties have hot tubs and are set alone.
It’s a quiet area and for those who want to chill on the countryside.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£38
/ night
Cragdhu Log Cabin
4. Cragdhu Log Cabin
89km from Forres · 1 unit · Glamping
Escape to the tranquility of Cragdhu, a charming two-bedroom self-catering log cabin perched high on a scenic hillside, offering breathtaking 360° mountain views. With a private setting and rustic charm, Cragdhu is a favorite among returning guests who come for the peace, comfort, and natural beauty.
The cabin comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests, with two bedrooms - a cosy double with ensuite shower room/WC and a twin bedroom - plus a fold-down single futon in the living room for additional flexibility.
Inside, you’ll find an open-plan living and dining area with comfy sofas, ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring. The fully equipped kitchen includes a hob with fan oven and grill, microwave, full-size fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toas
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£126
/ night
Bachilton Farm Holidays
5. Bachilton Farm Holidays
100%
(4)
135km from Forres · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of yurts with hot tubs on a farm between Perth and Crieff
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£155
/ night
The Snug at Logie Farm
6. The Snug at Logie Farm
100%
(7)
141km from Forres · 1 unit · Glamping
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£275
/ night
Sinclair Bay Lodges
7. Sinclair Bay Lodges
100%
(2)
107km from Forres · 4 units · Glamping
Luxury seafront glamping pods with private patio and jaccuzi. Fully equipped kitchenette with fridge freezer and en-suite shower room. All bedding, towels, cutlery and cookware are included. We have a bike shed on site and private parking for cars. Located on the John O'Groats trail and NC500 route.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£200
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
S
Sakura
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Fernlea - Campsite & Pod
Staying at Bruce’s house was an absolute pleasure! He was so incredibly helpful and kind and the pod is perfect. I would live there for the rest of my life if I could! The kitchen is great. The hot tub is beyond belief and so good that it’s almost intoxicating. When my boyfriend and I accidentally reset the Internet, Bruce was beyond kind and helpful. Next time I’m in this area I will for sure Be staying here again.
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Glamping with hot tubs near Forres guide
Where to go
Findhorn
Five miles (eight kilometres) north of Forres, the village of Findhorn spreads around Findhorn Bay, a popular spot for sailing and other water sports. The village has a lovely beach and the nearby stretch of coast and countryside called Culbin Sands, Forest and Findhorn Bay is great for wildlife watching, walking and watersports. Overlooking Findhorn Bay, Findhorn Bay Holiday Park has pitches for tents and tourers, as well as glamping pods, chalets, cabins and static caravans.
Nairn
A 15-minute drive or train journey east of Forres, the little town of Nairn has three beautiful sandy beaches, as well as two championship golf courses. Family-friendly Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park has pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents close to the beach. Peaceful Barns Highland offers spacious pitches, as well as a couple of glamping pods and a communal bothy, on a working farm and, nestled in a forest, Nairn Camping and Caravanning Club also has sites for caravans and tents.
Dunphail
Around eight miles (14 kilometres) south, the Findhorn Valley is an off-the-beaten-path glen surrounded by steep cliffs and filled with birdlife, especially raptors such as golden eagles, kestrels and osprey. Here, Ace Hideaways offers campsites surrounded by nature, as well as glamping in spacious bell tents and furnished shepherd's huts.
When to go
The Scottish Highlands are spectacular at any time of year, but the weather is at its best from May to September. Peak season, however, brings larger visitor numbers and the dreaded midges—small, persistent biting insects that have ruined many a holiday. For good (although possibly cool) weather, fewer crowds and no midges, aim for a May or September visit. If planning to visit in the height of summer, try to at least avoid school holidays and weekends.
Know before you go
- Not all campsites are open year-round: check opening dates before travelling, especially if visiting outside of the spring and summer.
- Wild camping is legal in Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- Forres train station has direct service to Inverness, Aberdeen and beyond. You can get around most nearby places of interest by bus or train.