Campsites near Callander

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The gateway to Scotland’s first national park, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Callander is a popular stop on the way between the big Scottish cities and the Highlands. The national park, in fact, marks the Lowland-Highland divide in a blaze of lochs, gold-green hills, and craggy mountains. You can reach the great outdoors from your doorstep here, where superb walks start from town up to beauty spots like Bracklinn Falls. Campers are spoiled for choice with places to pitch: Within a short stroll of town, three well-appointed campgrounds hide out in their own respective patches of forest.

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Loch Katrine Eco Camping

1. Loch Katrine Eco Camping

95%
(114)
13km from Callander · 13 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
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Muiredge

2. Muiredge

100%
(17)
28km from Callander · 8 units
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
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St Conan's Escape

3. St Conan's Escape

100%
(13)
55km from Callander · 2 units
Dog-friendly lodges on a Scottish mountainside with incredible loch views
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Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

4. Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

100%
(15)
67km from Callander · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
*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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Port nan Gael Campsite

5. Port nan Gael Campsite

97%
(15)
112km from Callander · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A lochside campsite on the Isle of Mull
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Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

6. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

96%
(60)
125km from Callander · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
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Troquhain Woods

7. Troquhain Woods

93%
(36)
128km from Callander · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
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Beirhope Alpacas

8. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(145)
143km from Callander · 8 units
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
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Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

9. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

16km from Callander · 1 unit
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.
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Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

10. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
27km from Callander · 4 units
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
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Craigmarloch Lodge

11. Craigmarloch Lodge

100%
(2)
29km from Callander · 1 unit
A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands
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West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

12. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(36)
29km from Callander · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
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Red Deer Village Holiday Park

13. Red Deer Village Holiday Park

40km from Callander · 10 units
Red Deer Village Holiday Park in Scotland is a 5 star holiday park, conveniently situated on the doorstep of Glasgow, just off the A80, one of Scotland’s main arterial routes to the North. The Scottish holiday park is close to a number of public transport links, with regular buses and trains into Glasgow city centre. he level and spacious caravan and campsite near Glasgow is the ideal base for a holiday in and around West Central Scotland, or as a stopover for a few days whilst touring. There are 24 hardstanding pitches with electric hookup, suitable for touring caravans and motorhomes. Our grass area has a number of spacious tent pitches, which are well served by immaculate facilities.
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Bachilton Farm Holidays

14. Bachilton Farm Holidays

100%
(4)
40km from Callander · 2 units
A pair of yurts with hot tubs on a farm between Perth and Crieff
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Pirnie Lodge Farm

15. Pirnie Lodge Farm

100%
(2)
43km from Callander · 3 units
Lodges with hot tubs in peaceful countryside near Falkirk
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Organic Welltree

16. Organic Welltree

100%
(2)
57km from Callander · 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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Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

17. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

100%
(3)
65km from Callander · 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!
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The Snug at Logie Farm

18. The Snug at Logie Farm

100%
(7)
67km from Callander · 1 unit
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
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Ayrshire Airstream

19. Ayrshire Airstream

100%
(2)
72km from Callander · 1 unit
A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
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Collierhall Farm

20. Collierhall Farm

81%
(21)
77km from Callander · 5 units
Very quiet and easily accessible from the motorway (1 mile) The farm is set in 100 acres and has a mixture of caravans, motorhomes and tents. There is a golf course across the road and the world heritage site of New Lanark only 7 miles away. Edinburgh and Glasgow are also easily reached by car or train.
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Callander camping guide

Where to go

Callander Crags & Bracklinn Falls

These local beauty spots form the skyline above Callander and both can be combined on a leisurely day of hiking. The rearing forest upland of Callander Crags and the plunging wooded ravine and cascades of Bracklinn Falls are gorgeous, green and offer amazing views of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. They can be accessed from town, or from Keltie Bridge Caravan Park, on comely trails.

Three Lochs Forest Drive

This ridiculously postcard-perfect tour of Lochs Reòidhte, Drunkie and Achray is an easy introduction to the greater majesty of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park rearing beyond. It’s a bendy 7-mile route open to vehicles April through October and for cyclists or hikers at any time, with captivating lake and forest scenery. Wild camping opportunities along the way are numerous; some areas require permits between March and September.

Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

This, the UK’s fourth-largest national park, stretches around Callander in the loch-riven, forest-coasted divide between Lowland and Highland Scotland. The park includes the vast Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and Ben Lomond, the most southerly Munro peak (a Scottish summit over 915 metres). Good campsites can be found on the east side of Loch Lomond and on Loch Chon; wild camping often requires a permit between March and September.

When to go

Callander and its surroundings are close enough to the big Scottish cities to get very popular during school holidays, especially Easter and the July/August summer holidays, when campsites are more crowded. The best, brightest, driest weather is often in late spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October). Then again, if you like regional events as well as pretty countryside, then July and August are perfect.

Know before you go

  • The nearest train stations to Callander are Dunblane (17 km) or Stirling (24 km). From either station you can get regular buses or taxis to Callander.
  • In the centre of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Callander is well set up for outdoor lovers with several outdoors stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. Nearby Stirling also has some outdoors stores.
  • Camping permits are required in some parts of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park from March to September.

Frequently Asked Questions

Good campsites can be found on the east side of Loch Lomond and on Loch Chon in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Wild camping often requires a permit between March and September. You can also explore different options for camping near Callander on Hipcamp.

A popular outdoor activity near Callander is the ridiculously postcard-perfect tour of Lochs Reòidhte, Drunkie and Achray, which is an easy introduction to the greater majesty of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It’s a bendy 7-mile route open to vehicles April through October and for cyclists or hikers at any time, with captivating lake and forest scenery. Wild camping opportunities along the way are numerous; some areas require permits between March and September.

Hiking trails near Callander can be accessed from town, or from Keltie Bridge Caravan Park, on comely trails that lead to the rearing forest upland of Callander Crags and the plunging wooded ravine and cascades of Bracklinn Falls. These local beauty spots form the skyline above Callander and both can be combined on a leisurely day of hiking. They offer amazing views of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.

The nearest train stations to Callander are Dunblane (17 km) or Stirling (24 km). From either station you can get regular buses or taxis to Callander. In the centre of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Callander is well set up for outdoor lovers with several outdoors stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. Nearby Stirling also has some outdoors stores.

The best, brightest, driest weather for camping near Callander is often in late spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October). Callander and its surroundings are close enough to the big Scottish cities to get very popular during school holidays, especially Easter and the July/August summer holidays, when campsites are more crowded. Then again, if you like regional events as well as pretty countryside, then July and August are perfect.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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