Campsites with campfires near Kinross

·

Around midway between Perth and Edinburgh, the bustling town of Kinross is well worth a stop. Kinross sits at the head of Loch Leven, which is a national nature reserve noted for its abundant birdlife, and the largest loch of the Scottish Lowlands. You can explore the loch and its surroundings by foot or bike by following the 16-mile (26-kilometre) Loch Leven Heritage Trail that travels along the north and east shores of Loch Leven. Another popular activity is taking a tiny ferry to Lochleven Castle, perched on an islet on the loch. The castle is famed as the place from where Mary, Queen of Scots escaped captivity in 1567.

89% (47) 91 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Kinross

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%
(33)
130km from Kinross · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
Pets
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
King Garth

2. King Garth

100%
(9)
144km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
Built in 1733, King Garth is also known as The Old Customs House, reflecting its role in these fraught times of smuggling. Its strategic position on the banks of The Eden served as the perfect lookout for a bailiff employed by Carlisle Corporation to protect the very important salmon fishery. The plaques on the building which commemorate the visits by Mayors date back to the 1700s. These visits no doubt involved indulgent banquets centring around freshly caught salmon I grew up on the opposite side of the river. On family walks along the Eden I was always fascinated by the house on the other side sited in such an amazing position. In 2010, when I returned to Cumbria I was amazed to hear that this house was for sale. It was a ruin and everyone told me I was mad..... I probably was a little! But I soon realised that I wasn’t alone in my love of this house, everyone I met from the surrounding villages had a tale to tell about this iconic place. King Garth is for sharing - with locals, (we have an annual barbecue), with wildlife and with people like you. The aim when renovating King Garth was to celebrate and embrace its history. King Garth is off grid and has no running water. It is furnished in a style to reflect its history. It isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’: you have to drive a mile down a muddy lane, there is no hot shower, no electric lighting, and a compost toilet. BUT we offer beautiful evenings of candle light, log burner, hot tub under the stars and bathing in the river. My priority with King Garth and the land attached was to manage in a way to protect the abundant wildlife. There are also alpacas who you can look after during your stay. You will be astounded by the din the birds make at dawn and dusk! Inside the house there is an owl box where one summer a pair of barn owls successfully raised chicks. Since then a kestrel frequents the box and has twice laid there. This part of the Eden is tidal so both estuarine and river species co exist. Kingfishers and otters are often spotted And even the occasional seal! Kinggarth comes with fishing rights and if you want to fish this can be arranged with the host. The bird feeders are frequented by tree sparrows, yellow hammers, wood peckers, nut hatches and in winter red poll.
Pets
Hot Tub
Cooking equipment
from 
£80
 / night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

3. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
27km from Kinross · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£140
 / night
Mondhuie Chalets

4. Mondhuie Chalets

119km from Kinross · 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
Potable water
from 
£114
 / night
Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

5. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

100%
(2)
26km from Kinross · 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
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

6. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(36)
62km from Kinross · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Showers
Full hookups
from 
£30
 / night
Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

7. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

97%
(57)
111km from Kinross · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£33
 / night
Walkmill Campsite

8. Walkmill Campsite

98%
(122)
148km from Kinross · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

9. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
60km from Kinross · 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
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£10
 / night
Beirhope Alpacas

10. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
104km from Kinross · 11 units · Tents
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Muiredge

11. Muiredge

100%
(16)
24km from Kinross · 8 units · Glamping
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Grinsdale Campsite

12. Grinsdale Campsite

146km from Kinross · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden.
Pets
Picnic table
from 
£16
 / night
Middlemoor Farm Holidays

13. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%
(1)
131km from Kinross · 2 units · Glamping
Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
Aberdeenshire Airstream

14. Aberdeenshire Airstream

100%
(2)
116km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Nestled in the tranquil rolling foothills of the Cairngorms in beautiful northeast Scotland is this tastefully renovated 1979 Airstream Argosy. Unwind in the peaceful landscape of Aberdeenshire where you can enjoy hiking and cycling trails straight from your door, relax on one of the two big decks or lounge in the hammocks. Surrounded by fields and woodland and situated off the beaten tourist track, this is a perfect place to truly kick back.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£130
 / night
Bamburgh Under Canvas

15. Bamburgh Under Canvas

90%
(5)
126km from Kinross · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury Lotus Belle tent glamping with sweeping views, within walking distance of Bamburgh town and castle (and beach)
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£131
 / night
Runach Arainn Glamping

16. Runach Arainn Glamping

100%
(9)
140km from Kinross · 3 units · Glamping
A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£162
 / night
Doxford Farm Camping

17. Doxford Farm Camping

100%
(4)
133km from Kinross · 7 units · Glamping
Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£80
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

18. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
143km from Kinross · 2 units · Glamping
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£210
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

19. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
111km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Ayrshire Airstream

20. Ayrshire Airstream

100%
(2)
90km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£187
 / night

Around midway between Perth and Edinburgh, the bustling town of Kinross is well worth a stop. Kinross sits at the head of Loch Leven, which is a national nature reserve noted for its abundant birdlife, and the largest loch of the Scottish Lowlands. You can explore the loch and its surroundings by foot or bike by following the 16-mile (26-kilometre) Loch Leven Heritage Trail that travels along the north and east shores of Loch Leven. Another popular activity is taking a tiny ferry to Lochleven Castle, perched on an islet on the loch. The castle is famed as the place from where Mary, Queen of Scots escaped captivity in 1567.

89% (47) 91 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Kinross

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%
(33)
130km from Kinross · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
Pets
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
King Garth

2. King Garth

100%
(9)
144km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
Built in 1733, King Garth is also known as The Old Customs House, reflecting its role in these fraught times of smuggling. Its strategic position on the banks of The Eden served as the perfect lookout for a bailiff employed by Carlisle Corporation to protect the very important salmon fishery. The plaques on the building which commemorate the visits by Mayors date back to the 1700s. These visits no doubt involved indulgent banquets centring around freshly caught salmon I grew up on the opposite side of the river. On family walks along the Eden I was always fascinated by the house on the other side sited in such an amazing position. In 2010, when I returned to Cumbria I was amazed to hear that this house was for sale. It was a ruin and everyone told me I was mad..... I probably was a little! But I soon realised that I wasn’t alone in my love of this house, everyone I met from the surrounding villages had a tale to tell about this iconic place. King Garth is for sharing - with locals, (we have an annual barbecue), with wildlife and with people like you. The aim when renovating King Garth was to celebrate and embrace its history. King Garth is off grid and has no running water. It is furnished in a style to reflect its history. It isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’: you have to drive a mile down a muddy lane, there is no hot shower, no electric lighting, and a compost toilet. BUT we offer beautiful evenings of candle light, log burner, hot tub under the stars and bathing in the river. My priority with King Garth and the land attached was to manage in a way to protect the abundant wildlife. There are also alpacas who you can look after during your stay. You will be astounded by the din the birds make at dawn and dusk! Inside the house there is an owl box where one summer a pair of barn owls successfully raised chicks. Since then a kestrel frequents the box and has twice laid there. This part of the Eden is tidal so both estuarine and river species co exist. Kingfishers and otters are often spotted And even the occasional seal! Kinggarth comes with fishing rights and if you want to fish this can be arranged with the host. The bird feeders are frequented by tree sparrows, yellow hammers, wood peckers, nut hatches and in winter red poll.
Pets
Hot Tub
Cooking equipment
from 
£80
 / night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

3. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
27km from Kinross · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£140
 / night
Mondhuie Chalets

4. Mondhuie Chalets

119km from Kinross · 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
Potable water
from 
£114
 / night
Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

5. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

100%
(2)
26km from Kinross · 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
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

6. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(36)
62km from Kinross · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Showers
Full hookups
from 
£30
 / night
Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

7. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

97%
(57)
111km from Kinross · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£33
 / night
Walkmill Campsite

8. Walkmill Campsite

98%
(122)
148km from Kinross · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

9. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
60km from Kinross · 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
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£10
 / night
Beirhope Alpacas

10. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
104km from Kinross · 11 units · Tents
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Muiredge

11. Muiredge

100%
(16)
24km from Kinross · 8 units · Glamping
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Grinsdale Campsite

12. Grinsdale Campsite

146km from Kinross · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden.
Pets
Picnic table
from 
£16
 / night
Middlemoor Farm Holidays

13. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%
(1)
131km from Kinross · 2 units · Glamping
Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
Aberdeenshire Airstream

14. Aberdeenshire Airstream

100%
(2)
116km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Nestled in the tranquil rolling foothills of the Cairngorms in beautiful northeast Scotland is this tastefully renovated 1979 Airstream Argosy. Unwind in the peaceful landscape of Aberdeenshire where you can enjoy hiking and cycling trails straight from your door, relax on one of the two big decks or lounge in the hammocks. Surrounded by fields and woodland and situated off the beaten tourist track, this is a perfect place to truly kick back.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£130
 / night
Bamburgh Under Canvas

15. Bamburgh Under Canvas

90%
(5)
126km from Kinross · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury Lotus Belle tent glamping with sweeping views, within walking distance of Bamburgh town and castle (and beach)
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£131
 / night
Runach Arainn Glamping

16. Runach Arainn Glamping

100%
(9)
140km from Kinross · 3 units · Glamping
A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£162
 / night
Doxford Farm Camping

17. Doxford Farm Camping

100%
(4)
133km from Kinross · 7 units · Glamping
Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£80
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

18. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
143km from Kinross · 2 units · Glamping
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£210
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

19. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
111km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Ayrshire Airstream

20. Ayrshire Airstream

100%
(2)
90km from Kinross · 1 unit · Glamping
A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£187
 / night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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

Campsites with campfires near Kinross guide

Where to go

Around Town

Staying within the town puts you within easy reach of Loch Leven, as well as several golf courses and facilities such as shops and restaurants. Just north of the town centre, Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park has grassy pitches for tents and campers with views of the surrounding hills.

Falkland

If Lochleven Castle piques your interest, you can further explore the life of Mary, Queen of Scots at the 16th-century Falkland Palace, one of her favourite retreats. The town of Falkland is also a draw for walkers, who can head into the nearby Lomond Hills Regional Park. On the edge of the park, family-run Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm has basic pitches for tents and small campers.

Dunning

A 25-minute drive north of Kinross, the small village of Dunning has a long and rich history with Pictish and Jacobite connections. The village is also surrounded by hills and glens to be explored. Just south of the village, the small working Greenhill Farm is home to cows, sheep, chickens and peacocks and offers a glamping experience in shepherds’ huts.

When to go

Summer is the most popular time to visit the area, but the peak season can bring crowds and booked-up campsites. If planning to visit in the summer, try to avoid travelling during the school holidays in July and August. The best time to visit Loch Leven Nature Reserve is in the autumn when around  20,000 pink-footed geese arrive. Note that the ferry to Lochleven Castle only operates from April to September.

Know before you go

  • Wild camping is legal in Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
  • The closest train station to Kinross is in Dunfermline, 13 miles (21 kilometres) south. Local buses can get you to most nearby places of interest.
  • Kinross has several supermarkets where you can buy the essentials. For outdoor and camping gear, try the bigger shops of Dunfermline.