- Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
Campsites for hikers in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
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Top-rated campgrounds near Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
1. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
1 unit · Glamping · Lochearnhead, England
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
St Conan's Escape
2. St Conan's Escape
100%
(12)
4 units · Glamping · Dalmally, Scotland
Dog-friendly lodges on a Scottish mountainside with incredible loch views
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£144
/ night
Mondhuie Chalets
3. Mondhuie Chalets
1 unit · Glamping · Nethy Bridge, Scotland
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
100% (8) • 69 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
1. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
1 unit · Glamping · Lochearnhead, England
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
St Conan's Escape
2. St Conan's Escape
100%
(12)
4 units · Glamping · Dalmally, Scotland
Dog-friendly lodges on a Scottish mountainside with incredible loch views
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£144
/ night
Mondhuie Chalets
3. Mondhuie Chalets
1 unit · Glamping · Nethy Bridge, Scotland
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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
k
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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M
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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Campsites for hikers in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve guide
Notable campgrounds
- Best for early risers: Overnight parking is allowed at the large Creag Meagaidh
National Nature Reserve car park. Toilets are a short walk away, but there are no facilities.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Advance booking by at least a few weeks is recommended for all campgrounds, particularly for those close to ever-popular Fort William or the Cairngorms.
- Summer sees Creag Meagaidh at its busiest with motorhomes and RVs. Consider travelling in the shoulder seasons, between May and June, or as the autumn leaves begin to fall in September or October.
- Campsite opening hours and check-in times vary. Call ahead if you might arrive later than planned.
When to go
In short, all-year round. Summer brings in the more intrepid day-trippers from the Cairngorms National Park, while heavy winter snowfalls welcome local ski tourers and mountaineers from across Britain keen to test themselves on some of Scotland’s hardest ice climbs. The reserve’s wildlife also varies dramatically throughout the year. Snow bunting and dotterel congregate in winter, keeping the mountain hare company, while in the summer, you’ll see goldfinches, deer and high-flying eagles. Conservation work is ongoing year-round, with trees being brought back to life on the mountain’s rounded shoulders.
Know before you go
- Halfway along the A86 between the sleepy towns of Newtonmore and Spean Bridge, the nature reserve is remote in the best possible sense. Take all provisions with you.
- Public transport options are limited in this part of Inverness-shire. The nearest train stations are at Newtonmore or Tulloch, an 11km hike or bike away.
- The weather around Creag Meagaidh is notoriously fickle, with blue skies known to change quickly to thick mist and lashing rain. Take warm and waterproof clothes, food, water, a compass and map. If heading to Coire Ardair or farther in winter, be wary of avalanche reports.