Lake Camping in Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve

Encompassing five miles (eight kilometers) of floodplain between Kingussie and Kincraig, Insh Marshes Nature Reserve is said to be one of the most important wetland areas in Europe. The reserve is protected by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and supports populations of breeding waders including curlew, lapwing, redshank and snipe. Visitors can follow two trails around the reserve to bird hides and viewpoints. While there is no campsite in the nature reserve, the Spey Bridge Caravan and Camping Park, a 10-minute drive south, sits on a bend of the River Spey and has pitches for campervans and tents.

Top-rated campgrounds near Insh Marshes 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.

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Encompassing five miles (eight kilometers) of floodplain between Kingussie and Kincraig, Insh Marshes Nature Reserve is said to be one of the most important wetland areas in Europe. The reserve is protected by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and supports populations of breeding waders including curlew, lapwing, redshank and snipe. Visitors can follow two trails around the reserve to bird hides and viewpoints. While there is no campsite in the nature reserve, the Spey Bridge Caravan and Camping Park, a 10-minute drive south, sits on a bend of the River Spey and has pitches for campervans and tents.

Top-rated campgrounds near Insh Marshes 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

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Lake camping in Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve guide

When to go

The reserve is open all year-round and its resident birdlife varies throughout the year. Spring and summer are the best seasons for seeing the breeding waders as well as ospreys fishing in Loch Insh and the River Spey. In fall, winter migrants, including whooper swans and greylag geese, arrive from Iceland, while in winter you can see ducks including wigeon and tufted duck, as well as roosting hen harriers.

Know before you go

This nature reserve is important for wildlife so visitors should visit responsibly, following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
There is wheelchair access to the main viewpoint hide from the car park, but neither trail is suitable for wheelchairs or prams.
The closest train station and bus stop is in Kingussie, 1.5 miles away.
Dogs are permitted but must be kept under close control or on a short leash.