Mountain campsites near Galashiels

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For yurt camping in the mountains around Galashiels, you’ll find eight solid options—each with rugged hills, wild ridgelines, and wide-open skies. The average night goes for around £166, but a few spots dip as low as £65. Expect campfires, pet-friendly sites, and toilets at most places. If you’re after wildlife-watching, swimming in cold streams, or long hikes through heather and stone, you’re in the right patch of the Borders. Tried-and-tested picks include Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts (9 reviews), Hadrian’s Wall Campsite (9 reviews), and Garden Yurt in a hidden glen (3 reviews). Bring layers—the weather turns quick up here—and don’t be surprised if you spot a roe deer at dawn. If you want a mountain escape with a sturdy roof and a wood burner, this is the place to pitch up.

100% (14) 81 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Galashiels

Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

1. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
70km from Galashiels · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

2. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
86km from Galashiels · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

3. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
111km from Galashiels · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Loch Katrine Eco Camping

4. Loch Katrine Eco Camping

95%
(113)
122km from Galashiels · 13 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Black Swan

5. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
134km from Galashiels · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

6. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(11)
141km from Galashiels · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

7. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

15km from Galashiels · 1 unit
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Broom Fisheries Campsite

8. Broom Fisheries Campsite

77km from Galashiels · 4 units
Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£167
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

9. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
78km from Galashiels · 1 unit
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
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

10. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
100km from Galashiels · 4 units
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£140
 / night
Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping

11. Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping

100%
(2)
103km from Galashiels · 3 units
Carrock glamping pods is a brand new, luxury Glamping Pod for couples. It is located on a traditional working farm nestled at the foot of Carrock Fell, with stunning views and direct access to the Northern fells of the Lake District. No driving is required to get to the start of your walks, thus reducing your carbon footprint. Only leaving footprints in the ground.
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

12. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(36)
104km from Galashiels · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
£30
 / night
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

13. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

125km from Galashiels · 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night

For yurt camping in the mountains around Galashiels, you’ll find eight solid options—each with rugged hills, wild ridgelines, and wide-open skies. The average night goes for around £166, but a few spots dip as low as £65. Expect campfires, pet-friendly sites, and toilets at most places. If you’re after wildlife-watching, swimming in cold streams, or long hikes through heather and stone, you’re in the right patch of the Borders. Tried-and-tested picks include Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts (9 reviews), Hadrian’s Wall Campsite (9 reviews), and Garden Yurt in a hidden glen (3 reviews). Bring layers—the weather turns quick up here—and don’t be surprised if you spot a roe deer at dawn. If you want a mountain escape with a sturdy roof and a wood burner, this is the place to pitch up.

100% (14) 81 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Galashiels

Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

1. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
70km from Galashiels · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

2. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
86km from Galashiels · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

3. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
111km from Galashiels · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Loch Katrine Eco Camping

4. Loch Katrine Eco Camping

95%
(113)
122km from Galashiels · 13 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Black Swan

5. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
134km from Galashiels · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

6. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(11)
141km from Galashiels · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

7. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

15km from Galashiels · 1 unit
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Broom Fisheries Campsite

8. Broom Fisheries Campsite

77km from Galashiels · 4 units
Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£167
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

9. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
78km from Galashiels · 1 unit
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
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

10. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
100km from Galashiels · 4 units
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£140
 / night
Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping

11. Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping

100%
(2)
103km from Galashiels · 3 units
Carrock glamping pods is a brand new, luxury Glamping Pod for couples. It is located on a traditional working farm nestled at the foot of Carrock Fell, with stunning views and direct access to the Northern fells of the Lake District. No driving is required to get to the start of your walks, thus reducing your carbon footprint. Only leaving footprints in the ground.
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

12. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(36)
104km from Galashiels · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
£30
 / night
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

13. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

125km from Galashiels · 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night

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