Best Woodland Camping in South Scotland

Looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 80 options in South Scotland, we've got the perfect camping experience for you. Whether you're a fan of alpacas, yurts, or Airstreams, we've got it all. Check out our top campsites like Beirhope Alpacas (25 reviews), Esk Yurt (1 review), and Ayrshire Airstream (1 review) for a truly memorable stay. And with popular facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish facilities, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable trip. Plus, with activities like wind sports, climbing, and fishing, there's never a dull moment. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the wonders of the forest in South Scotland. Prices start as low as £10 per night, with an average price of £40 per night. Book your adventure now!

94% (58)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 80 options in South Scotland, we've got the perfect camping experience for you. Whether you're a fan of alpacas, yurts, or Airstreams, we've got it all. Check out our top campsites like Beirhope Alpacas (25 reviews), Esk Yurt (1 review), and Ayrshire Airstream (1 review) for a truly memorable stay. And with popular facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish facilities, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable trip. Plus, with activities like wind sports, climbing, and fishing, there's never a dull moment. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the wonders of the forest in South Scotland. Prices start as low as £10 per night, with an average price of £40 per night. Book your adventure now!

94% (58)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camping at Cardewlees

99%

(47)

37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

2. Cleghorn Farm

100%

(10)

15 units · Tents, Glamping · Lanark, Scotland

*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.

3. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%

(36)

46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, South Scotland

A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way

4. Broom Fisheries Campsite

4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

5. Esk Yurt

100%

(5)

1 unit · Glamping · Peebles, Scottish Borders

Adult only yurt glamping in the Scottish Borders with exceptional views, hiking trails, and wild swimming

6. Ayrshire Airstream

100%

(2)

1 unit · Glamping · Irvine, Scotland

A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.

7. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

1 unit · Glamping · Lauder, Scotland

Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill

Camper favorites in and near South Scotland

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Broom Fisheries Campsite

4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Esk Yurt

100%

(5)

1 unit · Glamping · Peebles, Scottish Borders

Adult only yurt glamping in the Scottish Borders with exceptional views, hiking trails, and wild swimming

Ayrshire Airstream

100%

(2)

1 unit · Glamping · Irvine, Scotland

A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.

Dod Mill Fishing Hut

1 unit · Glamping · Lauder, Scotland

Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill

Stories from the community

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

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Paul

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cleghorn Farm

The beautiful cabin is in a lovely quiet private space. There are nice views across to the hills particularly when sat by the firepit. Alex and Lauren made us feel very welcome.

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Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

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Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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Megan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

The campsite had lovely views and the facilities were very accessible.

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HEATHER

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

A lovely wee site with various accommodation options, the staff are super helpful.

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Kyle & Sarah

April 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

It was amazing! The view of the surrounding fells and farms was so tranquil and peaceful. Andrew was a friendly and helpful host. The property was beautiful and there was a good community of campers there that socialized over breakfast. There were also trails on the property that we didn't get to. I would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone that is going to Scotland

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Mandi

April 2025

1 night at West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

Very friendly staff. Easy to find. Great facilities. Lovely walks right at back of premises. Only downside for me was the noise off other campers. People turning up and setting stuff up after 10 pm. Also loud group of lads. But I’m use to wild camping so maybe noise would be acceptable for most.

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Jodie

April 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Really friendly greeting from the owner and the pitch was excellent.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Plentiful wildlife, sweeping countryside and dense forest are skirted by a stunning, craggy coastline and together they make a wonderful camping destination. What is more, there are plenty of good campsites to be found and we’ve picked out the best of them.