Waterside campsites near Glasgow

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Waterside camping near Glasgow means waking up to lochs, rivers, and the sound of water moving past your tent. With over 50 campsites in the area, you can pitch up along the Clyde or Loch Lomond, or find tucked-away spots near hidden burns. Prices start at £25 per night, with an average around £40. You’ll find sites like West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite (19 reviews), Culdees Castle Estate Glamping (11 reviews), and Cleghorn Farm (7 reviews) popping up in recommendations again and again. Most offer campfires, showers, and proper toilets. Pack your swimming kit, a rod for fishing, and maybe even riding boots—some sites back onto bridleways for a proper horseback hack. Don’t forget to tidy up your rubbish before you head home.

92% (51) 26 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Glasgow

Camping at Cardewlees

1. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
137km from Glasgow · 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

Waterside camping near Glasgow means waking up to lochs, rivers, and the sound of water moving past your tent. With over 50 campsites in the area, you can pitch up along the Clyde or Loch Lomond, or find tucked-away spots near hidden burns. Prices start at £25 per night, with an average around £40. You’ll find sites like West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite (19 reviews), Culdees Castle Estate Glamping (11 reviews), and Cleghorn Farm (7 reviews) popping up in recommendations again and again. Most offer campfires, showers, and proper toilets. Pack your swimming kit, a rod for fishing, and maybe even riding boots—some sites back onto bridleways for a proper horseback hack. Don’t forget to tidy up your rubbish before you head home.

92% (51) 26 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Glasgow

Camping at Cardewlees

1. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
137km from Glasgow · 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

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