Discover the best campsites near Lochboisdale

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South Uist
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Lochboisdale

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Badrallach Campsite

12 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Ross and Cromarty, Highlands

Where the end of the road is the start of your adventure

Cosy Caravan in Roshven

1 unit · Glamping1 acres · Scotland

This self-contained trailer has been a well loved part our home since 2010. We’re happy to welcome friends and visitors to stay in it from time to time. A beautiful, wild and remote setting on the West Coast of Scotland. Peace and quiet! A useful stopover on the way to the Skye ferry. Cars/bikes and wellington boots are recommended. Eggs from our free range hens are available to buy. It is a drive to reach the small local shops/pubs. Walks to beaches and woods. We look forward to welcoming you. The vintage caravan is a cosy, quiet, self-contained space positioned close by our house. It is surrounded by honeysuckle and clematis. Through the windows you can glimpse mountains and trees. There’s a small double bedroom and another small bedroom that can be arranged either with a generous single or small twin beds that are ideal for young children. The living area has couches and a dining table. The kitchenette has all the basics, fridge, microwave and a gas cooker. The bathroom has a shower, washbasin and toilet. This self-catering accommodation has its own private lockable entrance. Guests have access to the caravan, garden, and driveway. Nearest shops/pubs are a 20-30min DRIVE away - it's a good idea to bring everything you need as the road is long and you may not feel like going out again! Please let me know in advance if you require the small twin beds made up. From the last week of May through to early September it is midge season in the Scottish Highlands, so be prepared to encounter these tiny biting flies - however, a light breeze and a stick of citronella incense is usually enough to disperse them! On still nights I strongly recommend that you keep the windows closed, otherwise you may find clouds of midges invade your space. There is a cooling fan to make warm evenings more comfortable. A haven for creatives! During April and October we host artists’ residencies specially for socially engaged practitioners who would benefit from some time to rest and reconnect with nature. When you book via Hipcamp, a small community fee is added to your daily booking charge and this goes to support these residencies by helping to pay for logs for the wood stove during the artists' visits.

The Fauld Farm on the Isle of Mull

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent50 acres · Tobermory, Scotland

The Fauld is a small hill farm located close to Tobermory in the north-east of the stunning Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. In total, the land comprises around 150 acres - although most of this area tends to be grazed by our Highland ponies and Shetland/Cheviot sheep. In spring and summer, there are wild flowers and birds galore, and bracing fresh air is on tap all year round - as are the spectacular coastal views from the top of the hills. The farm lies within walking distance of the iconic and colourful fishing port of Tobermory, which offers a range of shops, cafes and pubs - as well as being home to the Tobermory Distillery at Ledaig. If you have a car, we can offer off-road parking for a couple of vehicles, and we also have parking space for two campervans (though we do not have water or electricity connections yet). PS: You are advised to come equipped for camping in wet conditions whatever the season - although we promise that the weather can be lovely too! We look forward to welcoming responsible, country-loving campers to The Fauld :-)

Reraig Caravan and Camping

2 units · Motorhomes3 acres · Kyle Of Lochalsh, Scotland

Reraig campsite is ideally located for exploring the stunning West Coast of Scotland. The Skye bridge is 10 minutes to the West, Eilean Donan castle 5 minutes to the East and the Beautiful village of Plockton just 15 minutes to the North. We are also a great stop off point along the world famous NC500 route.

Port nan Gael Campsite

60 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Pennyghael, Scotland

A lochside campsite on the Isle of Mull

Sanday Cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Sandy, Scotland

The Sanday Cabin is an open plan space with a lovely French style double bed (separate toilet / shower room) that sits at the top of a croft on the Isle of Sanday, right next door to Canna. The cabin has views out over the bay of Canna harbour to the Cuillins of Skye and across to the Isle of Rum. You can even see the famous Sanday Puffin Stacks from the cabin and take a stroll along the Puffin Trail. The cabin has its own decking area and a wooden fenced garden area - so you can enjoy looking at cows without them getting too close! Fully equipped kitchen, all linen towels provided and luggage transport provided.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Campsites near Lochboisdale guide

Overview

Visitors arriving on South Uist by ferry from Mallaig or Oban on the Scottish mainland disembark in Lochboisdale, the island’s main settlement. The village is largely centred around the coming and going of the ferries but is worth lingering to enjoy the beautiful setting or to have a drink and bite to eat in the Lochboisdale Hotel. Sailors can cruise around the Minch and up the sheltered east coast of South Uist, while keen bikers can rent a bicycle to explore the surroundings. Close to the harbour, the tourist information centre is worth a visit for planning your stay.

Where to go

Lochboisdale

Lochboisdale is the departure point for a variety of tours around the island, such as wildlife-watching walks and boat trips, as well as fishing charters and archaeology focused tours. Eight miles (13 kilometres) south of the village, Kilbride Campsite has pitches for tourers and tents: it’s in a handy location for Hebridean Way walkers crossing the causeway to Eriskay.

Locheynort

Centrally located Locheynort offers easy access to all of the island’s highlights. From here you can head out along the coastal path to spot otters and sea eagles or hike up to the summit of Beinn Mhòr, which, at 620 metres (2,000 feet), is the highest point on the island.

Kildonan

Six miles (10 kilometres) northwest of Lochboisdale, the Kildonan Museum is small but packed full of fascinating artefacts and also has a tearoom and craft shop. History lovers will want to head half a mile south of the museum to see a cairn that marks the site of Flora MacDonald’s birthplace. A 10-minute drive south takes you to the Bronze Age roundhouses of Cladh Hallan.

Loch Skipport

In the north of the island, Loch Skipport is famed for its friendly wild ponies and is the starting point for climbing Hecla, the island’s second-highest mountain. Bonnie Prince Charlie history is also a draw here: you can take a Bonnie Prince Charlie-themed boat trip to learn more.

When to go

May through August is the best time to visit South Uist and the rest of the Outer Hebrides. The days are long, the weather is at its best and the machair, covered in colourful wildflowers, is at its most beautiful. Outside of the spring and summer months, you’ll likely find businesses closed. Winter, while not too cold, often brings storms, which frequently force ferries to be cancelled: flexible plans are a must if visiting in winter.

Know before you go

Not all campsites are open year-round: check opening dates before travelling.
If choosing to wild camp, be sure to adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
For stocking up on groceries, your best bet is the Co-Op Daliburgh, a five-minute drive north of Lochboisdale.
Public buses can get you around the island and to the islands of Eriskay and Benbecula. Service is fairly limited so check timetables before setting out.