Campsites with campfires in The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

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Camping in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park allows you to embrace one of the most beloved parts of Scotland, which spreads across the Southern Highlands as the fourth-largest national park in Britain. Under an hour’s drive north of Glasgow and a gateway to more Scottish Highlands landscapes, the park’s hills, valleys, and lochs form the perfect canvas for an accessible rural retreat surrounded by mountains, forest, and charming villages. Loch Lomond is a magnet for outdoor adventurers, who can enjoy the likes of guided fishing trips around the loch and its rivers, or take in the surroundings on foot by following a wide network of hiking trails featuring the popular West Highland Way. Whether you want to take a relaxed ramble along the shore, cruise the waters, or pitch a tent on a tiny island, you’ll find plenty of ways to explore, and setting up camp—whether at a designated site or in the wild—is the best way to immerse yourself.

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park welcomes visitors of all ages, so it’s perfect for bringing the kids along on a family camping holiday. They won't be bored either, as the national park and its lochs are packed with activities. Whether it's admiring the surrounding nature, getting out on the expansive waters, or going on a family day out to an adventure course, there's a great deal here to keep the kids occupied at Loch Lomond.

  • Loch Lomond Faerie Trail: Enjoy a magical day out with your kids at the Faerie Trail, a woodland adventure that will pique their curiosity with stories of faeries, trolls, and unicorns.
  • Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre: Over 35 birds of prey and owls live here, where visitors can see flying shows and learn all about these magnificent animals in a safe, welcoming environment.
  • Sea Life Loch Lomond Aquarium: Take the kids to experience an underwater world that features rays, sharks, otters, turtles, and more.
  • TreeZone Aerial Adventure Course: Unforgettable experiences involving zip wires, balance beams, and bridges above the trees await at TreeZone.
  • Boat trips: A number of boat trips are available to hop on in the Loch Lomond area, from luxury cruising yachts to speedboat tours. Pick one to suit your family's tastes and enjoy the waters from a different perspective.
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Top-rated campgrounds in The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

1. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

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Glasgow, Scotland · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
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Muiredge

2. Muiredge

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(17)
Perthshire, Scotland · 8 units
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
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Potable water
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

3. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

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Perthshire , Scotland · 4 units
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
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Hot Tub
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Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

4. Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

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Lanark, Scotland · 1 unit
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND BOOKINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CAMPING OPEN FROM 1st May to End August* 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, all a gentle walk from the sites.
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Bowie Wood

5. Bowie Wood

Stirling, Scotland · 1 unit
Escape to the Woods Tucked away amongst the trees at Bowie Wood, our spacious 6m bell tent is a secluded woodland retreat designed for slowing down, switching off and reconnecting with nature. Set on its own raised timber platform, the tent looks out into the woodland, with a covered awning creating a sheltered spot to sit outside with your morning coffee or simply listen to the forest around you. Inside, natural coir flooring, a king-size bed and the warmth of a wood-burning stove create a cosy retreat whatever the Scottish weather decides to do. This isn't a manicured campsite. You're staying within our woodland, surrounded by mature trees, mossy ground, ferns and wildlife. Red squirrels, roe deer, woodpeckers, buzzards and bats are all visitors to Bowie Wood, and after dark the woodland becomes wonderfully peaceful. Follow the woodchip path back to your tent, light the stove, make a hot chocolate and settle in for the evening. On clear nights, step outside and look up — away from the bright lights of town, the woodland is a beautiful place for stargazing. Although it feels hidden away, Bowie Wood is close to Stirling and makes a wonderful base for exploring central Scotland, from Stirling Castle and Bannockburn to the Ochil Hills, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. Bowie Wood is an ongoing rewilding project, where we’re working to restore and enhance the woodland while allowing nature to flourish. You may notice areas of ongoing work around the wider site as we continue to improve habitats, paths and facilities. We aim to keep any disruption to guests to a minimum. Come here for the quiet, the trees and the chance to experience something a little different. The whole project is completely off-grid. The electricity is from solas and the water is rainwater harvesting. Slow down. Light the fire. Sleep amongst the trees.
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Ayrshire Airstream

6. Ayrshire Airstream

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Irvine, Scotland · 1 unit
A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
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Hot Tub
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Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

7. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

Lochearnhead, England · 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.
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The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park camping guide

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Booking is recommended for all campgrounds in the national park. Bookings should be made directly with the sites.
  2. Most sites allow booking many months in advance, so make your reservations as soon as you know travel dates. Smaller sites only allow booking up to two weeks in advance.
  3. In some areas of the park, wild camping is restricted to designated sites where permits are required from March through September. Permits may be booked up to two weeks in advance.

When to go

The long hours of daylight and promise of fine weather makes May through September the most popular time of year to visit Loch Lomond. The area does get crowded with tourists in summer, however, especially in July and August, so be sure to make bookings in advance. To avoid crowds while still enjoying mild but cool conditions, September or October is a good option with the additional benefit of seeing the shores of Loch Lomond covered in autumn colours and blooming heather.

Know before you go

  • You can travel directly to Balloch, on the southern shore, by train from Glasgow. Local buses can get you to other nearby points of interest.
  • If you choose to wild camp, be sure to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Wild camping is restricted in some parts of the national park.
  • Biting midges are a nuisance in summer, and Lyme disease-carrying ticks are also present in the park, especially during spring and summer.
  • Much of the park and its facilities are accessible, including the track around Loch Katrine. Check the official Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park website for more information.
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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