North Coast 500 Campsites and Glamping Websites Information & Listing

Now we have travelled Scotland’s North Coast 500 route quite a few occasions in all circumstances. It’s a spectacular route with epic surroundings and so much to see and do alongside the best way.

One of many extra standard methods to expertise the route, particularly in summer season, is to camp. This could be in a tent, a motorhome, or a caravan. Or, you may favor one thing a bit extra luxurious, and need to keep in a furnished pod or glamping web site.

Wherever you fall on the tenting spectrum, we needed to place collectively an in depth information and map of all of the North Coast 500 campsites. The primary part will deal with extra conventional campsites and caravan parks which usually have tenting websites for tents, caravans, and motorhomes. The second part will deal with websites with lodging like tenting pods, static caravans, mini cottages, glamping tents, and wigwams.

Lastly, we’re additionally going to share some suggestions for tenting alongside the North Coast 500, in addition to a map of all of the campsites alongside the NC500.

We’d suggest utilizing this publish together with our different detailed North Coast 500 guides. Particularly, we’ve a 7 day North Coast 500 tenting itinerary, in addition to a information to planning a North Coast 500 street journey.

North Coast 500 Campsites

The beneath campsite listings are for these searching for caravan parks, campsites, and vacation parks alongside the NC500 for each tent and motorized tenting. The NC500 campsites are listed beginning in Inverness after which so as as you’ll drive the route counter clockwise (beginning up the east coast and looping again to Inverness).

It’s damaged into sections alongside the route that will help you discover a place within the space of the route you need to keep. In case you are questioning the way to breakdown your stays, we suggest testing our tenting itinerary and our common detailed North Coast 500 itinerary for some concepts of what number of days you may want and the place to cease alongside the best way.

These listings embody websites for these touring with tents, campervans, motorhomes, caravans, RVs, and trailer tents. For every campsite we’ve included the principle info you must want in addition to the important thing services the location has and a hyperlink to its web site. We additionally point out if the location is generally open year-round or is seasonal, and if canines are welcome.

We do our greatest to maintain this record updated, however do examine the official web site for every web site, as issues can change. If you happen to discover something incorrect, tell us within the feedback and we are going to examine and replace the knowledge.

North Coast 500 Campsites: Inverness to the Black Isle

Bught Caravan Park, Inverness. The closest campsite and caravan park to central Inverness, only a 20 minute stroll away. 60 grassy pitches for caravans, motorhomes, tents and trailer tents; plus 80 grassy tent-only (no automotive) pitches. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry with driers, chemical disposal, small on-site store. Free WiFi, canines allowed.
Torvean Caravan Park, Inverness. Caravan park on the shores of the Caledonian canal, 10 minutes’ drive or half-hour’ stroll from central Inverness. 41 grass and 11 hardstanding pitches and 10 vacation lodges. Electrical hookup obtainable. No tents. One of many closest caravan parks to Inverness. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, seasonal takeaway meals, dish washing space, chemical disposal, WiFi for a price, canines allowed.
Ardtower Caravan Park, close to Inverness. Campsite and caravan park 10 minutes’ drive to the east of Inverness. 80 pitches, majority arduous standing. Totally serviced pitches additionally obtainable. Some grassy tent pitches. Electrical hookup obtainable for arduous standing and tent pitches. Massive motorhomes accommodated. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, dish washing, BBQ hut, chemical disposal. Free WiFi, canines allowed.
Bunchrew Caravan Park, Bunchrew. Campsite on the shores of the Beauly Firth, 20 minutes’ drive from Inverness. 125 grassy pitches for tents, caravans, and motorhomes, electrical hookup obtainable. 12 vacation caravans and a couple of eco-chalets. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, on-site store, catering van, bicycle rent, BBQ, WiFi, electrical car charging level, chemical disposal level, kids’s play space, fuel cylinders, dishwashing block. Canine allowed.
Fortrose Bay Campsite, Fortrose. Campsite on the Black Isle overlooking the Moray Firth. 50 pitches for tents, caravans, and motorhomes, electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, kitchen space, laundry, chemical disposal. Canine allowed. WiFi for a price.
Rosemarkie Tenting and Caravanning Membership Website, Rosemarkie. Campsite on the Black Isle on the Moray Firth. 65 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, dish washing, laundry, fuel cylinders, chemical disposal, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Dingwall Tenting and Caravanning Membership, Dingwall. Campsite a brief stroll from the centre of Dingwall city. 75 pitches, each grass and hardstanding for tents, caravans, and motorhomes, electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, fuel cylinders, chemical disposal, WiFi. Canine allowed.

North Coast 500 Campsites: Black Isle to Thurso

Black Rock Caravan & Tenting Park, Evanton. Campsite on the sting of Evanton village. 33 hardstanding touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes with water draining and electrical hookup. Separate grassy tent space. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, dish washing space, fuel refill, chemical disposal, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Portmahomack Caravan Website, Portmahomack. Small church operated web site on Portmahomack seashore. Grassy space for tents, caravans and motorhomes (subject, no outlined pitches). Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers (price), laundry, dish washing space. Canine allowed.
Dornoch Firth Caravan Park, close to Glenmorangie. Caravan and tenting web site overlooking the Dornoch Firth with house for tents, caravans and motorhomes. 30 pitches, some arduous standing with water and waste. Additionally grassy space for tents. Electrical hookup obtainable. Yr spherical (reserving required).
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, dish washing space, fuel bottle change, chemical disposal, playground, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Dornoch Caravan & Tenting Park, Dornoch. Caravan and tenting web site situated within the city of Dornoch. 120 outlined grass pitches for tents, caravans, and motorhomes. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, dish washing space, fuel bottle change, chemical disposal, playground, electrical car charging level, WiFi. Canine allowed
Brora Caravan and Motorhome Membership Campsite, Brora. Caravan and tenting web site on the sting of Brora village. 63 pitches, mixture of grass and hardstanding for caravans, motorhomes, and tents. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, dish washing space, fuel bottle change, chemical disposal, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Crakaig Loth Campsite, Crakaig. Easy seashore aspect campsite on farm. Be aware bumpy street and low bridge for entry. Grassy pitches for tents, motorhomes, and caravans. No hookup or outlined pitches. No consuming water. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, washing up sinks, chemical disposal. Camp fires allowed. No canines allowed.
Inver Caravan Park, close to Dunbeath. Caravan and tenting park simply north of Dunbeath. 19 pitches, 10 arduous standing for motorhomes, campervans and caravans, 9 grassy pitches for caravans, tents and campervans. Electrical hookup obtainable. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, dish washing space, laundry, chemical disposal. WiFi. Canine allowed.
Wick Caravan and Tenting Website, Wick. Be aware this web site closed in January 2022. No information but as as to whether it can reopen. It’s a giant, standard, and well-located web site so we hope to see it re-open with new house owners for the 2022 or 2023 season.
Sinclair Bay Camper & Caravan Park Up, Keiss. Easy park-up within the village of Keiss for motorhomes, caravans, and campervans solely. No tents. 5 arduous standing pitches with water and electrical energy. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Public bogs, subsequent door to lodge with bar and restaurant.
Morvenview Caravan Website, Bowertower. Easy campsite somewhat off the principle NC500 in Caithness. 5 gravel arduous standing pitches appropriate for caravans, motorhomes, and campervans solely. Electrical hookups and water. No tents. Be aware distant location with no companies close by. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Bathe, bogs, chemical disposal. Canine allowed.
John O’Groats Caravan and Tenting Website, John O’Groats. Caravan and campsite on the seashore of John O’Groats. 90 pitches, mixture of hardstanding and grassy pitches. Appropriate for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, and tents. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathe, bogs, laundry, dish washing space, chemical disposal, fuel bottle change. WiFi for a price. Canine allowed.
Stroma View Campsite close to John O’Groats. Easy campsite simply off the street exterior John O’Groats. Gravel websites, some with hookup. Campervan, motorhomes and caravans solely. Electrical hookup obtainable. No tents. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathe (price), bogs, dish washing space.
The Crofter’s Cosy, East Mey. Campsite and glamping pods close to Fort of Mey. 5 hardstanding pitches with water, electrical hookup and gray waste factors for motorhomes and caravans. No tents. Be aware no bogs or showers. Open many of the 12 months.
Amenities: Free WiFi, chemical disposal, canines allowed.
Dunnet Bay Caravan Membership Website, Dunnet. Caravan and campsite on the shores of lovely Dunnet Sands Seashore. 56 grass pitches appropriate for caravans, motorhomes, campervans and tents. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, fuel bottle change, chemical disposal level, laundry, dish washing space, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Murkle Caravan Park, Murkle. Small caravan park and campsite three miles east of Thurso. Round 15 grassy pitches for tents, caravans, motorhomes and campervans. Electrical hookup obtainable. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Bathroom, bathe, WiFi, chemical disposal level. Canine allowed.

North Coast 500 Campsites: Thurso to Durness

The Halladale Inn & North Coast Touring Park, Melvich. It is a licensed cafe/bistro which has a caravan/tenting park and glamping pods obtainable. 16 hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes, 8 grassy pitches for tents. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, showers, licensed bistro/cafe, small store, laundry, chemical disposal level, dish washing space, kids’s play space, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Craigdhu Caravan and Tenting Website, Bettyhill. Primary campsite with 90 grassy pitches for campervans and tents. Electrical hookup obtainable. Good views and near native pub. Be aware current overview recommend no bogs, water or bathe services obtainable (seemingly as a result of pandemic measures), so finest in case you are self-contained. Seasonal.
Amenities: Canine allowed.
Bayview Caravan and Campsite, Talmine. Small, household run campsite on the shore of Talmine Bay. 15 grassy pitches appropriate for tents, caravans and motorhomes. No electrical. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, bathe (contact upfront as availability appears to differ). Canine allowed.
Choraid Croft Caravan Membership Licensed Location, Laid. A small 5 pitch caravan and motorhome membership members solely web site close to Loch Eriboll. Hardstanding websites with hookup, no tents. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, bathe. Canine allowed.
Sango Sands, Durness. Extremely popular web site by the seashore in Durness village. Restaurant and bar subsequent door, outlets close by. Roughly 82 pitches, mixture of marked hardstanding with electrical and unmarked grass. Reserving for electrical extremely really helpful. Non electrical grass pitches are unmarked and on first come first serve. Yr spherical however restricted services in winter.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, chemical disposal, kitchen, dish washing space, breakfast bar. WiFi, canines allowed.

North Coast 500 Campsites: Durness to Lochinver

Kinlochbervie Loch Conflict Campervan Stopover, Kinlochbervie. Primary stopover spot on an open pier in Kinlochbervie. 5 serviced websites with hookup, 10 websites with out hookup. Campervans and caravans solely. No tents. No bogs or showers on-site however public bathroom close by. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Water. Native store. Chemical disposal level. Canine allowed.
Scourie Caravan Park, Scourie. Caravan and campsite in Scourie village by the ocean. Mixture of hardstanding and grass pitches for tents, caravans, campervans, and motorhomes. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, chemical disposal, dish washing space, cafe/bar, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Clachtoll Seashore Campsite, Clachtoll. Beautiful campsite by beautiful Clachtoll seashore, 5 miles from Lochinver. 38 grassy pitches appropriate for tents, caravans, motorhomes, and campervans. Electrical hookup obtainable. Books out nicely upfront. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, bathe, laundry, dish washing space, BBQ space, kitchen space, store, chemical disposal. WiFi. Canine allowed
Shore Caravan Website, Achmelvich. One other beautiful campsite, this one by stunning Achmelvich seashore. 60 grassy unmarked pitches for caravans, campervans, and tents. 20 pitches have electrical hookup. Very household pleasant. Can ebook out a very long time upfront. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, bathe, laundry, dish washing space, on-site store and chip store, WiFi. No pets allowed.

North Coast 500 Campsites: Lochinver to Gairloch

Port A Bhaigh Campsite, Altandhu. Tenting and caravan park in Altandhu township. 42 hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes, 26 with electrical hookup. 50 grassy tent pitches. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Bathroom, bathe, laundry, dish washing space, chemical disposal level. Bar reverse, store on-site. WiFi. Canine allowed.
Ardmair Level Caravan & Tenting Park, close to Ullapool. Waterfront campsite a couple of minutes drive north of Ullapool. 45 grassy pitches for caravans and motorhomes with electrical hookup. Separate sheltered grass tent space. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, dish washing space, fuel change, chemical disposal level, kids’s play space, store, espresso store, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Broomfield Vacation Park, Ullapool. Campsite on the sting of Loch Broom in Ullapool. 14o grassy pitches for tents, caravans, and motorhomes. Electrical hookup obtainable. May be busy however doesn’t take bookings so advise arriving early, particularly for electrical hookups. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, dish washing space, chemical disposal level, play space. Canine allowed.
Badrallach Campsite, Badrallach. Small 12 pitch campsite for tents and automobiles beneath six metres. No caravans or giant motorhomes. Grassy pitches, some with electrical hookup (reserving suggested for EHU). Be aware no chemical disposal. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, washing up space. Canine allowed.
Northern Lights Tenting and Caravan Park, Badcaul. Small primary 12 pitch web site on Little Loch Broom. Grassy and gravel websites for tents, motorhomes and caravans. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, bathe (price). Canine allowed.
Gruinard Bay Caravan Park & Tenting, Laide. Campsite in Laide village on Gruinard Bay seashore. 35 pitches, a mixture of hardstanding for motorhomes/caravans and grass for tents. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, bathe, laundry, dish washing space, chemical disposal level, fuel change. WiFi (price). Village outlets and cafes close by. Canine allowed.
Inverewe Gardens Tenting and Caravanning Membership Website, Poolewe. Campsite by Poolewe village. 55 pitches, a mixture of hardstanding and grass pitches. Appropriate for tents, caravans, and campervans. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, bathe, laundry, dish washing space, chemical disposal level, fuel change. WiFi. Canine allowed.
Gairloch Caravan Park, Gairloch. Campsite in Gairloch village. 80 pitches, 16 hardstanding the remainder grassy. 35 electrical hookups. Appropriate for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, chemical disposal level, dish washing space, WiFi, fuel change. Canine allowed.
Sands Caravan and Tenting, nearr Gairloch. Expansive 250 pitch campsite by the seashore, 10 minutes’ drive west of Gairloch. Grassy pitches for caravans, tents and motorhomes. 120 electrical hookups. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, chemical disposal level, dish washing space, kitchen space, fuel change, video games room, play space, licensed store, cafe/restaurant. WiFi. Canine allowed.

North Coast 500 Campsites: Gairloch to Inverness

Kinlochewe Caravan and Motorhome Website, Kinlochewe. 61 pitch campsite in Kinlochewe village. 56 hardstanding gravel pitches for caravans and motorhomes, 5 grassy tent websites. Electrical hookup obtainable. Store and pub in village. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, washing up space, fuel change, chemical disposal, laundry, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Torridon Campsite, Torridon. Tent solely 30-pitch campsite in Torridon village. Free however donations appreciated (and extremely really helpful to maintain web site operating!). May be boggy when raining. Yr spherical.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, washing up space. Canine allowed.
Shieldaig Tenting and Caravans, Shieldaig. Small campsite in Shieldaig village. 20 hardstanding pitches with electrical hookup for campervans and caravans. Extra grassy space for tents. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathe, bathroom, washing up space, laundry, WiFi. Canine allowed.
Applecross Campsite, Applecross. Massive, standard web site on the Applecross peninsula, subsequent to seashore. Mixture of hardstanding with electrical for caravans and motorhomes plus separate grassy space for tents, motorhomes and caravans. Advance reserving really helpful for hardstanding / electrical. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, washing up space, laundry, chemical disposal, cafe. WiFi. Canine allowed.
The Wee Campsite, Lochcarron. Small campsite in Lochcarron village. 30 pitches. Round 12 hardstanding for motorhomes and caravans with hookup (most dimension 7.5 metres). Grassy pitches for tents. Reserving suggested for arduous standing pitches. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, showers, dish washing space. Canine allowed.
Riverside Chalets, Caravan & Tenting, Contin. Discovered within the village of Contin on the North Coast 500. Small riverside web site with 30 grassy pitches, 12 with electrical hookup. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathroom, showers, laundry, WiFi. Canine allowed (price).
Beauly Vacation Park, close to Beauly. 10 miles / half-hour drive west of Inverness, close to Beauly. 75 tenting / touring pitches, mixture of hardstanding and grass for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Electrical hookup obtainable. Seasonal.
Amenities: Bathrooms, showers, laundry, play space, WiFi, small bar (summer season), fuel change. Canine allowed.

North Coast 500 Campsite Map

It is a record of all of the campsites we’ve discovered on the North Coast 500 for fast reference. It’s also possible to see this map on Google Maps right here.

North Coast 500 Glamping Websites

The beneath listings are for these searching for furnished tenting and glamping websites alongside the North Coast 500. These are excellent for these searching for a little bit of rusticity however who don’t need to pack a bunch of tenting gear. The record beneath contains glamping tents, static caravans, pods, shepherd’s huts, yurts, furnished tents, and wigwams.

The NC500 glamping websites are listed beginning in Inverness after which so as as you’ll drive the route counter clockwise (beginning up the east coast and looping again to Inverness). It’s damaged into sections alongside the route that will help you discover a place within the space of the route you need to keep.

In case you are questioning the way to breakdown your stays, we suggest testing our common detailed North Coast 500 itinerary for some concepts of what number of days you may want and the place to cease alongside the best way. You may like to combine these in with extra conventional types of lodging, wherein case take a look at our guides to the finest B&B’s on the North Coast 500, and our favorite North Coast 500 resorts.

For every glamping web site we’ve included the principle info you must want in addition to the important thing services the location has and a hyperlink to its web site or reserving web page. We additionally point out if canines are welcome.

Be aware that these services differ from primary wood constructions with minimal services by way of to high-end luxurious choices with hot-tubs, kitchens, and extra. Most, however not all, embody fundamentals like mattress linens and towels. Some embody en-suite sink, bathroom and bathe, whereas others have shared services. Remember to examine what’s included when reserving.

Most of the glamping websites are open year-round however some are seasonal and shut throughout the winter months.

Most of the glamping pods are of an identical spec, so listed below are some images of the within of the tenting pods at Ben Loyal Lodge in Tongue to present you an concept of what to anticipate. Nonetheless, specs differ.

We do our greatest to maintain this record updated, however do examine earlier than reserving as issues can change. If you happen to discover something incorrect, tell us within the feedback and we are going to replace the knowledge.

North Coast 500 Glamping Websites: Inverness to the Black Isle

GlamNess Luxurious Delivery Containers, Inverness. Luxurious adults-only pods comprised of recycled transport containers, 10 minutes’ drive south of Inverness. Pods have en-suite bathroom/bathe, kitchenette and TV. Free WiFi. No pets. No kids.
Ardtower Caravan Park, close to Inverness. Campsite and caravan park is situated 10 minutes’ drive to the east of Inverness. 1 glamping pod. Ensuite lavatory, double mattress, seating space, fridge, television, tea and low services and free wifi. No pets.
Black Rock Caravan & Tenting Park, Evanton. Campsite on the sting of Evanton village. Varied pods obtainable from no frills primary pods for 2 with no en-suite, to extra luxurious en-suite pods for as much as 6 with kitchen, TV and sitting space. Canine allowed in some pods.
Black Isle Pods, Black Isle. Peaceable tenting pods within the countryside simply 10 minutes’ drive from Inverness on the Black Isle. Three absolutely insulated glamping pods, every with scorching tub. Self-contained pods have en-suite bathe, double mattress, couch mattress, and kitchenette. Laundry on-site. Canine allowed on request for a price. WiFi.
Black Isle Yurts, Black Isle. 8 individually completed yurts present in woodland on a farm simply exterior Rosemarkie. Yurts sleep between two and 5, have wooden burning stoves, beds with linen, fuel cookers and crockery, a coolbox and outside seating space. No water or energy. Separate on-site bogs, showers, and washing up services. Canine allowed on request for a price. WiFi at central location.

North Coast 500 Glamping Websites: Black Isle to Thurso

Delny Glamping, close to Invergordon. Rural glamping simply 8 minutes from Invergordon on the North Coast 500. Number of lodging, together with “bothies” for as much as six, and a couple of individual pods made out of whisky barrels. Lodging have beds with linen, en-suite services, fridge, complimentary tea/espresso, WiFi, hearth pit, and personal seating. Canine are allowed in a few of the lodging for a price.
The Pod at Hollingwell Home, close to Edderton. One pod in a rural setting overlooking the Dornoch Firth. Double mattress with linen, en-suite, couch mattress, fridge and kettle. Exterior seating space, free WiFi, canines allowed.
Evelix Pods Dornoch, Everlix. Tenting pods simply off the North Coast 500 within the village of Evelix, close to Dornoch. All pods function WiFi, underfloor heating, en-suite, kitchenette and beds. Pets not allowed.
Pitgrudy Vacation Park, close to Dornoch. Self-catering lodging on a vacation park 5 minutes’ drive from Dornoch. Static caravans with en-suite, kitchens, bedrooms. Pets allowed in sure rooms.
North Coast 500 Pods, Brora. Premium glamping pods subsequent to the village of Brora. Pods function voice-controlled lighting, Bluetooth audio system, quick WiFi, sensible TVs, underfloor heating, en-suite, double mattress, fold out couch mattress and absolutely geared up kitchenettes. Canine allowed.
Tall Pines Yurt, Gartmore. Conventional yurt on a hillside within the village of Gartmore. Totally insulated with a wooden burning range, double mattress, couch mattress, kitchen space with cooker and grill. Outside eating and BBQ space. Solar energy lighting. Separate composing bathroom and bathe. Free WiFi. Canine allowed.
North Star Glamping, close to Lybster. Two luxurious glamping pods on the sting of Lybster village on the NC500. Pods have underfloor consuming, eating desk and chairs, flat display TV, electrical shops, kitchenette. En-suite, double mattress + sofa-bed. No pets allowed.
Camster Glamping Pod, close to Lybster. Rurally situated glamping pods 5 minutes drive from Lybster. All pods have a non-public scorching tub. Pods have en-suite services, geared up kitchenette, linen, flat display TV and linen. No pets.
North Coast Escapes, close to Thrumster. Luxurious cabin simply south of Thrumster. Double bed room, en-suite services, separate dwelling space with kitchenette and eating space. Personal hottub, free WiFi, pets allowed for a price.
Secret Glamping Caithness, close to Thrumster. Massive bell tent on farmland simply south of Thrumster on the NC500. Massive comfy mattress with bedding, wooden burning range, carpet all through, cooking range, desk and chairs. Hearth pit open air in addition to bathroom tent. Test relating to pets.
Caithness Tenting Pods, close to Watten. Easy, no frills tenting pods on a croft close to Watten. Be aware the location makes it clear these aren’t glamping pods, they’re extra of an alternative choice to a tent which occur to be insulated. Pods include a snug mattress however bedding is just not supplied. No cooking tools. Excessive finish composting bathroom on web site. No Wifi or electrical energy. Cooking space supplied. Pets allowed.
Bower Wigwams and Pods, close to Bowermadden. Rural tenting location close to Bowermadden. Alternative of primary pods the place you could carry your individual bedding, or deluxe en-suite pods. Pods have kitchenettes and free WiFi. Pets allowed.
Hillside Tenting Pods, close to John O’Groats. Luxurious tenting pods and shepherd’s hit 10 minutes drive south of John O’Groats. Pods have bedding and kitchenette, with separate personal lavatory. Pets allowed in pods on request.
The Crofter’s Cosy, East Mey. Two glamping pods and a Shepherd’s hut close to the Fort of Mey. All with free WiFi, ensuite, kitchenette and fire-pit. One is pet pleasant.
North Level Pods, Scarfskerry. Tenting pods close to the Fort of Mey within the hamlet of Scarfskerry. Self-catering pods have en-suite lavatory, kitchenette, eating space and couch in addition to double mattress with bedding. Pets allowed for a price.
Braeside Retreats, close to Thurso. Luxurious bespoke glamping pods a couple of minutes’ drive from Thurso. All pods have a non-public scorching tub, Kingsize mattress, double couch mattress, heating, bedding, free WiFi, flat display TV, outside patio and absolutely geared up kitchen with eating space. Canine allowed in some pods.

North Coast 500 Glamping Websites: Thurso to Durness

The Halladale Inn & North Coast Touring Park, close to Melvich. 6 easy tenting pods with reminiscence foam mattresses, heating, fridge, crockery, kettle, cutlery and TV. Bedding not provided. On-site bistro / cafe in addition to bathe and bathroom block. One canine per pod is allowed for a price.
Strathy Bay Pods, close to Strathy. Three en-suite pods overlooking peaceable Strathy Bay. Two with king-size mattress and pull-out couch, one with pair of bunk beds. Additionally function kitchen space and entry to communal picnic space and hearth pit. WiFi and mattress linen included. Pets not allowed. Be aware, there are three pods every with their very own Reserving web page: Orca Pod, Selkie Pod and Risso Pod.
Wee Hoose Glamping, Skail. Tenting pods on a working croft discovered a brief detour off the northern stretch of the NC500, six miles from Bettyhill. Pods sleep two folks and are absolutely geared up. Kitchenettes and en-suite lavatory with bathe. Breakfast components supplied. One pod is canine pleasant for a price. No WiFi however good cell reception.
Ben Loyal Lodge and Glamping Pods, Tongue. Glamping pods discovered as a part of the Ben Loyal lodge, providing beautiful views to Fort Varrich and easy accessibility to lodge restaurant / pub. All pods are self-contained models with king-size mattress and their very own lavatory services in addition to a small kitchenette. Pets aren’t allowed.
Island View Glamping Pods, Talmine. Snug glamping pods with king dimension beds, en-suite bogs and kitchenette space. No WiFi. Pets allowed.

North Coast 500 Glamping Websites: Durness to Lochinver

Eco Crofters Wagon, Oldmoreshore. Discovered within the village of Oldmoreshore, a brief detour from the NC500. Easy shepherd’s hut lodging with double mattress, kitchenette and eating / sitting space. Wooden burning range and separate composing bathroom. No wifi, electrical energy or operating water. No pets allowed.
The Little Abodes, Clachtoll. Luxurious glamping pods in Clachtoll, every with personal scorching tub. Double mattress, kitchenette, en-suite, couch and eating space. Free WiFi. Canine allowed for a price.
North Coast 500 Pods, Achmelvich. Effectively-equipped heated and insulated glamping pods with absolutely geared up kitchenette, together with hob. Double mattress + couch mattress, en-suite bathe/bathroom bluetooth audio system. A canine pleasant pod is out there.
Suilven View Pod, Lochinver. Pod located reverse Lochinver village. Options double mattress, personal scorching tub, kitchenette, en-suite lavatory, BBQ space, free WiFi, free laundry. Can settle for one small canine.

North Coast 500 Glamping Websites: Lochinver to Gairloch

The Elphin Bothy, Elphin. Snug cabin appropriate for as much as 4 folks in a non-public backyard. Has kitchenette + double bunk mattress. Separate flushing bathroom and bathe. Electrical heating (pre-pay electrical meter). No WiFi or cell sign. No canines.
The Sleepy Crofter Glamping, Achiltibuie. Glamping pods in peaceable Achiltibuie overlooking the summer season isles. Rooms have double mattress, eating space, seating space, personal en-suite bathroom/bathe and kitchenette with microwave. Free wifi. Pets allowed.
Ardmair Level Caravan & Tenting Park, close to Ullapool. Simply 10 minutes north of Ullapool this caravan and tenting park has numerous self-catering lodges and chalets. These have personal en-suite services, separate bedrooms, linen, free WiFi and absolutely kitted kitchens. Canine allowed in chalets for a price.
The Highland Bothies, close to Ullapool. Glamping pods 4 minutes drive / 30 minute stroll from Ullapool on a working croft. Pods function underfloor heating, double mattress plus a settee mattress, kitchenette with hob, and scorching tub shared between two pods. Canine allowed in one of many pods for a price. Free WiFi.
Sands Caravan and Tenting, close to Gairloch. 12 heated wood wigwam pods. Electrical lights and sockets, panel heater, kettle. No bedding supplied. No en-suite or cooking in wigwam, services obtainable close by. Hearth-pit and picnic space exterior. Pets allowed.

North Coast 500 Glamping Websites: Gairloch to Inverness

Wuthering Heights Shepherd’s Hut, Gairloch. Shepherd’s hut overlooking Gairloch golf course and seashore. Double mattress, kitchenette with fuel hob, seating space, and eating space. Free Wifi. No pets allowed.
Sheildaig Tenting and Caravans, Sheildaig. Campsite with three glamping cabins. Yet another primary cabin with double mattress and kitchenette, however no linen or ensuite. Two luxurious cabins with en-suite bathe and bathroom, full kitchen, underfloor heating, and supplied linen and towels. Canine allowed in primary cabin.
Applecross Campsite, Achiltibuie . Easy tenting huts on Applecross campsite on the Applecross peninsula. Huts have mattresses, heating, lights and socket. No mattress linen or kitchen so you’ll need to carry your individual tools. Canine allowed.
Riverside Chalets and Caravan Park. Campsite with bell tent glamping choice in Contin. Bell tent with double mattress, wooden burning range, kettle and electrical in personal backyard. Numerous chalets are additionally obtainable. Canine allowed on campsite however examine for chalets.

North Coast 500 Glamping Map

It is a record of all of the glamping choices we’ve discovered on the North Coast 500 for fast reference. It’s also possible to see this map on Google Maps right here.

North Coast 500 Campsite and Glamping Website Map

This map lists all of the North Coast 500 campsites and glampsites alongside the route (so all these talked about on this publish), for these of you who would really like each maps in a single.

It’s separated into extra conventional campsites which usually have tent pitches, motorhome pitches, and caravan pitches; after which glamping websites which usually have pods or different sorts of lodging.

Some websites might need each sorts of lodging, see our full listings for extra particulars. It’s also possible to see this map on Google Maps right here.

Suggestions for a Tenting Journey on the North Coast 500

That will help you plan the proper tenting journey across the NC500, we needed to share some suggestions that will help you plan.

The place to Hire a Campervan for the NC500?

There are many choices for campervan rental in Scotland. The widest alternative is probably going in Edinburgh, nevertheless for the NC500 you may need to search for choices in Inverness. That is the best metropolis on the path to get to from different components of the UK, being nicely served by each flights and trains.

In case you are doing an extended journey, or need to see extra of Scotland, then Edinburgh is an effective start line. It’s solely three hours’ drive from the beginning of the NC500 in Inverness.

Both means, in case you are planning on hiring a motorhome for the North Coast 500, then we suggest evaluating costs throughout a spread of suppliers utilizing a service like Motorhome Republic. You’ll be able to see their UK listings right here. We will additionally suggest testing Spaceships for camper rental, you possibly can examine their costs right here.

Another choice is to hire through a peer-to-peer service, the place you hire a motorhome from an proprietor. Numerous web sites exist to facilitate leases like this, we suggest testing the UK model of PaulCamper to begin with.

When evaluating costs, all the time examine what’s included. Search for issues like limitless mileage, the prices of additional drivers, and so forth.

If you happen to’d favor to hire in Inverness there are a selection of campervan rental choices within the metropolis. In Inverness, you possibly can hire a campervan from corporations together with Highland Campervans, Loch Ness Motorhomes, and Rover Leases.

By way of age, to rent a automotive or motorhome in Scotland most corporations would require you to be at the least 21, though some would require you to be older than this. There may additionally be a surcharge for drivers beneath 25.

Additionally, you will usually must have held a license for at the least a 12 months. You’ll be able to hire a motorhome on a regular driver’s license. All the time examine with the rental company to see what their coverage necessities are earlier than planning a visit.

We usually suggest renting the smallest dimension you assume you’ll need, because the roads are slim and winding. Bigger dimension motorhomes may be troublesome to navigate on small single-track roads and is probably not appropriate for sure roads and a few campsites.

Can I Wild Camp on the North Coast 500?

In Scotland, wild tenting is authorized, however the definition of untamed tenting is away from a street, and never in a motorcar. So actually it’s aimed a hikers and backpackers who’re setting out into the wilderness.

Here’s a hyperlink to the Scottish Outside Entry Code, plus steering from Go to Scotland on wild tenting.

Nearly all of the websites we record within the above listing of campsites across the North Coast 500 are paid websites which include a wide range of services.

There are locations round Scotland and the North Coast 500 the place you possibly can park up your motorhome. Nonetheless, after all you shouldn’t park in a single day the place it’s clearly said that you’re not allowed to, blocks street or farm entry, or is close to a non-public residence or enterprise.

We’d additionally add it’s so much much less traumatic to do a visit you probably have your lodging booked, particularly within the busier summer season months. Looking for a spot to park up can detract out of your expertise, and staying in a campsite each alleviates that stress and contributes to the native economic system.

What Amenities are there at North Coast 500 Campsites?

Amenities differ at websites, from very primary the place you mainly get a spot to park, by way of to extra complete services. Issues to examine embody:

Bathrooms (often free, however not all the time).
Showers (examine if there may be an extra price)
Pitch kind. Often grass of hardstanding. The previous is finest for tents and small motorhomes, the latter is generally gravel or related and higher for motorhomes and caravans.
Chemical Disposal Level (black water). You probably have a motorhome or caravan with a bathroom you possibly can empty the cassette right here. Be aware many websites require the usage of inexperienced chemical substances to be allowed to make use of the disposal level.
Gray water disposal. That is for different water disposal, like bathe water or washing up water. Most motorhomes and caravans with built-in services with have two separate tanks. Some websites have drive up factors, the place you drive your motorhome over a drain for the gray water. Extra luxurious websites have water and drainage at every pitch, however that is pretty uncommon.
Electrical Hook Up (EHU). This may assist you to plug your car into the websites energy. Websites usually have an amperage worth which is able to point out how a lot energy you possibly can draw. There may be additionally usually an extra cost for websites with EHU.
Gasoline bottles / fuel change. Some websites will allow you to swap and empty fuel bottle for a full one. Often this requires a bottle to swap. A small variety of websites may promote bottles with out change however that is much less widespread.
Dish washing. Primarily for tent-based campers, this shall be a sink space the place you are able to do your dishes.
Kitchen. Once more, primarily for tent-based campers. Amenities will differ from full kitchens with ovens, to extra primary facilities like a microwave and kettle.
Freezer / fridges. Some websites even have freezer and fridge services for visitors to make use of.
Ingesting water. Nearly all of websites will present consuming water, however this isn’t assured.
WiFi. Many websites present WiFi, both free of charge or for a price. Remember that web (and cell phone reception) within the highlands may be sluggish. WiFi could be web site huge, or solely obtainable in sure areas.

Are Canine Allowed at Campsites on the NC500?

Nearly all of campsites on the North Coast 500 are canine pleasant, with only a few exceptions. Tenting, whether or not tent tenting or in a caravan or campervan, might be the preferred strategy to journey the North Coast 500 for pet house owners.

Some websites cost a small price additional for canines. Practically all websites would require canines to be on a lead always. House owners mustn’t depart canines unattended for any lengthy time period.

For glamping websites, about half of web sites permit pets and about half don’t. Many cost a pet price for additional cleansing.

All the time examine earlier than reserving if canines are allowed to keep away from disappointment on arrival. Somes websites require you to pre-book and request permission for a pet to be on-site. Others have restrictions on dimension, quantity, and kind of pets allowed.

How A lot Does it Price to Camp on the NC500?

Campsite charges differ, and rely upon numerous components. In case you are biking the North Coast 500 with a tent for instance, the charges shall be decrease than in case you are in a motorhome and would really like a completely serviced pitch with energy.

Generally, count on to pay between £10 and £25 per evening for a pair in a tent or motorhome. You’ll be able to usually save by skipping on electrical each once in a while, particularly in case you are in a self-contained car.

Glampsite costs additionally differ relying on the kind of unit. Anticipate to pay from round £40 to over £100 per evening for a pair in a pod.

Are North Coast 500 Campsites Open all Yr?

While the North Coast 500 is hottest from Could by way of to September, the route may be pushed all 12 months. Nonetheless, not all of the campsites are open all 12 months.

From our record, we discovered the next NC500 campsites which point out they’re open year-round on the route. All the time examine earlier than arriving if the location is open and notice that reserving could be required.

In addition to the above, take into account the glamping and different lodging choices alongside the route, which could be an choice for an evening or two. We additionally suggest you guarantee you might be absolutely ready for all circumstances. Snow is a risk by way of winter, as are chilly, moist and wintery circumstances.

Do I must E book Campsites upfront for the North Coast 500?

We extremely suggest reserving campsites upfront to your journey if potential, particularly in case you are travelling between July and September. That is particularly the case in order for you a pitch with hookups or hardstanding, as these may be more durable to come back by.

Not all campsites settle for reservations, and a few may solely settle for reservations for particular pitches or throughout the busier time durations. However for those who do settle for reservations, we undoubtedly suggest you ebook. If you happen to don’t ebook, plan for a backup choice or two for every evening, so you’ve a fall again in case your primary choice is full once you arrive.

Earlier than 2020, a variety of the campsites in Scotland didn’t settle for reservations. Beginning in 2020, as a result of pandemic, many campsites began taking reservations and plenty of required pre-booking. Whereas that is extra lax now, just a few of the campsites nonetheless require reservations.

For glamping websites, lots of the glamping websites require reservations and we suggest all these planning to remain in pods, yurts, static caravans, and so forth. to ebook upfront if potential.

Suggestions for Accountable Journey when Tenting on the North Coast 500

The North Coast 500 runs by way of some of the stunning components of Scotland, and it’ll hopefully stay that means for a few years to come back. Nonetheless, that is additionally a environmentally fragile space with extra restricted infrastructure than many different components of the nation.

After all, the recognition of the route has introduced extra folks to the world, which places a little bit of a pressure on the native infrastructure, particularly throughout the Spring and Summer time months. There have additionally been reviews of oldsters touring somewhat irresponsibly.

To assist out, we needed to share some suggestions for accountable journey on the North Coast 500, that will help you minimise your influence and contribute to a constructive expertise for everybody.

Chemical Bathrooms: Get rid of your chemical bogs (and different waste) at correct dump factors solely. Don’t dump them out anyplace else, they include extremely poisonous chemical substances and can trigger severe harm to the setting if not disposed of correctly. Additionally, please notice that some campsites, particularly the extra distant ones, could solely settle for Inexperienced eco pleasant bathroom chemical substances like this.

Single Monitor Roads: Driving on single-track roads could be a brand new expertise for you, and it may be somewhat daunting. Learn up on our information to driving on single observe roads to grasp the right etiquette, and don’t neglect to make use of passing place to permit sooner site visitors to go you.

In a single day Tenting: We undoubtedly suggest you utilize official campsites. If you happen to select to wild camp, be sure you achieve this in a zero influence means, leaving no hint behind, and solely doing so the place you might be allowed to. Watch out to not block entry roads or gates once you park up.

Litter: If there are not any litter bins, simply take your rubbish with you till you discover someplace you possibly can legally get rid of it.

Fires: You might be welcome to have a hearth or fuel BBQ after all, however solely whether it is protected to take action and also you extinguish it absolutely earlier than you permit.

What to Pack for a Tenting Journey on the North Coast 500

Now we have a common packing record for London and the UK that covers lots of the necessities you want, so right here we are going to add in simply these gadgets it’s possible you’ll particularly need for a NC500 tenting journey:

Sunscreen
Midge repellent – completely important if journey from late Could by way of to the top of September.
Tenting gear (tent, sleeping bag, roll mat and so forth)
Cooking tools (fuel hearth, pots, pans, cutlery, plates and so forth)
Glamping gear (mattress linens, towels, kitchen fundamentals, and so forth. if wanted)
Bathroom paper / cleaning soap or hand sanitizer (the bogs are typically out of paper or don’t have scorching water and/or cleaning soap)
Water bottles
Street map of Scotland and North Coast 500 map (these maps can be found from most Go to Scotland Tourism Data Centres alongside the NC500). It’s also possible to typically purchase a duplicate of it on-line right here.
Rubbish / trash baggage to your litter
Gear for outside actions (climbing, biking, climbing, kayaking and so forth.)
GPS or offline maps in your cellphone
Duct tape (so helpful!)
Winter gear: additional antifreeze, snow chains, emergency blankets, a collapsible snow shovel
The Tough Information to the North Coast 500, in addition to Rick Steves Scotland ebook

Now we have additionally put collectively two lists on Amazon which include lots of the above gadgets in a single place for ease of reference. You’ll be able to see these on Amazon UK right here, and Amazon US right here.

Additional Studying to your North Coast 500 Journey

We’ve pushed the North Coast 500 route numerous occasions, and proceed so as to add to our content material on the route that will help you have one of the best expertise. Under are numerous articles and sources we expect you’ll discover useful for planning your NC500 journey.

Now we have an in depth 7 day North Coast 500 tenting itinerary, which compliments this publish nicely!
Our final information to planning a North Coast 500 journey
Jess’s detailed information to the place to remain on the North Coast 500 which has lodging choices for each a part of the route. We even have a information to the finest B&B’s on the North Coast 500
My detailed information to all of the highlights of the North Coast 500, to make sure you don’t miss something on the route, in addition to my favorite images spots on the North Coast 500, which additionally has some images suggestions to your journey.
For a shorter journey, see our 5 day North Coast 500 itinerary
We even have a information to whisky distilleries on the North Coast 500 if you happen to’re eager about visiting distilleries alongside the route.
The North Coast 500 has a variety of single observe roads – see our recommendation for the way to drive on single tracks roads that will help you put together if you happen to’re not aware of these.
This journey begins and ends in Inverness. See our information to issues to do in Inverness for some concepts for what to do in Scotland’s most northerly metropolis.
If you happen to’ve by no means pushed within the UK earlier than, see our information to driving within the UK for some suggestions.
For funds planning, see our information to how a lot it prices to journey within the UK
The official web site for the North Coast 500, which has maps, itineraries and recommendation that will help you plan your route.
If you happen to’re driving the North Coast 500 as a part of an extended go to to the UK, take a look at a few of our different guides to each Scotland, and England.
On the lookout for extra street journey inspiration? Take a look at our information to the world’s finest street journeys for extra concepts!
If you want a information ebook to your journey, take a look at the Tough Information to the North Coast 500, in addition to Rick Steves Scotland ebook

And that’s it for our information to campsites and glamping areas on the North Coast 500! Is that this the form of journey you need to take? Have any questions or suggestions for us? Did we miss your favorite web site, or do you’ve expertise staying at any of the websites you’d prefer to share? Simply tell us within the feedback beneath!

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