The best caravan sites on the west coast of Scotland will offer good amenities and an ideal base for exploring the stunning scenery, pretty islands and remote, wild beauty of this beautiful destination.
Scotland is a wonderful touring country – fantastic views, incredible wildlife, amazing places to explore – the superlatives just keep coming. There are excellent touring routes, such as at NC500 and the NE250, national parks including the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and historic cities packed with character. However, for my money, you can’t beat the West Coast.
So, if you’re visiting and are looking for the best caravan parks to pitch up at, there are many superb campsites to choose from, offering good amenities and access.
But my number one measure of what makes a great site is its view, whether I’m heading to the west coast of Scotland or am pitching up at one of the best caravan parks in Wales. I can put up with a second-rate shower block if that means my breath is being taken away every time I pull up the blinds.
When I’m planning a tour to Scotland, that means I want a dramatic view over a loch or a mountain – a well-kept hedge won’t cut it! I want the majesty of the islands and highlands laid out before me.
This is a destination which is undoubtedly home to some of the UK’s most scenic landscapes, and here are some of my picks for the best caravan sites on the west coast of Scotland, with views to delight – and most have great amenities, too. I’m also filling you in on when midge season is on the west coast of Scotland, so you can factor that into your trip planning.
For those who want to head to a campsite where peace is guaranteed, take a look at our pick of the best adults-only caravan sites, too.
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The best caravan sites on the west coast of Scotland
Kneep Campsite
Glenbrittle Campsite and Cafe
Horgabost Campsite
Traigh Farm CL
Port Nan Gael
Clachtoll Beach Campsite
The best caravan parks on the west coast of Scotland
Kneep Campsite, Isle of Lewis
Address: Uig, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9HS, kneepcampsite.com
- What3Words: ///equipping.showering.closet
- Open: May to September
- Prices: Caravans: £30 per night (+ electrical hook-up: £8)
This cracking site at Traigh na Berigh on Lewis’s west coast is all about the beachside position and wonderful views out to sea. Many of the pitches sit amid grassy dunes with views across the mile-long beach of white sand. This remote area is exquisite, bordered by a healthy machair grassland habitat.
It’s a no-frills campsite with simple toilet and shower facilities (showers require a £1 coin to operate) and a central water point and chemical toilet disposal. Pitches with the best views do not have electrical hookup. The 18 pitches with electric hook-up are closer to the shower block.
If good walking routes are important to you when choosing the best caravan sites on the west coast of Scotland, Kneep Campsite could be worth considering. Around the site, you will find excellent walking with plenty of wildlife to enjoy, from Highland cattle and grazing sheep to a variety of wildflowers and birdlife. Nearby attractions include the Mangersta Sea Stacks and the Callanish Standing Stones, both within a 30-minute drive.
Glenbrittle Campsite and Cafe, Isle of Skye
Address: Glenbrittle, Isle of Skye IV47 8TA, +44 (0) 1478 640404, dunvegancastle.com/glenbrittle/campsite/
- What3Words: ///spoils.match.weeknight
- Open; 1 April – 15 October
- Prices: Adults £14, Child (5-15) £8.50, Family (2 adults, 4 children) £36, electrical hookup: £11
Please note: No advance booking facility for non-electric pitches
This campsite has picked up plenty of awards over the years, largely due to its superb location amid some of Skye’s most beautiful landscapes and its great facilities, including a refurbished WC and shower block, laundry room, pot wash and chemical and grey waste disposal. The staff manage to combine a laidback vibe with excellent customer service and the onsite Cuillin Coffee Cafe has great coffee, hot food and cakes.
Note that when it comes to getting internet in a caravan, 4G mobile reception is poor and there is no Wi-Fi. Its location between the Cuillin Hills and Loch Brittle is a walker’s dream, and with some pitches practically on the beach it’s a wonderful place to wake up. There are some of the best mountain walks in Europe nearby and keep an eye out for herds of red deer coming down from the hills. The famous Fairy Pools are a 10-minute drive away.
Horgabost Campsite, Isle of Harris
Horgabost, Isle of Harris HS3 3HR, horgabostcampsite.co.uk
- What3Words: ///quote.placidly.tasty
- Open: May to September
- Prices; Motorhomes/Campervan/Caravans, £20 per night
Please note: No WiFi or electric hookup
There a lovely laidback vibe to this site on the West Coast of Harris, which has limited amenities yet superb views north across Horgabost beach towards the island of Taransay – the location of the TV programme Castaway. The sandy stretch is just one of many pristine beaches in the area, a wonderful place for bathing and an evening barbecue. In fact, the beaches at Nisabost in the west and Seilebost and Luskentyre to the east are even more impressive, so factor in some time for nearby walks.
Note that there is no Wi-fi or electric hookup so when loading your caravan, be sure to bring your portable solar panels. There are, however, coin-operated electric showers (£1 for eight minutes), a washing up area and a chemical disposal point (£3 per use). You can walk to nearby Macleod’s Stone and it’s a five-minute drive to the Talla na Mara Community Cafe.
Traigh Farm CL, Arisaig
Traigh, Arisaig, Highlands, PH39 4NT, caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/scotland/highlands/arisaig/traigh-farm-cl/
- What3Words ///translated.soup.health
- Open: All year
- Prices: From £25
Please note: No electric hookup
One of the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s most scenic sites, this Certificated Location sits on a wonderful stretch of coastline near Arisaig. Indeed, you’ll find fantastic beaches all along here at Traigh, Arisaig and Camusdarach, and further north you’ll reach Morar Bay with its famous Silver Sands.
Aside from the delights of the onsite beach, this working farm is within easy reach of the adjoining nine-hole Traigh Golf Course.
There are no toilets or electric hookup, but water, bins and septic tank are available and the site will charge your battery. There is good fishing nearby and otters are often seen playing and feeding in the bay, which is also a sheltered place to go kayaking. The port town of Mallaig is a 15-minute drive north.
Port Nan Gael, Isle of Mull
Port nan Gael, Pennyghael, Isle of Mull, PA70 6HB, 01681 778158, portnangael.co.uk/campsite/
- What3Words: ///laugh.crossword.tent
- Open: 6 March 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Prices: £30 per pitch (£25 in Winter) and two adults. £6 per extra adult per night
- Electric hook up: £6
This very flat site on the Isle of Mull benefits from amazing views across Loch Scridain and beyond to Ben More. The site’s level topography lacks character but makes it a great place for pitches – every booking receives a 6 x 6m hardstanding pitch with sea and mountain views.
Be aware that this is a largely unmanned site with no one to greet you upon arrival; you simply register on a display screen. There’s an excellent modern shower block, accessible facilities, and a family shower room. The site also features a chemical deposit, a pot wash, a dog run, and private walkable access to the pub/restaurant next door. There is also a dedicated field for tents.
You’ll find excellent walks nearby, with the chance to see white-tailed eagles, oystercatchers and buzzards. Keep your eyes peeled for otters and dolphins in the bay. It’s a 20-minute drive to the foot of Ben More, which is the only Munro on the island.
Clachtoll Beach Campsite, near Lochinver, Sutherland
134 Clachtoll, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4JD, clachtollbeachcampsite.com
- What3Words: ///blunt.jubilant.pranced
- Open: 28 March to 30 October. Also open over New Year.
- Prices: Pitch is £20 per night (£27 for serviced pitch inc EHU) and includes one adult.
Please note: Additional adults are £6 per night and children (5 to 15) are £2 per night
Another wonderful West Coast site, this campsite at Clachtoll is on the Stoer peninsula with views across the Minch to Lewis, Harris and Skye. Located above a beautiful sheltered sandy beach, the site far is enough north to be on the NC500 and a few miles of the village of Lochinver. There’s a mixture or serviced (with water and electric) and unserviced pitches all on grass.
The serviced pitches have sea views and the unserviced have views of the surrounding hills. There are good toilet and shower facilities, along with a dishwashing area and outside showers. Hikers will love the local walking routes with the chance to see eagles and host of other birds including waxwings, buzzards, oystercatchers, plovers, skylarks and owls.
The beach has a snorkel trail hosted by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, and there’s a chance of seeing whales and dolphins. If being able to get active on tour is important to you when choosing the best caravan sites on the west coast of Scotland, you will be pleased to hear there are free-to-use kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, wetsuits and buoyancy aids on-site here.
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Midge season on the west coast of Scotland
Biting insects known as midges are present in Western Scotland during the summer months, from late May to late September. Any breeze appears to reduce their numbers significantly.
When I’ve visited the Outer Hebrides, I’ve not found them in huge numbers, however, I did encounter them on Skye and on the mainland. Some people seem to be more affected by them than others, but there’s no doubt they can have an impact on your holiday. Use Smidge as a repellent and where possible use fly screens.
If you’re going to be in a place where there’s a good chance of being affected, consider a midge net for your head – you’ll look like a beekeeper, but when the midges are out in force, you will be pleased you have one. Also, wear long sleeves and tuck trousers into socks.
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