Blackwater Hostel And Campsite
Kinlochleven

ONLINE BOOKING

Via official website

2026 Open Date
24th March - 31st October
About Blackwater Hostel And Campsite
Blackwater campsite offers a small number of tent pitches and glamping pods overlooking the River Leven within the grounds of a Hostel. The site is ideal for those walking the West Highland Way as it is the first campsite you come to as you walk down into the village from Glencoe. But also, offer a great base for exploring the local area. The campsite is a short walk into the village of Kinlochmore where you will find bars, restaurants, a chip shop and shops. The campsite has 30 pitches where only small tents are permitted (2-man max), larger tents are not permitted on the campsite. You can reserve your pitch in advance online via Blackwaters official website. There are showers, toilets, drying room and washing up area available for campers use. From the campsite you will find an abundance of hill walks, the Grey Mares Trail which leads to a stunning waterfall (climbing the waterfall is possible for experienced climbers) and The Ice Factor where indoor ice climbing is possible. There is so much to explore locally from golf courses, waterfalls, Glencoe mountains this really is a great base for adventure lovers.

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Whats Nearby

Waterfalls, golf, restaurants, bars, hill walks, mountains, wildlife, climbing, ice climbing

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Campsite Type

Tents
Glamping
Our Favourite Sites

Facilities & Rules

Toilets
Showers
No Campfires
Dog Friendly

Campsite Setting & Location

River
Open Field
Town
Located on the West Highland Way route

Within (30-min) Walking Distance:

Pub
Restaurant
Walking Trails

Contact & Booking Details

Bookable Online:
YES
Address:
Blackwater Hostel & Campsite Lab Road Kinlochleven Argyll, PH50 4SG
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Location & Map

Kinlochleven
Argyll

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Fort William
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Glencoe
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Fort William
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Glencoe
Located at the foot of the Glencoe mountains is the Red Squirrel campsite, a perfect base to explore the local hills, visit local sights or relax by a campfire.

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Whisky Stats

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Whisky Region:
Highlands
Closest Distillery:
Ben Nevis Distillery

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