2024 Open Date :
All Year
About Red Squirrel Campsite (Glencoe)
Located at the foot of the Glencoe mountains the Red Squirrel campsite is a perfect base to explore the local Munros. Why not hike up to the hidden valley or take a chairlift up Glencoe Ski Resort. The campsite is located next to the Glencoe river with a safe natural swimming pool where you can cool off and enjoy a wild swim and with campfires aloud you can warm up after around the fire. There is also a pub (Clachaig Inn) located a short 30min walk from the campsite which serves food and alcohol.

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Whats Nearby

Located at the foot of the Glencoe mountains is the Red Squirrel campsite, a perfect base to explore the local mountains, visit local sights or just relax by a campfire. The campsite is located next to the Glencoe river where paddling is possible (at your own risk) and pitches are scattered along the banks on a mixture of hard standing and grass pitches. A short walk away you will find the Clachaig Inn which has a great restaurant and pub. Nearby is the Glencoe mountain ski resort where the chairlift is open all year round, various mountain walks, waterfalls and an abandoned slate main. Fire pits are scattered thought the site where campfires are permitted and firewood can be purchased within the local area (campsite, local Glencoe petrol station).

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Campsite Type

Tents:
YES
Campervan:
YES
Glamping Pods:
YES
Semi Wild:
NO
Our Top Pick:
YES

Facilities & Rules

Toilets:
YES
Showers:
YES
Campfire:
YES
Dog Friendly:
YES
Hot Tubs:
NO

Campsite Setting & Location

National Park:
None
Route:
None
Beach:
NO
Woodland:
YES
Coastal:
NO
Loch:
NO
River:
YES
Town / Village:
NO
Island:
NO
Open Field:
YES

Within Walking Distance:

Pub:
YES
Wild Swiming:
YES
Brewery or Distillery:
NO
Train Station:
NO
Sandy Beach:
NO

Contact & Booking Details

Bookable Online:
YES
Address:
Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe, Argyll, PH49 4HX
Contact No:

Location & Map

Location:
Glencoe
Region:
Highlands

Whisky Stats

Planning a whisky camping trip? Check out all the distilleries nearby on the map below (top tip: the map is centred around the campsite so zoom all the way in to find it and get your bearings). 

Whisky Region:
Highlands
Closest Distillery:
Ben Nevis Distillery

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