Campsite · Applecross · Highland

Applecross Campsite

Family-run campsite above Applecross Bay with room for 60 tents and vans, heated camping huts and three static caravans, a five-minute walk from the pub.

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The Goldthorpe family has run this campsite since 1973, on the farm land at the Mains of Applecross just above the bay. Two fairly level fields of soft grass look across to Skye and the Cuillin; the overflow field has the better view and no caravans. There is space for about sixty tents, motorhomes and tourers, and hard-standing for vans is free but must be booked ahead.

If you would rather not bring a tent, there are heated camping huts (wigwam and wishbone styles) sleeping up to four, with mattresses, lights and a socket but no kitchen, and three two-bedroom static caravans with full kitchens. The shower block has hot water, there is a laundry room, and the pub and the bay are about five minutes on foot. Reaching it means the Bealach na Ba, a steep single-track pass with hairpins, or the longer coast road.

Views over Applecross Bay to Skye and the Cuillin
Five minutes on foot to the village pub and the bay
Heated camping huts that sleep four
Free hard-standing for campervans and motorhomes
Dogs camp free

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Open1 March to 31 October

Arrive / leaveFrom 15:00 / by 11:00

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresNo

PoolNot known

ElectricYes

Prices

Tent and van prices are per person per night plus a small pitch fee. Camping huts include two adults. Static caravans have a three-night minimum. Rates shown are the non-refundable rate; a refundable rate costs more.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the tent pitch (grass), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £20

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027 from £20

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April 2027 from £20

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May 2027 from £24

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June 2027 from £24

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July 2027 from £24

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August 2027 from £24

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September 2027 from £24

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Low season: 1 March to 30 April, 1 October to 31 October
High season: 1 May to 30 September

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
tent-pitch	Any	Any	£0 pitch_night
van-pitch	Any	Any	£3 pitch_night
camping-hut	Any	Any	£55 unit_night, incl. 2 adults
rio-gold, winchester	low	Any	£105 unit_night
rio-gold, winchester	high	Any	£116 unit_night
new-hampton	low	Any	£140 unit_night
new-hampton	high	Any	£150 unit_night

People

Adult 17: £10 night
Adult 17: £12 night
Child 12–16: £6 night
Child 12–16: £7.50 night
Child–11: £2 night
Adult 17: £10 night
Child 12–16: £8 night
Child–11: £3 night

Extras

Electric: £6 night (Hook-up for vans)
Dog: £0 night (Free on camping pitches; max 2)
Dog: £3 night (Camping huts)
Dog: £4 night (Rental caravans where pets are allowed)

Minimum stays

3 nights: Static caravans

Source: visitapplecross.com, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Tent pitch (grass)

Pitch · 60 of them

Grass
No electric
For tent

Tents only on the designated tenting fields. Space for about 60 tents, motorhomes and tourers combined.

Motorhome, caravan or campervan pitch

Pitch

Mixed
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Hard-standing is free but must be booked in advance. Electric hook-up is an optional extra.

Camping hut (wigwam or wishbone)

Pre-pitched tent · 11 of them · sleeps 4

4 mattresses
Bedding bring
Electric heater
Dogs OK

Insulated and double glazed, 2.4m x 4.2m floor. Electric heating, lights and a socket. No kitchen; bring normal camping kit but no tent or mat.

Rio Gold static caravan

Static caravan · 2 of them · sleeps 6

1 double, 1 twin, double fold-out in lounge
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Bring your own towels. Pets not permitted.

Winchester static caravan

Static caravan · 1 of them · sleeps 6

1 double, 1 twin, double fold-out in lounge
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Bring your own towels. Pets not permitted.

New Hampton static caravan

Static caravan · 1 of them · sleeps 6

1 double, 1 twin, double fold-out in lounge
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Bring your own towels. Pets not permitted.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · up to 2 · free · on leads
Free on camping pitches, 3 pounds a night in camping huts. Pets are not allowed in the static caravans listed. Short lead at all times.
Fires: No
BBQs: Yes
Free-standing barbecues are fine, kept away from tents and caravans and not on the grass.
Quiet hours: 22:00 – 07:00
Arrival: From 15:00 until 21:00
Barrier closed after 9pm; no arrivals or driving on site after 9pm.
Vehicles
Cancellation: Refundable rate: cancel free until 24 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rate: no refund; 5 pound admin fee for amendments.
Also: No drones, kite flying or ball games
Also: 10mph limit on site
Also: Tents only on designated tenting fields

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Laundry

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches

Food and drink

Campers' kitchen (no)

Things to do

Around the site

Sea views
Walk to a pub
Walk to a shop

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Applecross, Strathcarron, Applecross, IV54 8ND

Nearest pubApplecross Inna couple of minutes' walk
Nearest stationPlockton8.7 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Applecross Campsite?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. Up to 2 per pitch or unit. Dogs stay free.

Can you have a campfire at Applecross Campsite?

No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: yes.

When is Applecross Campsite open?

1 March to 31 October.

How much does it cost to stay at Applecross Campsite?

From £20 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Tent and van prices are per person per night plus a small pitch fee. Camping huts include two adults. Static caravans have a three-night minimum. Rates shown are the non-refundable rate; a refundable rate costs more.

Does Applecross Campsite have electric hook-ups?

Yes.