Touring park · Ballater · Aberdeenshire

Ballater Caravan Park

Community-run riverside touring park a five-minute walk from Ballater, with hardstanding caravan and motorhome pitches, ten tent pitches and a secure bike hub.

Dogs welcome

Ballater Caravan Park sits on Anderson Road beside the River Dee, a few minutes' stroll from the village shops, pubs and cafes, and is run by Ballater Community Enterprise. The Deeside Way and Seven Bridges walk start close by.

There are 35 numbered hardstanding stances with 16-amp hook-up, 14 of them fully serviced, plus ten grass tent pitches (five with electric). The shower block is solar-heated with free hot showers, and there is a laundrette, accessible toilet and shower, dog and bike wash, free wi-fi and a secure bike hub that opened in spring 2026. Dogs are welcome on leads; open fires are banned, and BBQs must be raised and out by 9pm.

Five-minute walk to Ballater village
Beside the River Dee and Deeside Way
Free hot showers, no meters
Secure bike storage hub
Dogs stay free

Open27 February to 28 November

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:15 / by 11:30

DogsYes

CampfiresNo

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

Caravan and motorhome prices are per night for two adults and one vehicle, including electric. Tent price is for one adult. Over-65s get a concession in low season only: £31 caravan/motorhome, £14 tent. Camping structures may cost £10 a night and larger tents £5 a night.

When is it cheapest?

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

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £22

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November 2026 from £22

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027 from £22

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March 2027 from £22

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April 2027 from £22

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May 2027 from £22

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June 2027 from £22

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July 2027 from £24

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August 2027 from £24

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September 2027 from £22

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Low season: 27 February to 14 June, 14 September to 28 November
High season: 15 June to 13 September

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
touring, motorhome	high	Any	£41 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults
touring, motorhome	low	Any	£33 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults
tent	high	Any	£17 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
tent	low	Any	£15 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults

People

Adult 16: £7 night
Child 5–15: £4 night
Infant–4: £0 night

Extras

Dog: £0 night (Free, up to 3 per pitch)
Awning: £0 night (Free)

Offers

Over-65 concession in low season: £31 caravan/motorhome, £14 tent

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

Places to stay

Touring caravan pitch (hardstanding, electric)

Pitch · 35 of them

Hardstanding
Electric 16A
For caravan

14 of the 35 are fully serviced with water and grey waste.

Motorhome pitch (hardstanding, electric)

Pitch

Hardstanding
Electric 16A
For motorhome, campervan

Shares the hardstanding stances with caravans.

Tent pitch

Pitch · 10 of them

Grass
No electric
For tent

Five non-electric and five with 16-amp hook-up. Priced per one adult; extra adults charged.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · up to 3 · free · on leads
Not to be left unattended
Free, up to 3 per pitch.
Fires: No
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Raised BBQs only, out by 9pm, with warden approval. No campfires. Cairngorms National Park bans BBQs on open land April to September.
Pool: None
Quiet hours: 22:30 – 07:00
Arrival: From 12:15 until 19:00
Later by prior arrangement
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch
Also: Maximum stay 3 weeks, then 1 week away
Also: No unaccompanied under-18s

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches
Chemical toilet disposal
Grey waste
Motorhome service point
WiFi (Free)

Food and drink

Gas exchange

Things to do

Play area
Bike storage
Dog wash

Around the site

Walk to a pub
Walk to a shop
Cycle route access
Recycling

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

Location

Anderson Road, Ballater, Ballater, AB35 5QW

Nearest pubBarrel Lounge5 min walk

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Ballater Caravan Park?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Up to 3 per pitch or unit. Dogs stay free. Not to be left unattended.

Can you have a campfire at Ballater Caravan Park?

No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Ballater Caravan Park open?

27 February to 28 November.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballater Caravan Park?

From £22 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Caravan and motorhome prices are per night for two adults and one vehicle, including electric. Tent price is for one adult. Over-65s get a concession in low season only: £31 caravan/motorhome, £14 tent. Camping structures may cost £10 a night and larger tents £5 a night.

Does Ballater Caravan Park have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Ballater Caravan Park have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Ballater Caravan Park?

Free.