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Holiday park · Gairloch · Highland

Sands Caravan and Camping

Big family-run dune-side site on Gairloch's Big Sand beach with touring pitches, camping pods, caravans, a cafe and shop.

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  • Some dogs
  • Near beach
  • Glamping

Sands is a 55-acre, family-run site beside the beach at Gairloch, looking over the Minch to Skye and the Outer Hebrides. Pitches are unmarked: you are shown to the camping or caravan area and settle wherever you like, provided you are at least 7m from your neighbours. Some spots are tucked among the dunes, others sit higher up for the views, and there are around 150 electric hook-ups.

Besides pitches there are twelve heated wooden camping pods (small, large and two en-suite luxury ones) and five holiday caravans. On site you get a licensed shop, the Barn Cafe serving all day, three heated toilet blocks, laundry, a games room and a play area. Dogs are welcome on pitches and in the small and large pods, though not in the luxury pods or caravans. The Gairloch Highland Gathering is held next to the site in early July and is the noisiest weekend of the year.

  • Next to Gairloch's sandy beach with views to Skye
  • Cafe and licensed shop on site
  • Heated camping pods that take dogs
  • Three heated shower blocks and a games room
  • Number-plate recognition barrier at the gate
Open28 March to 26 October
Arrive / leaveFrom 12:30 / by 12:00
DogsIn some accommodation
Campfires
PoolNone
ElectricYes

Prices

Touring prices include hot water and showers and the car. Pod and caravan prices include electricity and VAT; caravans also include gas, linen and towels. Pod prices are for the whole stay.

When is it cheapest?

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

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October 2026 from £29

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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 £29

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April 2027 from £29

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May 2027 from £29

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June 2027 from £29

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July 2027 from £29

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September 2027 from £29

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

  • Spring: 27 March to 15 May
  • Late May: 16 May to 29 May
  • Early summer: 30 May to 26 June
  • Summer: 27 June to 21 August
  • Autumn: 22 August to 26 October

Rates

ForSeasonNightsPrice
tourer-electricAnyAny£36 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults
tourer-electricAnyAny£28 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
tent-motorhomeAnyAny£29 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults
tent-motorhomeAnyAny£21 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
tent-motorhomeAnyAny£15 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
small-podAnyAny£160 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
small-podAnyAny£235 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
small-podAnyAny£305 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
small-podAnyAny£380 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
small-podAnyAny£430 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
small-podAnyAny£480 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
small-podAnyAny£160 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
small-podAnyAny£235 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
small-podAnyAny£305 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
small-podAnyAny£380 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
small-podAnyAny£430 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
small-podAnyAny£480 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
small-podAnyAny£180 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
small-podAnyAny£270 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
small-podAnyAny£350 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
small-podAnyAny£435 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
small-podAnyAny£480 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
small-podAnyAny£530 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
large-podAnyAny£180 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
large-podAnyAny£260 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
large-podAnyAny£340 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
large-podAnyAny£410 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
large-podAnyAny£470 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
large-podAnyAny£520 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people
large-podAnyAny£180 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
large-podAnyAny£260 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
large-podAnyAny£340 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
large-podAnyAny£410 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
large-podAnyAny£470 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
large-podAnyAny£520 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
large-podAnyAny£200 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
large-podAnyAny£290 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
large-podAnyAny£380 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
large-podAnyAny£460 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
large-podAnyAny£530 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
large-podAnyAny£590 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people
large-podAnyAny£220 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people
large-podAnyAny£320 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people
large-podAnyAny£430 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people
large-podAnyAny£520 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people
large-podAnyAny£600 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people
large-podAnyAny£670 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people
large-podAnyAny£240 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people
large-podAnyAny£350 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people
large-podAnyAny£460 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people
large-podAnyAny£560 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people
large-podAnyAny£650 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people
large-podAnyAny£730 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people
luxury-podAnyAny£500 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
luxury-podAnyAny£550 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
luxury-podAnyAny£600 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
luxury-podAnyAny£650 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
luxury-podAnyAny£700 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people
caravan-2beds1Any£750 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-2beds2Any£900 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-2beds3Any£750 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-2beds4Any£1000 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-2beds5Any£750 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-2bedAnyAny£500 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-2bedAnyAny£580 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-2bedAnyAny£660 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-2bedAnyAny£700 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-3beds1Any£760 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-3beds2Any£910 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-3beds3Any£760 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-3beds4Any£1020 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-3beds5Any£760 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-3bedAnyAny£510 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-3bedAnyAny£590 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-3bedAnyAny£670 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-3bedAnyAny£710 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-marees1Any£790 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-marees2Any£930 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-marees3Any£790 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-marees4Any£1050 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-marees5Any£790 unit_week, incl. 6 people
caravan-mareeAnyAny£530 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-mareeAnyAny£610 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-mareeAnyAny£680 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people
caravan-mareeAnyAny£720 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people

People

  • Adult 16: £9 night
  • Child 5–15: £6 night
  • Infant–4: £2 night

Extras

  • Electric: £6 night (Electric hook-up for tent or motorhome pitches)
  • Extra tent: £6 night (Extra tent or gazebo)
  • Extra car: £5 night (Extra car or boat)
  • Other: £0 stay (Extra nights after a 7-night caravan stay: £120 (Clair, Kerry, Fionn, Tollaidh) or £135 (Maree))

Minimum stays

  • 2 nights: Small and large pods
  • 3 nights: Luxury pods
  • 3 nights: Caravan short breaks outside busy periods; otherwise Saturday to Saturday weeks

Deposit: Touring: first night as deposit; balance 4 weeks before arrival. Pods: £50 (small, large) or £100 (luxury). Caravans: £100. Deposits are non-refundable. Caravans and luxury pods take a refundable £100 housekeeping deposit on arrival.

Source: sandscaravanandcamping.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Electric touring pitch

Pitch

  • Grass
  • Electric
  • For caravan, motorhome, campervan, tent, trailer-tent

Unmarked pitches, choose your own spot at least 7m from neighbours. About 150 electric hook-ups across the site (hook-up charged separately for tents). Caravans are electric only.

Tent or motorhome pitch

Pitch

  • Grass
  • No electric
  • For tent, rooftop-tent, motorhome, campervan

Unmarked grass areas among the dunes and on raised ground with views.

Small camping pod

Pod · sleeps 3

  • Seating area that converts to a sleeping platform
  • Bedding bring
  • Camp kitchen
  • Panel heater
  • Fire pit
  • Dogs OK

Heated, with light, sockets, kettle, fridge, picnic table and fire pit outside. No bedding or cooking allowed inside; communal indoor cooking area nearby. 4 pods.

Large camping pod

Pod · sleeps 4

  • Seating area that converts to a sleeping platform
  • Bedding bring
  • Camp kitchen
  • Panel heater
  • Fire pit
  • Dogs OK

Sleeps 4, or 2 adults and 3 small children. Heated, with light, sockets, kettle, fridge, picnic table and fire pit outside. No bedding or cooking allowed inside. 6 pods.

Luxury pod

Pod · sleeps 2

  • 1 king
  • Bedding included
  • Kitchenette kitchen
  • Panel heater
  • Own toilet
  • Own shower
  • No dogs

En-suite shower room, kitchen with induction hob and oven, linen and towels provided. No pets. 2 pods.

Clair and Kerry (2-bed caravans)

Static caravan · 2 of them · sleeps 6

  • 2 bedrooms plus sofa bed
  • Bedding included
  • Full kitchen
  • Central heating
  • Own toilet
  • Own shower
  • No dogs

Victory Stonewood (Clair) and ABI Blenheim (Kerry). Sleeps up to 6. Linen and towels included. No pets, non-smoking.

Fionn and Tollaidh (3-bed caravans)

Static caravan · 2 of them · sleeps 6

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedding included
  • Full kitchen
  • Central heating
  • Own toilet
  • Own shower
  • No dogs

Two ABI St David caravans with en-suite to the main bedroom. Sleeps up to 6. Linen and towels included. No pets, non-smoking.

Maree (2-bed caravan)

Static caravan · 1 of them · sleeps 6

  • 2 bedrooms plus sofa bed
  • Bedding included
  • Full kitchen
  • Central heating
  • Own toilet
  • Own shower
  • No dogs

ABI Beverley. Sleeps up to 6. Linen and towels included. No pets, non-smoking.

Rules

Dogs
In some accommodation · on leads
Welcome on pitches and in the small and large pods. Not allowed in the luxury pods or caravans. Must be on a lead and not dig up the grass.
Fires

Small and large pods come with an outdoor fire pit.
Pool
None
Groups
By arrangement
Groups must get written permission from the campsite before booking. Groups are generally not accepted in pods.
Quiet hours
22:30 – 08:00
Arrival
From 12:30
Tell reception if arriving after 6pm
Vehicles
Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch
Cancellation
Deposits are non-refundable. Touring pitches and pods: refund of payments minus deposit up to 14 days before arrival. Caravans and luxury pods: 50% charged from 6 to 4 weeks before, 100% inside 4 weeks.
Also
10mph speed limit
Also
Number-plate recognition barrier: the plate on your booking must be correct
Also
Pods and caravans are non-smoking
Also
Pods: check in from 3pm, out by 10.30am. Caravans and luxury pods: from 3pm, out by 10am

Facilities

Washing and toilets

  • Toilets
  • Showers (Free)
  • Hot water
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible shower
  • Laundry

Pitches and power

  • Electric hook-up
  • Drinking water
  • Chemical toilet disposal
  • Motorhome service point
  • EV charging
  • WiFi (Free)

Food and drink

  • Shop
  • Café
  • Restaurant
  • Gas exchange
  • Campers' kitchen

Things to do

  • Play area
  • Games room
  • Dog walk
  • Dog wash
  • Undercover area

Around the site

  • Sea views
  • Path to the beach

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

Location

Gairloch, Gairloch, IV21 2DL

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Sands Caravan and Camping?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all.

When is Sands Caravan and Camping open?

28 March to 26 October.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Caravan and Camping?

From £29 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Touring prices include hot water and showers and the car. Pod and caravan prices include electricity and VAT; caravans also include gas, linen and towels. Pod prices are for the whole stay.

Does Sands Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Sands Caravan and Camping have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Sands Caravan and Camping?

Free.

How far is Sands Caravan and Camping from the beach?

Big Sand Beach is 0.4 miles away (as the crow flies).

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