
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.
See all 5 photos- 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
Photos
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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.
October 2026 from £29
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027 from £29
April 2027 from £29
May 2027 from £29
June 2027 from £29
July 2027 from £29
August 2027 from £29
September 2027 from £29
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
| For | Season | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| tourer-electric | Any | Any | £36 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults |
| tourer-electric | Any | Any | £28 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults |
| tent-motorhome | Any | Any | £29 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults |
| tent-motorhome | Any | Any | £21 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults |
| tent-motorhome | Any | Any | £15 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £160 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £235 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £305 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £380 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £430 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £480 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £160 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £235 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £305 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £380 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £430 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £480 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £180 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £270 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £350 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £435 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £480 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| small-pod | Any | Any | £530 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £180 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £260 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £340 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £410 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £470 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £520 unit_short_break, incl. 1 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £180 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £260 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £340 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £410 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £470 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £520 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £200 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £290 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £380 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £460 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £530 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £590 unit_short_break, incl. 3 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £220 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £320 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £430 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £520 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £600 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £670 unit_short_break, incl. 4 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £240 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £350 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £460 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £560 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £650 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people |
| large-pod | Any | Any | £730 unit_short_break, incl. 5 people |
| luxury-pod | Any | Any | £500 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| luxury-pod | Any | Any | £550 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| luxury-pod | Any | Any | £600 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| luxury-pod | Any | Any | £650 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| luxury-pod | Any | Any | £700 unit_short_break, incl. 2 people |
| caravan-2bed | s1 | Any | £750 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | s2 | Any | £900 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | s3 | Any | £750 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | s4 | Any | £1000 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | s5 | Any | £750 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | Any | Any | £500 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | Any | Any | £580 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | Any | Any | £660 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-2bed | Any | Any | £700 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | s1 | Any | £760 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | s2 | Any | £910 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | s3 | Any | £760 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | s4 | Any | £1020 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | s5 | Any | £760 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | Any | Any | £510 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | Any | Any | £590 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | Any | Any | £670 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-3bed | Any | Any | £710 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | s1 | Any | £790 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | s2 | Any | £930 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | s3 | Any | £790 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | s4 | Any | £1050 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | s5 | Any | £790 unit_week, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | Any | Any | £530 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | Any | Any | £610 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | Any | Any | £680 unit_short_break, incl. 6 people |
| caravan-maree | Any | Any | £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
- Nearest beachBig Sand Beach10 min walk
- Nearest pubThe Milly2.4 miles
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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