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Campsites in the Orkney Islands open in May

3 campsites in the Orkney Islands are open in May 2027, 3 of them for the whole month. May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).

What's on: May half term 29 May – 6 Jun · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May

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Farm campsite · St Margaret's Hope · Open all month · from £20

Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian)

Tents, motorhomes, yurts, pods, shepherd's huts

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Near beach
  • Glamping

from £20/night

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Touring park · Kirkwall · Open all month · from £38.50

Kirkwall Bay Touring Park

Caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Near beach

from £38.50/night

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in the Orkney Islands are open in May?

3 campsites, including Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian), Kirkwall Bay Touring Park and Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre. 3 are open for the whole month.

What's the cheapest campsite in the Orkney Islands open in May?

Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian), from £20 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in the Orkney Islands open in May?

Yes, 3 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in the Orkney Islands in May?

Yes, 2 glamping sites are open in May. Use the Glamping filter above.

Which campsites open in May allow campfires?

1 of them allow fires in some form, usually in a raised fire pit.

Is May a good time to go camping in the Orkney Islands?

May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).