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
ViewCampsites 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
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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Touring park · Kirkwall · Open all month
Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods
- Some dogs
- Glamping
Prices on request
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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).