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Campsites in the Scottish Borders open in May

9 campsites in the Scottish Borders are open in May 2027, 9 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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Glamping site · Peebles · Open all month · from £15

Glentress Forest Lodges

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, bell tents

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £15/night

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Holiday park · Hawick · Open all month · from £18

Riverside Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, lodges

  • Dogs welcome
  • Glamping

from £18/night

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Holiday park · Coldingham · Open all month

Coldingham Bay Holiday Park

Caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, lodges

  • Some dogs
  • Near beach

Prices on request

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Touring park · Melrose · Open all month

Melrose Gibson Park Club Campsite

Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Holiday park · Cockburnspath · Open all month

Pease Bay Holiday Park

Static caravans, lodges

  • Some dogs
  • Near beach

Prices on request

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Farm campsite · Foulden · Open all month

Shepherd's Rest

Tents, motorhomes, pre-pitched tents, shepherd's huts

  • No dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in the Scottish Borders are open in May?

9 campsites, including Glentress Forest Lodges, Riverside Caravan Park, Lauder Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Lidalia Touring Caravan Park, Coldingham Bay Holiday Park and Melrose Gibson Park Club Campsite. 9 are open for the whole month.

What's the cheapest campsite in the Scottish Borders open in May?

Glentress Forest Lodges, from £15 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in the Scottish Borders open in May?

Yes, 8 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in the Scottish Borders in May?

Yes, 3 glamping sites are open in May. Use the Glamping filter above.

Which campsites open in May allow campfires?

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

Is May a good time to go camping in the Scottish Borders?

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).