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Campsites in the Scottish Borders open in October

7 campsites in the Scottish Borders are open in October 2026, 6 of them for the whole month. October is quieter and cheaper, with autumn colour in the woods and stags rutting in the Highlands. Many campsites close at the end of the month.

What's on: October half term 17 Oct – 1 Nov

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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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Questions people ask

Which campsites in the Scottish Borders are open in October?

7 campsites, including Glentress Forest Lodges, Riverside Caravan Park, Lidalia Touring Caravan Park, Coldingham Bay Holiday Park, Melrose Gibson Park Club Campsite and Pease Bay Holiday Park. 6 are open for the whole month.

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

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

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

Yes, 7 of the campsites open in October take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in the Scottish Borders in October?

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

Which campsites open in October allow campfires?

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

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

October is quieter and cheaper, with autumn colour in the woods and stags rutting in the Highlands. Many campsites close at the end of the month.