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Campsites in the Cairngorms

We know 17 places to camp, tour or glamp in the Cairngorms, including 9 with glamping, 4 holiday parks and 2 small five-van sites. 88% take dogs. Every one has its prices, rules and facilities checked against the campsite's own website, and you book direct.

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Touring park · Braemar

Braemar Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, lodges

  • Some dogs
  • Glamping

from £22/night

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Glamping site · Strathdon

Cairngorms Glamping

Tents, motorhomes, pods

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £33/night

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Holiday park · Aviemore

Dalraddy Holiday Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, chalets, static caravans

  • Dogs welcome
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Small certificated site · Dinnet

Firbank Park

Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay

Caravans, motorhomes, shepherd's huts

  • Some dogs
  • Adults only
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Campsite · Glenmore

Glenmore Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Near beach

Prices on request

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Glamping site · Nethy Bridge

The Lazy Duck

Bunkhouses, cottages

  • No dogs

Prices on request

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AviemoreKingussieGrantown-on-SpeyBallaterBallater Caravan ParkBlair Castle Caravan ParkBraemar Caravan ParkCairngorms GlampingDalraddy Holiday ParkFirbank ParkGlenlivet WigwamsGlenmore CampsiteGrantown-on-Spey Caravan ParkHigh Range Holiday ComplexInvernahavon Caravan ParkKingussie Camping & Aire (Croila Croft)Laggan Glamping and CL (Tigh an Each)Oakwood Caravan & Camping ParkRothiemurchus Camp and CaravanSpey Bridge Caravan & Camping ParkThe Lazy Duck

Questions people ask

How many campsites are there in the Cairngorms?

We list 17, from small farm sites to holiday parks.

Which is the cheapest of the campsites in the Cairngorms?

Kingussie Camping & Aire (Croila Croft), from £10 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.

Which of the campsites in the Cairngorms take dogs?

15 of the 17: Ballater Caravan Park, Blair Castle Caravan Park, Braemar Caravan Park, Cairngorms Glamping, Dalraddy Holiday Park, Firbank Park, Glenlivet Wigwams and Glenmore Campsite.

Are any of the campsites in the Cairngorms open all year?

Yes: Dalraddy Holiday Park, Glenlivet Wigwams, Glenmore Campsite and Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park.

Can you have a campfire at any of the campsites in the Cairngorms?

Yes, at Cairngorms Glamping, Glenlivet Wigwams and Kingussie Camping & Aire (Croila Croft). Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.

What Cairngorms National Park does best

Woodland 9 sites, 2.5 times the UK shareLodges & cabins 7 sites, twice the UK shareDark skies 4 sites, 1.7 times the UK shareGlamping 9 sites, 1.6 times the UK share

Cairngorms National Park campsites by type

Dog friendly 15 sitesCampfires allowed 3 sitesFamily friendly 14 sitesCouples 7 sitesGlamping 9 sitesTents 11 sitesCaravans 14 sitesMotorhomes 15 sitesElectric hook-up 14 sitesHardstanding 10 sitesLodges & cabins 7 sitesHoliday parks 4 sitesWoodland 9 sitesOpen all year 4 sitesNear a pub 9 sitesWiFi 7 sitesOn-site shop 7 sitesAccessible 8 sitesGroups 3 sitesCheap 3 sitesDark skies 4 sites

When to go in the Cairngorms: campsites open by month and holiday

Open in January 7 sitesOpen in February 8 sitesOpen in March 9 sitesOpen in April 11 sitesOpen in May 11 sitesOpen in June 11 sitesOpen in July 11 sitesOpen in August 11 sitesOpen in September 11 sitesOpen in October 11 sitesOpen in November 6 sitesOpen in December 7 sitesOpen over Easter 11 sitesOpen in May half term 11 sitesOpen in the summer holidays 11 sitesOpen in October half term 11 sitesOpen over Christmas 7 sites

Campsites by town and village

Aviemore 4 sitesNewtonmore 3 sites