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Campsites in the Cairngorms open in May

11 campsites in the Cairngorms are open in May 2027, 11 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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Touring park · Ballater · Open all month · from £22

Ballater Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £22/night

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Touring park · Braemar · Open all month · from £25.17

Braemar Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, lodges

  • Some dogs
  • Glamping

from £22/night

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Holiday park · Blair Atholl · Open all month · from £28.50

Blair Castle Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, lodges

  • Dogs welcome
  • Glamping

from £28.50/night

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Holiday park · Aviemore · Open all month

Dalraddy Holiday Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, chalets, static caravans

  • Dogs welcome
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Glamping site · Tomintoul · Open all month

Glenlivet Wigwams

Cabins

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

Prices on request

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Campsite · Glenmore · Open all month

Glenmore Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Near beach

Prices on request

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in the Cairngorms are open in May?

11 campsites, including Ballater Caravan Park, Braemar Caravan Park, Blair Castle Caravan Park, High Range Holiday Complex, Rothiemurchus Camp and Caravan and Dalraddy Holiday Park. 11 are open for the whole month.

What's the cheapest campsite in the Cairngorms open in May?

Ballater Caravan Park, from £22 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in the Cairngorms open in May?

Yes, 11 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in the Cairngorms in May?

Yes, 5 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 Cairngorms?

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).