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Campsites in the Cairngorms open in October

11 campsites in the Cairngorms are open in October 2026, 11 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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Holiday park · Grantown-on-Spey · Open all month · from £11.40

Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park

Caravans, motorhomes, pods, chalets

  • Dogs welcome
  • Glamping

from £11.40/night

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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 £22

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 October?

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

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

Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park, from £11.40 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in October.

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

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

Can I go glamping in the Cairngorms in October?

Yes, 5 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 Cairngorms?

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.