Motorhomes and Campervans
Here is a guide to staying in a campervan or motorhome in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Sales of campervans and motorhomes recently grew in the UK by over 40%, and after the Covid pandemic, they are understandably a popular option for many.
Also, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is an hour or less drive for over half the population of Scotland. So for those owning a campervan or motorhome, the National Park will be a popular destination. Looking through the directory that we have compiled, we know that each site is very scenic and in a good location. Many have excellent facilities.
(Pictured above and below new loch side pithes at Stronachlachar, Loch Katrine)
Can I stop in a Layby?
Yes, you can; however, councils are increasingly restricting overnight parking in some places. Unsurprisingly included in this are some of the lochside laybys, such as Duck Bay. That’s not to say that you won’t find a place to pull over and stay overnight; however, this guide is here to help you find sites where you will be welcomed and have good facilities.
Motorhome and Campervan Pitches
We work hard to keep all of our guides up to date in an ever-changing world. We usually visit and experience everything that we write about to give you an honest and up to date assessment of it. This guide is slightly different as we have had to research most of the content online. Therefore we apologise in advance if we have missed any sites or incorrectly listed any facilities. Please let us know if you would like to suggest any changes; the easiest way to do this is by email.
Book a Pitch
The advice is to book in advance of your visit. To help you with that, we have linked to the booking pages of the various Motorhome and Camping Sites, where you can also check on facilities.
Most of the sites are owned privately, but there are three areas where the National Park issue permits: Inveruglas, Firkin Point, and Three Lochs Forest Drive.
Motorhome and Campervan sites in the National Park
We hope you find these listings helpful. In terms of scenery and location, all have lots to offer. However, the listed sites vary enormously in size and scale. Some are large sites that accommodate motorhomes and campervans on fully serviced bays. Others off just a few spaces amongst a more extensive mixed accommodation offering, whilst others are bays with no facilities.
Tarbet Service Point
In 2020 The National Park Authority installed a motorhome waste disposal point. Motorhome owners can dispose of their waste for a donation.
Let us know in the comments about your stay in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs; we hope you enjoy the experience.
Three Lochs Forest Drive, Aberfoyle
Three Lochs Forest Drive is north of Aberfoyle off of the Duke’s Pass. The National Park sell permits for parking a campervan or motorhome overnight at designated spaces spread out along the track, all in scenic locations. The cost is £5 for the stay, including the access fee to the 11km forest track. Please note that the Drive is not suitable for more oversized vehicles. Book a permit up to 4 weeks in advance, for a maximum of 3 nights at their website.
Cashel Campsite, Rowardennan
A stunning location close to Rowardennan on the route of the West Highland Way and with easy access to Ben Lomond. There are some hard pitches, with electric hook-up. Visit website.
Milarrochy Bay Club Site, near Balmaha
A beautiful location on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, click here to see a sitemap. There are choices of grass, or hardstanding pitches with electric hook up. The site also has a motorhome service point and chemical disposal. Visit website.
Callander Woods Holiday Park, Callander
Just outside of Callander, by the River Teith. Hard standing pitches, electric and freshwater hook-up, waste disposal, TV points, with space for awnings. Visit Website.
Keltie Bridge Caravan Park, Callander
Walking distance to Callander and close to NCN7 cycle route. There are 67 spaces for tourer caravans or motorhomes on this site. The standard pitches have electric hook up, whilst three fully serviced hard standing pitches have TV points, waste drainage and electricity. Note that during the 2021 season the toilets and shower facilities will be closed. Visit website.
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Firkin Point, Loch Lomond
Firkin Point is just off of the A82 south of Tarbet. The National Park sell permits for parking a campervan or motorhome overnight at designated spaces on this site. The cost is £3, with pitch permits bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, for a maximum of 3 nights via their website.
The Cabin at Loch Lubnaig
The site, which has a café, camping pitches and campervan hookups is currently closed. This may have changed since publishing this guide so double check by visiting their website.
Loch Katrine, Trossachs Pier
There is motor home hook up facilities at Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine where the cruises depart from. There is a shower and access to overnight toilet facilities. Stances are in the main car park. Water, electricity and wi-fi are available. Visit website.
Loch Katrine, Stronachlachar Pier
Motor Homes can pay to park overnight at Stronachlachar Pier, Loch Katrine. There is a shower and access to overnight toilet facilities as well as wifi, but with no other facilities. Visit website.
Lomond Woods Holiday Park, Balloch
An ideal location for exploring Loch Lomond with the site within walking distance of Balloch’s facilities. There are various options, each with different facilities. The Fully Serviced options are hand standing sites, with electric, water and TV hook-up, plus waste services. Visit website.
Loch Lomond Holiday Park, Tarbet
Argyll Holidays have fully serviced pitches at their site between Tarbet and Inveruglas on the A82. Right on the lochside, book at their website.
Inveruglas, Loch Lomond
Inveruglas is just off of the A82 north of Tarbet. The National Park sell permits for parking a campervan or motorhome overnight at designated spaces on this site. The cost is £3, with pitch permits bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, for a maximum of 3 nights via their website.
Clachan Caravan Club Site, Killin
A woodland site near Killin, with a drive over waste disposal for motor homes, electric hook up and service point. Visit website.
Margowan Caravan Club Site, Killin
On the banks of River Lochay at Killin, with a drive over waste disposal, electric hook up and service point. Visit website.
Slanj Restaurant, Tarbet
Slanj Restaurant in Tarbet has space for five campervans/motorhomes overnight. These can be pre-booked. No facilities, however, there is a public motorhome waste facility at nearby Tarbet Pier.
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