Barrow Campsite Nairn is a peaceful family run site on a working farm ideally situated between Nairn and Inverness, with stunning countryside views. Choose from spacious hardstanding and grass pitches with comfortable and clean facilities. There are also three pods for those wanting a little something extra. A great base to explore the Highlands and at the start of some truly amazing routes like the North Coast 500.

Runner up of Best Caravan Park Highlands and Argyll in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Situated at the start of great touring trails - North Coast 500 and the Highland Tourist Route

Family friendly site with onsite shop, Bronze Age Monument and a pond with paddleboarding lessons!

Within ten minutes of Nairn town and beach, 25 minutes to Inverness

About Barrow Campsite Nairn

This family friendly site is an ideal place to relax and unwind while enjoying the countryside views. Dogs are also more than welcome with plenty of dog walks onsite plus a fenced off area to let your dog play off the lead. Campers with tents or rooftop tents have the option of one of the 17 spacious grass pitches without electric. For tourers, they can choose between one of the nine grass pitches or 32 hardstanding pitches, each with 10 amp electric hook up and access to a shared water tap. Within the 32 pitches are 15 Super pitches with grey water drainage, 16 amp electric and fresh water. Each pitch takes up to six people and the hardstanding pitches measure 12m x 7m. Guests will also have access to the modern facilities with an onsite shop stocking all the essentials including local meats, eggs, alcohol and BBQ products giving you even more time to enjoy your holiday. For those not wanting the hassle of bringing their own accommodation, opt for one of the three pods each sleeping up to two people in a comfy double bed. Bedding is available for hire. With a cosy interior, each one has a small kitchen unit with a sink, kettle and microwave and a dining table for two. Outside you'll have your own patio with seating and fire pit/BBQ. Perfect for dining in the summer evenings. The site is also a great base to explore the Highlands with plenty of sights to visit in the local area, set at the start of famous touring trail including the North Coast 500, Malt Whisky Trail and the Highland Tourist Route. A maximum of three dogs are allowed per camping and touring pitch just please keep them on the lead. No dogs in the pods.

Barrow Campsite Nairn is open from 01/01 to 02/01 and 29/03 to 31/10 in 2024 and from 28/03 to 31/10 in 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include a toilet and shower block, washing up point, an onsite shop, a communal BBQ/fire pit and free WiFi. There's also a nature park ideal for dog walking. There is also an onsite pond with paddleboarding lessons, including yoga, available.

Nairn town centre is a ten minute drive away and has a Sainsbury's and Co-op for food shops, as well as a couple of lovely pubs and eateries including The Albert Inn and The Classroom Bistro.

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Adult only

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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A note from the site themselves...

Being a camper myself and solo travelling extensively all around the world, Barrow campsite is my way of giving back to this wonderful community. To connect to other campers, hear their stories and create a friendly, hospitable, intimate and tranquil haven for you to relax and shake off the hustle and bustle of modern life.

One of our proudest moments was qualifying for the Channel 4 show "Perfect Pitch". Up against some of the finest long established Scottish campsites, we went on to finish as finalists and miss the top spot by just one single point!

At Barrow campsite we value your opinions and take suggestions seriously, that is why season after season we listen and upgrade the site to make your stay that much more enjoyable and stress free.

Barrow campsite has a large number of returning campers which shows our hard work, personal touch and beautiful location ticks all the boxes.

Relaxation awaits! Happy camping!


Map and address

Park address

Barrow Campsite Nairn,

Kinchyle Farm, B9091, Nairn, Highlands, Scotland, IV12 5NY

Coordinates

57.5525, -3.9215 | NH 85 52

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Barrow Campsite Nairn is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 76 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

17 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches without electric overlooking the nature park and pond, with shared water taps. Suitable for tents and small campervans only. Pitches are 4m x 8m.

9 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook up overlooking the nature park and pond, with shared water taps. Pitches are 4m x 6m.

32 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Gravel hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric hook up and a shared water tap. Pitches measure 12m x 7m. Suitable for trailer tents and tourers only.

15 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Fully serviced hardstanding super pitches including grey waste drainage, 16 amp electric hook up and a shared fresh water tap.


Barrow Campsite Nairn reviews

4.85 /5

52 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.85
Location
4.73
Value for money
4.83
Service
4.92
Facilities
4.83
Cleanliness
4.96

"The pitches are well thought out for privacy with good space between them"

Pamela M - Apr 2024

"This is a beautiful site, very quiet and relaxing. The facilities are immaculate"

Julia R - Apr 2024

"Beautiful, chilled and relaxing atmosphere was just what we needed after finishing the NC500"

Jessica P - Aug 2023


Autumn stay

Morag C

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Motorhome - Electric Grass PitchesOct 2024

Only stayed one of my 2 nights, but happy with the site. I stayed somewhere a bit more sheltered from Storm Ashley as it was lovely, but a bit exposed.

Quiet

Kris R

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Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

Super. Location is not so good. Super if you want quiet and far away from everything. But, it is super organised and super clean!

Excellent stay

Carole W

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

I stayed 5 nights and loved being there. The man who runs it is really helpful. The toilets and showers are clean and up to date. There is a reasonably priced laundry facility. The site is out in the countryside and there is a lovely fenced in dog running area with a pond.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from noon-7pm and check out is by 11am.

Yes a maximum of four dogs are permitted per booking, at a small additional cost per night. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

No campfires are allowed at any time. BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised off the grass.

One awning is allowed per pitch at no additional cost. Gazebos and pup tents are not permitted.


Walkers will find a landscape well worth exploring here. There's great wildlife all around and plenty of places to go fishing, plus a nature park or around 1.8 hectares that will get your dog keen to explore.

Have a good explore around the site's Bronze Age monument and then set off further afield. You might hop on a bike and browse the shops in Nairn, or try the bustle and attractions of Inverness.

Other great places to explore:

  • Nairn Beach (5 minutes)
  • Cawdor Castle and Gardens (10 minutes)
  • Culloden Battlefield (15 minutes)
  • Clava Cairns (15 minutes)
  • RSPB Culbin Sands (15 minutes)
  • Brodie Castle (20 minutes)
The listing for Barrow Campsite Nairn was last updated on November 14th, 2024 at 7:56 AM

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