Barrow Campsite Nairn
Barrow Campsite Nairn
4.85 /5
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.
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.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
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.
4.85 /5
100%
would recommend
"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
Recommends site
Morag C
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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
Recommends site
Kris R
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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
Recommends site
Carole W
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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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Nairn area
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)
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