Applecross Campsite
Strathcarron, Highlands, Scotland
Situated on the Applecross Peninsula, Applecross Campsite offers camping and touring with breathtaking views. Enjoy the scenery of forests and mountains while just a couple of minutes from Applecross Beach. Spacious grass and hardstanding pitches await, or avoid the elements in one of the camping huts. Ideal if you're looking for nature on your doorstep or on route to explore the North Coast 500 - perfect for the whole family, pets included.
Situated on the Applecross Peninsula with views across the bay to the Isle of Skye
Spacious camping and touring with the option of sheltered camping huts
Friendly site welcoming the whole family, pets included
About Applecross Campsite
Applecross Campsite is a welcoming and friendly site suitable for the whole family, having been run by the Goldthrope family for generations. Previously awarded the David Bellamy Gold Award for environmental management it's the ideal place to get back to nature with an abundance of local wildlife. There is plenty of space for up to 60 tents and tourers in a camping filed that boasts fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and forest as well as the Isle of Skye. From grass pitches with the option of electric, perfect for pitching up a tent or parking the caravan or campervan, to hardstanding pitches for tourers both with electric and water hook up and without. Looking to avoid the unpredictable Scottish weather opt for one of 11 unfurnished camping huts. These fully insulated and heated pods sleep up to four, with mattresses provided and sockets for charging your devices. For an added touch of luxury with home comforts the site also offers static caravans. Sleeping up to six with two bedrooms and a sofa bed as well as a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and Smart TVs. Dogs are more than welcome. Barbeques are allowed as long as they are not directly near the tents and caravans.
Open from 1 March to 31 October
Site facilities include a hot water shower block and toilets, as well as a laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and a kids playground.
The Applecross Inn is just next door to the campsite and offers a range of food and drink as well as take out fish and chips. Just a five minute drive is Applecross Village Shop where you can purchase any essentials.
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 75 accommodation options on-site
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, campervans and caravans.
15 x Electric Grass Pitches
Electric grass pitches on relatively flat with soft ground. Suitable for tents, campervans and caravans.
15 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Hardstanding pitches without electric. Suitable for motorhomes, caravans and campervans.
15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook up and a water point. Suitable for motorhomes, caravans and campervans.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Applecross Campsite?
Call 01520 744268 to book.
Unfortunately Applecross Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Arrival is between 3pm and 9pm after which the gate is closed.
Departure time is 11am.
Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times and immediately cleaned up after.
Please keep barbeques away from tents and caravans and keep raised.
Please keep noise to a minimum from 10pm to 7am.
There is a 10mph speed limit throughout the site.
No driving after 9pm on the campsite.
Things to do on site and in the Strathcarron area
Boasting coastal, woodland, moorland and mountainous terrain you'll be sure to spend your time admiring the surroundings. From seals off the shore of Poll Creadha to red deer and foxes in the woodland areas, If you love all things wildlife and nature Applecross has it all.
If you time your trip right you can witness one of the events in the local area from the Applecross games to Celtman Triathlon and the Lochcarron Highland Games.
There are also plenty of activities in the local area, from fishing on the beach, pier or one of the local lochs or why not try sea canoeing and kayaking.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Applecross Sands (10 minutes)
- Bealach na Ba Viewpoint (15 minutes)
- Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle) (15 minutes)
- Attadale Gardens (55 minutes)
Interested in staying at Applecross Campsite?
Call 01520 744268 to book.
Unfortunately Applecross Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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