Loch Lomond campsites open all year to campervans
All year round campsites, Scotland
Whilst not all Loch Lomond campsites are open all year, a number are still open for most of the winter – even over the Christmas period. We’ve compiled a list of winter campsites on or near Loch Lomond. Many of these also offer glamping or cabins for hire. So, if you are touring Scotland in the winter, you can cosy up in a glamping pod or little wooden cabin at night time if you want more space after a day on the road. All these campsites have hard standings with electric hook ups, and a high standard of washing and laundry facilities. With an insulated and heated campervan, you can settle down for a cosy night under the stars in the Loch Lomond National Park.
Which Loch Lomond Campsites are Open All Year?
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Standing right on the western shores of Loch Lomond, the Luss Caravan and Campsite is an absolute gem. You can choose from one of 52 hard standing pitches, some lochside, with spectacular views. Others are tucked away in more secluded spots, so you have absolute privacy. The pitches have electric hook ups, and most have good 4G reception.
An added bonus is that you can use a BBQ or firepit as long as they are off the ground and enclosed with a mesh guard or grill.
Facilities at this site are good. They have heated, upgraded shower and toilet blocks, laundry facilities, parent and baby rooms and pitches, toilets, and washrooms. All of them have disability access. There is a small onsite shop for essentials, but you will find a wider selection of products, including festive gifts, at the Luss General Stores in the village. The village is directly next door to the campsite, so everything is within walking distance.
This Loch Lomond campsite is usually open 11 months of the year. Luss campsite is open until 31st December 2024, including Christmas and New Year. You can book online, with no minimum stay, but you must book 24 hours in advance. Non-lochside pitches for a campervan start at £22, with lochside pitches from £30. Check in is available between 13h and 20h. Check out is before 11h.
During the winter the campsite does do some maintenance so occasionally specific pitches might not be available but there are no large scale maintenance plans for Winter 2024.
Things to do near Luss Campsite
From December 2nd to 8th January, families with small folk can meet the local little folk at the Loch Lomond Festive Faerie Trail. On this woodland trail, you will meet the faerie folk, trolls and other magical woodland creatures who live in the woods. The trail is aimed at children aged 4-10, but little ones will enjoy it too. Children under two are admitted free, and dogs are welcome as long as you clear up after them. Bring wellies; it can get muddy.
A 10-15 minute walk away from the Luss Caravan & Campsite is the Lomond Arms Hotel. This former 17th Century coaching inn has been tastefully restored to offer a warm and comfortable place to enjoy a meal or drink in the evening. Their menu has traditional and contemporary dishes, with fresh Scottish produce from the Luss Estate. Over Christmas, there is a special festive menu alongside the regular one (which looks pretty tempting).
Lomond Woods is a Loch Lomond campsite open all year round and with no minimum stay between November and March. The campsite is located on the south side of Loch Lomond, a few minutes from its shores. Exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is a great little base. There are three types of pitches available for tourers. Fully serviced pitches with 10 or 16-amp electric hook-up, TV aerial, fresh water connection and waste water drainage. Some of these are by the campsite stream or secluded orchard wall. There are also campervan pitches with electric hook up (limited size so can’t accommodate an awning) and more spacious, sheltered hard standings with hook ups that are surrounded by trees or shrubs.
This is another site with heated shower and toilet facilities, family and accessible bathroom facilities. The site also has a laundry and a children’s play area. There’s no shop on site, but the site is open to supermarket deliveries until 8pm, and a wide range of shops and places to eat and drink are within walking distance of the campsite. BBQs in open spaces are permitted, but no fire pits or open fires.
This is another site with heated shower and toilet facilities, family and accessible bathroom facilities. There is a laundry, children’s play area and an indoor games room. There’s no shop on site, but the site is open to supermarket deliveries until 8pm, and a wide range of shops and places to eat and drink are within walking distance of the campsite. BBQs in open spaces are permitted, but no fire pits or open fires. Pitches are priced from £29, and you can book online with 24 hours notice. If you are planning to show up sooner than that, call for reservations +44 (0)1250 878123
A little further away from Loch Lomond itself, but still a good base for exploring the area, is Trossachs Holiday Park. Open all year round, the campsite is near Aberfoyle and under 30 minutes from Balloch, Loch Lomond. Campervan pitches are on level ground and have both electric hook up and a clean water tap. The shower and toilet facilities are immaculate and there are family shower rooms available. You will find a play park, launderette and washing up area near the central outdoor communal area. There is also an on-site shop and coffee shop, open from 8:30am-5pm. Trossachs Holiday Park also has cute little glamping pods if you are travelling with a family or just want a little more space in the evening.
Wild Camping in the Loch Lomond National Park in Winter
During the summer, you can camp by the shores of Loch Lomond, but you will need a permit. Out of season, you do not need a permit to park up and camp on the shores. This map shows designated camping spots near Loch Lomond and whether they suit campervans or tents. You will find some good spots suitable for campervans on the western shores. Please camp responsibly and leave the site as you found it. Park rangers oversee the site at this time of year, so whilst camping is permitted, you may have someone come and check that everything is ok.
Planning a roadtrip in Scotland in winter?
Here’s what you need to know
There are many reasons to take a road trip in Scotland in winter – most tourists have gone home, you will see majestic wildlife and beautiful landscapes and best of all, there are no midges! But please do come prepared. Some places to stay or visit, shops, bars and restaurants close down or offer reduced opening hours after a busy summer. You may need to do a little more planning than if you are visiting in the summer.
A word about the weather. You can have beautiful, crisp, clear sunny days, but they will be cool, so make sure you are travelling in a well-insulated and heated campervan. The weather can change rapidly, so bring plenty of changes of clothes and wet weather gear. Please plan your route and ensure that you have adequate fuel or electric charge to get you to your next refuelling stop, and keep some provisions in the van, just in case.
Big Sky Campers Campervans for Hire
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All our campervans for hire come fully equipped with everything you will need for your visit to Loch Lomond all year round, except a portaloo that you can add to your booking at a small additional charge. Everything is included in the price, including extra bedding sets if requested.
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