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Camusdarach Campsite
Camusdarach
Arisaig
Highlands (Browse area)
PH39 4NT
Tel: 01687 450221
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Pitches: 42
Open: 15/03/2026 to 15/10/2026
15/03/2027 to 15/10/2027
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Andy75 |
46 reviews from this member |
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 I had pre booked onto this site weeks in advance, there is a huge waiting list to get on especially when requesting EHU. The weather was absolutely appalling but we had paid in full and in the area anyway.
The website makes a good impression on this site which was considerably smaller than we had expected, a typical farm site to be fair. We were placed at the back of a field with an extension to the hook up point, views were poor and notice the main camping area which was separate had the best. However the staff were incredibly welcoming in every way, faultless.
The toilet block was small but incredible inside, totally hotel standard with two showers and cubicles each. Showers free and very powerful. Two washing areas outside and laundry behind. The reception offers a very tiny shop where they will make you tea & coffee and pastries, porridge and snacks are on offer well priced.
There are no real walkable villages nearby although I did make the 3 miles to Morar on foot which was enjoyable.
The real attraction here of course is the coastline. The Sands of Morar were stunning even on a bad day (and it was terrible) along with the beach which is easily reached in 4-5 minutes from the site.
Big downside to this site was the price and the fact you have to pay up in full. I understand if everyone cancelled due to bad weather it could affect their business, but considering it was a midweek stay and we had booked well in advance I considered a large non-refundable deposit would have been more suitable like most sites do. I also felt they were capitalising on the views, I've stayed in far better located coastal sites which have totally blown me away the moment I step outside the tent.
Would I return?
Purely on the basis I'd like to see this coastline on a dry day yes, not sure if I would use this site again or try Silversands further up the road depending on how busy they are. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Mindymoo55 |
2 reviews from this member |
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A lovely site with plenty of space, in a lovely area of Scotland. Only stayed for 1 night but wanted to stay longer to explore the area. Will definitely return. Friendly helpful owners. Hot croissants and pain au chocolat available for breakfast. Facilities on site excellent too.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Dtmw |
1 review from this member |
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The best thing about this campsite is that it's within walking distance to Camusdarach beach, with glorious white sand. You can't see it though from the site. If you're a fit adult it's probably a 5 minute walk from the camping area, via three gates and two sets of wooden steps - if you've a toddler in tow, it's more like 15 minutes.
The shower and toilet block is nicely done up but with two loos and three showers in the ladies, and two loos, two urinals and two showers in the gents, I imagine there are queues when the 17 hook-ups plus extra tent spaces are occupied.
It's advertised as dog-friendly, so much so that very few dogs were kept on leads on site, and we had several near misses with dog poo on the way to the beach.
As is normal in Scotland it rained for much of our stay, and the ground on site became very muddy and waterlogged. I'm not sure why the gravel around the shower and toilet block has not been extended in a path to the entrance driveway and from there to the bins. I slipped up flat on my back twice in two days depositing rubbish in the bin, so was grateful that the owner agreed to my request to a washing and drying token, although it didn't quite stretch - with washing at £2. 50 and drying at £4. 00 (for two hours in a domestic machine), I'd recommend bringing extra sets of clothes.
Disappointing that the take-away only operates from July to September.
Overall a nice site, but not worth the £27 a night it cost us. The beach is definitely worth a revisit though.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nizzy99 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Great Campsite with excellent facilities and lovely owners, newly refurbished shower block is fantastic with waterfall shower heads which are always hot, toilets, several wash areas to clean hands and face, as well as well covered washing up areas for doing the dishes, free WiFi covering much of the site although we ended up in a field they normally only use for wedding functions so couldn't get WiFi for much of the trip (not entirely a bad thing) as a little bonus there is a small shop which sells your normal campsite basics, come night time and morning the shop is a basic takeaway taking orders before 5pm for dinner (pizza's and chips) if you didn't fancy cooking the odd night and in the morning they serve fresh baked croissants and pain au chocolat again handy if you fancied not having to cook breakfast all of which was very reasonably priced. Access to several outstanding beaches less than 2mins walk from the tent and the surrounding area has plenty to see and do, ehu is also available. Will definitely be returning again. You are well advised to book in advance as this is a popular site and for very good reason.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hibbsa64 |
8 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site.
New showers which looked fab but I could only get cold water, my husband didn't have any problems though.
Direct access to a stunning beach.
No play area but my boys loved the beach and woods for making dens.
Located between Arisaig and Mallaig, Mallaig is lovely and has an excellent fresh fish shop.
Unfortunately it was very wet when we were there but if you get the weather it would be perfect!
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Highlander09 |
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A great site for a relaxing break. We were able to leave the car parked for most of the time and walked just about everywhere either on the beach, the sand dunes or quiet lanes.
The new shower block was better than we had hoped for after reading earlier review. My only VERY SMALL criticism would be to have a few coat hooks by the dish wash area.
The site is very convenient for dog walking being only a couple of minutes from the beach and with sand dunes to explore.
Arisaig has a good shop but when we were there the visitor centre was being refurbished although there was no indication for this on all the posters being displayed.
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| Date of Visit: June 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lavjan |
10 reviews from this member |
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Camusdarach Campsite is situated in an amazing area, with access to the most wonderful beaches, soft white sand and beautiful views over to the Islands of Rum and Egg.
I had a large pitch for van and awning and plenty of room to sit outside.
Clean washing area. Showers too small and no shelf for my glasses, ended up using the vans shower. Only one water tap for 2 camping fields. Would be very easy to spur off to provide another.
The owners have only been there for 2 years and I feel they are still learning. They are very helpful. However I do think the site needs a little TLC, otherwise it will run out of control.
Very relaxed, which is great, however it felt there were no rules eg, open fires direct on the grass, dogs off leads.
I loved the area and the site has potential with care.
A little too pricey at present.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Speaker12 |
26 reviews from this member |
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I stayed here for five nights, arriving on a Monday. A friendly welcome from the staff on arrival and I could choose where I wanted to pitch as there was only one other tent in the field (it didn't get busier until Friday night).
A short walk from the site takes you onto 'Ben's beach', quite possibly one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to.
Toilet facilities were spotless. There are two showers which were seemingly designed by wee Jimmie Crankie but other than that they were fine.
The site reception sells bacon rolls/coffee etc and was open all day from 7. 30am.
Less than an hour away is Fort William and between there and Mallaig you've got plenty of gorgeous scenery such as the hills around Glenfinnan viaduct or the beaches at Arisaig / Morar. There are shops in Mallaig for food etc and I can recommend fish and chips from 'The Cabin' takeaway.
The only real negative comment is the price. It was £20 a night (one person, 3-4 man tent) which is a lot more than I paid when I visited the site in 2009. I may look at some of the other sites near Arisaig if I visit again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jackadoo |
6 reviews from this member |
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Drove by this site in early May 2013 and liked what I saw so managed a return visit with the 'van' for 3 nights in September. Not as good views as the nearby sites but I figured it would be a lot more sheltered if the weather turned 'iffy'. Needless to say the weather was great. Close to Mallaig so getting supplies (more beer) isn't a problem. The views and beaches are stunning and it's well worth the trip to spend some time in the area.
As mentioned in other reviews, the shower cubicles are very small and difficult to move around in. The facilities are clean though.
I'll be back in the area again in 2014 and may try the neighbouring sites for comparison but all in all I liked the place and would go back.
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Glynemrys |
6 reviews from this member |
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This site gets good reviews and I can see why. That said, I thought it was dear compared to the CC clubs in the area, which offered us better facilities for £5. 50 per night less! (Motorhome with just one occupant)
The site is well kept, and the staff are friendly. The site itself does not offer stunning views, but a short walk to the beach was very rewarding.
The washroom facilities not best ever, but clean. The shower rooms (2 of them) are the smallest I have ever used, and I would imagine that they get very busy in summer.
Overall, a nice site with good access. Would recommend it to all if they were to revise their price structure.
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