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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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 Tent Pitches |
 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: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tartanpodcast |
2 reviews from this member |
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 The beaches are outstanding but our stay was marred by noise, unfriendly owners and poor facilities.
The site is very average, not helped in the least by the poor toilet facilities; 2 cubicles, 2 showers per ladies and gents. That's it. They were also dirty and poorly supplied with toilet roll and hand towels on several occasions during our 2 night stay. The shower cubicles are minuscule.
There is no site shop and freezing of ice packs is facilitated via the owners home. Not the most approachable of people, I personally felt ridiculed by them the few occasions I visited to drop ice packs off.
Perhaps the biggest gripe about the site is the owner's insistence on locking the toilets. A £5 deposit is required to receive a key, but quite the reason for having the toilets locked is puzzling. Perhaps they've had trouble with people pinching the toilet rolls.
Upon arrival you're presented with a list of site rules, including a 10.30pm 'noise curfew'. Sadly neither of the 2 nights of our stay had that rule enforced.
The only reason for staying at this campsite is the lovely walk to the breathtaking beaches. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Painterlady |
4 reviews from this member |
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Spent four nights in a tent at this site in mid June. The location is wonderful with access to two small white sand beaches & one larger white sand beach over sand dunes.The beaches look out to the islands of Eigg , Rhum & Skye.Unfortunately the poor weather prevented us from witnessing the fantastic sunsets that can be viewed from the beaches.The area has lots of walks of varying lengths & is a photographers paradise.
There are no pubs or shops within walking distance( which counts as a plus in my book!) & it is peaceful & tranquil.However we did find some of the ' weekend campers ' at the site got rather rowdy & didn't settle till well after midnight. This is probably because it doesn't get dark till around midnight there at this time of year.A word of warning- midges. We took vitamin B1 & B12 tablets from 2 weeks before our trip, liberally applied Avon skin so soft oil ( blue/green type) & had a clearlite lamp & citronella candles but to no avail. The midges really made eating outside the tent or even just sitting out , something to be endured rather than enjoyed, perhaps our dark coloured dog attracted them more than usual. Anyway, loved the location, loved the site- toilets clean &
although only 2 showers & 3 loos in the ladies & similar in gents , it was adequate.Recommended out of midge season!
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tiggarsmum |
22 reviews from this member |
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Camped here last month mainly due to high winds as it is more sheltered than most of the other sites along this stretch of coastline. Toilets are modern and clean but I could imagine you would have a bit of a wait for the showers in the busy season.
There is a short walk from the site to the beach which is lovely. Its the ideal area for stopping off on route to Skye. You have shops a few miles in either direction of the site in Mallaig or Arisaig.
In comparison to the other sites in the area I felt it was a bit pricy at £14 for a tent in April. However if your holiday depends on having top spec facilites this is the site for you.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tapender |
4 reviews from this member |
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Great site. Staff very friendly and helpful. Barbecues allowed on site. Great beach for watching fantastic sunsets.
Lack of toilets/showers could be problem when site is busy.
Ten minutes drive to Mallaig and ferry.
First time visiting area and will definitely be back to this site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fluffyp64 |
3 reviews from this member |
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What a lovely little site.
It was almost empty when went so there was no problem getting into the showers, though I would imagine when the site is busy it would be a problem as there are only two showers for each sex. They were very clean though.
There is a laundry room with token operated washers and tumblers.
The walk to the beach is lovely and the view, is spectacular - sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters. The last time I saw a beach like this, I was on a small island in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.
Can't wait to go back
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Stockporwilsons |
1 review from this member |
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Wonderful, friendly site, not too big or busy so great for smaller people to play freely. Our 12 year old was disappointed when we arrived to find that there was no club or shop on site - a week later having made friends with all the other children and several dogs, he couldn't believe how much fun you can have without a TV or a computer!
We had a tent with a hook up so we were in the smaller field, the main field was busier but everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and it wasn't overcrowded.
Perfect white sandy beaches with very few people on them, great for relaxing or for games of football and cricket. All within a couple of minutes walk through the dunes.
True, there are only 2 showers each for the men and women, but there is constant hot water and we only had to wait once and not for very long - no different to being at home!
The midges were biting in the early evening but they're worth putting up with. It's 17 years since we last visited this area, we won't leave it so long again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Berrhug |
7 reviews from this member |
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Beautiful site, the beaches and bays look Caribbean but feel Scottish! Green sea and white sand. I'm missing it already! Our friends were having a wedding on one of the nearby beaches which was totally enchanting, the north wind however did it's best to grab all the attention. But I'm here to review the site not the weather (it was snowing in nearby Fort William!)
The toilets are kept immaculate and the two showers per toilet issue was not a problem at all although it wasn't too busy when we were there. The owners are very helpful and friendly, in fact when I told Neil we were only staying for three nights and not four as he thought because I was working on the Wednesday he said "I do sick notes!" Now there's a service not always provided by a camp site!
Good restaurants/cafes in Mallaig which is a lovely working fishing village and the main ferry route to skye. The area has definitely got the wow factor, every completed hill and bend is greeted with a brand new "ooooh" and "aaaah" or "WOW.look at that." Parts of the film "Local hero" were filmed in this area and the bit at the end where the American guy looks over the city where he lives after spending a while in Scotland, and he gets all melancholy and wishes he was back there.that's how I feel now!
Our kids (12 and 7) absolutely loved it and there wasn't an amusement park in sight, just good old sand sea and quality time. I highly recommend this site and will definitely be back! Counting the days.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Hobbit |
6 reviews from this member |
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Only stayed one night waiting to board ferry to Skye. Nice tidy site, but I think could get boggy. Midges were hassle in early evening but we had the magic sticks burning to keep them away. Glorious beaches a very very short walk from site. Excellent stop-over and easy to find..... 10 minutes from ferry
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| Reviewer: Mhutchison44 |
4 reviews from this member |
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September 2005
Stayed here the first weekend of September and had a great weekend and great weather. Group of 6 Adults and 3 children (8,5,3). The site is good, and the toilets clean with plenty of hot water. Safe enough for kids
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| Reviewer: Trevorandfiona |
11 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
Great site for tents and caravans a 2 minute walk across sand dunes to a pristine white beach (more or less exclusively for the use of the campsite patrons).
Very quiet when visited at the beginning of June but I have been turned away in July / August because the site was 'full' (even though it actually was far from it - fire regs.?) Booking is absolutely essential during the summer.
Shower block is very well built but there are only two showers and toilets for each sex - fine when it is quiet but not so great at peak times! Very clean also.
Whilst not necessarily a negative point the site is a good two to three mile drive to the nearest shop (so stock up on the way through Mallaig / Arisaig) and, on a more personal note, the beaches can attract (noisy) families looking for a cheap summer holiday rather than hardy campers looking for a bit of countryside rest and relaxation in peace.
My advice, go early or late in the year and this is one of the best campsites in Scotland!
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