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Oban Holiday Park
Gallanachmore Farm
Gallanach Road
Oban
Argyll and Bute (Browse area)
PA34 4QH
Tel: +443331881930
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Pitches: 120
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 No Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Babywhale |
26 reviews from this member |
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 The site is in a stunningly beautiful setting about 3 miles south of Oban. The road to the site is quite narrow so take care if you're in a van or towing something.
There are two main fields for camping within the site as well as an overspill field at the site entrance. We camped in the lower field within the main site.
Two visits. One in early July and one in early august 2011. A big contrast between the visits. The first was great. Very few units around and it was easy to pitch anywhere. In fact there is no formal system for pitching, you just take a spot. This proved difficult on the second visit because it was crowded with only a few pitches available. We took one next to an ehu and was told we may have to move unless we paid for the ehu (we were non ehu then).
Everything was great on the first visit. No queues for showers or washing up area. On the second visit the toilet blocks and showers always had queues.
It's a great site to visit out of season but is hard to bear when busy. I imagine Scottish school holiday season and bank holidays are always busy.
I give 6 out if 10 on the basis that the facilities really struggle to cope during the busier periods. Out if season it's 9 out if 10. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Campcookie |
28 reviews from this member |
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A lovely site which is well organised and has a layout to it that makes it feel spacious. We had lovely views from our van.
The shower and toilet facilities were good and 20p for hairdryer was fine.
I liked the location and it was handy for the ferry port.
A well stocked shop and helpful staff.
Will definitely use this site again, particularly as a stop over when using the ferries to and from Oban.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Cathy Sims |
29 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for one night at the end of our holiday
The situation is lovely and we liked the way we were able to choose our pitch
Facilities were adequate and clean. Block we used was an older building. Looked like some on the camping fields were newer
Took us a while to realise the hookups on our pitch had only one out of four working and that we had not got a major electrics problem. As soon as we reported it the next morning someone came within minutes to sort it out which was very good
Shop well stocked including real ales
We had a super day out on Kerrera. Well worth a visit for the views and visit to Gylen Castle
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Darrylwebb |
40 reviews from this member |
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Large site in a lovely location. It's perhaps 3 miles from Oban town centre, but the drive out the coast below the cliffs, with the view across to Kerrera gives a clue to the views from the site.
The site is large and has several areas. The site do not take bookings and they do not turn anyone away due to the space they have available. But the views from most areas are obstructed by trees. If you can, get one of the pitches up on the terraces, as you can see south out to the smaller islands, west over the sound to Kerrera (and watch the boats) and to the North see the sun play on the cliffs as it goes down).
We usually tour from place to place and don't base ourselves in one place, but we stayed here a couple of nights, as Oban is a good place to base yourself for day trips.
Facilities are fine, and clean.
Don't confuse this site with others in the area. We did that a couple of years ago, and ended up at an inferior place.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Ay Drookit |
6 reviews from this member |
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Good large site with plenty of tent pitches. The grass was very well mown and nice and short. There are several areas where tents can be pitched and we found a nice one which gave a view out of the site towards the Sound of Kerrera. Note although the site is beside the Sound there a only a limited number of pitches available beside the sea and these were reserved for a rally when we were there.
There are a few pitches which hold the sun a lot longer than others and they are the highest - note. Unfortunately they were all taken when we arrived.
The toilet block was a bit rudimentary and showers slow. They were adequate but could do with a make over. The shop was reasonably stocked and the staff were polite.
The site has a campers kitchen and a deep freeze for campers use for ice packs etc. I would definitely return to this site.
Oban is a wonderful place and there is loads to do and see.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Nash130 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Nice site, showers, toilets good, play area and dog walk good, like the idea that you can choose your own spot to pitch BUT beware, make sure you pitch at a right angle to the road(?).
We didn't and after we had set all up and was just starting to cook we were told we had to turn around to be at a right angle towards the road. We did ask why only to be told because if we park like we had, everyone else will want too. We are still at a loss as to why
Shame because we will not be returning.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Grouty |
2 reviews from this member |
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Great site. Plenty of room for tents with no pre-defined pitches - always nice. Toilet block for tents small (2 WC and 2 showers) but perfectly decent and clean. Free showers. Would image could get very long queues when busy.
Owner very straight forward and reasonable. Was prepared to let us use our fire basket providing we protected the grass with BBQ bricks of which there were plenty freely available by toilet block.
Site about 3 miles south of Oban - nice little cycle if you have push bikes to hand.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Nelly12 |
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Just arrived back from a four night stay at this campsite.
First of all, many people on here have commented on the owner/manager being rude. There is now a new manager (only been there 2 months) on the scene and he is very chatty and helpful along with the lady as well. They were both very happy to help when we were there.
The campsite is beautiful, well kept with some amazing views. The shop/reception wasn't open, it opens in May until September! We visited the campers kitchen, unfortunately the cooker didn't work and nor did the freezer. We weren't too fussed but it would've been nice. It would also have been nice to have a kettle/sink in there.
The games room was pretty sparse with a snooker table, a non working TV, a racing game (not working) and a couple of chairs. I can imagine this site gets extremely busy in summer and the facilities do not cover this at all.
We counted approximately 9 toilets and 5 showers for the women. For the men there was approximately: 4 urinals, 6 toilets and 4 showers. I don't think this is enough when the site is busy at all. We only noticed one drinking water tap but we didn't really visit the other toilet blocks. If you are camping at the bottom of the site (jetty area) then there are no toilets down there, you have to walk up the big hill to go.
I would say there's not an awful lot for the kids, a couple of swings is all there is.
The site itself is beautiful with gorgeous views and we were lucky as the site was very quiet and we had some amazing weather.
It cost us £12 for two adults in a 2 man tent with no electric hook up which isn't bad.
Watch out for the crow who nibbles at things in your tent, he is very friendly and will come to you for a stroke.
All in all, a lovely site with minimal facilities. We will go back but not in mid-high season.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Helbentcamper |
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Arriving at this site early in April it was very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The shop had not yet opened being so early in the season. Enquiring about the nearest shop, as we needed an onion we were given one, along with some delicious free range eggs.
Whilst the toilets blocks are clean and tidy they are getting a little tired.
Being early in the year the grass was in very good condition. The pitches are large and it all feels very spacious.
The site is in a good position for exploring the area and its possible to have car free days.
We would return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Ourwilma |
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Stayed for a few nights in August in the motorhome.
The site, for us, is in a great location, comfortable walk in to Oban and the views are fantastic. We found the staff to be extremely pleasant and friendly. The grass etc is well kept on the site.
The big downside is the facilities ie showers, toilets etc. They are wholly inadequate in terms of numbers, and are in major need of updating. The staff are great in my opinion, but you can only work with what you've got, and these facilities are in desperate need of attention.
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| Reviewer: Kateclark |
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Touring the western highlands we chose Oban campsite as it was next to the water (we planned to do some canoeing) and had a play area for our 2 young children.
On arrival we found reception was closed between 11am-4pm, unusual in peak season. We picked a pitch in accordance with instructions on the reception door and set up camp.
After an hour we where told to move our tent as we were in the wrong area, despite the map stating that area was jetty camping (ideal for canoeists). We did as requested with no fuss (except from the children) and set up on another pitch. I have to say we found the staff very unhelpful and quite rude. We had planned to stay longer but did not feel welcome.
The facilities are somewhat lacking for a large campsite. I had to queue for 30 minutes in the morning with my young daughter for a shower and the queue for the toilets went out of the shower block and almost around the side.
The children did enjoy the swings and it is a beautiful location. I do not however feel I could recommend this campsite to anyone.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: THE WALKRS |
5 reviews from this member |
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Lovely looking site let down by the facilities, showers and toilets need seriously upgrading thought site was expensive and will not be returning.
We stayed three nights at the end of our holiday, we probably would not have stayed that long had we not paid up front and also that we wanted to spend a day wandering around Oban, which was very worthwhile.
The site could do with having a few rules regarding pitching distances as we ended up with a tent pitched less than 10 feet from our tent on our last night, even though listening to a large family trying to pitch a brand new out of the bag tent was very amusing.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Jsmay1 |
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Just back from a 4 night stay at this site. What can I say. Location, facilities, staff, etc, etc all 1st class. First visit to this site and will return and recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to go in the area.
Yes, there was grass in toilet areas and yes, there was lack of hot water but it still did the job and toilets were cleaned at least twice a day.
Enjoyed the fact of not accepting big all sex groups as the campsite was very peaceful at night.
Views were spectacular.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ladyfidi |
14 reviews from this member |
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2nd visit to the site. Last visit 6 years ago and nothing we could see has been changed. We stayed for 4 nights which was 3 too many but we paid upfront.
Positives – Location is stunning with open views, grass is well kept, location to Oban. And that's about it.
Negatives – Staff are rude and unhelpful the majority of the time. Prices aren't very reasonable for the standard of facitlities. Regular staff patrols round the park in noisy diesel engine cars including one at 11pm. Grass is cut regardless of weather and cut grass is a permanent feature in all the toilet blocks regardless of time of visit. Never encountered any cleaning being undertaken in any of the facilities. Dish washing area is only partly covered by roof and water is warm to tepid.
This site is not one we will be going back to as I would rather give my hard earned cash to someone who actually cares if you have an enjoyable stay. Not this lot of money grabbers! :-(
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: PHIL+CHRIS007 |
4 reviews from this member |
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My husband and I are just back from a 2 night stay here with our 3 children and dog while on our tour of the east coast
We got a great pitch on the sea front which I was amazed with the view of the islands, which we were to visit. I think we were lucky with the weather as it did not rain while we were there
The facilities was good, the reception and shop were open all day and the toilets and showers were kept clean, I found the staff very friendly. Overall it is a great site and we liked it very much
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