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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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Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
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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 |
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 Freezer / Fridge |
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 No Wifi Access |
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 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: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Fuzzyfreak |
29 reviews from this member |
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 We just got in in the nick of time having done Oban and the great distillery tour. Unfortunately it started to rain for the first time all week, but we were on our way home and I feel the holiday blues might have been kicking in.
I was also missing my daughter and I think she would have liked this site as I saw some kids enjoying the play area, but I thought that after the raw mountains and lochs of Skye, this site was a let down and being almost twice the price we were paying on Skye per night, not quite up to the mark. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Glassqueen |
3 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here in one of the hottest weeks so far in Scotland so it made all the difference.
The site was a wee bit out of Oban and down a single road, not much round to go explore No Beach or rockpools which we thought there were, but there are amazing walks and beautiful views over to Kerrera Isle.
We received a nice warm welcome and were given all the instructions, the good thing is you can pitch anywhere we were lucky we went midweek because come the friday there weren't many pitches on flat ground available,
it is well sectioned off with campers in one area tents in another, plenty electric hook ups and good toilet/shower blocks although they could have been cleaned more often especially after grass cutting.
The swing park is just swings could perhaps do with a slide or other plaything, but our kids made their own adventures up on the hill.
The lower tent area is on a hill and a walk up it to the facilities. The back tent area we found much better.
The shop is great the freezer facility a great idea especially if you are staying longer than a couple of nights.
Bit pricey but on the whole a great site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Weeeck |
9 reviews from this member |
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Just back from a few days at this site.
Previous reviewers have been entirely accurate regarding the poor facilities, but we love the view hence our return visits.
This time however, we encountered a new problem.
On leaving the site we found the already difficult access road gridlocked at the Kerrera Ferry. It seems someone organised an orienteering event on the island without checking parking arrangements. The limited parking at the ferry was overflowing so people just abandoned their vehicles on the verges and passing places. Result total mayhem!
As I could not safely reverse the 1/2 mile to the site, it took nearly an hour of heartstopping manoeuvring to get out. We met the police trying to get in as we left and they were threatening a mass vehicle uplift!
We will still return but please be aware of possible access problems!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Macks |
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We've visited this site a few times - mainly due to the lack of decent (non-club) caravan sites near Oban. The single-track road from Oban is. Less than perfect when towing a caravan. Reception and access to most of the site is up a fairly steep slope. With speed-humps.
The site is in a lovely spot with good views, but the toilets and showers - while clean - are hardly 21st century standard (the block we used looked like it had been built and equipped in the 60's !)
Overall at £19. 50 for 2 of us I felt it was a bit over-priced.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Karenturner |
9 reviews from this member |
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I didn't plan to stay here but missed the sign to the Oban Divers Centre site. I arrived about 7pm, was given a map and told where to pitch. That was it. Everything else I would have had to find out for myself.
I did find a pitch and set up, only to discover that I had pitched beside an EHU took me a while to find it when I was told I was should be elsewhere. I declined to move or pay extra as it was now 9. 50 on a Friday night and was leaving as early as I could the next morning - ferry to catch.
Were there facilities other than the toilet block. If so no one told me. The grass had been cut recently and everywhere you went there was piles of cuttings.
Toilets were ok, dish washing area - ok. I decided not to use the showers, they were carpeted in grass cuttings.
I paid £15 for one night, and on my next visit to Oban paid £25 for B&B. I know what I will do in the future
The view was great but I think that is about all I could say.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: TheDawgs |
15 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here recently for two nights. Once you've navigated the narrow twisty road from Oban town centre you arrive at the site and go up the driveway to a well presented reception/shop.
We pitched up on the top tent field in the pouring rain. The toilet block we used was the one towards the lower tent field which we found adequate.
There were two showers in each the mens/ladies. We were both disappointed with the showers which produced poor spray. They wouldn't cost much to fix as I think it was just the shower heads that were the problem. But the toilet blocks appeared to be clean so no complaints there.
We used the designated freezer in the kitchen area to re-freeze our ice packs which was useful. There is also a cooker you can use in there. You also have access to a laundry room where you can pay to use a washer and dryer and there are some vending machines.
There are two dog walks which we did both of. One through the forest area and one up onto the hill. Our Jack Russells seemed to enjoy both of them.
Overall a very nice site. A quick word of advice to the people who run the site - don't cut the grass after a full night of heavy rain as all it does it make the toilets very messy and make huge track marks in the grass!
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
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| Reviewer: Dot P |
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On arrival this site looks brilliant - a lovely wooden reception / shop and well kept pitching areas.
Although the sign shows a shop / reception these aren't open until the end of the month so you pay at the house. £19 for 2 adults with ehu.
We pitched on the hard standing overlooking a stunning view down to the bay.
Toilets / showers are very disappointing - on the lower pitches 1 shower / 2 toilets each for men / ladies. On the next level 3 toilets / 2 showers - there is a 3rd level but we didn't go that far up. Not only are there simply not enough facilities they are old and need replacing. The shower gave luke warm water and the plug hole was blocked with hair. The rest of the site is kept up really well and they are currently building a lovely veranda onto the shop - the money would be better spent in the facilities.
The pitches are not marked out and it appears you can park pretty much where you like. Despite owner advising you have to park at right angles 2 other vehicles parked side on to the views and no one asked them to move. During the evening a motor-home came in and decided to pitch between us and another motor-home - without exaggeration this left 3 ft between each vehicle.
We wouldn't use again - fairly expensive and not value for money.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Kevinmacdonald |
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We stayed here on the first night of the season last year, us and 1 other couple. The owner/only member of staff on site was unhelpful, and a little rude. However, this is the only campsite I've found in the oban area that takes dogs, so what choice do we have?
The facilities are average, but when the park is busy, there is a line for the shower. Not good if your day is planned or you have a ferry to catch.
We pitched in the lower field as it is away from the park (and the children!) and found it to be very quiet with a lovely view. I did notice that there are a lot of stones around. I'd imagine that when they are cutting the grass they could pick some of these up to make it a little softer.
Other than that, I have nothing more to say. I will be back, but only because I love oban and the campsite is such a small part of the trip.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Ally b |
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Arrived here on a Saturday early evening in torrential rain. We only needed to stay for the 1 night prior to sailing to Barra from Oban on the Sunday.
On arrival there was a notice at reception saying that it wasn't open until the last weekend in May and to book in at the farmhouse. We headed to the farmhouse door like two drenched rats to book in and were met by the rudest man that I have ever encountered. I asked politely if we could book for 1 night and making no eye contact whatsoever with me, he barked out the one word - 'surname', followed by - 'nineteen pounds fifty', followed by - 'turn left after reception, don't park on the grass' and that was the full extent of the friendly welcome that we were given!
The only thing to commend this park as the facilities were ok but nothing great is the beautiful view over to the island of Kerrera, which even in the rain, was lovely, and the close proximity to Oban and the ferry terminal.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Ficklejade |
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Stayed here on 6/7 July, right at the start of the Scottish holidays. We were camped on the main field which, although it doesn’t have marked pitches, there are some EHUs and they’re not always easy to spot in the undergrowth so look carefully before pitching (a friend was asked to move her tent).
One concern from the CCC members in our group was that there wasn’t a 6m rule applied – felt this was a safety issue. This field is large, slightly sloping but with good views in one direction. There is a small field below the reception and I was given the choice but it was quite a climb to the toilet block so opted for the large field. The previous week had been very wet but the site wasn’t boggy though a bit of mud where cars pulled off the track.
We’d been told just to turn up and had no problem although I can see this site getting very busy during main season. The shop was well-stocked although a bit pricey (80p per tent peg – so don’t do what I did and forget the pegs for the storm guys!).
The road to the site is single track with passing places and when queuing to pay, several people with large units in front of me had found it difficult; however, I’m not sure if this was lack of experience on single track roads or the physical size of unit. There can be a minor hazard (but an enjoyable one!) near reception – ducks crossing!
The toilet block at the top of the field was basic and clean but inadequate I would imagine in full season. Two families with young children were on the site and they filled the ladies side of the block when they came in together. There’s a small play area (although if not busy, there’s plenty of space on the upper field for ball games) and a games room and a dog walk through oakwoods.
Oban is a good base for touring the area and to catch the ferries out to the islands. There’s plenty of pubs and places to eat (try the kiosk on the Calmac pier for crab, salmon, oysters, etc.).
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Colincky |
14 reviews from this member |
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Once again, very satisfying camping experience, weather was nice a tiny bit more midges than in may but fine really. 100% go back, the site has stunning views tidy and clean, ok staff, pets welcome. Fantastic base for visiting the west coast and its islands. Local town of Oban only under 3 miles away. Campsite has nice shop, tv room with pool table, and a few games machines, notice board of where to go and what to do. Overall very happy with this site, be back soon.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Adasb |
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This was about our 4th or 5th stay on this site, as it's handy as a stop-off overnight for the ferries or travelling further North. We stayed 2 nights this time, to unwind from our day's travelling from Lancashire, and so I could visit the Coliseum-like folly up on the hill overlooking Oban - well worth a visit!
The site itself was quiet - unlike last year, as the Scottish school holidays hadn't started, so we had plenty of spaces to choose where to pitch, and no queues for showers. As other people have said, there needs to be more showers for busy times of the year - two are insufficient. I wouldn't come here during any school holidays as I hate crowded campsites with insufficient facilities, also last year the hot water for washing up ran out - but plenty this time.
Oban is really easy to drive into either along the coastal road - or the back way along a narrow lane and through a gate and over a railway bridge, which brings you down to the Lidl and Tesco supermarkets on the outskirts. Energetic people could walk it, but that's not for me!
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Slow_Travellers |
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Pros
Beautiful views across the water from certain pitches
Close enough to Oban to walk in and easy enough to get a taxi back (around 7 quid one way).
Cons
Needs more showers in block by reception, very basic.
Road to site is narrow, fine if like us you have a small unit but potentially a pain for larger outfits
Additional comments
Paid 16 pounds for electrical hook-up (two adults), which is good. You cannot book and just turn up and take your chance. Fine at certain times of year but in high holiday season you might want a back up arrangement. Taking into account we only stayed a single night the initial impression of the site would not make us rush back. It was not particularly welcoming and basic facilities left more of an impression that the views on offer from certain pitches.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Tony + Marg |
42 reviews from this member |
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First time in a motorhome and we found the hardstanding level site and all the facilities to be very good. Toilets, showers and services for the motor home all great.
We booked a couple of weeks in advance for 2 nights but with so much to do from Oban on the ferry we should have made it 4. Manager /warden very helpful and friendly
The walk into Oban took a good 45 mins but the taxi back was only £5.
This we a lovely quiet location in the countryside.
The acid test, would you go back? Answer yes
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Rikaram |
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The site is two miles from the town centre up a single track road along the water side.
We stayed there two separate nights punctuated by visits to the islands of Mull, Coll & Tiree. The site is in easy reach of the ferry terminal by car or cycle.
On the first night there had been lots of rain and the field was boggy. It was difficult to find a spot which was either not seriously damp or not on a slope.
The toilet/ shower block is basic but functional and clean. Whilst we were there, there were very few people but I would imagine the toilet/ showers not being able to cope with a full site.
On the next night about 3 days later the main field was closed and a small field was being used over the road. This site was too cramped for the number of tents and with the weather it was rapidly turning into mud in places. Cars could not go into the field so gear had to be carried across through a very muddy car park for which you needed wellies. Also, the toilets were a bit of a hike, again through the mud.
To be fair, the site cannot be blamed for the weather however for the price they were charging and the size and condition of the toilet / showers it did not seem good value.
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