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Ballater Caravan Park
Anderson Road
Ballater
Aberdeenshire (Browse area)
AB35 5QW
Tel: 01339 755727
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Pitches: 60
Open: 27/02/2026 to 28/11/2026
27/02/2027 to 28/11/2027
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 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
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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 |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Jamesl17 |
7 reviews from this member |
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 I visited this site in late May and experience heavy rain and I thought the River Spey was going to overflow.
The campsite is a council run campsite and there is loads of statics on the site. The statics look very untidy with bikes and rubbish by a lot of them. The wardens were very helpful and friendly and knew quite a lot about the local area. There is only one circle for tourers and the pitches are not massive and some are sloping. There is no TV reception on some of the pitches depending were you pitch is in relation to the trees.
The toilets and showers are adequate and are what you would expect from a council run site. There is no gate or security on the site but it was very quiet and peaceful.
Ballater is a pretty little town with lots of shop to look in. It is barely five minutes’ walk from the site to the Town centre either along the river or through the streets. The large hotel that you will pass on the way into town does great meals and they let dogs into the bar area where they serve meals.
The site wasn’t brilliant but Ballater is still worth the trip and you get what you pay for and it is a fairly cheap campsite. I recommend this campsite too anyone. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Chris/Lynn |
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We arrived at this site on spec having spent two days previously on the Aviemore side of the Cairngorm National Park. We were greeted by a very pleasant lady with whom we spent a good deal of time talking about the mountains and the local area - she proved very knowledgeable.
We were charged £11 for two adults for one night which we considered very reasonable indeed - this is a council run site so is probably subsidised.
We were directed to a choice of areas and pitched on a nice flat spot alongside the river. The ground was nice and firm and not rocky, though the Abderdeenshire wind was chilly and persistent.
The toilet block was a short distance and was really the only disappointing aspect of the site. Being a council campsite, the facilities reflected this being more like town centre public toilets than most. They were however clean and spacious.
It's right in the centre of Ballater so there are a range of pubs and bars available though we found that not many were serving food so early on in the season as there was insufficient trade to warrant it.
We found the Alexandra Hotel (by the bridge over the river) was serving food and had the best fish and chips I have ever had - the beer was kept with pride too and there was a good range to suit most tastes.
Also worthy of note is the bakers (by appointment to the Queen) who make some of the best pies and pastries to be found - ideal for filling up a rucksack before heading out into the hills - they're open at 7am too, so an early start isn't a problem.
Overall, a good value campsite in a good location and perfect as a base for the eastern Cairngorms. We'd use it again without hesitation.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Intent2 |
2 reviews from this member |
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This was my very first camping trip so I did not know what to expect.
Everyone seems to have covered most of the info about this site but here are a few more.
A good 'quiet after 10pm' is in force. This is wonderful if you have younger children.
Some sites are on a slight slope ( near the play area at the river/left side) when it rained the water came rolling in the tent.
The site is a bit small and older children may get bored easily but please do take a walk to the loch, I am not a walker but loved every moment of the 8 miles and had such a good feed and sleep after. The children ran riot but in my opinion that's a good thing.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: 24carrots |
5 reviews from this member |
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The great thing about this camp site, is its location - bang in the centre of things, in the village of Ballater, and within walking distance to everything.
Ballater has everything one needs on hand - a tourist attraction in its own right, with plenty of pubs, restaurants, and a good supply of touristy shops and attractions. Must make a mention of the local Italian restaurant - La Mangiatoia - good ambiance, and food excellent - and also the local butcher - burgers the best we have ever eaten - pricey but very well worth it, and the steak kebabs - yum!
The campsite itself - was very busy when we visited - the wardens were excellent - helpful but not intrusive - and the amenities were clean and well maintained; free showers - comfortable cubicles with a little seat which is an added bonus when trying to get dry, plenty of hooks, etc - plenty of plugs for hairdryer, and a decent amount of clean toilets and sinks.
Our pitch was of a good size - hard standing - tents seem to congregate in the middle area but there is also another area nearer the river for those in tents - an extra space especially allocated for ball games etc - superb.
As this is a council run site the fees are very reasonable and there are plenty of things to do in the area including golf - park is adjacent to a golf course, lots of walks, beautiful scenery - to summarize - a well kept camp site in a beautiful location - everything a camp site should be. Would strongly advise booking beforehand in the summer months, as we were lucky or should we say fortunate to get a pitch!
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Vm27 |
7 reviews from this member |
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This is a council owned site so is fairly cheap to stay. The site is clean and tidy though the toilet and shower block has seen better days.
Our children love the little playpark in the centre of the touring site and there is an area set aside for kids to play with balls, etc.
Ballater is a lovely little village, with the usual facilities.
Walks around the village are lovely, especially alongside the river.
The pitches can be quite small and it gets really busy so remember to book.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Paul wray |
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Stayed here for 6 nights because it was good and we were very lucky to get fine weather. Balleter is well situated for all types of walking. Loch Muick is not far and the Queen provides good parking and a visitor centre there. The walk to Lochnagar from Loch Muick is worth doing even for those who are not used to mountains. For the more experienced there are are five Munroes achievable from the Loch. Other lower level moorland and forest walks are also possible within a few miles of Balleter. The site is good as are the facilities and is very cheap.
The only drawback is that it is small so booking is recommended. Balleter is a lovely town, plenty of shops that sell useful things like food, hardware and camping equipment. There is a fruit and veg shop, a butchers and a supermarket. We found the locals very friendly. For eating I recommend the Alexandra Hotel, doesn't look fancy but the food was good.
The walk alongside the River Dee was wonderful in the evening, beautiful flora and fauna and in June it didn't get dark until 12.00.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Marydoll2 |
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Great site. Short walk into Ballater which has supermarket, shops, chippy, chinese takeaway, good Italian restaurant, pubs, golf course and lovely walks which are well mapped out.
The warden is friendly and helpful. The site can be busy so best to book. Only problem is their plumbing seems to be dodgy at times as on 2 separate occasions the main toilet block has been shut as they had problems but overall a super site which we visit whenever we can.
Price is very reasonable as well, and what a bonus! we get age concession now if you can call getting old a bonus!
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Brucera |
4 reviews from this member |
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Excellent site even though we arrived and left in the torrential rain. Wardens very welcoming and helpful. Site flat but stoney 2' below surface so loads of bent pegs. Toilets and showers clean and loads of hot water.
Basic kids play area with swings and chute. Another area for bigger kids to play with a ball, however the crowd of kids in the large tent to ours would rather kick it around our tents! This stopped after a frank exchange of words.
Shops very close with good chip shop. Excellent walks close by for all ages (We had children ranging from 5 to 10 and all managed the easy walks)
Overall a good managed site and faclities. I'm already organising my next visit
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Capt Lightning |
46 reviews from this member |
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A nice, well located site, but let down by a number of things.
Toilet block was clean, but a bit old and slightly shabby. Reminded me of a school changing room! We chose not to use it.
Not all fresh water points were working.
Pitches a bit closer together than other sites,
But at least it was quiet.
However, the site does provide a good base for the various walks in the area. Ballater itself is a bit 'straight laced' and not very welcoming. You didn't feel that you could wander into shops and browse. I much prefer Braemar which is more casual and easy going - and you can get a proper drink there!
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Gmillsom |
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What a fantastic start to our camping season. We have just returned from a 3 night stay in Ballater for our first trip of the year. We had been itching to get away and decided to book this past weekend come what may, well it was great, weather was kind NO RAIN.
Ballater is such a lovely place and the site is good too, nice pitch clean toilets etc. Kids play area is good. During our long weekend stay we saw the local police patrol the site on 3 occasions which I thought was very good. It was very peaceful with no noise after 10:30 PM
Staff were helpful and friendly on arrival which was good as it was almost booked to capacity.
Loads of great walks for me and the dog right next to the Golf Course and on the banks of the river Dee you can’t ask for more.
I loved the golf course and I don’t even play but there is a nice walk around it.
Used the chippy on the Friday night after taking longer than expected to get set up and had some nice fish and chips, very very busy had to queue for a short while (7pm) but I did not mind as they had loads of Liverpool FC signed photos etc. On the walls.
Excellent local butcher, 2 supermarkets both walking distance from the site and well stocked. Good baker shop, again with loads of choice hot & cold, friendly pubs and all round quite relaxed sort of place.
Scenery is stunning and loads of wild life around the golf course, deer, rabbits, frogs to name a few, dog spent her time chasing deer, comical as they just darted away from her then stopped as she headed off in the wrong direction.
Everything you need is within walking distance of the site so no need to use the car much.
There is so much to see and do in Ballater and the surrounding area, Balmoral Castle, Braemar, Mar Lodge & Lin O Dee but the jewel in the crown is Loch Muick (pronounced Mick) this is a must see, fantastic scenery great visitor centre (free) but overall simply stunning.
The drive from Ballater to Loch Muick is about 10 Miles, single track road but with lots of passing spaces. Only charge is for the car park £2 but well worth it. Even the drive there throws up some spectacular scenery to whet the appetite.
You can walk round the loch without having to climb hills, all in its approx 8 miles, but there are shorter routes if desired.
If you are not into walking then you can still go there, park the car then walk a few hundred yards to get to see some of the spectacular scenery all around the loch. When we visited it was after 6 pm and the deer were grazing only 20 metres away from us but we just could not believe how beautiful the area was so next time we will allow more time so that we can walk around the loch.
I have to admit that this was one of the best trips we have had and we can’t wait to go back to lovely Ballater.
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