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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: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pink Empress |
8 reviews from this member |
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 Stayed 3 nights. Beautiful views. The site was very hilly and which ever way we camped we were on a slant! toilets etc seemed to be permanently dirty although I saw cleaning staff in there every day.
Awful midge problem as so close to Lochs.
Near no where! The walk to Oban took about 50 mins. Lovely scenery to look at along the way but still a fair walk.
Oban is pretty and really the gateway to other islands.
Staff at site were helpful and would re-charge phones if asked. Shop was also full of basics. It rained heavily on the last two nights and days this was an issue as there was no where else to go near by and no shelter other than our poor wee tent. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Yvonne s. |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from our second visit to this campsite. If you can put up with the short queue for the showers, which I didn't find a problem, this is a great campsite. It is situated in such a beautiful location. There are only a couple of swings for the kids to play on but there is a games room at the entrance to the site as well.
My own kids aged 13, 9 and 5 however, loved the hill in the middle of the site, for climbing and rolling down again and they made a few friends here.
We arrived late Saturday evening and just managed to get the last of the electric hook-ups.
We left mid Friday afternoon and it is worth noting, that the campsite had really emptied out quite a bit by this time, so if you are planning on a visit, this would be a great time to arrive, as you get to choose the location for your own pitch.
We included a boat trip to the Island of Staffa on our visit this year and I was really delighted to watch a Basking Shark swimming around the entrance to Fingals Cave. Amazing.
The site is very close to Oban and there are such a lot of things to do in the area, I highly recommend you visit.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Smelliestcat |
1 review from this member |
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We turned up during the day and there was a notice to welcome you explaining where you could pitch up if the shop was shut, which it does between 11-4 but then reopens from 4-8pm. The shop was well stocked for a little site, although the selection of alcohol was over priced. £1.70 for a can of beer is excessive when they have 4 supermarkets a short drive away.
The staff were all friendly, nice large freezer for ice blocks, a microwave and hobs are free as are the showers.
The duck pond was nice, the games room basic but open til 11pm and reopen at 8am, the wash facilities were ok, the people who have been complaining could fair better by trying to go before or after the 8am rush!
We enjoyed the scenery which was stunning. There were sheep and goats on the hills, you could climb quite high and get amazing views.
It is a good base for visiting all the islands and sea life, and the prices are reasonable, it cost £70 for 3 people to pitch up for 5 nights
There is a beach near the site where you can park for £1 for 2 hours or £2 for the day. The water is so clear and calm, you can see lots of fish. Dogs are banned.
It is a quiet site so no loud noises later and for kids looking for an arcade in town, there is only one which is below basic.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Carl W |
1 review from this member |
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We just stayed at this campsite for 5 nights and it was great. You can choose where to pitch your tent, most other campsites we've visited tell you exactly where you have to pitch your tent. We managed to get a pitch with a fantastic sea view.
It cost us £16 per night for our family of 2 adults and 3 children. Our kids loved it. Outside reception is a duck pond and there were some newly hatched ducklings which the kids adored. There is also a games room with a pool table and some video games which might suit our kids in a few years time!
The showers and toilets, were regularly checked and cleaned, but we did need to walk across the site to a shower block which wasn't on the tent field one morning because the one on our field was closed for cleaning.
The site shop was well stocked, we could get bread rolls and milk each morning and it had all the basics. Tinned food, ice creams, soft drinks etc.
We used the campers kitchen a few times, which was a bit easier than cooking at the tent. The kitchen is basic but very clean. There is just a hob, microwave and a freezer for ice blocks. The dishwashing area was close to the kitchen behind the reception building.
There are picnic tables outside reception, close to the kitchen, so you can cook a meal and then sit outside at the tables to eat.
Oban town is 3 miles from the site. They have a bus service into the town from the site, they also give you a number for the local taxi company when you book in. In the town there are 3 good supermarkets, also all the usual town centre shops and also some great eating places. We had a good meal at 'Piazza' restaurant on the North Pier.
We'll definitely visit this site again, it is a great place for families with young kids. They try to discourage groups of teens who are looking for nightlife and noise, so that made it ideal for us.
My only criticism would be that the site needs another shower block, there are 3 at the moment and I believe they are trying to add a 4th but are having problems with planning permission. We had a chat with the owners one evening and we got the impression that they want to improve the facilities but are struggling with lots of red tape.
Great site, it's beautifully maintained, clean and tidy with neatly mown grass and amazing views, lovely relaxed atmosphere. We'll be back for sure!
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Colincky |
14 reviews from this member |
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Once again fantastic campsite will always return here, great place to use as a base for exploring the area/and the islands.
Oban is a nice town with lots to do. Staff very good, they have a married couple working onsite and they were VERY helpful with any questions. Another good plus was next to NO midgies. WILL BE BACK.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Globalpoet |
3 reviews from this member |
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We stayed for a week with the whole family: grandparents, parents and children, six tents in all. When we arrived the shop/reception was closed but we found someone who told us where we could camp. We were right at the bottom well away from the toilets, facilities etc but close to the water. When the shop opened, the woman told us we'd camped in the wrong place and shouldn't have been sent there and threatened to uproot us and some other campers that had also arrived and been sent there. We all stood our ground. We had had to pay for the whole camp IN ADVANCE and would probably have left had this not been the case. This was almost £300 for us and had the weather turned nasty that week, forcing us to leave, it would have been a big loss, something to seriously consider for other campers. That said, we weren't bothered about the facilities; a second toilet block had better showers and were more spacious but quite a walk away, but the views were incredible. A very friendly place (the holidayers) but staff not so friendly.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lyneveanderson |
5 reviews from this member |
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We didn't get off to a great start here, we'd had a long drive and when we eventually got to the campsite (that road from Oban seems to go forever! and everyone drives too fast and it's very narrow) the woman wasn't very friendly. We weren't given any info. The shop was closed, the toilets very dingy.
The views however were stunning and the site is very peaceful.
I personally wouldn't go back. The facilities for the size of the site were shocking. Other than booking in I saw no members of staff. The weather was hot so we headed to the camp-kitchen room to pop our ice-blocks in the freezer, but there was just a gap!
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: 2OldForThis |
1 review from this member |
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My family and I have been visiting this site every August for 9 years. We initially book in for one week, but that inevitably turns into 2 weeks!
The site is very busy during the month of August, however this year was not as busy as usual. I think because of the unusually wet summer.
I cannot fault this site. The owner is fully aware of the toilet block situation, as I discovered over a beer with him when reception closed in the evening, and it would seem that they have had plans drawn up for a new block but have been unable to make any progress due to bureaucracy for some three years.
Stunning views, relaxed atmosphere, helpful staff.
9 out of 10, and I will be returning in 2008
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Colincky |
14 reviews from this member |
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Didnt think I could find another site on par with glenn nevis campsite, but this one near oban is brilliant, highly recomend it.
Stunning views, great base to check out the area / islands, guarantee we will be back all the time. Staff are fantastic, the whole place is great, good for the wee ones and pets are welcome.
We are just home but thinking of going back tomorrow. A good 9/10 for us. Maybe even 10/10.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Debra16 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Our family stayed here for almost a week. We were located in the ball park as there were no pitches left in the main field. This field had a beautiful view of the water side and was just a hop, skip and a jump from the reception block and shop. Ideal for us really as we have a twelve year old and a two year old.
The plus points for us were the site is only a few minutes drive from Oban centre and it was nice and quiet where we were pitched.
The down sides however outweigh the positives. The shop is only open a few hours a day and is badly stocked. The guy behind the counter is also a little grumpy. The two toilets near the shop are tiny and dirty and I did not feel comfortable taking my two year old there.
There is however a larger toilet block near the other pitches but they were still were still not that clean. The dish washing facility at the small block near us was filthy. The sink was covered in bird droppings (this will be because it is near the duck pond) and was never cleaned by the staff all the time we were there.
If you want a simple site with a fantastic view then it's for you. A tip would be to take your own water as the water provided is brown as it has peat in it.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Steve+Ali |
20 reviews from this member |
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Absolutely gorgeous site, wonderful views over the loch. Very friendly owners and a well maintained site. The only downfalls were the undersized shower facilities. Only three blocks for the entire site, which caused large queues each morning. Plenty of hot water though and free! The other downfall was the drinking water, although filtered by the site, then filtered again by our caravan, then again into a filter jug, it was still discoloured and formed a head. The water seemed to upset all our stomachs, but no lasting affects!
The approach road to the site is very narrow with passing places, which was ok for us, until we were leaving, when we encountered an inexperienced caravanner
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Vitovan |
4 reviews from this member |
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Best site we have ever visited! The pictures don't do it justice! A beautiful location with superb views of Kerrera and the surrounding highlands. The campsite has such a relaxed attitude which makes it very easy to visit. The ultimate campsite in and around Oban!
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: JoeyJo |
2 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for one week whilst diving in and around Oban. The location is just out of the town which makes it ideal for people who require a bit of peace and quiet.
The static caravans were very clean and in good condition.
Site owners are very friendly and helpful.
Would recommend this site both to families and divers.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Patricia1960 |
1 review from this member |
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Decided to try this campsite after seeing the reviews. We were not disappointed a very well kept site, toilets and showers where in the process of being upgraded, very clean and plenty of hot water. The staff on the site were always around and very helpful. Children's play area was very small only a couple of swings but the duck pond is lovely with the ducks coming around the tent which our 4 year old enjoyed feeding. The sun was shining on the Friday we arrived but by the Saturday night we had gales our tent survived with a little damage a couple of tents were not so lucky, we had chosen the highest point on the site for the beautiful views, the bottom of the park is a bit more sheltered. Shop doesn't open till end of May so make sure you are stocked up. The journey to Oban from the site is a single track road but plenty of passing places. Would definitely return would like to try some of the cruises from Oban harbour.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: AngMilne |
4 reviews from this member |
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Stayed at this site twice and both times have been great.
The staff are all friendly and the site which is well maintained has a relaxed feel.
There's a play park for the kids but they seemed more interested in the hill which is situated at the top of the tent area! The duck pond also went down extremely well!
The toilet/shower block could do with an upgrade but overall it was kept clean.
Lots of walks and plenty to do along with stunning views, makes it a great location for exploring Oban.
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