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Red Squirrel Campsite
Old Glencoe Road
Glencoe
Argyll and Bute   (Browse area)
PH49 4HX
Tel: 07538763695
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Pitches: 22 acres
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
           01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027

Rating: Average Review Score: 8/10 from 117 Reviews
                8/10 from 117 Reviews

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 Tent Pitches   No Caravans   No Motorhomes   Small Campervans 
 No Glamping Units   No Statics for Hire   No Statics for Sale   No Seasonal Pitches 
 No Electric Hookups   Hardstanding Pitches   No Fully Serviced Pitches   Show Full Facilities
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 
 No Baby Changing   Laundry On Site   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 No Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   No Gas Exchange   Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   Freezer / Fridge   No Motorhome Point   Wifi Access 
 Shop <5 miles   No Bar   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Activities
 No Playground   No TV Room   No Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 Fishing <5 miles   No Wild Swimming   No Indoor Pool   No Outdoor Pool 
 No Horse Riding   No Cycle Hire   Golf <5 miles   No Tennis 
 Beach <5 miles   Watersports <5 miles   No Boat Launch 
Other Features
 No Sea Views   Not Working Farm   Campfires Allowed   Open All Year 
 Riverside Pitches   Public Transport <1 mile  Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 

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Date of Visit: August 2026 Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 3 Travelling as:  Young couple
Reviewer: Avidpsyche 8 reviews from this member

 Nice campsite among woodland and next to a river with great mountain views. Roughly £15 per person per night. For backpackers, couples and families, child friendly.

The weather was pretty bad when we arrived, a downpour, we literarly had to just find the first available spot to pitch our tent as the campsite was already full and the ground already sodden. Some areas were rock hard so trying to get pegs in the ground was very difficult.

Facilities are fine although need a little updating. As the site was so full trying to use the sinks to wash up or the laundry room was a nightmare at times.

The washer/dryer costs £1 to use but we found people were using it and just leaving their clothes in the machine. Just made things awkward as you don't really want to be touching other peoples clothes or trying to find a space to put them so we gave up.

The toilet block was not so bad as there were plenty of toilets including a couple of separate stand alones to use but the showers were often too busy, so we waited until later in the morning as by that time the campsite had emptied. O

Ne thing to note, the shower cubicles are small. I'm a larger guy and because the showers doors swing open outwards the space to move was reduced by half, so there was not enough space to move. Something to be mindful about.

They do have fire pits to use and plenty of wood was always available. There is also a food stall on site that serves drinks and hot food in the morning and evenings which is handy.

All in all its a good campsite for the location and the scenery but for the time of year it was just crammed. Not much you can do about the weather but then that's part of camping, it didn't change our enjoyment for the 3 nights we were there.

Finding space to pitch could be a problem as it's a free for all but it is what it is.

Would we visit again, yes, just not in the peak season. 


Date of Visit: August 2026 Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  With friends
Reviewer: SallyAK 5 reviews from this member

 The Mountain View’s from the site are stunning.

The site is well organised.

The facilities are excellent, clean and spacious.

Beautiful riverside site with trees. In August it was busy & there were a lot of cars on site.

We probably could have found a quieter spot but we wanted to be near our car for an early set off to Oban for a ferry. 
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Date of Visit: May 2026 Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 3 Travelling as:  Mature couple
Reviewer: Debz L 5 reviews from this member

 Awesome site, beautiful setting, private as you want, each unit is separate and not overcrowded.

If you want everything on tap, this is not for you.

But if you want a clean and functional site, Red squirrel won't disappoint.

Highly recommended, but I shouldn't really tell you all about it, or it might be spoilt. 
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Date of Visit: April 2025 Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Family with young children
Reviewer: FairRev 11 reviews from this member

 This site is in a beautiful location in Glencoe, within easy walking distance of a great pub.

We received a warm welcome, but pitches are not allocated so you just have to drive around and find a spot, it was easy for us as we arrived relatively early but later in the day you might struggle.

The hard standing pitches were quite rough so chocks would be needed on most of them and I dread to think how hard it would be to get tent pegs into the rocky ground!

The facilities blocks are a collection of portaloo type cabins and sheds; it's a bit rough and ready, but the showers were hot and we never had to wait for the loo. 


Date of Visit: August 2024 Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Retired couple
Reviewer: Spiritofherald 3 reviews from this member

 I really don't understand how people rave so highly about this site - it's one of the worst I've ever been on!

The website talks about hardstanding pitches - well they are sort of, but not like you expect, little more than rubble thrown down on the ground and barely visible through the weeds. Most of the pitches are rocky and very uneven. There are a small number of better pitches but on a busy day you would be very lucky to nab one of those.

All pitches are little more than clearings amongst the trees so are rough and very muddy in wet weather. The facilities are awful, made from potacabins and huts.

Trying to find a decent pitch when the site is crowded is nigh on impossible - it's free for all!

Washing up facilities are dire as are they beneath a ramshackle shelter. Taps are loose, plugs not existant, water only warm (any time of day), overflows not even plumbed in.

Showers are very small and very old. On the plus side they are clean, but only if get there soon after cleaning, the rest of the time the floors are swimming and everything is grubby. The electric showers are fine and not restricted to time (one plus point).

There are a couple of additional toilets which are old portaloos with no hot running water or dryers.

Plus points: I received a warm, friendly welcome. The showers are okay (not the cubicles). 
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Date of Visit: May 2024  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Solo traveller
Reviewer: Harrym 1 review from this member

 Great campsite have visited a few times and would highly Recommend

Mix of hard pitches for vans, flats open grass and also sheltered tree covered tent pitching areas

In an amazing setting in the foot of glencoe mountains and a river running alongside with great facilities and managed to get a decent phone signal. 
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Date of Visit: August 2023 Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Family with older children
Reviewer: Silent husky 1 review from this member

 Site with great view. Good location for exploring Glencoe and Ranoch.

Sanitarie was okay, wifi worked good, but only near the kiosk. We stayed there with a tent and a rooftop-tent and had a dog with us.

We will come again. 
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Date of Visit: July 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 7 Travelling as:  Solo traveller
Reviewer: George peattie 1 review from this member

 Staff were very pleasant and helpful

Got to walk around the site after checking in since I was on foot and chose my pitch

Toilets and showers were spotless comes

Highly recommended especially if you like walks 
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Date of Visit: July 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Family with young children
Reviewer: Neilwi 1 review from this member

 Amazing location, staff were more than helpful,

Great experience and will definitely be back.

Had a few personal issues with my own equipment which staff helped me with without hesitation even when clearly busy! 
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Date of Visit: May 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Solo traveller
Reviewer: Timse8 1 review from this member

 Wonderful campsite in a glorious location.

I really liked the unstructured approach - pitch where you like, just be mindful of a few basic (but totally understandable and practical) house rules, such as noise, vehicles on hard standing and so on.

Staff helpful and laid back.

Unquestionably I will go again. 

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Date of Visit: August 2022  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Young couple
Reviewer: Jordan 1 review from this member

 Great location near walks and can walk into glencoe.

Swift communication with the site and easy to book.

Can choose your place to park.

Clean facilities.

Relaxed environment. 
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Date of Visit: July 2022  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Mature couple
Reviewer: Katieb 1 review from this member

 We stayed 1 night in the campsite, we though it was great,

The facilities were clean and just what we needed and to top it off there was a visit from the ice cream van! it made my night! x 


Date of Visit: July 2022  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Mature couple
Reviewer: Taylor 1 review from this member

 The staff were amazing, they even offered to run us to a local garage when we needed to fix our van.

They're constantly working around the site to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The setting of the campsite is spectacular and perfect for all types of campers.

The kids there looked like they were having so much fun.

We'll be back soon. 
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Date of Visit: June 2022  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Mature couple
Reviewer: Lizkir 1 review from this member

 Been coming here for years and I say it's the best camping site in the whole of Scotland

It lies in the picturesque Glencoe everyday it looks stunning,

Facilities are good, and no strict rules, very relaxing place,

Dog friendly, campfire friendly (but be sensible)

Will always be back there.

The Kirkhams

10/10 
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Date of Visit: September 2021  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Retired couple
Reviewer: Hymac1 2 reviews from this member

 Loved the fact you could have a fire.

Toilets clean with lovely hot water. Unfortunately there was only one shower working.

Disliked the fact there was no where to empty chemical toilet

Within walking distance of Clachaig Inn where you have a drink or a meal.

Great location with plenty of walks nearby.

Glencoe Village with great village shop not far. 


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