Embark on a trip to one of the best motorhome sites on the west coast of Scotland, and you will find yourself perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful scenery found in this stunning part of the UK.
The west coast of Scotland is known for its breathtaking sights and picturesque islands, and as with any area of the UK you head to, you’re going to want to make sure you’re pitching up at one of the best motorhome sites to get the most from your tour.
In this part of the world, there are some excellent campsites to pick from, providing a well-situated location for exploring and good facilities. However, for me, the most important trait of a great campsite, whether I’m heading to one of the best motorhome sites in Cornwall or on the west coast of Scotland, is the view.
A site which offers a breathtaking view can more than make up for a second-rate wash block. Therefore, if I’m heading to Scotland, I want to be able to enjoy those unforgettable views over a loch or of a mountain.
With that in mind, I’m sharing six of the standout motorhome sites on the west coast of Scotland, campsites where you can enjoy excellent views and, in the case of the majority of them, good amenities too. It’s worth noting that some of them do not have electric hook-up, so it could be worth packing the best portable power station or similar gadgets.
The best motorhome sites on the west coast of Scotland
Kneep Campsite, Isle of Lewis
Uig, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9HS, kneepcampsite.com
- What3Words: ///equipping.showering.closet
- Open: May to September
- Prices: Motorhomes £30 per night, campervans (5m and less), £25
- Electrical Hookup: £8
Found at Traigh na Berigh on Lewis’s west coast, Kneep Campsite provides a beachside destination that allows motorhomers to pitch up and enjoy stunning views out to sea.
With most of its pitches situated amidst grassy dunes, guests can take in the mile-long white sand beach. It’s a no-frills campsite, providing basic toilet and shower facilities (showers require a £1 coin to use), and a central water point and chemical toilet disposal.
Guests can choose between the pitches without electric hook-up, which offer the best views, or the 18 pitches by the shower block, which do have electric hook-up.
Enjoy a walk and take in wildlife such as Highland cattle and grazing sheep, or head off-site and drive to the Mangersta Sea Stacks and the Callanish Standing Stones.
Glenbrittle Campsite and Cafe, Isle of Skye
Glenbrittle, Isle of Skye IV47 8TA, +44 (0) 1478 640404, dunvegancastle.com/glenbrittle/campsite/
- What3Words: ///spoils.match.weeknight
- Open: 1 April – 15 October
- Prices: Adults £14, Child (5-15) £8.50, Family (2 adults, 4 children) £36
- Electrical Hookup: £11
Please note: No advance booking facility for non-electric pitches
Set among some of Skye’s most stunning scenery, this award-winning campsite is ideal for walkers.
Some of its pitches are virtually on the beach, and there are some good facilities too, including a refurbished toilet and shower block, a pot wash, a laundry room, chemical and grey waste disposal, as well as Cullin Coffee Cafe, where coffee, cakes and hot food can all be enjoyed.
It could be hard to get good motorhome internet here, with poor 4G mobile reception and no Wi-Fi, but there will still be plenty to do, with the campsite’s location between the Cuillin Hills and Loch Brittle making it a walker’s dream, with some excellent mountain walks to enjoy nearby. The Fairy Pools are only 10 minutes drive away too.
Horgabost Campsite, Isle of Harris
Horgabost, Isle of Harris HS3 3HR, horgabostcampsite.co.uk
- What3Words: ///quote.placidly.tasty
- Open: May to September
- Prices: Motorhomes/Campervan: £20 per night
A relaxed site found on the West Coast of Harris, Horgabost Campsite may have limited facilities, but it offers stunning views towards the island of Taransay.
Horgabost beach is ideal for an evening barbecue, or head to the even more impressive beaches at Nisabost, Seilebost and Luskentyre. Alternatively, enjoy a walk to nearby Macleod’s Stone, or head to the Talla na Mara Community Cafe, which is only a short drive away.
The site doesn’t have electric hook-up or Wi-Fi, so when you’re loading your motorhome, be sure to pack your portable campervan solar panels too. You do, however, get coin-operated showers (£1 for eight minutes), and can use a washing-up area and a chemical disposal point (£3 per use).
Traigh Farm CL, Arisaig
Traigh, Arisaig, Highlands, PH39 4NT, caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/scotland/highlands/arisaig/traigh-farm-cl/
- What3Words: ///translated.soup.health
- Open: All year
- Prices: From £25
This Certificated Location is a working farm and is found on a stretch of coastline near Arisaig, giving motorhomers access to plenty of fantastic beaches, including Traigh, Arisaig and Camusdarach, as well as Morar Bay, with its famous Silver Sands.
Head to Traigh Golf Course, enjoy a spot of fishing, drive to the port town of Mallaig, or try some kayaking in the bay, keeping your eyes peeled for otters.
The site doesn’t offer electric hook-up or toilets (so if your ‘van doesn’t have suitable facilities, it could be worth packing the best portable toilet for a campervan), but it does provide water, bins and septic tank, while it will also charge your battery.
Port Nan Gael, Isle of Mull
Port nan Gael, Pennyghael, Isle of Mull, PA70 6HB, 01681 778158, portnangael.co.uk/campsite/
- What3Words: ///laugh.crossword.tent
Open: 6 March 2026 to 3 January 2027
Prices: £30 per pitch (£25 in Winter) and two adults. £6 per extra adult per night
Electric hook up: £6
Enjoy the stunning views across Loch Scriabin and onto Ben More (the only Munro on the island and a 20-minute drive away) from this campsite.
It’s a very flat campsite, which makes it ideal for motorhome pitches, with each booking receiving a 6 x 6m hardstanding pitch which offers sea and mountain views.
Guests can also use the modern shower block, a family shower room, and accessible facilities, as well as a dog run, a pot wash, and a chemical disposal point. For those who want a break from cooking, there is access to a pub/restaurant next door, too.
However, it is worth highlighting that it is a largely unmanned campsite, so on arrival, you will register on a display screen instead of being greeted.
There are some great walks to enjoy in the surrounding area, with birdwatchers able to look out for buzzards, oystercatchers and white-tailed eagles.
You may spot otters and dolphins in the bay, too.
Clachtoll Beach Campsite, near Lochinver, Sutherland
134 Clachtoll, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4JD, clachtollbeachcampsite.com
- What3Words: ///blunt.jubilant.pranced
- Open: 28 March to 30 October. Also open over New Year.
- Prices: Pitch is £20 per night (£27 for serviced pitch inc EHU) and includes one adult (additional adults are £6 per night and children (5 to 15) are £2 per night)
Sitting at Clachtoll on the Stoer peninsula, guests at this campsite can enjoy the views across the Minch to Harris, Lewis and Skye. Thanks to its location, it’s also on the NC500, one of the best UK road trips.
Unsurprisingly, considering its name, the site is located above a stunning sandy beach, and is only a few miles from the village of Lochinver.
Guests can choose between serviced pitches, with views out to sea, or unserviced pitches, where the surrounding hills can be taken in. The site’s facilities include outside showers, a dishwashing area, and toilet and shower amenities. Free-to-use kayaks, canoes, wetsuits, paddle boards and buoyancy aids are available as well.
Walkers and birdwatchers will be in their element, with good routes to follow which could let you spot a variety of birdlife, including eagles, buzzards, skylarks, waxwings, plovers, and owls. Or, head to the beach and see if you spot any whales and dolphins.
If you’re still in the process of working out where to go this year, too, see what Peter Baber has to say about what he thinks the most crucial consideration is when planning a tour.
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