Forest campsites in South Scotland with showers

The Scottish Lowlands, largely made up of the beautiful Midland Valley, is one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the country and a magical place to camp.

92% (46 reviews)
92% (46 reviews)

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12 top forest campsites in South Scotland with showers

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Camping at Cardewlees

37 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Carlisle, England
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
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78%
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West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

46 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, South Scotland
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
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£30
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96%
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Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

47 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Millom, England
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
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98%
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Beirhope Alpacas

11 units · Tents1 acre · Kelso, Scotland
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
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93%
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Moss Side Farm Campsite

33 units · Tents4 acres · Cumbria, North West England
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
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98%
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Ewe Love Camping Pods

3 units · Glamping120 acres · Penrith, Cumbria, North West England
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
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£85
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95%
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Loch Katrine Eco Camping

22 units · Glamping, Motorhomes1 acre · Stirling and Falkirk, Central Scotland
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
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£10
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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

53 units · Glamping, Tents500 acres · Hawick, Scottish Borders
Pick between the woods and the walled garden at this stunning Scottish Borders site
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£33
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Woodman's Huts

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Cumbria, North West England
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
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£110
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Howdy Glamping

10 units · Glamping, Tents14 acres · Penrith, Cumbria, North West England
Sociable, eco-friendly glamping in the woods, 10 minutes' drive from the Lake District.
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Muiredge

8 units · Glamping1 acre · Perth and Kinross, Central Scotland
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
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£100
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(52)

The Damson Shepherd's Hut

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Cumbria, North West England
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
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£110
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Plentiful wildlife, sweeping countryside and dense forest are skirted by a stunning, craggy coastline and together they make a wonderful camping destination. What is more, there are plenty of good campsites to be found and we’ve picked out the best of them.

Forest campsites in South Scotland with showers guide

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Whether it be glamping or pitching up a tent, camping with your family, or finding a campsite where groups are welcome, camping in South Scotland has much to offer. Read on for Hipcamp’s list of the best campsites in South Scotland.

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Together the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Ayrshire, form what is more broadly known as Southern Scotland, where swathes of countryside and the rolling hills of the Southern Uplands make a prime camping destination. Campsites in Southern Scotland are not hard to come by and there is a wide choice of good campsites to be found, from traditional tent-only bolt holes to lavish glamping havens. We’ve picked out our very favourite campsites in the area so you can easily find what you are looking for.

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