Applecross Campsite offers six acres of open camping fields, and is one of the most popular campsites in the Scottish Highlands. The caravan site welcomes guests with motorhomes, touring caravans and tents, and also has a number of holiday homes for rent, along with two quirky camping huts for those seeking an alternative camping experience. Applecross Campsite is open from March 1st to 31st October.
Hard standing pitches are available at Applecross, and the park owners ask these are requested and booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Electric hook ups are available at a small additional cost, and this can be organised upon arrival at Applecross. Electric hook ups also have water points available.
Facilities available at Applecross Campsite included heated shower and toilet blocks, and a laundrette. There is a café bar on site for guests to pick up something to eat and drink, while an indoor common area features a children’s play area, as well as having games and books for guests to enjoy among themselves.
The nearest village, Applecross, is a short walk from the site, and has several local amenities for guests to pick up holiday essentials and any other purchases.
This part of Scotland is perfect for guests looking to enjoy a quiet and tranquil escape from everyday life.
The Applecross Games, which take place every year, regularly attract guests, with many choosing to participate in some events, though the majority choose to watch and enjoy the occasion. The Games are usually held in late July, and early booking is recommended to secure a pitch over the weekend.
Tourists who love spending time outdoors will be spoiled for choice when they stay at Applecross. There is easy access to miles of open space, and many guests choose to take on some of the Highland trails that you can join from paths close to the site. The landscape near the coast is better described as hilly rather than mountainous, making the walking routes perfect for guests of all levels of fitness and stamina. Those looking for a bigger challenge can venture further inland to discover many of the higher peaks of the Highlands.
Unspoiled countryside and woodland is also found close to Applecross Campsite for guests looking to go walking completely on the flat, with many gentle walks available that offer stunning views of the area and out across the sea or towards Raasay and Skye. Much of the landscape is also accessible on a mountain bike, too.
This wouldn’t be Scotland if there weren’t plenty of places to enjoy fishing and golf during your camping and caravanning holidays. Fishing can be enjoyed around the coast and out to sea – many local fishermen are happy to take tourists out with them – while there are two golf courses within an hour of the park.
The area is so quiet and remote that a longer drive is needed to discover other towns and villages in the region, however taking a scenic journey along the Highland roads is often a great experience in itself.
So if you like rallies, static holiday caravans, tent, motorhome and touring caravan holidays in Scotland, stay at Applecross Campsite for a quiet, tranquil escape and to be at one with the amazing Scottish outdoors.
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Just getting to Applecross is an absolute pleasure, taking you through some of the most awe inspiring and untouched scenery in Western Europe. Physically, we are only two hours drive from Inverness Airport and Railway Station, but spiritually and emotionally we're decades away.... and you can come to us from Kishorn via the Bealach nam Bo the only true Alpine pass in Britain or take the "coward's" way, round by Shieldaig and along the coast. Its never been easier with improved road links from Inverness & Fort William, low cost flights & a rail link to Strathcarron on the west coast line. Scottish Citylink and Skyeways also run a service to Kyle of Lochalsh near to Applecross.
From Inverness
A9 - A835 - A832 0 A890 - A896 until Tornapress where the turn off to The Applecross pass is signposted.
From Fort William
A82 - A87 - A890 - A896 until Tornapress where the turn off to The Applecross pass is signposted.
The site location is wonderful, at the end of the Bealach Na Ba and just outside of Applecross. The site itself is quiet and peaceful, there is lots of room to run around but when we visited it was a little on the wet side (almost boggy).
The big problem with the site is that it feels like it needs a little bit more love and attention.
The facilities were okay but they looked like they needed a good clean.
EricL - 14th October 2017
Very disappointing stay - we asked for our money back and left - both times we went to get food from the restaurant on site were just told they had finished serving - very noisy, overcrowded, limited facilities, dark toilets, waterlogged, basic, motorbikes revving their engines at all hours, not child friendly, it is an incredibly long drive, with stunning views, but this area is very remote and the staff will not make you feel at all welcome after your long drive when you are tired and hungry.
helpal - 20th August 2010
What a spectacular location. Amazing views. We stayed in the log wigwams which were cozy and great value. It is a quiet park with some good and bad points.
There is a comfortable and lovely cafe with a large covered flower tunnel. There is a childrens play area with good quality toys. It is a short 5-10min walk from the centre of applecross and the applecross inn which serves great food and has a fantastic atmosphere (be sure to book in advance).
Overall the site is quite small and so does not need many toilets and showers. These facilities were adequate but the floors were dirty and there was no loo roll for both the days we were there. Be sure to bring your own. The staff were always friendly and helpful.
