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Sallochy Bay, Rowardennan, Glasgow, G63 0AW, United Kingdom
Sallochy Campsite is a semi-formal campsite on the banks of Loch Lomond near Rowardennan,Glasgow. The West Highland Way passes through the campsite. Operated by Forestry Commission Scotland, the campsite has basic facilities to give you a 'wilder' camping experience. Composting toilets and drinking water is available but there are no showers on-site.
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    Sallochy Campsite
    "Excellent first camping experience"
    By , Galashiels, UK
    First time camping and a perfect location for it. The warden was very helpful and easy to talk too. Will definitely go back again in the future. Only advice would be to bring midge spray as they can be a nuisance!
Sallochy Campsite is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 802 guest reviews.Read more guest reviews.

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General Information

Sallochy Campsite is a semi-formal campsite on the banks of Loch Lomond near Rowardennan,Glasgow. The West Highland Way passes through the campsite. Operated by Forestry Commission Scotland, the campsite has basic facilities to give you a 'wilder' camping experience. Composting toilets and drinking water is available but there are no showers on-site. 

The site is open 1st March through to the 31st October. Camping is available in the central grassed area (20 pitches ) or in 10 marked loch-side pitches (there are 30 pitches in total). A disabled access pitch with parking bay is available within the central pitch area.

Due to the small size of the site, group bookings are not permitted. On arrival we may not honour hour booking if this site rule is not adhered to.
Please note this site is only suitable for tents only.

There are 30 pitches available (only one tent per pitch is permitted)
  • 10 loch side pitches, maximum tent size four person tent
  • 20 central pitches, maximum tent size six person tent including
  • 1 Disable Pitch, maximum tent size six person tent

Composting toilets and overnight parking are available for those who have booked a pitch.

Site importance

Sallochy campsite is on the shores of Loch Lomond and offers stunning views across to the loch to the Arrochar Alps. The small beach is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the scenery.

The campsite is also surrounded by beautiful woodland, designated as a site of special scientific interest. Local trails provide routes to into the woods, up to viewpoints and the Ben Lomond hill path.

The site which is ideal for families, walkers and those wanting to experience a short outdoor break in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Please book early to avoid disappointment as the campsite is often full during the summer months.

Prices

  • Adults (aged 16 and over): £7 per person per night
  • Children (aged 5 to 15): £1 per person per night
  • Under 5's Free

The campsite is within an alcohol byelaw area meaning that the consumption of alcohol is not permitted on site.

For all enquiries please contact Sallochy.wardens@forestryandland.gov.scot.

Restrictions

Check-In Time:From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-Out Time:Until 11:00

Pitches

  • Central Pitch
    Total Pitches: 20

    Central pitches each accommodate a maximum of 6 people.

  • Disabled Pitch
    Total Pitches: 1

    Disabled access raised central pitch accommodates a maximum of 6 people.

  • Lochside Pitch
    Total Pitches: 10

    Lochside pitches each accommodate a maximum of 4 people.

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Sallochy Campsite is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 guest reviews.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Excellent first camping experience"
    By , Galashiels, UK
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    First time camping and a perfect location for it. The warden was very helpful and easy to talk too. Will definitely go back again in the future. Only advice would be to bring midge spray as they can be a nuisance!
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Still our favourite campsite!"
    By , Bishopton, UK
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    This was our third year camping at Sallochy and we still love it. The lochside pitches in particular are beautiful, you're right on the West Highland way and it's secluded enough that we can let our toddlers go feral without worrying that they'll end up under a car. The rangers are always wonderful to deal with.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Amazing views quiet location perfect holiday"
    By , Shrewsbury, UK
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    My partner and I camped here to escape the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives for a few days. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sallochy it was relaxing and peaceful just like we had planned. We hired a fire pit for two nights (not the first night as the warden was poorly) but it was £5 per day for the pit and £5 for the bag of logs which we thought was totally worth it, they give you everything you would need to make a blazing fire even in the rain that is almost always in Scotland, we stayed on a lochside pitch and were so pleased with it and it's extra privacy. The toilets were clean tidy and not smelly although a walk from the lochside this wasn't an issue as I'd much rather have the privacy than a close toilet. It was nice to meet lots of hikers who were doing the west highway. Would definitely recommend this campsite but don't forget your mozzie repellent, but even in the rain this campsite is perfect for a real camping getaway.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Very nice"
    By , nottingham, UK
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    Loch is stunning, pitches at lochside have stunning views, toilets and sink available and fire pit hire with wood, and there are even park benches lochside, what more do you need?!?!
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Rainy Days at Sallochy"
    By , Glasgow, UK
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    The only thing that disappointed was the weather, we had smurry rain, lashin rain, cats an dugs, the lot. Weans got soaked but it didn't seem to matter, they had a ball! Would recommend hiring the fire basket (£5 per day + £5 per bag of chopped logs), very easy to get a roaring fire going even in torrential rain. The outlook and views are stunning, however, so are the midges - DO NOT FORGET AVON'S SKIN SO SOFT, essential on any lochside. Staff were present, approachable and helpful, campsite was well maintained and very clean - rough camping was never this smooth.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Great experience"
    By , Easterhouse, UK
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    Great view & Great facilities. Highly recommend and can't wait to return.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Lovely stay"
    By , Glasgow, UK
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    Amazing calm environment with hiking paths just out the "door" (tent). Fire pits can be rented and wood can be purchased. Would definitely recommend. Mind the midges though!
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Good location"
    By , Bekkevoort, Belgium
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    Nice location with a nice view of the lake, good grass for camping, facilities clean, friendly staff
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Camping by the loch"
    By , Macclesfield, UK
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    After a day of walking the fabulous loch-side location of Sallochy was magical. A refreshing swim in the loch, simple meal, and restful night has etched the experience into memory forever.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Quiet, well-managed, with a light touch"
    By , Glasgow, UK
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    If they're not all taken you have a choice between (a) a central pitch sharing space with up to twenty tents in a single area, close to the toilet block and (b) a lochside pitch, smaller, more private single pitches right on the loch's edge, but a longer walk to the toilet block. The West Highland Way passes close by (walkers, runners, and sometimes cyclists); traffic on the road further back is light and unobtrusive. Site is managed by rangers who are helpful rather than rule-obsessed. When booking you need to specify the number of people and pitches for the whole duration of the stay; which makes it impossible to book for two nights, with one person the first night and two people the second.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Unexpected experiences"
    By , GLASGOW, UK
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    I have been coming to Salochy Bay with my son for the last four years, on occasion several times throughout the year. We love it. The area is nothing short of spectacular and the staff are always helpful and friendly. However, on this visit I hired a fire pit and bought two bags of wood. I specifically asked the Ranger if the £10 for the two day hire of the fire pit was refunded at the end of the stay, as it had been every time we stayed previously. So I was less than happy when told the money was not refundable by a different Ranger on the day of our departure. I would never had paid a total of £20 for both pit and wood if I knew the pit hire was non refundable. That cost me more than the hire of the pitch for two days !! I left extremely dissapointed as the use of a fire pit was in fact the reason we started to go to Sallochy Bay. The Ranger told me that this was implemented last year. I can find no correspondence on the web site or otherwise which explains this change in policy. I will just look for alternatives now which allow fires at no extra cost. Really upset me that.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Excellent little campsite"
    By , Loanhead, UK
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    Beautiful wee campsite with basic facilities. Everything you need to recharge your batteries. When you get to the house with Sallochy on the gate, keep walking up the road and continue back on the forest path, following WHW markers. This will bring you out at Sallochy campsite. Don't try and camp in the garden of the one house in Sallochy!
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Excellent basic camping area in great location"
    By , Glasgow, UK
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    I stayed here one night in May while doing the West Highland Way. the composting toilet facilities and outside sink area are well maintained. The ground was rugged the site is described as woodland campsite so that was to be expected. Great location right at the banks of the loch. Happy with the price of £7 per night although should perhaps more like £5 given the average price of other well established campsites in the area which have showers, shop, etc.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "OK....but"
    By , Glasgow, UK
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    Compost loos unpleasant. 24hr noise (like a vacuum cleaner next door) from Uni environmental research station! Noisy (boozy) late night family groups.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Really good"
    By , Halle (Saale), Germany
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    Beautiful location directly next to Loch Lomond, very clean, perfect for young people who want to enjoy the nature
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Lovely location and campsite"
    By , Dundee, UK
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    Fantastic stay as always. Staff friendly and helpful. No complaints since we started coming 2 years ago. Looking forward to visiting a few times this year. This was stay number 3 and have at least another 2 planned visits. Lochside is still our favourite but not always been able to book these out. Love visiting Sallochy Campsite.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Lovely campsite!"
    By , MADRID, Spain
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    Lovely campsite in a quiet and beautiful place by the shore of Loch Lommond. It has a great grass area to pitch your tent, well mantained toilets and a practical two sinks tap of drinkable water.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "First camping trip with kids"
    By , DARVEL, UK
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    This was our first camoing trip with the kids. It was a great location. Wardens friendly. Clean location. Clean toilet facility. It was a hit with the kids we will be back
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Super camp site offering a near wild camp experience"
    By , London, UK
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    Site is managed by Scottish Forestry. Very helpful and friendly warden. Water and compostable toilets onsite but no shower. Camping pitches available by the riverside.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Very beautiful location but only the most basic of facilities"
    By , Birkenhead, UK
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    Literally on the banks of Loch Lomand, this campsite is on the walking trail so many people pass through it. In evening, it's only a filled with campers though. The views and location are stunning and very wild. The facilities are just three long drop composting toilets, 2 outside sinks with cold water and drinking water. There are a few wooden benches also to sit and cook on. There are also bins. The only downside is that there is no shower. The wardens cabin is very small and sells a few basics like Smidge spray. You can hire a fire pit with logs for £10. Although the wood will only last a couple of hours. Note that the gates are locked in the evening after 7.30pm and the warden leaves. I was locked in until they re-opened in the morning. I was given a code but the gates were chained with a padlock !! Go figure.
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    "Amazing location"
    By , Uddingston, UK
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    Fantastic. Wardens so helpful & fire pit helped with the cold
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Good campsite"
    By , Kraków, Poland
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    Pretty basic but very clean and definitely worth it for the lochside pitch views
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Lovely lochside camping"
    By , Woodbridge, UK
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    This is a very basic campsite, the only "facilities" consist of composting loos and a washing up sink. However, it is situated right on the banks of Loch Lomond and is readily accessible by car. If you are walking the West Highland Way you will be In an area where wild camping is prohibited making this is a great place to stop. The rangers who look after this place do a great job in keeping everyting clean and tidy.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "One buggy un sallochy bay"
    By , Toulouse, France
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    Really a good place, well situated on the WHW people in charge on the campsite are really kind ans accept us even without ans réservation. The lack of shower particularly after a long Walk (we were doing the WHW) is the only drawback.
    Sallochy Campsite
    "Overnight stay"
    By , Hartlepool, UK
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    Small campsite with scenic location next to pebbly beach on the loch, access for pitching tents was ok with a small walk from car parking area. No showers but a few compost toilets clean with no smell on the one I tried. Peaceful,and quiet at night on my visit obviously this could change with different residents. The hire of the fire pits was good with enough logs to last a couple of hours on a cold night, part time wardens helpful And friendly, did the job for an overnight stay, good access for canoes as some did during the day.
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Site Open 1st March - 31st October

Tents only Campsite

FACILITIES

  • Ten central camping pitches (max 6 persons per pitch)
  • Ten loch side pitches (max 4 persons per pitch)
  • Toilets
  • Fire pit hire

Wardens Hours - 8:30 - 12:00 and 16:30 - 19:30

BOOKING

Pitches are allocated on a first come first serve basis.

The maximum length of stay is for three consecutive nights.

We cater for Walkers and Families 

Group bookings are not permitted. On arrival we may not honour hour booking if this site rule is not adhered to.

 

CANCELLATIONS

We operate a non-refund policy for all bookings cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date.

CONDUCT

Please respect your fellow campers and keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 7am. If any complaints are received regarding your conduct then you will be asked to leave the site with no refund.

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

The campsite is within an alcohol byelaw area meaning that the consumption of alcohol is not permitted on site.

DOGS

Dogs are welcome and should be under close control at all times. Please clean up after your dog and do not allow fouling of the camping areas.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please ensure children are supervised appropriately, parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring they can explore safely here.

The vehicle speed limit on site is strictly 10mph and parking is permitted in designated bays only.

FIRES

Fires are permitted only in the fire pits available to hire from the warden. Wood can also be purchased so please do not damage trees, or disturb the protected habitat here by collecting dead wood.

BBQ's must be raised off the ground and well clear of trees.

Please ensure fires and BBQ's are not left unattended and safely extinguished after use.

WASTE

Please dispose of waste in the bins provided please refrain from putting unwanted tents in our commercial bins.

ALCOHOL

The public consumption of alcohol is not allowed at Sallochy.

YOUR VIEWS

We would like you to contact the site warden or Sallochy.wardens@forestryandland.gov.scot if you have any feedback about your stay. Your comments will help us to ensure we get things right.

NO GROUP BOOKINGS

Thank you for agreeing to these terms.

 

For all enquiries please contact Sallochy.wardens@forestryandland.gov.scot.

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