We’ve rounded up some popular recommendations for the best family campsites in Scotland, with all-important access to a play area to keep little ones busy! There’s a handy map to help plan your trip, with plenty to choose from within a few hours drive from the North East. There’s something for everyone with options for camping, glamping, caravans and luxury lodges.
There are also recommendations for the best family-friendly sites across the North East & North Yorkshire here. If you have any recommendations to add, please do get in touch here
Details and facilities are subject to change, please check details and booking requirements directly with providers using the purple links below. Facebook links are provided to check for the latest updates, followed by website links where available.
Belhaven Bay Caravan and Camping Park
West Barns, Dunbar, EH42 1T
⛺ Pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents. Wigwam glamping, caravan holiday homes and seaside cottage.
🌿 Located within the John Muir Country Park, the site is part of the Meadowhead Parks group. The lakeside site is adjacent to Belhaven Bay beach, and is a short distance from the Country Park outdoor play park and East Links Family Park, with Dunbar Leisure Pool also within walking distance.
More info here
Castle Cary Holiday Park
Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 7DQ
⛺ Hard-standing pitches and Super Deluxe touring pitches. Caravan hire, holiday homes and lodges.
🌿 Facilities include a playground, games room, crazy golf, donkey corner, baby room, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools and paddling pool (seasonal, charges apply), and fishing on the loch. Cafe and The Lairds Inn restaurant onsite.
More info here
Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site
Musselburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 8JS
⛺ Camping, touring, glamping, luxury holiday let and luxury lodges with hot tubs.
🌿 Just 5 minutes walk from the beautiful East Lothian coastline, with easy access to Edinburgh by bus or train. Brand new adventure playground opened in spring 2022, and new amenities block in Feb 2023! Dog friendly.
More info here
Eyemouth Holiday Park
Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5BE
⛺ Pitches for touring and camping, caravan holidays, lodges and chalets.
🌿 A gorgeous clifftop location with three nearby beaches, the site is part of the Parkdean resorts group. As well as an outdoor play area and sports court, there are kid’s clubs and family entertainment including children’s activities, family gameshows and quiz nights at The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant. Free access to the local indoor swimming pool which is just a few minutes walk.
More info here
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park
Ecclefechan, Lockerbie
⛺ Pitches for touring and camping, Chill Pods glamping, Lodge and Cottage.
🌿 Located in the grounds of a 16th Century Border Keep, with an outdoor playground, crazy golf, indoor games room, and regular live music and entertainment in The Coach House Bar & Restaurant.
More info here
Lilliardsedge Holiday Park and Golf Course
Jedburgh, TD86TZ
⛺ Camping, tourers and motorhomes. Caravans, lodges, cottages & hot tub breaks.
🌿 Family owned site within a 110 acre park, with woodland walks, playground and 18 tee Golf Course. Family fun day events and regular live music at the Tavern Bar and Restaurant. Pet friendly.
More info here
Linwater Caravan Park
West Clifton, Edinburgh, EH53 0HT
⛺ Motorhome/caravan and tent pitches, static caravans, luxury self catering lodges.
🌿 A small family-run park surrounded by countryside, with playground and picnic area and a heated communal camper’s kitchen with TV, DVDs and board games. Nearby Park and Ride providing easy access to Edinburgh.
More info here
Loch Ken Holiday Park
Parton, Castle Douglas
⛺ Pitches for touring and camping, luxury holiday homes.
🌿 Set in the Galloway Hills on the banks of Loch Ken, with two playgrounds, sandpit, outdoor table tennis, football pitch, boat hire, fishing and Kids Club during busy months. Loch Ken Kitchen serving freshly made coffee and hot food. Pet friendly.
More info here
Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park
Edinburgh, EH16 6TJ
⛺ Touring pitches, glamping shepherds huts & heated wigwams, caravan holiday homes.
🌿 Set in a 200 acre country estate the site is Part of the Meadowhead Parks group, with an extensive outdoor play area, TV room, and games room equipped with pool table, fruit machines and video games. Onsite Stable Bar & Restaurant. Just 4 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre.
More info here
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