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Ballater Caravan Park

4.9 (681 reviews)

Catering for touring caravans, motorhomes and camping, Ballater is rated highly by the Scottish Tourist Board and offers a range of facilities onsite, with many more accessible within walking distance. Ballater town centre is just half a mile away and the golf course is even nearer! The park is an excellent base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park and this incredible part of Scotland.

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The southern border of Ballater is formed by the River Dee, one of Scotland’s finest salmon rivers, and adjacent to the river lies Ballater Caravan Park.

On site, Ballater offers a well-appointed selection of hard touring stances with 16 amp electric hook-up. Fully serviced hard touring stances are also available, which come with 16 amp electric hook-up, water hook-up, and grey water waste facilities.

A quality toilet and shower block provides ample showers with free hot water and toilets fitted with water saving devices. As well as a dishwashing facility, a laundrette with washing and drying facilities adds further convenience for guests on site. Free complimentary WiFi is provided across the park.

The park has a designated baby changing facility and a well-maintained children’s outdoor play area. A selection of outdoor exercise equipment has also been set up which can be exclusively utilised at any time by adults staying on park.

In a conscious effort to respect and maintain the environment, solar panels have been installed to heat water onsite and recycling facilities have been distributed throughout the park for guests to avail of.

Near Ballater lies the Royal Castle of Balmoral, holiday home for the Royal Family. The charming railway station in the centre of Ballater, which was much used by visitors to Balmoral (especially Queen Victoria) is now a visitor and Tourist Information centre.

Ballater is not only located at the heart of one of the finest areas in Scotland but it is also a charming and busy little town. It has a surprisingly wide range of shops and good places to eat or drink just 5 minutes from the caravan park. Many of the shops display Royal Warrants – what better proof is there of good quality!

On the sporting front, there is a fine 18-hole golf course, bowling green and tennis courts and even (for cold weather) a curling rink. For those who like a stroll there are several beautiful and interesting – and easy – walks, including the ever-popular ‘Seven-bridges’ walk. The hills present greater challenges and nearby Loch Muick not only offers a delightful circular walk but also access to Lochnagar, one of the most popular of ‘Munros’.

Cycling of all sorts is available here with the local hills ideal for a spot of mountain biking while the conversion of the old railway into the Deeside Way enables a gentle flat ride right through to Aberdeen – 40 miles away. The Dee river is justly considered one of the great salmon rivers in Scotland while a host of local lochs offer the chance for trout fishing.

Availability

Fully serviced hard standing pitch with electric, fresh water and grey waste

  • Max 3 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

The fully serviced pitches are hard standing with 16 amp electric hook up fresh water and grey waste.

The fully serviced pitches are hard standing with 16 amp electric hook up. We have many facilities on site including FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi hotspots and grey waste disposal points.

Features

Electric hook-up
Hard standing
Fresh water points
Grey waste disposal
Free hot showers
Laundry facilities
WiFi hotspots
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Hard standing pitch with electric

  • Max 3 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Hard touring pitches with electric hook up. Facilities include FREE hot showers, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and grey waste disposal points.

At Ballater Caravan Park we have 40 hard touring pitches with electric hook up.

We have many facilities on site including FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi hotspots and Grey waste disposal points.

Features

Electric hook-up
Free hot showers
Laundry facilities
WiFi hotspots
Grey water disposal
Pet friendly
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Grass standing pitch with electric

  • Max 3 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Grass Standing pitches with electric hook up. Facilities include FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi and Grey waste disposal points.

Grass Standing pitches with electric hook up. We have many facilities on site including FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi hotspots and Grey waste disposal points.

Features

Electric hook-up
Suitable for campers
Free hot showers
Laundry facilities
WiFi hotspots
Grey water disposal
Pet friendly
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Grass standing tent pitch with electric (1-4 man tents)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent

Grass tent pitches with electric hook up. Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent.

We have many facilities on site including FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi hotspots and Grey waste disposal points.

Features

Electric hook-up
Select your pitch on arrival
Grass pitch
Suitable for campers
Up to 4 man tents permitted
Free hot showers
WiFi hotspots
Grey water disposal
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
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Grass standing tent pitch with electric (5-8 man tents)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent

Grass tent pitches with electric hook up. Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent.

We have many facilities on site including FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi hotspots and Grey waste disposal points.

Features

Electric hook-up
Select your pitch on arrival
Free hot showers
Laundry facilities
WiFi hotspots
Grey water disposal
June 2026
M T W T F S S
July 2026
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August 2026
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Grass standing tent pitch without electric (1-4 man tents)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent

Grass tent pitches without electric hook up. Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent.

We have many facilities on site including FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi hotspots and Grey waste disposal points.

Features

Grass pitches
Select your pitch on arrival
Non electric pitch
Suitable for campers
Up to 4 man tents permitted
Free hot showers
WiFi hotspots
Grey water disposal
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
June 2026
M T W T F S S
July 2026
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August 2026
M T W T F S S

Grass standing tent pitch without electric (5-8 man tents)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent

Grass tent pitches without electric hook up. Pitches are allocated on a first come first served basis. On arrival you will be able to choose from the available tent sites where to pitch your tent.

We have many facilities on site including FREE hot showers, Laundry facilities, WiFi hotspots and Grey waste disposal points.

Features

Grass pitch
Select your pitch on arrival
Electric hook-up
Suitable for campers
Up to 8 man tents permitted
Free hot showers
WiFi hotspots
Grey water disposal
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
June 2026
M T W T F S S
July 2026
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August 2026
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Bike Hub

  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 bedrooms

Book your Bike into our Bike Hub for £5 for 24 hours. | For each bike, please add the quantity using the adults additions.

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681 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Very clean inviting camp site thank you for all your efforts

Nelson, William - 13/06/2026

5

Best camp site in the area

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K

Excellent break away.

Keith, Michael - 13/06/2026

5

The caravan site is immaculate with well manicured grass areas, the facilities are excellent and kept spotless. Every year we go back there has always been some work done and new layouts provided.The site is on the edge of the village next to the golf course so perfect for a short stroll to the shops , restaurants, café 's and hotels . There is plenty to do on Royal Deeside , Balmoral and Braemar are quite close and Glenshee for mountain scenery is a half hour drive. We are regulars to Ballater and always enjoy ourselves there.

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M

Top Location

Maas, Johannes - 13/06/2026

5

Top location, everything has been thought of, and that for a reasonable price!

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Long weekend.

Wright, Michael - 12/06/2026

5

Have been to Ballater caravan park several times before and have always found the park very clean and tidy.The staff are very friendly and helpful and the toilet block and showers immaculate.The annual duck festival was on so the village and park was busy.The weather was so so but we still had a great time.

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L

Everything you want

Los, Bas - 12/06/2026

5

First of all, English is not my native language, so I apologize for any mistakes. This campsite delivers everything you could possibly want. Spacious pitches, plenty of well-maintained greenery, and excellent road surfaces. The sanitary facilities are spacious, clean, and modern. I have never experienced such a powerful shower pressure at a campsite before—I loved it! It is in a perfect location relative to the city center and serves as a great starting point for walks and bike rides. Mountain bikers (MTB) in particular will really enjoy themselves here. Right next to the campsite is a fantastic golf course, which is highly recommended. If I had to pick one minor downside, it would be that the campsite is quite large, making it feel less quaint. But that is a matter of personal preference. We stayed here for two nights and had a wonderful time."

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B

Highly Recommend

Buchan, Fiona - 12/06/2026

5

Caravan site is excellent would highly recommend cleanliness of the amenities is five star.

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D

My happy place since the 80's

Duff, Linda - 12/06/2026

5

Been coming here since my student days in the 80's, have watch things evolve and change for the better over the years. The campsite is a sophisticated, immaculate, well organised haven. There is no noise after 10:30pm and we leave our tent unattended and it's always safe and exactly as we left it. I always either walk loch Muick or Craigendarroch. Easy walking and beautiful. We had the pleasure of the Duck race this year and my husband won £5 as his duck came in first ! Happy days and we will be back in September

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R

Lovely location

Rizzo Parisi, Sara - 11/06/2026

5

The campsite is really good, tidy and clean with all facilities evena spot to wash your dog!!! Very nice! The location by the river is wonderful and close to the village so easy to reach restaurants and shops. Very nice campsite.

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D

Best campsite ever in 43 years of camping

Davies, Enid - 11/06/2026

5

Warm welcome from Robbie and Mrs Robbie.Facilities spotless, checked regularly. Efficient , clean washing machines and dryers.Situation beside the Dee, superb.Pitches are big and well tended. No weeds.Garden areas pretty and well kept..Close proximity to town. No need to move campervan.Robbie very helpful when we had a van problem.Our fourth stay, hopefully not our last.Weather was truly Scottish but wouldn't stop us returning to Ballatet.Most other campsites could learn from the way this is organised and operated.

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R

Short break

Ramsay, Murray - 10/06/2026

5

Great site excellent facilities and friendly staff excellent site

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99.1% would stay here again

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