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Ballater Caravan Park

4.9 (733 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Availability calendar

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
December 2025
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January 2026
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February 2026
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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

More details
Availability calendar

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
December 2025
M T W T F S S
January 2026
M T W T F S S
February 2026
M T W T F S S

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

More details
Availability calendar

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
December 2025
M T W T F S S
January 2026
M T W T F S S
February 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

More details
Availability calendar

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
December 2025
M T W T F S S
January 2026
M T W T F S S
February 2026
M T W T F S S
Camping
Location
Check-in
22/12/2025
Check-out
23/12/2025
Guests
2 Guests
Guests
Adults (18+)
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Children (0 - 17)
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733 Reviews

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


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Lovely Quiet site

Murphy, Pauline - 04/12/2025

5

Really loved this site,friendly staff and big pitch’s,beautiful setting,the stand out feature tho were the immaculate shower blocks,spotlessly clean and great showers,,well done whoever cleans these,total value for money,would definitely book again,informative guy on check in too.

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Very clean and tidy site, Highly recommend!

Satterley, Richard - 04/12/2025

5

Ballater site is a really good friendly clean and well maintained site, beautiful setting all year round in any season! Highly recommend going! Great town with excellent pubs and restaurants.

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Amazing campsite in good location

Smith, Frances - 04/12/2025

5

An immaculate kept campsite with well spaced pitches giving a beautiful 360 view of Ballater and surrounding hills and river. Facilities were clean and modern. The couple running the campsite were helpful and friendly. We stayed the weekend of the Winter Festival and the town was alive with festive cheer. A lovely campsite within a lovely town.

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Last of the season

Mudie, Lindsay - 04/12/2025

5

We are regular visitors to Ballater, our favourite site 👍 difficult to see how it could be improved

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Beautiful spot by the river with mountain views and still close to Ballater town centre

Finch, Jayne - 04/12/2025

5

Would highly recommend a stay here. Very easy check in and very well maintained site. Pitches by the river are lovely and the area is peaceful and quiet. Stunning views of mountains too. Staff are very friendly and happy to chat about the local area etc. We went during the Ballater winter festival which was very enjoyable and only a short walk from the camp site. Have to say that the toilet block is one of the best I've seen on a camp site - the showers are proper power showers, they are immaculately clean and look very new - also well heated as it was pretty cold and snowy outside. Ballater is a lovely highland town and loads on offer for restuarants, pubs and local shops but also is a hub as a starting point to bag a few munros whilst you are here. There are some great shorter circular walks starting from the centre of town and even just a walk along the river is stunning. Even though there isn't a barrier to the site, it still felt very safe. We will definitely be back.

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Great sight

Adams, Kevin - 04/12/2025

5

The sight is so well run from the minute you arrive with excellent description of all the facilities on sight from the charming staff

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Lovely Site Next to the River Dee

Neil, Graeme - 04/12/2025

5

Very tidy site, in a good location and only a few mins walk to the town centre. Toilet/shower block very clean and all other facilities where close at hand. Couldn't really fault it at all. Will be back for sure.

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Top site!

Milne, Tracey - 04/12/2025

5

The site at Ballater has a beautiful backdrop with stunning scenery at whatever time of year you visit. All amenities are clean and well maintained. Staff are friendly and always helpful.Can’t wait to return again soon!

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EVERYTHING 100% AS USUAL

Shaw, David - 03/12/2025

5

AGAIN ALL 100%

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T

Great weekend away.

Thomas, Jo - 27/11/2025

5

Great location to access all Ballater’s shops and restaurants.Great shower block, very spacious and clean.

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99.9% would stay here again

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