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Ballater Caravan Park

4.9 (716 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
September 2025
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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
September 2025
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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
September 2025
M T W T F S S
October 2025
M T W T F S S
November 2025
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

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
September 2025
M T W T F S S
October 2025
M T W T F S S
November 2025
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
September 2025
M T W T F S S
October 2025
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November 2025
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715 Reviews

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


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Ballater campsite

Allison, James - 09/09/2025

5

Exceptionally clean site and facilities. Ideally situated for the village and surrounding areas. We extended our visit as so much to see and do, staff were very helpful. Will definitely be back.

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Top drawer in every respect

Stirling, Alastair - 09/09/2025

5

Everything about the park from access, cleanliness, friendly staff to attractions in town including golf course were excellent. I don’t think I’ve stayed at a better park. We’re coming back.

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Beautiful site.

Davidson, Jayne - 09/09/2025

4

Hi been going off and on to Ballater for years , but with illness we haven’t managed to go , phoned the site to try and book site as couldn’t remember the lay out of the site even looking at the map I couldn’t remember the location of the numbers , the lady was polite and had lots of patience for me as I am a bit slow at the moment, but didn’t appreciate the man’s voice in the back ground telling her to hang up , when we were having a conversation about what site to book , it was quite off putting, but despite that it’s a very well kept site , toilets are so clean, , very nice site indeed 👍

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Another wonderful stay.

Wightman, Hazel - 09/09/2025

5

Cannot fault this park. In a beautiful spot and only a short walk from the cafes, shops etc in Ballater. Lovely walks nearby too. The site and facilities are as clean and well maintained as ever, and staff are friendly and efficient.

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Super Site

Allan, Alex - 09/09/2025

5

First time at this lovely site in Ballater and will definitely be back it's excellent situation to the town was great the cleanliness of the facilities were excellent all in all a great couple of days away and we'll definitely be back.

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Immaculate site, large pitches

Maughan, Darren - 08/09/2025

5

We ended up stay 6 nights, very close to town, large pitches, fantastic toilet and showers. Very helpful staff, the best motorhome service points, dog friendly, everything was lovely, can't think of anything that needs changing.

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One of our favourite sites!

Gill, Iain - 08/09/2025

5

This place ticks all the usual boxes plus gives easy access to an interesting small town and several pleasant walks. Don't know why but it attracts nice people and has a really congenial atmosphere.

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C

Excellent - would highly recommend!

Cooper, Mandi - 08/09/2025

5

What an excellent site! We loved everything about it! Great space between pitches, facilities were clean and tidy. Staff were lovely and the site is an easy walk to the small town so access for a meal or shopping. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit the area.

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Excellent

Lund, Darren Lund - 08/09/2025

5

Outstanding, 40 years of staying on camping site this is the best well done to all involved with the running of this outstanding site

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Relaxed Few Days

McIntyre, Julie - 07/09/2025

5

We recently spent three nights at Ballater Caravan Site. We have not been to the site since early 2017 when the whole village was still trying to get back on it's feet after the terrible damage and destruction caused by Storm Frank in December 2015.Back in 2017, it was a nice site just still a bit shell-shocked over what had happened - move on 8 years and the place is amazing! Still recognisable as the very same site but beautifully kept and the facilities are all absolutely spot-on.Run by Ballater Community Enterprise and they should be very proud of what has been achieved, not just in the caravan site, but also throughout the village. A lovely site and beautiful village - a credit to all those involved.We will definitely be back

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