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Barrow Campsite, Nairn

4.7 (142 reviews)

Situated on an arable farm in the Highlands of Scotland, Barrow Campsite sits on the banks of the river Nairn. It is within cycling distance of the historic town of Nairn and a short drive to the city of Inverness. It overlooks the rolling hills and is only a few miles from spectacular beaches.

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Our touring campsite and glamping pods are dotted about this wonderful and secluded landscape surrounded by natural and arable land. The river ‘Nairn’ can be accessed from the site and in the Spring it’s banks are covered with thousands of bluebells.

It’s a place a world apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about.

We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us and “contribute to making happy memories every day”.

On Site is an ancient archaeological monument. This monument is locally known as 'Hangman's Cairn' and is an excellent example of a well-preserved Bronze Age Barrow and contemporary surrounding bank. The monument comprises a sub-circular mound, measuring around 25 m in diameter and standing to a height of around 3.3 m.

Our large 12m x 7m hard-standing touring pitches are arranged sympathetically around the Site to allow for different views wherever you pitch up. All these pitches have electricity, and a water tap is shared between two pitches. One hard-standing pitch situated near the toilet block is a dedicated disabled pitch.

The grass pitches are there for the smaller vehicles - roof tents, campervans, small motor homes and very small tents and are located overlooking the nature park and pond. A number of these pitches have electricity. Water taps are shared amongst the grass pitches. For non electric tent pitches you will be shown to a suitable spot.

One of our recent additions to the site is a dedicated ‘Nearly wild camping’ area. Situated slightly away from the other campers, sheltered behind a large hill offering a more relaxed feel for 4x4 vehicles and the likes while still being able to access toilet facilities if required.

Existing Electric grass tent bookings will be on a 10 m x 4 m pitch. It is the clients responsibility to ensure their tent, guy lines and awning fit in this space.

The campsite features 2 Glamping Pods. Sitting outside the pods, facing southwards you look out over the farmland and have direct views to the ancient monument on the site. Each insulated and heated pod sleeps up to two people. There is a small kitchen unit with a sink, a kettle and a toaster. Toilet and shower facilities are close by. All Pods are strictly pet free. No exceptions.

Accessible through a gate from the campground, you and your four-legged friend can take a stroll through the nature park. Walk around the pond and sit and enjoy the views. Dogs are welcome to walk off the lead in this nature park, but we ask the owners to look after their four-legged friends at all times. It goes without saying to please clean up after your dog.

In the pond there are gold fish and many frogs. Fishing this pond is not allowed however feel free to enjoy a refreshing swim.

Availability

Glamping Pods

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom

Our Glamping Pods face southwards looking over the farmland and sleep up to two adults (and one infant but you will need to bring your own travel cot)

There is a small kitchen unit with a sink, kettle and toaster. Cowder and Nairn Pod comes with a bed and mattress, full bedding available to rent at £12 per stay. (Contact the campsite in regards to bedding rental) Toilet and shower facilities are close by.

Features

No smoking allowed
No pets allowed
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Barrow Glamping Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom

Our Glamping Pods face southwards looking over the farmland and sleep up to two adults (and one infant but you will need to bring your own travel cot)

There is a small kitchen unit with a sink, kettle and toaster. The glamping pod beds come with a sofa bed . Full bedding available to rent at £12 per stay. (Contact the campsite in regards to bedding rental). Toilet and shower facilities are close by.

Features

No smoking allowed
No pets allowed
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Hard Standing Super Pitch (electricity, grey waste drainage & water tap)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Hard-standing super pitches suitable for Caravan & Car, Motorhome, Campervan and Trailer Tent. 16-amp electric.

Any awning/wind or rain shelter or gazebo must be pitched on the hard-standing space and not on the grass.

Any tent or sleeping space/accommodation will be charged as per campsite tent prices below and will have to be pitched in the tent area and not on the grass next to the hard-standing pitch due to fire safety regulations.

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Hard Standing Pitch (metered electric with water included)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our very spacious 12m x 7m hard-standing touring pitches are arranged sympathetically around the Site to allow for different views wherever you pitch.

Each pitch includes a shared water tap between two pitches, with water included in your stay. Electricity is metered, so you only pay for what you use - giving you full control over your usage and costs.

Please note: awnings, windbreaks, rain shelters, or gazebos must be set up on the hard-standing area only and not on the grass.

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Hard Standing Pitch (electricity and water included)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our very spacious 12m x 7m hard-standing touring pitches are arranged sympathetically around the Site to allow for different views wherever you pitch.

All these pitches have electricity, and a water tap is shared between two pitches. One hard-standing pitch situated near the toilet block is a dedicated disabled pitch.

Any awning/wind or rain shelter or gazebo must be pitched on the hard-standing space and not on the grass.

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Grass Standing Pitch (electricity and water included)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our grass standing pitches are supplied with electricity and suitable for Campervans and Motorhomes. Roof tents are more than welcome.

All these pitches have electricity, and one water tap is shared between four pitches. The grass pitches may not be level and it is recommended that you bring your own levelling ramps. Some pitches may require a 15 meter electric cable to reach the power point.

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Roof Tent & Adventure Style Vehicle Pitch

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Ground Tents - No electric

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Grass pitches for cars, motorcyclists, backpackers and cyclists.

Just pitch up your tent where-ever it feels right on the dedicated area overlooking the nature park and pond.

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Metered Hard Standing Super (metered electric, grey waste drainage & water tap)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Hard-standing super pitches suitable for Caravan & Car, Motorhome, Campervan and Trailer Tent. 16-amp electric.

Each pitch includes a shared water tap between two pitches, with water included in your stay. Electricity is metered, so you only pay for what you use - giving you full control over your usage and costs.

Please note: awnings, windbreaks, rain shelters, or gazebos must be set up on the hard-standing area only and not on the grass.

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Eco traveller - walking or bicycle

  • Max 1 pet
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Walkers and bicycle travellers only in the tent area.

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142 Reviews

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


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Well kept, dog friendly site

Raeper, Kim - 10/07/2026

4

Manouvering a 26ft caravan up Nairn High Street to get to site a bit trepidatious! However, we managed. We followed sat nav but now we know, we would approach from other side. The site was lovely. Great that paths were mown to walk the dogs. We rely on our awning for extra space, and that was the only downside. It is an elevated site so the wind was too strong. Great fully serviced pitches. We were visiting friends so did not really do any tourist activities.

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Excellent clean site, showers were hot and immaculatee

Currie, Valerie - 10/07/2026

5

Loved this wee gem of a site, showers were great, site was clean and spacious, had children's play park, close to Nairn for the beach. Loved it will defo return

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E

Very expensive.

Ewing, Rosemary - 10/07/2026

5

It was all beautiful, clean, well organised, nice walks but expensive.

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Lovely rural location

Evans, Catherine - 10/07/2026

5

Just a short drive inland from Nairn, Barrow Campsite is surrounded by fields and overlooks the ancient barrow after which it is named. From the time of booking up to the time we drove onto our pitch, the organisation was excellent and there was a friendly welcome upon our arrival. The pitches are spacious and we had electricity and water to our hard standing. There is everything that most campers could want: beautifully clean toilet blocks, laundry room, fenced children’s play area and a both to meet up with friends. We were delighted to find mown winding paths around the wildlife area and through the fields round the site of the barrow as this was perfect for walking our dog. There is also a small shop selling local produce and a few essentials. Altogether, a lovely well-planned campsite to which we look forward to returning next time we are in the area.

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Great little spot

Nasmyth, Alastair - 09/07/2026

5

Lovely tidy site, good sized pitches and facilities. Very picturesque. Loved hearing the birds and the walking areas around the barrow.

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Inclusive

Beaton, Karen - 09/07/2026

5

On arrival my first impression was how well keep everything was. The staff at reception was friendly and helpful both on arrival and throughout the stay. The little shop had nice local produce. Our accommodation in a glamping pod was easy to find and the pod was well keep and maintained and very clean. As I was sharing with a young foster child it would have been nice if the bed had been twin beds even if slightly narrower for room but we managed to share. It was nice to have hot water and plenty of storage for our needs. Maybe a wee fridge might have been nice for milk and butter as a kettle was supplied for tea/coffee and a toaster for toast. I like the table and chair but it would have been nice if the table folded flat as we had a Tavel cot, which meant putting the table outside over night and having to dry it in the morning before we could bring it in and use it.I was hoping to return again and put my 9year old in a small tent near pod but was told I can’t. This is a shame.

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Great site

Mundie, Dave - 08/07/2026

5

Good clean tidy site, staff friendly, great for dogs

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G

Not good

Gauss, Simon - 07/07/2026

3

The showers and toiltes really dirty to much people noise Till 11 PM and Overall big and massiv Campinggrund

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G

Excellent view, calm and tidy

Gentner, Benedikt - 04/07/2026

5

Everything's perfect

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F

Fantastic family campsite

Fisher, Josh - 02/07/2026

4

Beautiful site for all family, playpark, swimming river, walks, bothy and so much peace

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Summary

4.7

99.3% would recommend this site

99.3% would stay here again

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