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Barrow Campsite, Nairn

4.7 (153 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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153 Reviews

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


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Very convenient campsite

Singh, Keshie - 06/09/2026

5

We used Barrow campsite at the start and end of our trip into NC500. I joined my family late into the holiday in the night, and I really loved the convenience from the airport while also having the proper wilderness experience of the camping. The facilities were very clean and well maintained and I found the owners very polite and considerate. Will look forward to coming back.

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Everything you need

Vowles, Jonathan - 03/09/2026

5

A very easy to access and spacious site. A very friendly warden who was informative and helpful. All the facilities you could want are present. Very efficient tumble drier- unlike so many we used this holiday! Lovely showers. If we had to find a negative it would be that the site is so open that it feels barren and desolate. I wouldn’t want to camp here in bad weather without hedges or trees for protection.

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Beautiful Barrow

Scott, Susie - 02/09/2026

5

We had a lovely stay at Barrow.The staff were friendly and accommodating. Facilities were well maintained. Super spaces for dogs. Bonny surroundings.We dined at One One Two on the Brae - amazing food! Connage Cheese - so much choice. *Some of the pitches are surrounded with sleepers that are coated in creosote. Unaware, we sat on these for a restafter putting up our awning and transferred the creosote from out clothes to the soft furnishings in our caravan - a nightmare to remove!

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L

Very clean site and well looked after, very nice attendants, we will definitely be back.

Lawie, Helen - 01/09/2026

5

As above

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F

Good starting point for various activities.

Frankena, Hidde - 01/09/2026

5

Great location, quiet, good starting point for various activities in north east scotland. Clean and sufficient showers and bathrooms. Very friendly lady at the entrance. Restaurants are not very close but at 3 miles distance in Nairn. All in all a very pleasant experience.

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W

Great!

Wilson, Dominic - 29/08/2026

5

Fab campsite, thanks!

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I

Friendly staff, plenty pitch space, clean toilet area, lovely surroundings, good value for money easy access to A96 😀

Innes, Lesley - 27/08/2026

5

Very informative via email for access to site and pitch number. Very friendly and helpful site warden who took the time to chat while walking his lovely dog. He also advised us on the best chip shop in Nairn....he was right! 😋The site is very well maintained, very clean and great to see it has a designated dog walk. The pitch spaces are great with plenty space between them yet close enough to say hello to your neighbour! We will definitely be back and have recommended it already to our friends.

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B

Peaceful!

Brand, Steve - 26/08/2026

5

Very quiet and exceptionally clean throughout... so good I went back on my return of the NC500.

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A

Clean and spacious

Arokszallasi, Akos - 26/08/2026

5

Unlike many campsites, Barrow was quite spacious. We were there with a camper, it was really easy to navigate and you have quite a lot of private space. Washrooms, showers are spotless, would recommend to anyone.

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Small quiet site

Lill, Jodie - 25/08/2026

4

Nice small quite campsite not much there but great facilities and friendly staff

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Summary

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99.3% would recommend this site

99.3% would stay here again

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