Camping
Further information on campsites can be found on VisitScotland' website and through Forest Holidays, who provide three sites in the National Park area at Ardgarten, Cashel and Cobeland near Aberfoyle.
New camping byelaws have been introduced covering East Loch Lomond. For more information on the restrictions click here.Wild Camping
Camping wild is a great way to experience the spectacular scenery of
the National Park, providing you act responsibly and leave the
countryside as you found it.
Wild camping is permitted in the National Park under the Land
Reform ( Scotland) Act 2003 as part of the public’s right of
responsible access. However, this does not allow car or vehicular
access to camp nor does it permit long stays that impact on the local
environment.
Access rights (non-motorised) extend to wild camping. Wild camping
is lightweight, done in small numbers and only for two or three nights
in any one place.
You can camp in this way wherever access rights apply, but help to
avoid causing problems for local people and land managers by not
camping in enclosed fields of crops or farm animals and by keeping well
away from buildings, roads or historic structures.
Take extra care to avoid disturbing deer stalking or grouse
shooting. If you wish to camp close to a house or building, seek the
owner’s permission. Please note the following:
- Lighting fires - Use a stove if possible. If you must have an open fire keep it small and under control. Remove all traces before leaving. Never cut down or damage trees.
- Human waste - Bury your own toilet waste and urinate well away from open water, rivers and burns.
- Litter - Take away all of your rubbish, particularly bottles, cans and plastic. Leave your campsite as tidy as your found it.
