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Loch

Loch

Arrival Date

Fri 29 Mar 24

Duration

Adults (16+)

Children (0-15)

Get a permit

In order to protect some of our most cherished lochshores, byelaws covering camping and firelighting are in place in certain areas from March to September.

During this time, you will need a permit to camp or (in some locations) to stay overnight in your motorhome in these Camping Management Zones.

What are permit areas?

The Camping Management Zones include a number of defined camping permit areas. Permit areas provide the opportunity to have a ‘wild camping’ experience in popular parts of the National Park. They have no formal facilities so please make sure you come prepared.

What you need to know

  • Permits cost £4 per tent or motorhome/campervan per night. You will need a permit for each tent you intend to put up in a permit area.
  • You can book a camping permit for up to three nights in one area.
  • You can book up to 4 weeks in advance.
  • A permit allows you to camp anywhere within your chosen permit area.
  • You can arrive from 1pm and must depart by 11am on the day you are leaving.
  • Bookings may be cancelled by contacting campingbookings@lochlomond-trossachs.org up to two weeks prior to the start of the intended stay. No refunds will be given for bookings with a value of less than £9.
  • Our full terms and conditions for camping and motorhomes provide important information about your stay. Please familiarise yourself with them before you arrive.
  • Useful questions and answers about the byelaws.
  • Please be aware that ticks (which can carry Lyme disease) are present in the National Park, especially during the Spring and Summer months. Read up on tick safety and precautions before your visit.

Organised groups such as Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts, and youth organisations, who wish to camp in a Camping Management Zone can apply online for permission. There is no charge for these types of groups to camp in a Camping Management Zone.

Need some inspiration?

If you’re not sure where in the National Park you would like to camp, our Lochs in the National Park guide might help.

Don’t just take our advice on it, our guest blogger Kathi @watchmesee shared her camping experience after visiting Loch Voil and Loch Achray!