Freedom camping

Glen Etive roadside wild camping

Glencoe, Scotland

Informal lay-bys and river flats along the 12-mile glen road.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book

A famous single-track road runs south from the A82 into Glen Etive, with open riverside spots where people pitch tents or park up. Scotland's access rights allow wild camping, but it is popular and fragile, so leave nothing behind.

Good to know

  • Take all rubbish and human waste away; there are no facilities
  • No ground fires, use a stove
  • Arrive early in summer to find a space
Best time
Early morning, before the day visitors
Open
April to October
Getting there
12 miles of single-track from the A82, passing places
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs welcome

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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