Blackwater Glamping and Campsite
Blackwater Glamping and Campsite
4.42 /5
Often hailed as one of the best equipped sites along the West Highland Way, Blackwater Glamping and Campsite is an ideal base for walkers and outdoor lovers looking to explore Argyll. Dog and family friendly, the site offers grass pitches for small tents, en-route from Glencoe, and cosy glamping pods for groups of up to four. The famous Ice Factor Climbing Centre is just opposite the site with Loch Leven less than five minutes away!
Family friendly camping and glamping with mountain views, 40 minutes from Ben Nevis
A stone's throw from the famous Ice Factor, with climbing, bouldering, high wires and more!
Situated along the West Highland Way, 15 minutes from the Ballachulish Peninsula
About Blackwater Glamping and Campsite
Adjacent to the Blackwater Hostel and looking out over the River Leven, this site is a haven for tired feet. Situated along the West Highland Way, with Kinlochmore villages pubs and shops within a five minute walk, it is a perfect stop for keen hikers. The site has a total of 35 camping pitches set on grass without electric. These small 2m x 2.4m pitches suit only small tents for one or two people - sorry, no space for larger tents! If you're a camper who fancies a touch of luxury, treat yourself to one of 12 glamping pods. The pods all have a microwave, fridge, electric heating and a TV for your evening's entertainment. There are four mini lodges sleeping up to two people in single beds and three micro lodges sleeping up to four in two single beds and a double. For anyone wanting some added space, there are then three mega lodges, also complete with two single beds and a double for up to four people, but with the addition of a dining table and chairs. With stunning mountain views and ideally located next to The Ice Factor National Climbing Centre, this is a lovely Scottish Highlands retreat. Ben Nevis is just a 40 minute drive away for keen climbers and the glorious Loch Leven Viewpoint is just a 15 minute walk away. Raised BBQs are welcome for anyone wanting to enjoy some al fresco cooking. Please note, open fires are not permitted. Dogs are welcome onsite just please keep them on the lead.
Camping is available from 29th March until 31st October. Glamping is available from 11th February until 15th November.
Site facilities include free showers with hand soap, shower gel and shampoo provided. There are also toilets, power sockets for charging phones and two drying rooms with commercial dehumidifiers. The site doesn't offer a kitchen but camping stoves are welcome. There is also covered seating, a pot wash area and free WiFi.
Your nearest pub will be The Tailrace Inn, a five minute walk away. For picking up the essentials, Co-op Food - Kinlochleven is also a five minute walk from the site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 47 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
35 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 2 people
Small grass pitches measuring 2m x 2.4m for one or two man tents only.
Other accommodation
6 x Mini Lodge
Max 2 people
Cosy glamping pods with two single beds, a microwave, fridge, electric heater and TV. Shared facilities nearby. Dogs welcome.
3 x Micro Lodge
Max 4 people
Glamping pods with two single beds, a double bed, microwave, fridge, electric heater and TV. Shared facilities nearby. Dogs welcome.
3 x Mega Lodge
Max 4 people
Glamping pods with two single beds, a double bed, a dining table and chairs, microwave, fridge, electric heater and TV. Shared facilities nearby. Dogs welcome.
4.42 /5
78%
Recommend
Comfy and cosy stay
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Megan H
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Very enjoyable stay. Toasty, warm pod - very cosy. Facilities really clean. Can't fault it. Would definitely come back 🙂
Site's response
Many thanks for staying with us and taking the time to leave a review, Megan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again! :-) Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Was okay...
Laura E
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Generally okay but gave weird vibes, very overpriced for what you get and the men’s shower rooms need changing, there’s no privacy and people could easily take your stuff.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, Laura. Sorry to learn that a few things didn't seem to meet your expectations during your stay, we are a little unsure what you mean by weird vibes - we generally have great feedback regarding the friendly atmosphere of campers and our team and do strive to offer a welcoming environment for all. Both the male and female showers are communal and as with all communal areas at backpacking campsites there is a show of general trust and honesty amongst all guests, items going missing is never something we have had any cause or issue of concern over here across the years of owning the business. If you felt you had any valuables you did not want to leave, our team would have been happy to hold them in reception for you if this would have helped. We do hope this hasn't deterred you from staying again with us in the future and we thank you for your business.
Fantastic site
Recommends site
Lisa S
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Two friends completing the West Highland Way. Excellent site and facilities, lovely and clean. No complaints at all.
Site's response
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, Lisa. I'm so glad you enjoyed you stay with us, and well done completing the walk! Hope to see you again :-)
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Kinlochleven area
This part of Scotland is just begging to be explored, whether you try your hand at Munro-bagging, biking through the mountains or just touring from the seat of your car along the scenic A82.
In need of more adrenaline? The Ice Factor is just as cool as it sounds and is adjacent to the site. It has ice walls you can scale, bouldering challenges and a nail biting high wire course. The mountains also offer stunning skiing, sledging and snowboarding for all levels.
If you've got your eye on a more relaxing break, you can certainly take it easy too. Try the local golf course at Woodlands Glencoe (20 minutes) to perfect your swing or fish in the sea nearby.
Other nearby activities:
- Ballachulish Peninsula (15 minutes)
- Signal Rock (20 minutes)
- The Meeting of Three Waters (25 minutes)
- Treasures of the Earth (45 minutes)
- Steall Waterfall (an hour)
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