Fortrose Bay Campsite
Fortrose, Highlands, Scotland
Experience a world of incredible wildlife on the Black Isle peninsula when you pull up at Fortrose Bay Campsite's tempting waterside pitches with views over the Moray Firth. It's an ideal base in the Highlands, nestled close to a proper seaside village (with a tempting beach) and yet still in easy driving distance of Inverness and the famous attractions at Loch Ness. A good site to start and finish of the NC500 route.
A small touring site on the shore of Moray Firth
Plenty to explore nearby, just 20 minutes from Inverness and 40 minutes to the famous Loch Ness
Many scenic walks nearby - take a stroll up to the lighthouse for some dolphin spotting
About Fortrose Bay Campsite
This is a small touring site offering a warm welcome in the Highlands. You'll be staying just 20 minutes from Inverness and 40 minutes from Loch Ness, so the best local features are in striking distance. It's a pleasant 20 minutes walk along the golf course to Chanonry Point, famous for viewing the most northern colony of bottlenose dolphins in the wild. Your nearest neighbour is the timeless village of Fortrose - a charming seaside village. Luckily the peninsula features a mild micro climate and low levels of midges - ideal for campers or those keen to check out the beach! There are close to 50 pitches on site with optional electric hook-ups. You'll even find pitches available right on the seafront, with stunning views over the water and glorious sunsets for you to take in. Well behaved dogs are welcome to join you on your holiday!
Open from 1 April to 24 October
Site facilities include two toilet blocks with showers, accessible facilities, razor charge points and hairdryer sockets, plus an extra shower shack that suits families. There is also a kitchen and laundry area with a washer, dryer and fridge-freezer. WiFi is available and charged at £2.50 per 24 hour period.
The area offers play parks nearby with football pitches for kids and Rosemarkie has a volley ball and tennis court for free use. The beach at Rosemarkie is close at hand.
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 50 accommodation options on-site
30 x Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches for caravans, campervans and motorhomes with optional electric.
20 x Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Hardstanding pitches for tourers with optional electric.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Fortrose Bay Campsite?
Call 01381 621927 to book.
Unfortunately Fortrose Bay Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
The site has a very limited number of pitches for vehicles with right-hand openings, so you may be asked to reverse into your pitch. Due to the position of the site, high westerly winds can potentially be a problem. Refunds will not be given for adverse weather conditions.
As this is a small, quiet campsite, large groups are not allowed. Families with young children should be aware that there is a quiet public road that runs through the campsite.
Dogs are very welcome if they bring responsible owners along with them.
Things to do on site and in the Fortrose area
The Black Isle is a great place to get to know wildlife of all kinds. Keep your eyes peeled and you may see whales, porpoises and all kinds of sea birds around, plus you can take wildlife spotting boat trips from the nearby villages.
Beside the tempting waters of the firth, this area includes a golf course with stunning views and a quaint lighthouse where you can often spot a colony of local bottlenose dolphins.
Other great attractions and activities include:
- Munlochy Clootie wishing well
- Learnie Red Rocks mountain bike trails
- Groam House Museum
- Black Isle Brewery tours
- Dolphin boat trips
- Beach walks with sand, caves, fossils and rock pools. As well as wildlife.
- Paint balling
- Horse riding
- Great restaurants, cafes and pubs in the village.
Interested in staying at Fortrose Bay Campsite?
Call 01381 621927 to book.
Unfortunately Fortrose Bay Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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