Loch Ness Shores - Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Best for

Walkers, cyclists, water sports fans, tranquillity seekers, history fans

Could there be a more famous place to camp than the shores of Loch Ness? Perhaps, but Loch Ness Shores Club Site is certainly one of the best ways to take in the stunning sights and sounds of Scotland’s most legendary body of water. It has direct access to the shoreline and offers sublime views of the surrounding mountains.

Paddler’s paradise

This site has both grass and hardstanding pitches and boasts backpacker facilities, dishwashing area, designated dog walk, and family shower room. The amenities block even has underfloor heating for when the weather is chilly. You can launch canoes or kayaks from the shoreline straight onto the loch and get a water’s eye view of the impressive scenery around. 

Lochside loveliness

There are plenty of scenic walks to choose from in the area, and the wildlife spotting opportunities are wonderful (though we can’t promise a Nessie sighting!). Fishing is also available on the loch (rod licence required) with many local guides offering their services. Driving around the loch will enable you to visit ancient ruins like Urquhart Castle, cute harbour villages like Fort Augustus, and the bustling city of Inverness in the north.

Don’t miss your chance to camp right on the shores of one of the most famous and beautiful lakes in the land.

Pitch types explained

Worth noting 

• The site is one of the few places around Loch Ness where you can get direct access to the shoreline.
• Due to local planning restrictions, please note that the arrival time for this site is after 2pm.

Access and SatNav advice - don’t use a satnav to access this site.

Approaching on the A9, turn off at Raigmore Hospital and follow the south ring road (B8082 Sir Walter Scott Drive) until you see a roundabout with a green Loch Ness Monster on it. Turn left on to the B862 to Dores, and join the B852 to Foyers along Loch Ness. As you approach Foyers, you will see on the right-hand side what was the old hotel (now called Foyers Lodge). Turn right 100m further on behind the No Entry sign, which is signposted for Lower Foyers and follow the signs to the campsite. Approaching from the South, leave the A82 at Fort Augustus and follow the B862 to Whitebridge. Approximately 1 mile after the Whitebridge Hotel, turn left on B852 to Foyers. Approximately 1 mile after Foyers Stores, turn sharp left to Lower Foyers and follow signs to site.