Drymen camping: campsites, rates and permits
The campsite on the West Highland Way, other sites nearby and the permit rules for the shore
Drymen camping mostly means Drymen Camping, a tent and pod site on Gartness Road, about 2 km from the village and right on the West Highland Way. Its 2026 season ran from 14 March to 11 October, standard pitches cost £14 per adult per night, and the site says it sits before the start of the National Park's camping management zone. We have not seen 2027 dates or rates, so check the site before you plan.
- Standard pitch, per adult per night in 2026
- £14
- 2026 season, 14 March to 11 October
- Mar–Oct
- Site to the centre of Drymen
- 2 km
- West Highland Way, Drymen to Balmaha
- 11 km
Today: 10°C and showers, sunset 18:22. Walkers pass through all season. Book ahead for pods and for busy weekends.
Where can you camp near Drymen?
Mainly at Drymen Camping, on Gartness Road (G63 0DN), which describes itself as on the West Highland Way and National Cycle Route 7. It has standard pitches for tents up to a small four-person size, family-size pitches for larger tents and campervans (no motorhomes or caravans), a LandPod, two Green Pods and two Kocoons. Toilets, hot showers, charging points and Wi-Fi are included in the price, and the reception shop sells snacks, TentMeals and gas canisters. The site says that following the postcode takes you to a neighbouring farm, so search for it by name.
Dates and prices matter here. The 2026 season ran from Saturday 14 March to Sunday 11 October, so it had ended when we checked on 13 October 2026, and we have not seen 2027 dates. In 2026 a standard pitch was £14 per adult per night, with children under 5 free and under 14 at £8, and the pods cost £52 to £120 a night. Check the site's booking calendar for current rates.
The site says it sits before the start of the National Park's camping management zone, so the permit rules are a separate matter. In the zones on the loch shores a permit is needed from 1 March to 30 September, at £4.50 per tent or motorhome per night for up to three nights in one area, and camping there without one can lead to a fine of up to £500. From 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 no permit is needed in the zones.
Campsites and camping near Drymen
What each way of camping near Drymen involves, from the campsite's own pages and the National Park's published rules. Check anything marked as not found before you travel.
| Option | When | What you get | Booking and cost | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tent pitch at Drymen Camping | 2026 season: Saturday 14 March to Sunday 11 October. 2027 dates not seen, so check the site. | Standard pitches (up to a small four-person tent) and family-size pitches for larger tents and campervans. No motorhomes or caravans. Toilets, hot showers, charging points, Wi-Fi, a reception shop and a sheltered cooking area. | Book on the site's calendar. A 30% deposit is due at booking and the balance 30 days before check-in. In 2026: £14 per adult per night, under 14s £8, under 5s free, family pitch £5 a night extra, parking £1.50 a vehicle, dogs £1.50 a night. Arrivals without a booking depend on space and may pay more. | Open in maps |
| Pods at Drymen Camping | Same 2026 season. 2027 dates not seen. | A LandPod sleeping four, two Green Pods and two Kocoons sleeping two each, every one with a parking space. Dogs are not allowed in the pods unless they are assistance dogs. | Priced per unit per night in 2026: LandPod £80 for 2 guests, £100 for 3 and £120 for 4; Green Pod £60; Kocoon £52. | Open in maps |
| Lagganbeg Caravan Park, Gartocharn | Not found. Contact the site. | On the National Park's list for tents, motorhomes and campervans, at Gartocharn. We have no verified facilities. | Contact the site for dates and prices. The National Park says most listed campsites are private. | Open in maps |
| Other sites on the National Park list | Contact each site. | Cobleland Campsite at Gartmore (tents, motorhomes and campervans), Gartfairn Farm at Balmaha and Milarrochy Bay Camping & Caravanning Club (motorhomes and campervans), and Cashel Campsite at Rowardennan (tents and motorhomes). | We have not read these sites' own pages, so we give no dates or prices. | |
| Camping on the loch shore with a permit | Permit needed 1 March to 30 September. None needed 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027. | £4.50 per tent or motorhome per night for up to three nights in one area. Arrive from 1pm and leave by 11am. There are no facilities, so come prepared. | Through the National Park's booking site, up to four weeks ahead. The guide to permit zones and rules has the full process. |
Rates are Drymen Camping's published 2026 rates. We give no prices for sites whose own pages we have not read.
How to camp near Drymen
Decide how you are walking
Drymen is a natural overnight stop on the West Highland Way. Milngavie to Drymen is about 19 km, and Drymen to Balmaha is about 11 km over Conic Hill. For the whole route, the West Highland Way on foot has the sections.
Book your pitch
Use the booking calendar on the site's own page. A 30% deposit is due at booking and the balance 30 days before check-in. Arrivals without a booking depend on space and can be charged at a higher rate. For a group of six or more, contact the site first: it does not take large groups who are not walking or cycling an established route such as the West Highland Way.
Find the site
It is about 2 km from the centre of Drymen, on Gartness Road. Search for it by name, or use the what3words address on the site, because the postcode leads to a neighbouring farm.
Eat and shop
The reception shop sells snacks, TentMeals and gas canisters. For a pub meal the site lists The Clachan, The Drymen Inn, The Winnock and the Buchanan Arms Hotel in the village. Food and drink in Drymen has more.
Check the weather
A tent is only as good as the forecast. The best months to come shows which months suit camping, and the 2026 season at the site ran from mid-March to mid-October.
Check before you go
- The 2026 season ended on 11 October 2026. We have not seen 2027 dates or rates.
- The site's postcode leads to a neighbouring farm. Search by name or use its what3words address.
- Camping is priced per person, not per pitch, so a family adds up quickly. Check the child rates.
- Dogs (£1.50 a night in 2026) are allowed on standard and family pitches, not in pods, unless they are assistance dogs.
- No motorhomes or caravans at Drymen Camping. Campervans can use the family-size pitches.
- We have not found which camping management zone covers a spot beside a road. Check the National Park's zone map before you pitch anywhere that is not a campsite.
Camping elsewhere on the loch
If Drymen is full or not the right base, these are the next camping pages.
- BalmahaConic Hill and the Inchcailloch ferry. Pitching a tent in Balmaha covers the pitches and permits.
- BallochThe southern gateway to the loch. Balloch pitches and permits covers the options.
Eating, parking and a roof
Arriving by car? The Drymen car park guide is the place for charges and rules. We have no verified charge for the village car park yet.
Prefer a bed to a pitch? Drymen hotels and B&Bs lists the other kinds of stay.
Back to the village: on to Drymen covers the green, the pubs and the West Highland Way.
Questions people ask
Is there a campsite in Drymen?
Yes. Drymen Camping is on Gartness Road (G63 0DN), on the West Highland Way. It has standard and family-size pitches for tents and campervans, and pods. It does not take motorhomes or caravans.
How much is Drymen Camping?
In the 2026 season a standard pitch was £14 per adult per night, with under 14s at £8 and under 5s free. Pods were £52 to £120 a night. Check the booking calendar for current rates, as we have not seen 2027 prices.
When does Drymen Camping open?
The 2026 season ran from Saturday 14 March to Sunday 11 October. It had ended when we checked on 13 October 2026, and we have not seen 2027 dates.
Can I wild camp near Drymen?
Drymen Camping says it sits before the start of the National Park's camping management zone. Inside a zone on the loch shores a permit is needed from 1 March to 30 September, for up to three nights at £4.50 a night. Elsewhere, follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Are dogs allowed at Drymen Camping?
Yes, on standard and family-size pitches, at £1.50 per dog per night in 2026. They are not allowed in the pods unless they are assistance dogs.
Does Drymen Camping take motorhomes?
No. Family-size pitches take larger tents and campervans, but the site accepts no motorhomes or caravans. Callander Woods and others take them: see the National Park's campsite list.
How far is Drymen Camping from the village?
About 2 km from the centre of Drymen, where the site lists several pubs, a cafe, a deli and a Spar.
Can I turn up without booking at Drymen Camping?
You can try, but arrivals without a booking depend on space and may be charged at a different or higher rate. Pre-booking is always recommended.
Do I need a permit to camp at Drymen Camping?
No. You book a pitch with the site. The National Park permit is for camping on the loch shore inside a camping management zone, from 1 March to 30 September.