Inversnaid camping: bunkhouse pitches, Loch Chon and permit rules
The bunkhouse pitches, the nearest campsites and the permit rules
Inversnaid camping is mainly at the Inversnaid Bunkhouse, which lists camping with full use of its facilities but publishes no prices or pitch numbers. The nearest National Park tent campsite is Loch Chon on the B829 between Kinlochard and Inversnaid, which was closed for the season when we checked on 13 October 2026. Camping on a loch shore needs a permit from 1 March to 30 September.
- Loch Chon, per adult per night
- £11.20
- Loch Chon tent pitches
- 26
- Shore permit, per tent per night
- £4.50
- Permit needed
- Mar–Sep
Today: 10°C and heavy rain, sunset 18:22. Bunkhouse pitches and Loch Chon are small, so book ahead for summer weekends. West Highland Way walkers pass all season.
Where can you camp at Inversnaid?
At the Inversnaid Bunkhouse (FK8 3TU), a converted church 800 m from the West Highland Way. Its own page says camping is available with full use of the bunkhouse facilities: a licensed restaurant, free Wi-Fi, a drying room and free showers. It shows no camping prices, pitch numbers or season, so phone 01877 386249 or email hostel@inversnaid.com before you go. It also offers a free pick-up from the West Highland Way footpath and from Inversnaid pier most days, which helps if you arrive by boat.
The nearest National Park campsite is Loch Chon, on the B829 between Kinlochard and Inversnaid. It has 26 tent pitches, no motorhome or campervan spaces, toilets without showers, and costs £11.20 per adult a night and £2.20 for children aged 5 to 15, with £3.30 for a car. The Park's page says its campsites at Loch Chon, Loch Achray, Inchcailloch and Sallochy were closed when we checked on 13 October 2026. Check its page for next season.
Between 1 March and 30 September, camping in the National Park's camping management zones is only possible in a campsite or with a permit, at £4.50 per tent or motorhome per night for up to three nights. Its pages name no places for each zone and refer to a map, so check the zone map before you pitch on the shore. From 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 no permit is needed in the zones. A breach can mean a fine of up to £500.
Campsites and camping near Inversnaid
What each way of camping near Inversnaid involves, from each site's own page or the National Park's published rules. Check anything marked as not found before you travel.
| Option | When | What you get | Booking and cost | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping at Inversnaid Bunkhouse | No season stated on the page. | Camping with full use of the bunkhouse facilities: licensed restaurant, free Wi-Fi, drying room and free showers. Dog-friendly, though the page gives no camping rules for pets. Pick-up from Inversnaid pier most days. | Book online, or phone 01877 386249. We found no camping price. Full payment is taken up front for rooms, with a refund if you cancel 2 weeks before arrival. | Open in maps |
| Loch Chon Campsite (National Park Authority) | Shown as closed for the season on 13 October 2026. Pitches from 2pm, leave by 11am. | 26 tent pitches, two of them accessible. Toilets without showers, drinking water, washing-up area and fire bowls. No motorhome spaces and no hammocks. Take your waste home. | £11.20 per adult per night, children 5 to 15 £2.20, £3.30 for a car. Up to 3 nights, booked up to 4 weeks ahead, or phone 01389 722001. | |
| Cashel Campsite, Rowardennan | Not found on the page we read. Contact the site. | On the east shore at Rowardennan (G63 0AW), with the West Highland Way passing the entrance. The National Park's list names it for tents and motorhomes. | Book through its online reservation system, or phone 01360 870 234. We found no pitch types or prices. | |
| Beinglas Campsite, Inverarnan | The page shows a seasonal closure from 12 October and 2027 bookings open. | Camping in three fields, motorhome pitches, huts, bell tents and chalet rooms on the West Highland Way. Shop, restaurant, showers, laundry and a campers' kitchen. Dog-friendly. No open flames. | Online or by phone on 07957 626577. No prices shown. | |
| 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. Tents arrive from 1pm and leave by 11am. No facilities, so come prepared. | Through the National Park's booking system up to four weeks ahead. Camping permits explained has the full process. |
Rates are those the sources show. We give no prices for sites whose own pages did not show them.
How to camp near Inversnaid
Choose your kind of night
A pitch at the bunkhouse with a restaurant on site, a National Park campsite on the B829, or a permit pitch on the shore. Each is booked differently, so decide first.
Get there
The B829 from Aberfoyle is 12 miles of single track, according to the RSPB. The easier way in is the boat: Cruise Loch Lomond runs at least three cruises a day from Tarbet to Inversnaid in high season. Where to park in Inversnaid has the two car parks.
Ask the bunkhouse
Phone before you go, because the page shows no camping price, no pitch numbers and no season. If you arrive by boat or on the West Highland Way, ask about the free pick-up.
Pack for the weather
Showers, a drying room and a restaurant help at the bunkhouse, but permit pitches on the shore have no facilities. When to visit shows the months.
Plan a roof as a fallback
A bed for the night in Inversnaid covers the hotel and the bunkhouse rooms if the forecast turns.
Check before you go
- The bunkhouse shows no camping prices, pitch numbers or season. Phone first.
- Loch Chon and the other National Park campsites were closed for the season on 13 October 2026. Check the National Park's page for next season's dates.
- Loch Chon has no motorhome or campervan spaces and no showers.
- The National Park's byelaw pages name no places for each camping zone and refer to a map. Check the zone map before you pitch anywhere that is not a campsite.
- A breach of the camping byelaws can mean a report to the Procurator Fiscal and a fine of up to £500.
- On the reserve, the RSPB asks you to keep dogs on a short lead from 1 April to 15 August and where there is livestock.
Camping elsewhere on the loch
If Inversnaid is full or not the right base, these are the next camping pages.
- TarbetAcross the loch by boat. A night under canvas near Tarbet covers the pier motorhome spaces and Beinglas.
- ArrocharArrochar campsites covers Glenloin, Ardgartan and the permit rules on the west side.
Eating, weather and a roof
Back to the village: Inversnaid covers the reserve, the pier and the hotel.
Questions people ask
Can you camp at Inversnaid?
Yes, at the Inversnaid Bunkhouse, which lists camping with full use of its facilities. It shows no prices, so phone 01877 386249.
Is there a campsite near Inversnaid?
The nearest National Park campsite is Loch Chon on the B829, with 26 tent pitches. It was closed for the season on 13 October 2026.
Can you wild camp at Inversnaid?
Between 1 March and 30 September, camping in the National Park's camping management zones is only possible in a campsite or with a permit. Check the zone map, and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code elsewhere.
Do I need a permit to camp near Inversnaid?
Not at a campsite. On a loch shore inside a zone you need a permit from 1 March to 30 September, at £4.50 per tent per night for up to three nights.
How can I get a boat to Inversnaid?
Cruise Loch Lomond runs at least three cruises a day from Tarbet to Inversnaid in high season, according to the RSPB. Check the timetable.
Where is Inversnaid located in Scotland?
On the east shore of Loch Lomond, at the end of the B829 from Aberfoyle. The bunkhouse address is Inversnaid, FK8 3TU.
What are some fun things to do in Inversnaid?
Walk the RSPB reserve, join the West Highland Way, or take the boat from Tarbet. The village guide has more.
Are dogs allowed at the Inversnaid Bunkhouse?
Its page says it is dog-friendly, but gives no camping rules for pets, so ask.
Is there a shower at the bunkhouse?
Free showers are listed among the bunkhouse facilities, along with a drying room and free Wi-Fi.