Camping in Luss: campsite, season and permits
The campsite, its season and the permit rules for the shore
Camping in Luss mostly means one place: the Luss Caravan & Camp Site on Old Luss Road, with a tent field open 1 April to 30 September and touring pitches for most of the year. Camping on the shore anywhere else needs a National Park permit from 1 March to 30 September. The council car park does not allow overnight stays, so do not plan to sleep in a vehicle there.
- Tent field open
- Apr–Sep
- Touring pitches open, with a Christmas gap
- Mar–Jan
- Latest check-in
- 8pm
- Permit needed elsewhere, 1 Mar to 30 Sep
- Mar–Sep
Is there a campsite in Luss?
Yes: the Luss Caravan & Camp Site, on Old Luss Road (G83 8NT). It has a camp field for tents and hardstanding touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes, and it runs under the Luss Estates family. Phone 01436 860 658 for questions; booking is online.
It is not open all year for everyone. The site's own information page gives the camp field as 1 April to 30 September, and touring pitches as 1 March to 23 December and 27 December to 31 January, with winter walk-ins allowed depending on the state of the field. The site's booking page lists tent dates to 31 October, so confirm your dates when you book.
Camping outside a site is a different matter. In the National Park's camping management zones a permit is needed from 1 March to 30 September, the limit is three nights in one area, and camping 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.
Your camping options near Luss
What each way of staying under canvas or in a tourer involves, from the campsite's own pages and the National Park's published rules. Check anything marked “confirm” before you travel.
| Option | When | What you get | Booking | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tent pitch at the campsite | 1 April to 30 September on the site's information page. The booking page shows 31 October, so confirm. | Electric and non-electric pitches, loch-facing or inner. Heated showers and toilet blocks, laundry and a shop in reception. | Online through the campsite's booking page. A 25% deposit applies, with a minimum payment of £25, and the balance falls due 4 weeks before arrival. | Open in maps |
| Touring pitch at the campsite | 1 March to 23 December and 27 December to 31 January. | Hardstanding pitches in two sizes, standard (5 m by 8 m) and jumbo (6 m by 10 m). Water points, chemical disposal and a drive-over grey waste point. | As for tents. Call the site if you want a particular pitch, as requests are not guaranteed. | Open in maps |
| Motorhome on a permit location | Permit season, 1 March to 30 September. | Bays about 8 m by 2.5 m at Firkin Point, Inveruglas or the Three Lochs Forest Drive. No caravans. | Through the National Park's booking site. The location list comes from an older page, so confirm. | |
| Tent on the shore elsewhere | Permit needed 1 March to 30 September. None needed 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027. | Up to 3 nights in one area; arrive from 1pm and leave by 11am. Check the zone map to see whether your spot is covered. | Online up to 4 weeks ahead. See camping and motorhome rules for the full process. | |
| Overnight in the car park | Never. | The council car park does not allow overnight stays, motorhomes included. | Not possible. Book a pitch instead. |
We give no pitch prices. The campsite's pages we read did not list them, and the permit price differs between older sources: read both on the booking pages.
How to book camping in Luss
Decide between the site and a permit
A site pitch gives you showers, water and a shop, and you book with the campsite. A permit gives you a spot in a management zone for up to three nights, with no facilities supplied. For a first trip, the site is simpler.
Check the season for your type of pitch
Tents are the narrowest window, from 1 April to 30 September on the information page. Touring pitches run almost all year, closing for a few days around Christmas. If the booking page and the information page disagree, ring the site.
Book and pay the deposit
Book online through the campsite's booking page. A 25% deposit applies with a minimum payment of £25, the balance falls due 4 weeks before arrival, and bookings made inside 4 weeks are paid in full.
Arrive by 8pm and mind the quiet hours
Latest check-in is 8pm. There is no driving on site after 10pm, and quiet time runs from 10pm to 7am.
Plan your fire and your dog
Dogs are welcome on leads, and the owner must pick up after them. Raised barbecues are allowed, and supervised fires must be in raised, mesh-covered pits. Fires are not allowed on the beach.
Add a day out
The campsite describes itself as close to the Loch Lomond Faerie Trail, the general store and the boat cruises. For a walk, the Loch Lomond Faerie Trail on foot is the short option and a day on Three Lochs Way the long one.
Check before you go
- The campsite's two pages disagree on the tent season end (30 September or 31 October). Confirm when you book.
- We have not found pitch prices on a campsite page, so we quote none.
- We do not know which camping management zone covers your exact spot. Check the National Park's zone map before you pitch outside the site.
- Midges are worst from late May to early September and most active early and late in the day. Bring repellent.
- Winter walk-ins depend on the state of the field, so ring ahead from November to March.
Camping elsewhere on the loch
If Luss is full or not the right base, these are the next camping pages.
- RowardennanThe east shore and the Ben Lomond path. A night under canvas near Rowardennan covers it.
- BalmahaConic Hill and the Inchcailloch ferry. Balmaha campsites covers the pitches and permits.
Eating, parking and the weather
On a campsite night you may still want a meal out. Luss places to eat covers the village, and a bed for the night in Luss lists the other kinds of stay if a tent is not for you.
Arriving by car? The Luss car park guide sets out the tariff and the overnight ban. Planning dates? What the weather is like shows which months suit a tent.
Back to the village: on to Luss covers the pier, the shore and the walks.
Questions people ask
Is Luss campsite open year-round?
Not for tents. The site's information page gives the camp field as 1 April to 30 September, while touring pitches run from 1 March to 23 December and 27 December to 31 January. Winter walk-ins depend on the state of the field.
Does Luss campsite have showers?
Yes. The campsite's booking page lists heated showers and toilet blocks, with laundry and dishwash areas. The information page also lists water points, chemical disposal and a drive-over grey waste point.
Can I wild camp in Loch Lomond?
Only with a permit in the management zones from 1 March to 30 September, for up to three nights in one area. Camping there without one can lead to a report to the Procurator Fiscal and a fine of up to £500. From 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 no permit is needed.
Are dogs allowed at Luss campsite?
Yes, on leads. Owners must pick up after them, and the site provides a dog walk and bins.
Can I stay overnight in the Luss car park?
No. The council car park does not allow overnight stays, motorhomes included.
How do I book Luss campsite?
Online through the campsite's booking page, or phone 01436 860 658. A 25% deposit applies with a minimum payment of £25, and the balance falls due 4 weeks before arrival.