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Glen Nevis provides great facilities in a park that is set within a famous glen known for being the location of several Scottish film sets. At the foot of Ben Nevis and its tourist path the site is popular with walkers, climbers and others involved in outdoor pursuits. For the less energetic however there are spectacular mountain views from the walks in the Touring Park and from the Restaurant.

Address:	Glen Nevis Fort William
Post Code:	PH33 6SX
Phone:	01397 702191
Weblink:	Click
Total Pitches:	450
Pub or Restaurant:	onsite
Open:	from Mar-to Oct
Email:	Click
Our View:	EXCELLENT LARGE SITE CLOSE TO BEN NEVIS AND FORT WILLIAM. IDEAL FOR EXPLORING WEST HIGHLANDS.RULES AND REGULATIONS ALLOW FOR A PEACEFUL NIGHT.

Service on Site:	4.41
Facility for Kids:	3.59
Location Review:	4.88
Money Value:	4.37
On Site Facility:	4.67

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by Neil G. McDermott from South East Essex
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Stayed here for 5 nights whilst exploring area and walking up Ben Nevis. Most of camping area is on a slope but flatter pitches can be found. Ground tends to be saturated/waterlogged if there has been recent inclement weather. When the sun does come out it is a glorious place to camp. Great facilities, showers etc, laundry room to dry your gear, camp shop (bit pricey for some things), take-away hot food van open daily (recommend deep fried haddock in batter). Only 2.2 miles walk from Fort William for backpackers to get there. Wonderful views of Ben Nevis and other peaks, lovely river side walk on other side of River Ness (footbridge by Youth Hostel). All in all, one of the best campsites I have ever camped in. Highly recommend it. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 02/10/2017 Was this review helpful for you? 0 of 0 found this review to be helpful.
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by Susan Morrison from Perth
One of the best sites we've stayed on Stayed once before and was equally impressed this time. It's a big site but organised in a way that doesn't make you feel hemmed in. Facilities are excellent and the shop has everything you could want. Easy cycles up the glen and into Fort William. Great, easy access to Ben Nevis which we did with the kids. We were blessed with wonderful weather in October so no midges. Would recommend the Ben Nevis Inn for drinkies or nosh. It's in an old barn further back down the glen, across a footbridge from the main visitor's car park. Type of accommodation: Camper Date: 18/10/2016 Was this review helpful for you? 0 of 0 found this review to be helpful.
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by Steph and Dom from Teesside, England
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Easy to get to for cycles from Fort William town (2 miles). A great base for Ben Nevis and the West Highland Way (we did Ben) as well as just a stop off. The facilities were great, very clean. Staff are very helpful. Price for 2 cyclists and a backpacker tent was just £13. We stayed for 3 nights (2 initially but was simple to add on the extra day). Good stocked shop on site. And there are tumble dryers, washers and a spinner all of which are relatively cheap, but unfortunately no drying room - a shame when it's such a base for outdoor activities (that was our only gripe). Other campers are a mix of families and walkers, but overall generally very quiet and easy going. Would definitely stay again. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 17/08/2013 Was this review helpful for you? 1 of 6 found this review to be helpful.
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by The Morrisons from Perth
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Probably the best facilities we've ever encountered on any caravan site. We didn't book, just turned up and the staff were lovely and welcoming without too many dos and don'ts. This is a massive site but it doesn't feel like it as it's split into sections. All caravan pitches are hard standing with an nice outlook onto a large grassy area. Electric hook up is right at each pitch. Showers were phenomenal and free. Loads of hooks, a wee seat, shelves for your stuff and a raised bit to dry off in. And it was normal taps so you didn't have to keep pushing a button. Hairdryers were also free. The whole toilet/shower/laundry/dishwashing blocks were just fab. Bins were emptied regularly and the whole place was spotless. Shop onsite stocks just about everything from interesting books to midge repellant and fayre from local butcher. There is also a chuck wagon which is open in the morning and evening which must be loved by soggy campers. We had fab chips, fish and macaroni cheese from here one night. Location is spectacular, just a short walk or cycle from FW town centre and with the great outdoors right on your doorstep. Minus side - only things that the campsite cannot alter - the midges and the rain. Would definitely come back in fairer weather to do the hills. Type of accommodation: Caravan Date: 05/08/2011 Was this review helpful for you? 12 of 16 found this review to be helpful.
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by Davie K from Isle of Lewis
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park I stayed at this site in September 2010 and it was perfect in every aspect. As it was getting on in the season, there was plenty of space for me to pitch my tent and there was never a queue for the showers in the morning. I arrived at Reception five minutes after they had closed, but Margaret booked me in and made me feel most welcome, even though I was apologising for keeping her from going home she insisted it wasn't a problem. Even though it was late September, it was nice to see the warden doing his rounds at night so late in the season. A special mention has to go to the site cleaners who do a sterling job, no matter what time you visit the toilet facilities, they are always spotless, even at night! I will definitely be returning to Glen Nevis next year, as it certainly beats everywhere in terms of scenery, cleanliness and friendliness. Top marks all round! Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 01/11/2010 Was this review helpful for you? 10 of 15 found this review to be helpful.
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by Alex Booth from Aberdeen
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Great site! Arrival was swift, here's a map, you can go there, there or there. Chose Ben View field because of the name. Plenty room to choose the perfect spot. Was a bit more sloped than we realised, as we woke at the bottom of the tent each morning. Our fault, not campsites. Pub/restaurant 5 mins walk, pub good, restaurant a tad expensive for what you get. Showers on campsite scarce, only 2 in nearest toilet block, which meant a queue every morning despite campsite not being particularly busy. Notice says to go to other blocks if its busy, suspect they'd have the same queues. A few midgies going about, actually millions of them, was a problem when it was calm, not when there's a breeze. Again, out of campsites control. Fort William 5 mins away by car, Morrisons, Tescos, restaurants, pubs, outdoor shops, station, etc. Will return. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 30/06/2010 Was this review helpful for you? 2 of 2 found this review to be helpful.
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by Craig from Fife
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Great location, excellent facilities but spoiled in my view by a "rules culture" paticularly with regards to niose at night. The strict no noise rule meant that chatting with friends in the awning at barely 11.05pm was met with a visit by the site guards oops sorry wardens. Been caravaning for the past 30yrs and know how sounds can carry ( no music only chatting) but this rather spoilt the visit. The site is huge and perhaps a section can be laid aside for those that want absolute silence. This way everyone is catered for otherwise a good place to visit. Type of accommodation: Caravan Date: 17/01/2010 Was this review helpful for you? 10 of 19 found this review to be helpful.
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by Hugh & Elaine from Aberdeen, Scotland
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park We stayed here for 5 nights in summer 2008. It had been pretty wet just before we arrived and the ground was soggy, to say the least! We chose a spot tucked out of the way but had a 50m walk to the car which is really no hardship (though it is nice to park the car right next to the tent if you get the chance) and we could easily have picked a spot closer to the car. The site is very large and could get very crowded at the height of the season if the weather was good. The facilities (showers, toilets, shops, etc.) were good but I wonder how they would cope if it was really busy. The location is stunning with Ben Nevis towering over the site (when the mist clears long enough to see it!) and the midges weren't too bad. A good site but I prefer something slightly wilder and smaller. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 02/11/2009 Was this review helpful for you? 1 of 1 found this review to be helpful.
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by Roger Clarke from Peak district Derbyshire
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Just got back from a wonderful (although very wet and windy)weekend break at the campsite,was pleasantly surprised on the excellent value,As had read in some reports it was "very" expensive,I can assure you that I paid a lot more to stay near mt snowdon,in what were awful services of filthy showers,toilets and a 1 mile walk to the so called happy eating area, Can not praise Glen nevis campsite enough,excellently placed for a quick run up n down the "Ben" (did it in 2hr 24min by the way)and only met contented campers, midges were awful as expected.and the food,service and welcome were fantastic at the restaurant bar!!! Wiil be definately back in a few weeks when i,ll be up to do a personal 3 peaks challenge. Thanks again. Gollum n Jellyhead Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 08/09/2009 Was this review helpful for you? 1 of 1 found this review to be helpful.
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by Vade Barrek from Scotland
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Absolutely awesome! great 2 nights sleep though the second night might have been due to climbing that little hill! Excellent view of Ben Nevis from the site, and pretty cool views of the site from Ben Nevis too! The staff are friendly and welcoming whilst being helpful. The Best shower's we have ever had after our jaunt. Would recommend it to everyone, been on numerous occasions now and looking forward to returning again shortly as it makes a good change from touring those "Other" kinds of campsites. Fun for all but not at the expense of other...Brilliant and thanks for our wonderful times there. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 13/06/2009 Was this review helpful for you? 3 of 4 found this review to be helpful.
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by michelle from glasgow
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park I camped with my 2 sons aged 10yrs and 14yrs and west highland terrier in April this year for a few days of adventure. I dont know who enjoyed it more. The boys loved the freedom and space of the campsite and me and the dog were in heaven. If you want to unwind it a beautiful location it is so the place to be. We were very lucky with the weather as you can be sure of one thing it tends to rain in Fort William. The campsite has fresh water taps, great facilities, the staff are very friendly and the amenities are clean and well maintained. Glen Nevis campsite is a fantastic base to explore Fort William and surrounding areas, which are stunning. There is something for everyone. Cant wait to go back. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 28/05/2009 Was this review helpful for you? 4 of 5 found this review to be helpful.
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by Aytee Gudguy from Glasgow, Scotland
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Cherry trees, multi-coloured rabbits, a pub/restsaraunt all within walking distance, and Highland cattle stopping our vehicle, what more do you want from a campsite in the highlands of Scotland. Oh, and at the foot of Ben Nevis (if you can see the summit your too far away). Take this as your first trip to the Lochaber district and be pleasantly surprised.We used this as a base to do all sorts of family based activities. From Fort William station you can take the Harry Potter/Hogwarts expresss to Malaig but book first. Sure the midgeis are bad. Get a good supply of"SHOO" or whatever its called now and don't let the devils worry you too much. Al our kids got on with the other kids and there are wardens to keep the noise at down when the night gets late. Yes there are facilities such as climbing frames etc for children, but this is a family friendly park. It is easy to find, and the layout although large is very simple to negotiate. There are enough facilities for everyone but as usual everyone wants to use them at the same time, but we found there is little waiting time. Fort william is 10 minutes away by car but at least 30 minutes away on foot but there is a bus srvice. As with every campsite be patient and take some time to enjoy the surroundings, we have been there many times and look forward to going again and again. Oh, and did I mention the falls at the end of the glen. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 08/03/2009 Was this review helpful for you? 3 of 4 found this review to be helpful.
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by Gary & Sheena from Scotland
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Have used this site 6 times in the last year after purchasing a camper. Can't praise the site highly enough. On arrival you book in and are usually met by Margaret, one of the most friendly and helpful people I have ever met on a site.There's plenty of space whether your in a tent, caravan or motorhome. The facilities are modern and immaculate at all times. There's an excellent shop come reception which stocks everything you might need. There's the added luxury of Internet access for those who need to be online even on holiday. I have noticed in other reviews that this site is regarded as expensive, all I can say is you get what you pay for and this is a 5* site. For those on a budget its well worth a visit early or late season when the price is more competitive. Oops.nearly forgot to mention the all important fact that you are at the foot of Ben Nevis and the views are simply stunning ! Type of accommodation: Camper Date: 04/10/2008 Was this review helpful for you? 11 of 12 found this review to be helpful.
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by janice clark from motherwell
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Its the most expensive camp site ive been on but ive given 5 stars for value for money because it has the best toilets and washing facilities and so i didnt mind paying a bit extra. i was not stung for a booking fee as we just turned up without booking, its a big site and if you just want a wee corner for your tent then booking isnt necessary. i dont know much about kids facilities as not having any i didnt look. the kids i did see seemed to be amusing themselves in a stream and having fun anyway. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 04/08/2008 Was this review helpful for you? 16 of 20 found this review to be helpful.
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by CharlieA from Fife
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Found this to be an excellent site and great scenery, Pitches were well-spaced and you generally can pick your own, rather than being allocated one! Plus points: Shower facilities best I've encountered - spotless, plentiful and well-designed - including an elevated "dry area" in the showers to get your feet dry! Camp shop stocked with all the essentials. I also found the site to be quiet - got a great night's sleep. Minus side: Very little for kids - a rather antiquated and muddy playpark is all really that appeared to be on offer - some form of games room would make it perfect! Fort William has plenty of facilities though - if you bring a car its 5 minutes away - otherwise a 20 min walk. Only other gripe - I imagine that parts of this site will get really muddy in the West Coast rain! I went dring a rare dryish spell this summer and things were still a wee bit squelchy underfoot. Suited the ubiquitous midgies! In general, I'd say one of the best there is and a must if walking is your thing. Think twice only if you have kids and no car (unlikely)... I'd also say, pick yor pitch wisely if it's going to be wet and take the midge spray in the summer months. I'll certainly go back. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 20/08/2007 Was this review helpful for you? 13 of 13 found this review to be helpful.
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by Shona from Glasgow
Friendly Midges! We had such a fantastic time in our recent 5 night stay at the site. Stayed in Benview Field. Very busy in 2nd week in August, but the kids were all well behaved. Stunning views and great walks. Went to Ben Nevis summit and loved every minute! Weather was quite good and the midges didn't bite us once! A couple of them visited our tent, but didn't overstay their welcome, thankfully. The only thing that slightly spoiled our stay was the World Snoring Competition going on in the tents surrounding us - so got very little sleep. Facilities were brilliant - spacious pitches, more than adequate fresh water outlets and scullery facilities. Even the hairdryers were turbo charged (if you use the ones in Deerpark). Atmosphere was fantastic - very relaxed and friendly. On-site chuck wagon serves the best chips in the whole of Scotland!! We will be back! S & P, Glasgow Type of accommodation: Unknown Date: 20/08/2006 Was this review helpful for you? 10 of 13 found this review to be helpful.
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by ANTHONY BOYLE from GLASGOW
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Site The location for this site has got to be one of the best in Scotland, surrounded by stunning mountains. A few people have mentioned the great view of Ben Nevis, however the Ben cannot be seen from this campsite as its further back from the mountain opposite. We hit it off with the weather as the weekend of 10th and 11th June 2006 saw temperatures of 28 degrees. Midges were not too bad, saw a lot worse. The "noise Police" on site are a bit over zealous, we were simply talking, around midnight, and were told to keep quite. We continued to whisper for a bit then gave up and went to bed. The facilities are adequate and well maintained. Type of accommodation: Unknown Date: 12/06/2006 Was this review helpful for you? 6 of 7 found this review to be helpful.
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by Andy McKinnon from Scotland
Wet rain Yes, the rain is definately wet in Glen Nevis and there is a lot of it!! Stayed 2 nights and left because we were fed up getting soaked every time we went outside. However the site itelf was very good, good facilities, showers toilets etc, well kept and with a good restaurant and bar. Only bad point was we were wakened up at 3 am by some drunken yobs looking for their tent - this could b an issue for this kind of site, there again maybe we were just unlucky. Will try the site again when the weather forecast is better. Type of accommodation: Unknown Date: 06/08/2005 Was this review helpful for you? 4 of 8 found this review to be helpful.
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by Eddie McDonald from Inverness
Simply The Best Arriving from Inverness pulling my trailer on my pushbike I found this campsite a site for tired legs. I was very impressed by the layout and the fact that the reception and shop was still opened at 8:45 pm. I paid my very low fee for such a fantastic service from the friendly staff that made me feel at home straight away. The pitch area was just the business and the view of Ben Nevis was out of this world. The site was very laid back and quite even though there were a lot of people there. The services, which included the toilets, showers and little supermarket on site, were absolutely top class. I could only stay one night but I will return to the site every chance I get. Well worth cycling 70 miles pulling a 6 stone trailer. The one drawback at this site and this would be the same for nearly every site on the west coast of Scotland is the Scottish midges. Remember to take some repellent, speak to your pharmacist and buy a head net, which the campsite shop actually sell. If it is a little windy then you will be ok. The beauty of the campsite far outweighs the little problem with the midges. Well worth the money and a visit to the site. Type of accommodation: Unknown Date: 15/06/2005 Was this review helpful for you? 7 of 8 found this review to be helpful.
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