Best Glamping in Loch Lomond

Glamping sites nearest to Loch Lomond

These are the sites we list closest to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, in rough order of how near they are. None is on the loch shore, so we’ve said where each one actually is and you can judge the drive for yourself. Distances are approximate and by road.

1. Highland Gateway Glamping Pods, Alloa — insulated pods with private hot tubs on the Stirling side of the national park, roughly 20 miles from Callander and around 25 from Aberfoyle. The most convenient base we list for the Trossachs, and open year-round.
2. Dam View Glamping, Alloa — safari tents with a hot tub in the same corner of Clackmannanshire, with the Ochil Hills behind. Good for families who want space and a firepit rather than a compact pod.
3. Craighead Howfs, Perthshire — luxury huts with hot tubs set in quiet Perthshire countryside. A little further east, but a strong choice if you want to pair Loch Lomond with Perthshire’s glens and whisky country.
4. Murrayshall Country Estate, Perthshire — smart pods on a country estate near Perth, with golf on site. The furthest of these from the loch, and the most hotel-like in feel.
5. Kelburn Estate, Ayrshire — yurts on a historic estate above the Firth of Clyde, around 30 miles south-west of Balloch. A different landscape entirely, sea views rather than mountains, but an easy run up the western side of the loch.

If none of these suits, our full Scotland glamping listings cover the Highlands, the Borders, Perthshire, Ayrshire and the islands.

Where to go glamping around Loch Lomond

The loch splits into two distinct halves. The southern end, around Balloch and Luss, is wide, shallow and gentle — this is where the cruises leave from, where the beaches are, and where you’ll find the easiest walking. It is also the busiest, particularly on summer weekends when Glasgow empties onto the shore.

The northern end, beyond Tarbet and Ardlui, is a different country: narrow, deep and steep-sided, with the road hugging the water and the mountains crowding in. Ben Lomond, the most southerly Munro, rises from the eastern shore at Rowardennan. If you want the dramatic version of Loch Lomond, head north.

Where to go glamping in the Trossachs

Just east of the loch, the Trossachs earned the nickname “the Highlands in miniature” — lochs, forests and hills packed into a compact area without the long drives the real Highlands demand. Aberfoyle and Callander are the two gateway towns, both with cafés, outdoor shops and trailheads. Loch Katrine, Loch Ard and Loch Venachar are all within a short drive, and the Duke’s Pass between Aberfoyle and Loch Katrine is one of the better short drives in Scotland.

For anyone basing themselves in Clackmannanshire or Perthshire, the Trossachs are the natural side of the park to explore first — they are simply closer.

Things to do around Loch Lomond

• Climb Ben Lomond — 974m, about 4–5 hours return from Rowardennan, and the classic day out here.
• Cruise the loch — boat trips run from Balloch, Luss and Tarbet, including drops at the islands.
• Walk the West Highland Way — the long-distance path runs the length of the eastern shore; Balmaha to Rowardennan makes a good day walk.
• Go to Luss — a conservation village of slate cottages with a pier and a beach, and the most photographed spot on the loch.
• Get on the water — kayaks, paddleboards and boat hire are widely available in summer.
• Explore Loch Katrine — the steamship Sir Walter Scott still sails it, and the shore road is closed to traffic, so it is excellent cycling.

What is included in a glamping pod near Loch Lomond

• Sleeping — a proper bed, made up, usually a double plus bunks or a sofa bed.
• Power and heating — electricity and heating throughout, which matters here far more than it does in the south.
• Kitchen — anything from a kettle and microwave to a full compact kitchen. Check before booking if you plan to cook properly.
• Bathroom — some pods are en-suite, others share a nearby facilities block. This is the single biggest variable between sites.
• Outdoor space — decking, seating and usually a firepit or barbecue.
• Hot tub — on several of the sites near the loch, either private or bookable by the hour.

Glamping near Loch Lomond with a hot tub

A hot tub earns its keep in this part of Scotland. The weather on the west side of the country is genuinely changeable, and sitting outside in warm water while it drizzles over the hills is a large part of the appeal. Highland Gateway, Dam View and Craighead Howfs all offer hot tubs, and hot-tub units are the first to go in school holidays — book well ahead for July and August.

Best time of year to visit Loch Lomond

May and June are the sweet spot: long daylight, the hills at their greenest, and the midges not yet at full strength. July and August are warmest and busiest, and also peak midge season on the west coast, so a pod with a door you can shut is a real advantage. September and October bring autumn colour and quieter trails, and are our pick for walkers. Winter is stark and beautiful with very few people about; check your site is open year-round and properly heated before booking.

Is glamping near Loch Lomond good for walking?

It is one of the best bases in Scotland for it. The West Highland Way, Ben Lomond, the Cobbler at Arrochar and the whole Trossachs network are within easy reach, and Scotland’s right of responsible access means you can walk almost anywhere so long as you do it considerately. Sites on the Stirling and Perthshire side put you within reach of the Ochils and the Trossachs on the same trip.

Find glamping near Loch Lomond

Browse the sites below, or widen your search to all our Scottish glamping sites, the Scottish Highlands or the Borders and Lowlands. Every site is booked direct with the owner — we charge no booking fees and take no commission, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.