Camping and Caravanning in Aviemore & Cairngorms National Park

When it comes to national parks, Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park is number one for camping and caravanning. The Cairngorms are unique in many ways.  The Cairngorms Park was founded in September 2003.  At 4.2 people per square km, the population density is very low. Key villages of population are Blair Atholl which joined the park in 2010, Aviemore, Ballater, Braemar, Grantown-on-Spey, Kingussie, Newtonmore, and Tomintoul.

Visiting Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland will be one of your best choices for a relaxing and enjoyable Cairngorms camping experience. This is because Scotland is well known for its sense of history and outdoor activities; Cairngorms National Park is enriched with mystery and surprise and to take it a bit further, the Park will give you an unforgettable feeling that will make you want to visit again and again. Indeed Cairngorms National Park and its specific areas such as Royal Deeside camping, Glenlivet camping, Aviemore camping, and Blair Atholl camping is a fantastic get away for any Scottish camping / caravanning holiday. Cairngorms camping or caravanning is surely one of the best ways to experience the awesome breathtaking highland scenery within the Cairngorms National Park. Royal Deeside camping is one of the most popular locations, along with Aviemore Camping, Glenlivet Camping when camping in the Cairngorms.

If you are going to enjoy the real outdoors, whether you choose to do it camping or caravanning, you will have a wide range of campsite and caravan spots to choose from in the Cairngorms National Park. If you plan to bring the children with you on the camping or caravanning trip, and you want them to enjoy it, you may need to be prepared. Preparation and planning is the key to having a successful camping or caravanning experience in the Cairngorms National Park. If you want maximum flexibility your planning should include a nice spacious tent, a touring caravan or motor home.

Don't worry about the cost, Cairngorms camping  is extremely affordable and the children will definitely enjoy the fresh natural cool air on their skin. Even if you're travelling as a couple, camping and caravanning in the Cairngorms is also a great option for you, irrespective of the weather. Nonetheless, you should be careful, as the weather in the Cairngorms is usually unpredictable, so again, you will need to prepare for the good or the bad. Don't worry about too much the weather though, as the sun can be very radiant on the summer days giving you adequate time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful scenic mountain, trees and wildlife.

In your preparation for Cairngorms camping or caravanning in Aviemore and Cairngorms National Park, an important thing to remember is to carry a strong insect repellant in your backpack to protect you from those annoying highland midges. A midge is a gnat-like tiny insect that travels in swarms and the female will give an annoying bite. While getting bitten is not painful, it can be real frustration and may even spoil your camping or caravanning in the Cairngorms National Park. So be prepared for this with your insect repellent, and you should have lots of outdoor fun.

There are many Aviemore and the Cairngorms camping grounds, some of which are maintained by the caravan organization. Therefore, the check-in and check-out times, as well as the rules are similar for most of the Cairngorms camping grounds in the park. For those who are die-hard fans of simple living, the only way to stay at the park is to camp. For the softer explore, self catering holidays provide flexibility not only with family holiday budget but also with an adherence to routine for families with young children. A list of some of some of the camping / caravanning site in the Cairngorms National Park is detailed below.

Blair Atholl Camping - Blair Atholl caravanning and Camping Sites, Blair Atholl

Grantown Camping - Grantown on Spey Caravan Park, Seafield Avenue, Grantown on Spey

Nethy Bridge Camping - Lazy Duck Hostel and Camping, Nethy Bridge, Invernesshire

Aviemore Camping - Badaguish Centre Camping For Groups. Aviemore

Boat of Garten Camping - Boat of Garten Holiday Park, Boat of Garten

Aviemore Camping - Dalraddy Holiday Park Aviemore, Dalraddy Holiday Park, Aviemore

Aviemore Camping - Glenmore Caravan and Camping Site, Forest Holidays,Glenmore, Aviemore

Aviemore Camping - High Range Touring Caravan Park, Grampian Road, Aviemore

Glentruim Camping - Invernahavon Caravan Site, Glentruim, Newtonmore

Kingussie Camping - Kingussie Golf Club and Caravan Site, Gynack Road, Kingussie

Aviemore Camping - Rothiemurchus Camp and Caravan Park, Coylumbridge, Aviemore

Newtonmore Camping -Spey Bridge Caravan Site, Perth Road, Newtonmore

Royal Deeside Camping - Ballater Caravan Park Anderson Road, Ballater

Remember that you're going to enjoy nature and that means caring for the environment, so that others can have the same experience after you've left. We all know the cardinal rule" Leave the area just as you found it".  Start plannning your Cairngorms National Park camping or caravannning holiday now...search now.