Canna Campsite

From £18 For 1 night, 6 adults 10 3 reviews
Isles of Canna, Sanday and Rum from above Canna Campsite. (added by manager 13 Sep 2020)

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Isles of canna, sanday and rum from above canna campsite. (added by manager 13 sep 2020)
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Canna bunkhouse (added by manager 19 nov 2021)

  • Car-free environment on the Isle of Canna in the Hebrides
  • Campfires encouraged: dedicated firepits on site
  • Picnic tables and firepits for guests' use
Can you contemplate coming here… to a remote and peaceful site, on a wild Hebridean island and with scenery so spectacular all you might want to do is sit and stare? You can? You should. Canna Campsite is on the Isle of Canna, an island in the Hebrides where vehicles are firmly declined and where wildlife is all around: expect to see feathered residents like golden eagles and sea eagles circling high up above the crags; puffins, razorbills, guillemots and more puffin' along on Canna's sheer cliffs, and dolphins and smaller whale species ducking about in the waters offshore. All is gorgeously scenic too, including from the site where you can settle down for spectacular views over the coast, along with smashing sunsets, splendid stargazing and just contemplating life, the universe and everything from your island base. Canna Campsite is family run by folk who know how camping works: campfires and outdoor cooking are positively encouraged here, and dedicated firepits and picnic tables are all available for guests' free use. (Don't bother carting logs and charcoal from the mainland; you can buy some on site from the Canna team.) Showers and toilets are available on site – they're free to use but donations are requested for the owners' African women's projects. There's also an independent coffee shop, Canna Café, at the harbour under 10 minutes' walk away for drinks, snacks, evening meals, local seafood and takeaways; the nearby community shop (open from April onwards) is well stocked with a range of groceries, books and local crafts. Both have free wifi.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 8
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Please note
  • Cars are not allowed on the island, the campsite's owner can pick you up from the ferry port.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Best views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Fiona P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

2 bedroom bunkhouse

Liked: Fantastic views, well equipped kitchen and amazingly chatty resident corncrake. Isebail was great and helped us add an extra night (cos we didn't want to leave!) Kids and husband loved the buoy swings too :) Canna and Sanday are stunning and we were very lucky with weather and wildlife. Puffins, bonxies, porpoises, dolphins, minke whale, sea eagle, seals ... Great for kayaking and walking. And also just sitting and enjoying the incredible scenery and quiet.

Disliked: Not an issue for us, but this isn't for you if you are after luxury and WiFi. Or don't want a wee walk up the hill. 100% part of the appeal for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

host and view…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Sergey M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom bunkhouse (six person)

Liked: host and view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing get away from it all. Enjoy the beauty and peacefulness!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Kimberlee H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom bunkhouse (two person)

Liked: Loved the views, peacefulnesses, beauty, calmness, and food!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Canna Campsite

Change House

Isle of Canna

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH44 4RS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.05737°N
-6.51245°W

Nearest transport

Rail
26 mi Mallaig Rail Station
26.8 mi Morar Rail Station
27.4 mi Arisaig Rail Station
Ferry
0.8 mi Canna Ferry Terminal
9.6 mi Rum Ferry Terminal
18.9 mi Muck Ferry Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The island may only be 4.3 miles long by a mile wide, but you'll find enough to do around to keep you gloriously occupied for quite some time. Nature first: Canna is home to a wide variety of seabirds and other species, particularly around the north and west cliffs where most of the seabird colonies are spotted. Pick up a Canna Birds checklist at the community shop and sally forth to see what you can see, and keep an eye out for white-tailed sea eagles and golden eagles as they swoop and soar over the ocean. (Please take care not to disturb eagles during nesting season.) Those who dig archaeology are sorted too, as the island has at least 1,200 documented old sites. Its main ones are the Celtic cross, Sgorr nam Ban-Naomha (the nunnery) and the Viking’s Grave, but you'll spot heaps more along any walks you take. For an especially contemplative trip, hike along towards Tarbert (map essential) via the island souterrains to ponder on their original use.

Must see

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens 26.5 mi

The Aros Experience 26.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Bla Bheinn (Blaven) 20.9 mi

Beinn na Cailleach in the Red Cuillin 24.9 mi

MacLeod's Tables 25.4 mi

Glasnacardoch - Loch Eireagoraidh 26.1 mi

Arisaig - Scamadale 26.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Highlands and Islands?

  • Does Canna Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Canna Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Canna Campsite? The island may only be 4.3 miles long by a mile wide, but you'll find enough to do around to keep you gloriously occupied for quite some time. Nature first: Canna is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Canna Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Canna Campsite? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.