Canna Campsite

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Isles of Canna, Sanday and Rum from above Canna Campsite.
Isles of canna, sanday and rum from above canna campsite.
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Canna bunkhouse
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Camping pod with seating area on the deck
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Canna bunkhouse

  • 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 sites 8
Mobile homes for rent 2
Open all year
Opens
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

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic site, I can't wait to book it again 👍👍👍

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Right from the start you know they cared. Driving your luggage to the camp so you can explore on your way was incredible. The campsite felt like a finely tuned instrument with the cooking shack feeling like a full fledged kitchen and the bathrooms incredibly clean and modern.

Disliked: Pretty far away from the town center, you have to walk through sheep fields and several hills to get back and forth. No fault of the camp itself.

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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.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.05737°N
-6.51245°W

Nearest transport

Rail
41.9 km Mallaig Rail Station
43.1 km Morar Rail Station
44 km Arisaig Rail Station
Ferry
1.3 km Canna Ferry Terminal
15.4 km Rum Ferry Terminal
30.4 km 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 42.6 km

The Aros Experience 43.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bla Bheinn (Blaven) 33.6 km

Beinn na Cailleach in the Red Cuillin 40.1 km

MacLeod's Tables 40.9 km

Glasnacardoch - Loch Eireagoraidh 42 km

Arisaig - Scamadale 43.1 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park 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 $33.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.