RED SQUIRREL HISTORY
Since 1914, the grounds that are a part of Red Squirrel Campsite have been used for camping.
For well over a century campers have been coming to visit the highlands
to experience nature at its finest!
Red Squirrel campsite was founded by Hugh MacColl and has been thriving ever since.
Welcome
The campsite has a new management team and the site is open!
If you would like to make a booking enquiry please email office@redsquirrelcampsite.co.uk.
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SITE RULES
SITE RULES & FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE READ
Climbers, canoeists, walkers, families and all those who love camping are very welcome.
Campervans are welcome for overnight stays, but unfortunately we cannot accomodate motorhomes for the 2022 season.
River Coe runs by the site which is a great spot to watch the sunset!
We have no electric hookups, but we can charge small devices for you in the office.
Well behaved pets are welcome, please do clean up after them. There are deer, sheep and goats in the area so please keep them on a lead.
In winter and spring deer, foxes, wild ducks, woodpeckers, wander on the site. Remember you are visiting their home!
You are welcome to have a campfire if done responsibly, and we sell firewood, kindling and firelighters. Please use an existing firepit, or you are welcome to use your own ensuring it is kept off the grass. Please do not make new firepits on the ground. Please leave fires to die down by 11pm and dispose of the ash the following day.
After using showers or other facilities leave them as you would wish to find them.
If no staff is available when you arrive you may move in and pay on first sight of staff in the office, or please call the duty member of staff on 07538 763695.
FAQ’s
Got a question? We’ve got answers. If you have any other questions regarding your stay at Red Squirrel then either contact us via our contact page or email us at office@redsquirrelcampsite.co.uk.
We charge £15 per adult per night and £3 per night for children 16 or under..
Yes! We want you to have a great time. We only ask that you call or email in advance as well as respect the rules of the campsite as to not to disturb other campers.
Everyone loves an evening spent around the campfire, and we’re no different. We have plenty of pre-made fire pits for use around the site, and we are happy for you to bring your own, but please ensure they are kept off the ground. We also have firewood available for sale, and there is plenty of kindling available around the site from our Spring clearing. We must insist that you do not make new firepits of your own. If there is no pre-made firepit close to your pitch, we have a number of portable firebowls available to rent from the reception.
Yes, we have a card reader and can accept most credit and debit cards. You can also pay by card when you book online.
Where possible we would prefer you to book in advance using our online booking system.
We currently don’t have electric hook-ups, we are looking to implement these but it is not available at the moment. We do offer charging for devices such as mobile phones etc for a small fee of £1, Please enquire about this at our site office.
