# Deeside Activity Park — Camping in Aboyne > Tent camping near Aboyne with quad biking, archery, clay shooting, go-kart racing, and on-site fishing; dogs welcome on leads. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/camping/deeside-activity-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. ⛺ Tent Camping # Deeside Activity Park A93, Dess, Aboyne AB34 5BD, UK [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5367099237576995216&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** Deeside Activity Park is a campsite in Aboyne, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 170 Google reviews, with pitches for tents. Details checked 6 August 2026 · source: Google Places Tent camping near Aboyne with quad biking, archery, clay shooting, go-kart racing, and on-site fishing; dogs welcome on leads. ## About Deeside Activity Park Off to the Aberdeenshire countryside in search of adventure? There's plenty of that at Deeside Activity Park, five minutes' drive from Aboyne. This is a place that's packed with things to do, including quad biking, archery, clay shooting and go-kart racing… all right where you're staying. Got your eye on some fishing while you're in the area? The River Dee is just down the road for experienced anglers, and there's a well-stocked loch on site too, where you can do catch-and-release fishing, hire kit and take lessons from an expert ghillie to learn the essential techniques. The camping setup here has a sense of adventure about it, too: this is a wild camping park where you'll need to forego many of the trappings of modern life (although you'll have access to a chemical toilet and a firepit for campfires). Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leads. All this activity requires a good amount of food – and handily, that's easy to source. The on-site restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, plus hot drinks and home-baked treats during the day. Or bring a barbecue and source supplies at the farm shop, stocked with award-winning Aberdeen Angus beef from the farm up the road, alongside local pork, sausages, fresh veg, eggs and little extras like local biscuits. ## What's nearby - Norvite Farm & Country next door - Lost Loch Spirits next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Can I bring...? ⛺ Tent pitches ✓ Yes 🚐 Caravans welcome ✕ No 🚌 Motorhomes welcome ✕ No ✨ Glamping available ✕ No 🛖 Lodges & statics ✕ No ## Facilities 🚿 Hot showers ✓ 📶 Free WiFi ✕ 🏊 Swimming pool ✕ 🛒 Onsite shop ✕ 🎠 Children's play area ✕ 🍖 BBQs allowed ✕ 🔥 Campfires allowed ✕ 🧺 Laundry ✕ 🎣 Fishing ✕ 🛁 Hot tub ✕ ♿ Accessible facilities ✕ 🅿️ Hardstanding pitches ✕ 🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site ✕ Fishing On-site restaurant/cafe Play area Food shop Portable toilet Family friendly Barbecues allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven No hot water Recycling available No takeaway delivery found for this location (AB34 5BD) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive. ## Nearest supermarkets Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival. - Co-op 3 miles - Morrisons 9.4 miles - Tesco, Banchory 9.8 miles - Aldi 16.8 miles - Lidl, Inverurie 18.1 miles Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Location A93, Dess, Aboyne AB34 5BD, UK [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.1024610%2C-2.7152650) ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ## What visitors say Jon Hebert ★★★★★ What a hidden gem! Had a great day today at Deeside Activity Park. The Lunch of fresh farm to table meats and veggies were incredible. The hospitality of the staff was amazing. I am traveling from the US with my wife who was off on a horse adventure and I was looking for a way to spend my Sunday. I had a great lunch and a bit of clay shooting with a true Scottish Gentleman!!! Thanks for a great day! Jon Hebert Youngsville, Louisiana 9 months ago · via Google Iain and Kasia Cameron ★★★★★ Excellent activity Park - would recommend. We went Go Karting one day and rifle shooting on the next. Both were really enjoyable and very well organised. The instructors were very capable and catered for a wide variety of ages and abilities! 3 months ago · via Google Carly Wilson ★★★★★ Had such a fun day. The weather was terrible but that didn't stop us having fun. Jack was a great instructor during our activities. We also had lunch in the café which was amazing. Highly recommend. 6 months ago · via Google Elena Andreea Benta ★★★★★ A very peaceful place to eat and drink admiring the beautiful landscape. The food is good and the personal is very plasent. There are a lot of options available for you to look into and enjoy tougheder with your family or friends.You can walk around the farm if you don't want to do something else. The kids will enjoy every minute spend here. To be sure you enjoy the activities you prefer it is bether to call and rezerv for the day and hour. 6 years ago · via Google [More campsites in Aboyne](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/camping) ★ 4.6 (170 reviews) [Book on Pitchup](https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Scotland/Scotland/Aberdeenshire/Aboyne/deeside-activity-park/) [Visit website](http://www.deesideactivitypark.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=campsite) [01339 883536](tel:01339883536) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Aboyne **County** Aberdeenshire **Dogs allowed** ❌ No (unconfirmed) **Electric hook-up** ❌ No **Payment** Cards, Contactless 🏨 ### Prefer a hotel nearby? Browse hotels and B&Bs in Aboyne. [Hotels in Aboyne →](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/hotels) ### 🏨 Prefer a roof? Stays near Aboyne Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Deeside Activity Park on +44 1339 883536. ## More near Deeside Activity Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Macbeth Arms ★ 4.4 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/banchory/hotels/macbeth-arms) - [The Lodge On The Loch Of Aboyne ★ 4.2 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/hotels/the-lodge-on-the-loch-of-aboyne) - [Firhurst ★ 4.7 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/hotels/firhurst) - [Struan Hall 3.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/hotels/struan-hall) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Dess Lodge ★ 4.6 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/dess-lodge-sggp) - [Ford Cottage 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/ford-cottage-uk7830) - [The Byre 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/the-byre-uk7790) - [The Stables 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/the-stables-uk7791) ### Campsites nearby - [Aboyne Loch Caravan Park ★ 4.6 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/camping/aboyne-loch-caravan-park) - [Tarland By Deeside Camping and Caravanning Club Site ★ 4.3 · 6.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/camping/tarland-by-deeside-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) - [Greenpark Wigwams ★ 4.9 · 6.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/banff/camping/greenpark-wigwams) - [Greenpark Leisure ★ 4.9 · 6.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/camping/greenpark-leisure) ### Things to do nearby - [Deeside Activity Park ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/attractions/deeside-activity-park) - [Belwade Farm World Horse Welfare ★ 4.7 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/attractions/belwade-farm-world-horse-welfare) - [Craigievar Castle ★ 4.6 · 5.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alford-aberdeenshire/attractions/craigievar-castle) - [Muir of Dinnet ★ 4.8 · 8.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/attractions/muir-of-dinnet)