Balmeanach Park
Port nan Gael Campsite, Pennyghael, Isle of Mull PA70 6HB, UK
In short: Balmeanach Park is a campsite in Isle of Mull, with pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Small, family-run touring park on a working croft above the Sound of Mull
About Balmeanach Park
Tucked into sloping croft land near Fishnish on Mull's quieter east coast, Balmeanach Park is a modest, family-run alternative to the island's busier sites. Views stretch across the Sound of Mull towards Morvern and the mainland hills, and the handful of pitches for tents, tourers and motorhomes—some with electric hook-up—suit campers after a peaceful, unpolished base rather than resort-style facilities. Sheep and Highland cattle graze the surrounding fields, and the nearby shoreline is a known otter haunt.
Toilet and shower blocks are basic but clean, and the site's position midway between Craignure and Salen, close to the Fishnish–Lochaline ferry, makes it a workable touring base for the whole island without the summer crowds of Tobermory. Dogs are welcome. Worth calling ahead to confirm opening dates and availability, especially outside peak season—this is a working croft first, campsite second, and all the better for it.
Can I bring...?
Hook-up
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location 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 17.9 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Is Balmeanach Park dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Balmeanach Park.
What facilities does Balmeanach Park have?
Balmeanach Park has showers and electric hook-up.