# Campsites near Balmoral Castle — 5 within 10 miles (2026)

> 5 campsites within 10 miles of Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Aberdeenshire. The nearest is Howe of Torbeg, 5.4 miles away. 4 accept dogs.

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**In short:** 5 campsites within 10 miles of Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Aberdeenshire. The nearest is Howe of Torbeg, 5.4 miles away. 4 accept dogs.

Updated 9 November 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About Balmoral Castle](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/attractions/balmoral-castle)

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[5.4 miles Ballater Howe of Torbeg ★ 4.9 (114) Set in the Cairngorms National Park with camping pods, a shepherd's hut, a communal cabin, and a tea room!](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/camping/howe-of-torbeg) [6.8 miles Ballater · Dogs welcome The Invercauld Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.6 (821) Invercauld Caravan and Motorhome Club Site near Ballater accommodates tents, caravans and motorhomes with an on-site café, though dogs are not permitted.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/camping/the-invercauld-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) [6.8 miles Ballater · Dogs welcome Braemar Caravan Park ★ 4.6 (814) Braemar Caravan Park in Ballater takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with electric hookups, welcomes dogs, and opens eleven months yearly for winter access.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/camping/braemar-caravan-park-ballater) [6.8 miles Ballater · Dogs welcome Braemar Caravan Park ★ 4.6 (821) Caravan park in Braemar with pay-as-you-use electricity, so you only pay for what you consume.](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/camping/braemar-caravan-park) [7.1 miles Ballater · Dogs welcome Ballater Caravan Park ★ 4.8 (587) Riverside touring park a five-minute walk from Ballater village](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/camping/ballater-caravan-park)

## Quick answers

### How many campsites are there near Balmoral Castle?

We list 5 within 10 miles of Balmoral Castle, measured in a straight line.

### Which campsites are closest to Balmoral Castle?

The nearest are Howe of Torbeg (5.4 miles), The Invercauld Caravan and Motorhome Club Site (6.8 miles) and Braemar Caravan Park (6.8 miles).

### Are there dog-friendly campsites near Balmoral Castle?

Yes: 4 of the 5 accept dogs. They are marked on this page.

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and Balmoral Castle, so the journey by road will be a little longer.