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Oban Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Barcaldine, Connel, by PA37 1SG, UK

Walled-garden site by Loch Creran, 12 miles north of Oban

About Oban Camping and Caravanning Club Site

This Camping and Caravanning Club site sits in a sheltered, walled location at Barcaldine, tucked into Sutherland's Grove forest close to Loch Creran's shores, around twelve miles north of Oban. The 75 pitches—grass with or without hook-up, hardstanding for larger units, and a trailer tent section—benefit from good natural wind protection, though some visitors note the site can feel a little dated in places despite recent facilities refurbishment. Modern shower blocks, an accessible room, parent-and-baby facilities, motorhome service point and laundry cater well for longer stays, and there's a small shop for essentials plus free Wi-Fi. A dedicated dog-walking area suits the many touring with pets, but beware the 3.4-metre height restriction at the entrance.

The forest setting offers waymarked trails straight from your pitch, and Glasgow–Oban buses stop nearby. Oban's ferry terminal, distillery and seafood restaurants are a short drive south, making this a practical base for both the town and the quieter Benderloch coastline. Open late March to late October.

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Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
⚡ Electric: not specified
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Hook-up

Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

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

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 3 takeaways deliver to this postcode (PA37 1SG)

Lochside Grillhub

5.0 · Burgers, Pizza

Domino's - Oban

4.5 · Pizza, Chicken

Subway - Airds Place

3.0 · Sandwiches, Lunch

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Lidl 10.1 miles
  • Tesco, Oban 10.2 miles
  • Aldi, Oban 10.3 miles
  • Co-op, Ballachulish 12.5 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Barcaldine, Connel, by PA37 1SG, UK Get directions

What visitors say

Gordie Stirling

Very lovely site, clean and tidy. Grass was well kept. It is enclosed in a walled garden. If you need to get an early ferry, or are back late, you need to park outside of the camp as the gates are locked from 2300-0700. We were stuck in, running short of time for our ferry, tried calling the emergency out of hours number but got no response. Ablution block was spotless and well maintained If you want a peaceful site, then this is for you. Small shop selling some bits and bobs, but the world famous Pink shop is only a few miles away

a month ago · via Google

Tania Gerrish

Lovely small club site in a beautiful setting of a walled garden. Great location with a ycle track on one side and forest walks with plenty of interest on the other. Suitable for all abilities. Across the road and just a few minutes walk the shores of Loch Creran are reached.

3 months ago · via Google

Sarah Heard

A friendly and cosy campsite enclosed in a beautiful wall with lots of birds and trees. Good facilities kept to a high standard - toilets, showers, washing, laundry.

3 months ago · via Google

Paul Dixon

It's a decent enough site - set within walled gardens, on a kind of circular shape with central toilet/shower block and a little (tiny) shop as you enter. The hosts were welcoming - eventually - upon arrival. The primary issue is the location. To call this Oban is Pinocchio-esque. It's a good 20 minute drive into Oban. There's a couple of wooded walks from the campsite, other than that, nothing around.

10 months ago · via Google

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