Salen Bay Campsite
Oban
Camping pitches
Motorhomes
Electric hook-ups
📍 Oban South and the Isles, PA72 6JJ
Photo: Colin (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Elevated pitches with 360° sea and mountain views
- On-site kayak and paddleboard hire to explore coastline
- Over 100 acres of private shoreline to explore
- Regular visits from wood-fired pizza trailer and sauna
- Just a short stroll from the village and amenities
Salen Bay Campsite sits on elevated ground near Oban, Argyll and Bute, offering 40 pitches with panoramic 360° views of the sea and surrounding mountains. You can choose from hard-standing, grass or astroturf pitches, many with electric hook-up, and enjoy on-site kayak and paddleboard hire alongside direct access to over 100 acres of open shoreline. The site is just 800m from the village, where a local cafe, shop and pub provide everyday essentials, with regular visits from a wood-fired pizza trailer and sauna adding extra charm. Facilities include modern shower blocks, an accessible block with baby changing, a cosy bothy with laundry facilities, and site-wide WiFi. Nearby, you can explore Ben More, Tobermory, and museums including Mull Museum and Sheila's Cottage, making it an ideal base for discovering the island.
How far to…
- Village centre
- 800m
- Ben More
- 8 miles
- Tobermory
- 10 miles
- Mull Museum
- 8.5 miles
- Sheila's Cottage
- 8.7 miles
- The Old Byre Heritage Centre
- 9.8 miles
Practical details
- Open
- 1st April to 31st October
- Check-in
- From 1:30pm
- Check-out
- By 11:30am
- Pets
- Welcome on leads
- Parking
- Car park space at each pitch
Accommodation on site
- Hard-standing pitches
- Grass pitches for tents and small vans
- Grass pitches for tents only
- Astroturf pitch for tents
Details taken from the operator's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Spa
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Baby Changing
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Laundrette
- ✓ Beach Access
- 🌊 Sea Views
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