🅿️ Motorhome Parking on the NC500
Free lay-bys, wild parking, paid campsites, aires and Highland Council scheme locations — search or browse by type.
🌲 Free & Wild Parking Spots
Informal laybys and car parks where overnight motorhome stays are tolerated. Always follow the responsible motorhoming guidelines below.
Kylesku Bridge Layby
John o' Groats Car Park
Sango Bay Durness (Roadside)
Kyle of Tongue Causeway Layby
Oldshoremore Beach Layby
Achmelvich Beach Car Park
Stoer Lighthouse / Point of Stoer
Blairmore Car Park (Sandwood Bay access)
Dunnet Head Car Park
Torvean Car Park
⛺ Campsites & Aires
Full-service campsites, aires and informal paid pitches across the entire NC500 — from Inverness to John o' Groats and all along the remote north and west coasts.
Dornoch Caravan & Camping Park
Applecross Campsite
Torridon Campsite (NTS)
Gairloch Sands Holiday Park (Big Sand)
Broomfield Holiday Park Ullapool
Achmelvich Beach Campsite
Sango Sands Oasis
Bettyhill Caravan & Camping
Halberry Croft Aire
Scourie Campsite
Oldshoremore Campsite Kinlochbervie
Tongue Village Campsite
Melvich Campsite
Rosehall Camping & Caravanning
Traigh na Clibhe, Lochinver
Poolewe Campsite
Shieldaig Camping & Cabins
Kylesku Camping Area
Strathmore Lodge Camping
🏛️ Highland Council Scheme Locations
The £40/week pass gives access to designated Highland Council motorhome locations with electric hookup, water and waste disposal, plus free showers at leisure centres.
Dunnet Head Car Park
Torvean Car Park
Nairn Harbour Car Park
Ullapool Car Park (Highland Scheme)
Important Notes for NC500 Motorhome Parking
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: The Code does NOT apply to motor vehicles. You cannot simply park anywhere. The Road Traffic Act 1988 allows parking up to 15 yards off a public road, but this does not confer any right to park overnight.
When parking informally, please: do not block roads or passing places, dispose of waste at designated facilities, support local businesses, and never park close to residential properties or cemeteries. Keep all activity inside your vehicle (no awnings or outdoor furniture). Many car parks now display "no overnight parking" signs — always check before settling for the night.
We strongly recommend booking campsites in advance during July and August. Outside peak season you'll find much more flexibility. Always carry contact details for your nearest campsite in case you need facilities unexpectedly.