Can you wild camp in forestry land in Scotland?

We encourage responsible wild camping. Please minimise any impact on your surroundings and take all of your litter home. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code has more information and guidance about how to wild camp responsibly. Camping is welcome throughout the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.



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Scotland's access legislation means that everyone can go camping wherever access rights apply, as long as it's done responsibly. There are a few reasonable exceptions to where you can camp - you should avoid camping in enclosed fields of crops or farm animals, or near buildings.

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Scottish access rights AKA the right to roam, is for people on foot with tents, it does not cover motor vehicles. They're covered under the The Road Traffic Act 1988 which states that you can't park your vehicle overnight without landowners permission either verbal or by signage.

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Wild camping is legal in Scotland but there are guidelines that all campers should follow. Respecting the countryside + being safe = happy wild camping! As part of Scotland's access legislation, the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, you have the right to roam and are allowed to camp on most unenclosed land.

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Wild camping in Scotland By the letter of the law staying in a roof tent isn't covered by the Scottish Access Rights. Public or private land owners can restrict or regulate parking on their land, you must comply with this. However, there are still plenty of places where you can 'wild camp' or camp for free.

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