Tent campingTent only · up to 3 nights
About Upper Glen Nevis / Steall
Upper Glen Nevis gives a lot of scenery for a relatively short approach: a steep-sided glen, the Water of Nevis and the famous Steall Falls landscape. The convenient access also means this can be busy in good weather, so the best wild-camping experience comes from walking beyond the obvious day-visitor areas and choosing an unobtrusive pitch where access rights apply. The gorge and paths can be...
Upper Glen Nevis gives a lot of scenery for a relatively short approach: a steep-sided glen, the Water of Nevis and the famous Steall Falls landscape. The convenient access also means this can be busy in good weather, so the best wild-camping experience comes from walking beyond the obvious day-visitor areas and choosing an unobtrusive.
At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Natural water nearbyTreatment required
Steall FallsGood to know
Dramatic gorgeGood to know
River sceneryGood to know
Wild camping
Access & camping
FREE & LEGALResponsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Permit Not required Cost Free Style Backpack · Glen · River · Waterfall
Read access guidance
Responsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Restrictions: styles: backpack, glen, river, waterfall difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Road-end access followed by walking into the upper glen; exact distance varies with pitch. tent only: Yes vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: 3 conditions: Small numbers and lightweight tents., Normally two or three nights maximum in one place., Keep well away from buildings and roads., Leave no trace and take litter away., Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice., Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-15
What to expect
Facilities & approachNatural water nearbyTreatment required
ApproachRoad-end access followed by walking into the upper glen; exact distance varies with pitch.
TerrainModerate
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Not provided
showers: Not provided
drinking water tap: Not provided
bins: Not provided
electricity: Not provided
warden: Not provided
Natural water: Nearby
Water treatment: Required
This is wild camping, not a serviced campsite. Carry in what you need and carry everything out.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Busy in summer.
- Slippery gorge in wet weather.
- Midges.
- River levels can change.
More guidance
- Small numbers and lightweight tents.
- Normally two or three nights maximum in one place.
- Keep well away from buildings and roads.
- Leave no trace and take litter away.
- Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice.
- Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Useful facts
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · FREE & LEGAL }
Checked: 2026-09-15
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Image attribution: Raibeart MacAoidh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Image licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code — Camping in Scotland · official_access Checked 2026-09-15
- OutdoorSCOT — Wild Camping Scotland: 25 Best Spots by Region · spot_guide Checked 2026-09-15
Weather & tides
Upper Glen Nevis / SteallWeather unavailable
Map
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