National Park
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
East Loch Lomond Management Zone
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Citation and Application
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(2) These byelaws shall apply between the dates of 1 March and 30 September in each calendar year (both dates inclusive) to the following areas within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (“the Park”) (any such areas hereinafter referred to as “Management Zones”):
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(b) the area delineated in pink on plan 2 annexed hereto;
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Unauthorised Camping
(6) It shall be an offence for a person to:
(a) set up, use or occupy a tent, wigwam or bivouac at any time; or
(b) set up, use or occupy overnight any other form of shelter (other than an umbrella) within a Management Zone unless they have been authorised to do so by the Authority under byelaw 11.
[…]
Exemptions and Authorisations
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(11) The Authority may authorise any person, group or organisation to undertake or provide facilities for undertaking any activity within a Management Zone which would otherwise be prohibited by byelaw 6 or byelaw 7 provided that such person, group or organisation has made a prior application in writing to the Authority and has been authorised to undertake such activity within that Management Zone by the Authority. Any such authorisation so granted by the Authority shall be in writing and shall specify the duration of and the terms and conditions which apply to such authorisation as the Authority may in its sole discretion consider appropriate from time to time. […]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Camping Management Byelaws 2017
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Camping Permit Conditions
You need a permit to camp in a Camping Management Zone
[…]
If you want to camp in a Camping Management Zone from 1 March to 30 September you need to book a permit.
If you don’t have a permit, or if you (or anyone coming with you) breach the booking conditions below, you / they also breach byelaw 11 of the Byelaws.
[…]
A permit allows you to:
- - erect one tent for up to three consecutive nights overnight stay in your chosen Zone
The booking process will tell you if you can book for one, two or three consecutive nights.
- - pitch your tent between 1pm and 11am
You can pitch your tent from 1pm on the first day of your booking. You must remove your tent and all your personal belongings by 11am on the last day of your booking.
- - have a small number of ancillary items next to your tent
You must keep ancillary items (such as toilet tents, gazebo, fire bowl, BBQ or other items reasonably necessary for recreational wild camping) to a minimum. The total area occupied by your tent and ancillary items must not exceed 5m x 5m. You mustn’t use a generator.
- - have up to four adults (16+) as well as children in your tent
You can have as many children as you can reasonably fit in your tent. Under 16s should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
[…]
Booking conditions:
- - You (and anyone coming with you) mustn’t apply for another permit in the same Zone within three nights of your original permit expiring. Example: You have a permit for Monday night. You can next book another permit in the same Zone for Friday night.
- - You mustn’t book more permits than your party needs.
[…]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · Camping Permit Conditions
Trossachs North Management Zone
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Citation and Application
[…]
(2) These byelaws shall apply between the dates of 1 March and 30 September in each calendar year (both dates inclusive) to the following areas within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (“the Park”) (any such areas hereinafter referred to as “Management Zones”):
[…]
(d) the area delineated in green on plan 4 annexed hereto;
[…]
Unauthorised Camping
(6) It shall be an offence for a person to:
(a) set up, use or occupy a tent, wigwam or bivouac at any time; or
(b) set up, use or occupy overnight any other form of shelter (other than an umbrella) within a Management Zone unless they have been authorised to do so by the Authority under byelaw 11.
[…]
Exemptions and Authorisations
[…]
(11) The Authority may authorise any person, group or organisation to undertake or provide facilities for undertaking any activity within a Management Zone which would otherwise be prohibited by byelaw 6 or byelaw 7 provided that such person, group or organisation has made a prior application in writing to the Authority and has been authorised to undertake such activity within that Management Zone by the Authority. Any such authorisation so granted by the Authority shall be in writing and shall specify the duration of and the terms and conditions which apply to such authorisation as the Authority may in its sole discretion consider appropriate from time to time. […]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Camping Management Byelaws 2017
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Camping Permit Conditions
You need a permit to camp in a Camping Management Zone
[…]
If you want to camp in a Camping Management Zone from 1 March to 30 September you need to book a permit.
If you don’t have a permit, or if you (or anyone coming with you) breach the booking conditions below, you / they also breach byelaw 11 of the Byelaws.
[…]
A permit allows you to:
- - erect one tent for up to three consecutive nights overnight stay in your chosen Zone
The booking process will tell you if you can book for one, two or three consecutive nights.
- - pitch your tent between 1pm and 11am
You can pitch your tent from 1pm on the first day of your booking. You must remove your tent and all your personal belongings by 11am on the last day of your booking.
- - have a small number of ancillary items next to your tent
You must keep ancillary items (such as toilet tents, gazebo, fire bowl, BBQ or other items reasonably necessary for recreational wild camping) to a minimum. The total area occupied by your tent and ancillary items must not exceed 5m x 5m. You mustn’t use a generator.
- - have up to four adults (16+) as well as children in your tent
You can have as many children as you can reasonably fit in your tent. Under 16s should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
[…]
Booking conditions:
- - You (and anyone coming with you) mustn’t apply for another permit in the same Zone within three nights of your original permit expiring. Example: You have a permit for Monday night. You can next book another permit in the same Zone for Friday night.
- - You mustn’t book more permits than your party needs.
[…]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · Camping Permit Conditions
Trossachs West Management Zone
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Citation and Application
[…]
(2) These byelaws shall apply between the dates of 1 March and 30 September in each calendar year (both dates inclusive) to the following areas within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (“the Park”) (any such areas hereinafter referred to as “Management Zones”):
[…]
(c) the area delineated in purple on plan 3 annexed hereto
[…]
Unauthorised Camping
(6) It shall be an offence for a person to:
(a) set up, use or occupy a tent, wigwam or bivouac at any time; or
(b) set up, use or occupy overnight any other form of shelter (other than an umbrella) within a Management Zone unless they have been authorised to do so by the Authority under byelaw 11.
[…]
Exemptions and Authorisations
[…]
(11) The Authority may authorise any person, group or organisation to undertake or provide facilities for undertaking any activity within a Management Zone which would otherwise be prohibited by byelaw 6 or byelaw 7 provided that such person, group or organisation has made a prior application in writing to the Authority and has been authorised to undertake such activity within that Management Zone by the Authority. Any such authorisation so granted by the Authority shall be in writing and shall specify the duration of and the terms and conditions which apply to such authorisation as the Authority may in its sole discretion consider appropriate from time to time. […]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Camping Management Byelaws 2017
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Camping Permit Conditions
You need a permit to camp in a Camping Management Zone
[…]
If you want to camp in a Camping Management Zone from 1 March to 30 September you need to book a permit.
If you don’t have a permit, or if you (or anyone coming with you) breach the booking conditions below, you / they also breach byelaw 11 of the Byelaws.
[…]
A permit allows you to:
- - erect one tent for up to three consecutive nights overnight stay in your chosen Zone
The booking process will tell you if you can book for one, two or three consecutive nights.
- - pitch your tent between 1pm and 11am
You can pitch your tent from 1pm on the first day of your booking. You must remove your tent and all your personal belongings by 11am on the last day of your booking.
- - have a small number of ancillary items next to your tent
You must keep ancillary items (such as toilet tents, gazebo, fire bowl, BBQ or other items reasonably necessary for recreational wild camping) to a minimum. The total area occupied by your tent and ancillary items must not exceed 5m x 5m. You mustn’t use a generator.
- - have up to four adults (16+) as well as children in your tent
You can have as many children as you can reasonably fit in your tent. Under 16s should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
[…]
Booking conditions:
- - You (and anyone coming with you) mustn’t apply for another permit in the same Zone within three nights of your original permit expiring. Example: You have a permit for Monday night. You can next book another permit in the same Zone for Friday night.
- - You mustn’t book more permits than your party needs.
[…]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · Camping Permit Conditions
West Loch Lomond Management Zone
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Citation and Application
[…]
(2) These byelaws shall apply between the dates of 1 March and 30 September in each calendar year (both dates inclusive) to the following areas within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (“the Park”) (any such areas hereinafter referred to as “Management Zones”):
(a) the area delineated in orange on plan 1 annexed hereto;
[…]
Unauthorised Camping
(6) It shall be an offence for a person to:
(a) set up, use or occupy a tent, wigwam or bivouac at any time; or
(b) set up, use or occupy overnight any other form of shelter (other than an umbrella) within a Management Zone unless they have been authorised to do so by the Authority under byelaw 11.
[…]
Exemptions and Authorisations
[…]
(11) The Authority may authorise any person, group or organisation to undertake or provide facilities for undertaking any activity within a Management Zone which would otherwise be prohibited by byelaw 6 or byelaw 7 provided that such person, group or organisation has made a prior application in writing to the Authority and has been authorised to undertake such activity within that Management Zone by the Authority. Any such authorisation so granted by the Authority shall be in writing and shall specify the duration of and the terms and conditions which apply to such authorisation as the Authority may in its sole discretion consider appropriate from time to time. […]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Camping Management Byelaws 2017
-
Permit required
Camping & bivouac · 1 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Camping Permit Conditions
You need a permit to camp in a Camping Management Zone
[…]
If you want to camp in a Camping Management Zone from 1 March to 30 September you need to book a permit.
If you don’t have a permit, or if you (or anyone coming with you) breach the booking conditions below, you / they also breach byelaw 11 of the Byelaws.
[…]
A permit allows you to:
- - erect one tent for up to three consecutive nights overnight stay in your chosen Zone
The booking process will tell you if you can book for one, two or three consecutive nights.
- - pitch your tent between 1pm and 11am
You can pitch your tent from 1pm on the first day of your booking. You must remove your tent and all your personal belongings by 11am on the last day of your booking.
- - have a small number of ancillary items next to your tent
You must keep ancillary items (such as toilet tents, gazebo, fire bowl, BBQ or other items reasonably necessary for recreational wild camping) to a minimum. The total area occupied by your tent and ancillary items must not exceed 5m x 5m. You mustn’t use a generator.
- - have up to four adults (16+) as well as children in your tent
You can have as many children as you can reasonably fit in your tent. Under 16s should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
[…]
Booking conditions:
- - You (and anyone coming with you) mustn’t apply for another permit in the same Zone within three nights of your original permit expiring. Example: You have a permit for Monday night. You can next book another permit in the same Zone for Friday night.
- - You mustn’t book more permits than your party needs.
[…]
Published by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · Camping Permit Conditions