Photo: Neil Theasby / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Camping on the Isle of Man — every campsite, prices and the rules
Photo: Neil Theasby / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Every Isle of Man campsite open outside TT, with 2026 prices, seasons and facilities, plus motorhome stops, the caravan permit and what the law says about wild camping.
On the map
- Peel Camping Park — Town site next to the pool; bus stop opposite
- Laxey Campsite — 25 pitches, campers' kitchen, near the tram
- Glen Wyllin Campsite — In a national glen above the beach at Kirk Michael
- Cronk Aashen Farm — Farm site open all year, near Barregarrow
- Ballaugh Camping — Four-star site on Ballamoar Farm
- Sulby Claddagh — Government riverside field; permit needed
- Crossags Campsite — Open all year, just outside Ramsey
- Glen Dhoo — Woodland valley at Hillberry, near Douglas
- Glenlough Campsite — Big site at Union Mills; bus at the gate
- Glendown Farm — Between Port Erin and Port St Mary
The island’s campsites are cheap, spread all round the coast and, outside TT fortnight, rarely full. This page lists every campsite we could confirm is operating in 2026, with prices, seasons and what’s there, plus the rules on motorhomes, caravans and wild camping. It’s for tents, vans and motorhomes the rest of the year. For race fortnight, see TT campsites. For pods, huts and yurts, see glamping.
The short version
- Best for a tent holiday: Peel (town, beach, castle, food), Laxey (small, friendly, on the tram line) and Glen Wyllin (a national glen that runs down to a beach).
- Open all year: Cronk Aashen, Crossags and Lower Ballacottier.
- Nearest Douglas: Glen Dhoo and Lower Ballacottier, near Onchan, and Glenlough at Union Mills.
- The south: Glendown Farm, between Port Erin and Port St Mary.
- Price: £10–£13.50 an adult, plus £6–£8 for electric.
- Caravans: you need a permit. Motorhomes don’t.
Every campsite, outside TT
Checked against each site’s own website or its Visit Isle of Man listing (opens in a new tab) in September 2026. Prices are per adult per night unless stated.
| Campsite | Where | Season | Price (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Camping Park (opens in a new tab) | Peel | Easter to end of Sept (open to 5 Oct in 2026) | £10; child £5; van £6; hook-up £8 |
| Laxey Campsite (opens in a new tab) | Laxey | April to end of Oct | £13; child £6; hook-up £7 |
| Glen Wyllin (opens in a new tab) | Kirk Michael | April to September | From £13.50; child £7; hook-up from £8 |
| Cronk Aashen Farm (opens in a new tab) | Near Kirk Michael | All year | £12; hook-up £6 |
| Ballaugh Camping (opens in a new tab) | Ballaugh | 24 April to 28 Sept 2026 | Ask; extra adults £8 |
| Crossags (opens in a new tab) | Ramsey | All year | From £13, extra for hook-up |
| Sulby River Farm (opens in a new tab) | Sulby, near Ramsey | April to September | Ask |
| Glen Dhoo (opens in a new tab) | Hillberry, Onchan | 1 April to 30 Sept 2026 | Ask |
| Lower Ballacottier (opens in a new tab) | Onchan | All year | From £10 |
| Glenlough (opens in a new tab) | Union Mills | Late March to early Oct | £12; child £5; hook-up £7.50 |
| Glendown Farm (opens in a new tab) | Port St Mary | Easter to October half-term | £12; child £5; hook-up £7 |
| Ballacallin Court (opens in a new tab) | Near Glen Maye | Motorhomes only, 5 bays | £5 per person |
“Ask” means the site doesn’t publish a price; ring or email. At TT, most of these charge more and add minimum stays. Peel and Glenlough, for example, switch to TT rules, and Glenlough bans dogs for the fortnight.
The best of them
Peel Camping Park
Run by Peel Town Commissioners on the edge of town, with three grass fields, hard standing for motorhomes, a laundry, drying room and accessible facilities. The swimming pool, a playground and a bus stop are next door, and the beach, castle and chippies are a walk away. There’s no charge for dogs, cars or awnings, and generators aren’t allowed. Verdict: the best all-round base for a tent. Peel is the nicest town on the island to come back to in the evening. Peel guide.
Laxey Campsite
Garff Commissioners’ site in Laxey has 25 pitches, all with electric and water, plus five hard standings. There’s a proper campers’ kitchen with ovens, microwaves, fridges and freezers, and wi-fi. The beach, the Manx Electric Railway and the Snaefell tram are all close. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Verdict: small, well run and the best site without a car. Book online, or ring on the day. Laxey guide.
Glen Wyllin, Kirk Michael
A campsite in one of the island’s national glens, in a wooded valley that opens on to the beach. It also has ready-erected tents, big emperor tents and luxury cabins, and the TT course runs through Kirk Michael village just above. Pay in full when you book. Verdict: the prettiest setting, but it’s in a village with limited shops, so bring supplies.
Cronk Aashen Farm
A 28-acre farm just off the TT course south of Kirk Michael, with a private wooded glen, sea views, refurbished showers, a communal kitchen and free wi-fi. It’s open 365 days a year. Dogs are welcome, and there are DIY kennels if you want to leave yours while you go out. It also lets two farm cottages. Verdict: the best choice outside the summer season, especially for walkers and cyclists.
Crossags, Ramsey
Six acres up a lane off the TT course just outside Ramsey, with room for more than 50 pitches, a cabin with its own facilities, a launderette and wi-fi. It’s open all year and has a Great 4 Dark Sky Watchers award. Verdict: the base for the north. See dark skies for what to do after dark. Ramsey guide.
Glendown Farm, Port St Mary
A working farm site on Truggan Road, walkable to both Port Erin and Port St Mary, with shepherd’s huts as well as pitches and motorhome hook-ups. It opens from Easter to the October half-term. Verdict: the only proper campsite in the south, and the best one for families who want the beaches and the steam railway.
Motorhomes and campervans
Motorhomes are welcome all year and don’t need a permit (Visit Isle of Man (opens in a new tab)). Peel, Glen Wyllin, Glenlough, Crossags, Cronk Aashen, Laxey and Glendown all take them. Ballacallin Court (opens in a new tab), near Glen Maye on the west coast, is a tiny motorhome-only site with five hard-standing bays, electric, water and a shower block, for £5 a person. Waste disposal is at the campsites; there are no public service points that we could confirm.
For parking, the rule the Department of Infrastructure set out in 2017 was that a motorhome over 3,050kg unladen can’t park on a road with a speed limit between 6pm and 7am on weekdays or at all at weekends. Lighter vans are treated as cars (Energy FM, 2017 (opens in a new tab)). We couldn’t find a newer rule, but check with the council before you sleep anywhere that isn’t a campsite. The government says it’s reviewing camping and motorhome provision on its land (gov.im (opens in a new tab)). Getting the van here is covered in the ferry with a motorhome.
Wild camping and Sulby Claddagh
There’s no right to wild camp on the Isle of Man. All land belongs to someone, so pitching without the landowner’s permission is trespass. The government has also ended overnight stays on the Ayres National Nature Reserve, and the Calf of Man is no-camping too. If you’re walking the coast path and want to camp, ask at a farm, or plan the route around campsites.
The one halfway house is Sulby Claddagh, a government-owned riverside field near Sulby. It isn’t a registered campsite, so you buy a permit under its byelaws first, then book a pitch. In 2026 it ran from 24 April to 5 September, with 25 pitches (65 at TT and the Manx Grand Prix). Permits cost £20 for a weekend, £30 a week, £40 for two weeks or £110 for the season, and £80 per race fortnight (gov.im (opens in a new tab)).
Glamping
There are enough pods, huts, cabins and yurts on the island to fill their own page. Several campsites have some too: Glenlough has camping pods, Glendown has shepherd’s huts, Glen Wyllin has cabins and big tents, and Ballaugh has bell tents and a pod.
Tips
- Bring a proper tent. The west coast catches the wind, and summer rain here comes sideways. Pitch with the door away from the sea.
- Pick a site with somewhere dry. A campers’ kitchen or drying room (Laxey, Peel, Cronk Aashen) is worth a lot in a wet week.
- Ring outside the season. Sites that say “April to September” sometimes take a van in October if you ask.
- Book if you’re coming in late August. The Festival of Motorcycling fills the sites near the course; see the festival guide.
— The Guru
Common questions
How much does camping on the Isle of Man cost?
Between £10 and £13.50 per adult per night at the permanent campsites in 2026, with children at £5 to £7 and electric hook-ups at £6 to £8 a night. Prices rise at TT and some sites add minimum stays.
Is wild camping allowed on the Isle of Man?
There's no right to wild camp. All land belongs to someone, so you need the landowner's permission. Overnight stays on the Ayres National Nature Reserve are no longer allowed, and Sulby Claddagh needs a government permit. Use a campsite.
Can I take a caravan to the Isle of Man?
A towed caravan needs a permit from the Department of Infrastructure. Email [email protected] with your ferry booking and campsite. You must have a return sailing within 12 weeks and stay at an approved site. Motorhomes and campervans don't need a permit.
Which Isle of Man campsites are open all year?
Cronk Aashen near Kirk Michael, Crossags near Ramsey and Lower Ballacottier near Onchan all say they open year-round. Most others close between late September and the end of October and reopen around Easter or 1 April.