Motorhoming The NC500 Just Got Easier
Where to park my motorhome on the NC500?
The 2nd edition NC500 Guidebook details 13 camper service points and 21 campsites making it a great resource, but from July 1st 2024 you can now stop over night 12 overnight parking locations and take a free shower at 23 places.
Allan Gunn, Assistant Chief Executive, Highland Council (Corporate), said: “The launch of the Highland Campervan and Motorhome Scheme is understood to be the first of its kind by any UK local authority. ‘Conscious travellers' who opt for the seven-day pass have access to... 12 overnight parking locations and 23 places to take a shower.
“There is an identified need for facilities to accommodate campervans, motorhomes, roof tents and people who are using vehicles for short stayovers.
Official motorhome parking around the NC500
Along the NC500 route, there are 12 official motorhome stopovers included in the Highland scheme.
| Inclusive Overnight Car Park | Location |
| Torvean Car Park | Inverness |
| Nairn Harbour | Nairn |
| Dunnet Head Car Park | Caithness |
| Dunnet Seadrift Car Park | Caithness |
| Noss Head Car Park | Caithness |
| Reiss Beach Car Park | Caithness |
| Riverside Car Park | Wick |
| Durness Village – Tourist Info Car Park | Sutherland |
| Golspie Shore Street Car Park | Sutherland |
| Ullapool Latheron Car Park | Wester Ross |
| Gairloch Harbour Car Park | Wester Ross |
| Little Gruinard Beach Car Park | Wester Ross |
7 Day Pass Highland pass facts
The Highland Campervan and Motorhome Scheme is voluntary and costs £40 (inclusive of VAT) and lasts for 7 days from the start date selected during purchase.
Access to overnight car parking is not guaranteed and is available on a first come, first served basis:
- £40 pass is voluntary
- Overnight parking is from 10pm to 8am
- There is a no return policy in place at each car park for 72 hours
- All activities must be contained within the vehicle
- Use allocated bays when provided
- Ensure wastewater is disposed of at official sites
- Free access to showers at 23 High Life Highland leisure locations during normal opening hours – for 2 adults and an unlimited number of children