Planning a trip to Loch Lomond but not sure where to park?
No worries, parking around Loch Lomond is always free with plenty of spaces, so everyone has a fun time. Located just north, with its southern shores about 23 kilometres north of Glasgow, Loch Lomond is a large freshwater lake that contains the largest freshwater island in the British Isles.
Loch Lomond’s natural beauty and its proximity to Glasgow make it a popular leisure spot for boating, walking, and fishing. In addition to being featured in the song ‘The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond’, the area is surrounded by beautiful hills.
Car Park Options
COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have eased, so Loch Lomond is now welcoming visitors around the clock. Parking is always free in Loch Lomond, and there are several spots located around the park, depending on personal preference.
There are a total of about three dozen spots to park around the area, with different facilities and accommodations for each. Some have toilets or visitor’s centres for extra facilities. Many of the car park facilities fill up early in the morning during good weather, so be sure to plan accordingly and arrive early to get the best spot.
Here’s a list of the car park options in Loch Lomond
Aberfoyle
Car park, toilets, visitors centre.
Toilets are open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Ardentinny Beach
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Ardgarten
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Arrochar/Succoth
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 8 am to 7 pm.
It gets busy early.
Balloch (Moss ‘o Balloch Car Park)
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Balmaha and overflow
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.
It gets busy early.
Overflow
Toilets N/A.
Ben A’an Car Park
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Toilets N/A.
It gets busy early.
Ben Ledi Car Park
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Toilets N/A.
It gets busy early.
Ben Venue Car Park
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Toilets N/A.
It gets busy early.
Bochastle
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Bracklinn Falls Car Park
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
It gets busy early.
Callander Crags Car Park
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
It gets busy early.
Callander Meadows
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Callander Station Road
Check Stirling Council’s website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway
Slipway, car park, toilets.
Toilets are open on weekdays from 9 am to 2 pm.
Falls of Falloch
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Firkin Point
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 9 am to 8 pm.
Glen Finglas – Lendrick Hill
Check Woodland Trust’s website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets
Toilets are open from 10 am to 4 pm after April 1st.
Glen Finglas – Little Drium Wood
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Inveruglas
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
Milton, Loch Ard
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Jubilee Point, Loch Eck
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Loch Lubhair
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Loch Katrine/Trossachs Pier
Check Trossachs Pier’s website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Loch Lubnaig (South)
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Loch Lubnaig (The Cabin at Loch Lubnaig)
Check the Cabin at Loch Lubnaig’s website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Car park is open from 8 am to 6.30 pm.
Toilets are open from 8.30 am to 6 pm.
Loch Venachar North
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Loch Venachar South
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Luss
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
Village parking is only for those with permits.
Luss South
Car park.
Toilets N/A.
Milarrochy Bay
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 8.30 am to 8 pm.
Rowardennan
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
It gets busy early.
Sallochy Campsite
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Day parking is limited for residents with a permit.
St Fillans
Check Perth and Kinross Council’s website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 8 am to 4 pm.
Tarbet
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 8 am to 6 pm.
The Lodge Visitor Centre
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Toilets are open from 10 am to 5 pm.
Three Lochs Forest Drive
Check Scotland’s Forestry and Land website for more details about this area.
Car park, toilets.
Other Parking Options
In addition to copious car park areas, Loch Lomond offers electric car charging ports and handicapped parking areas as well. Loch Lomond’s car parks are part of the Safer Parking Scheme to provide safe parking for everyone.
The park does recommend taking special care of your pets while visiting, as overly warm weather can pose a danger to dogs left in cars.
Other Activities
Loch Lomond offers a wide variety of fun activities such as boating, fishing, and even shopping. The area around Loch Lomond boasts cute boutique shops that showcase a variety of high-quality brands such as Keepsakes and Jenners.
For other activities, Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, SEA LIFE Aquarium, or Loch Lomond Leisure is a perfect spot to learn about nature and have a fun day. Feeling adventurous? Don’t hesitate to try out Loch Lomond’s Treezone. Booking is required for the Leisure, Aquarium, and Treezone.
Whatever you do, Loch Lomond offers a huge variety of activities that are sure to please the whole family!