{"id":6594,"date":"2026-11-11T16:04:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pampacruz.fr\/blog\/?p=6594"},"modified":"2026-11-11T16:04:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:04:46","slug":"rooftop-tent-camping-scotland-where-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pampacruz.com\/blog\/rooftop-tent-camping-scotland-where-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to stay with a rooftop tent in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6594\" class=\"elementor elementor-6594\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d24b06d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d24b06d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c2d81d49\" data-id=\"c2d81d49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f48ce29c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f48ce29c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When planning a rooftop tent trip in Scotland, look for a place that explicitly accepts your vehicle and allows you to open the tent overnight. A confirmed campsite is a useful starting point, especially if your 4&#215;4 has no onboard toilet. Permission to park does not necessarily include permission to sleep there.<\/p>\n<p>Plan overnight stops alongside your driving days: a suitable pitch, access, facilities and arrival arrangements. Settling those details leaves more room for walks and unplanned daytime stops. For the wider trip, start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/pampacruz.com\/blog\/scotland-road-trip-4x4-rooftop-tent\/\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">Scotland 4&#215;4 road trip guide<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d9fbb26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d9fbb26\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a32a9cae\" data-id=\"a32a9cae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f338998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f338998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lightweight camping, rooftop tents and vehicles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe19f91a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe19f91a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot\/practical-guide-all\/camping\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">Scottish Outdoor Access Code<\/a> covers responsible lightweight camping in small numbers for short stays. Access rights do not extend to motor vehicles. Scotland&#8217;s right to roam therefore does not allow you to drive onto any piece of land and open a rooftop tent there.<\/p>\n<p>Ask two separate questions: can you access the location with the vehicle, and can you stay overnight with the tent open? Check the routes permitted by your rental agreement and its insurance exclusions as well. A track on a map or tyre marks on the ground answers neither question.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cairngorms.co.uk\/visiting\/plan-your-visit\/campervans-and-motorhomes\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">Cairngorms National Park explains parking and overnight stays<\/a>, including roof tents. Its guidance distinguishes a stop where all activity remains inside the vehicle from an outdoor setup. Do not assume that overnight parking permission also allows an open tent, ladder or awning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e35eba7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e35eba7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69113dcd\" data-id=\"69113dcd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d174fe21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d174fe21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose a stop that suits your setup<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce1278b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce1278b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Possible overnight stop<\/th><th>What to establish before setting up<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Managed campsite<\/td><td>Can the vehicle stay on the pitch with the tent and ladder deployed?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Designated overnight area for self-contained vehicles<\/td><td>Are rooftop tents accepted, and is an onboard toilet required?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Private land offered by its manager<\/td><td>Does permission specifically cover your overnight setup on your chosen dates?<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Car park or roadside stopping area<\/td><td>Do the displayed conditions and the manager allow this particular use?<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/planning\/accommodation\/caravan-camping\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">VisitScotland\u2019s camping information<\/a> to begin your search, then check individual sites. Community apps can suggest a location; an old review or photograph is not permission. Confirm the rules that apply to your setup directly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-128a5561 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"128a5561\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecab8ecb\" data-id=\"ecab8ecb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82e3f92a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82e3f92a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A practical way to plan each night<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e1cb2d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e1cb2d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><strong>Choose an arrival area.<\/strong> Place it after your final visit, allowing time for breaks and organising the vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Describe your equipment.<\/strong> Say \u201cvehicle with a rooftop tent\u201d, give the number of tents, relevant dimensions and the number of travellers. Mention whether you have an onboard toilet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the pitch category.<\/strong> A walk-in tent pitch cannot accommodate a tent attached to a 4&#215;4. Ask about the space needed for the ladder as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check facilities and the total price.<\/strong> Toilets, showers, drinking water, late arrival, the number of guests and any extras should match your booking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a fallback.<\/strong> Save contact details, access instructions and an alternative overnight option. Read cancellation conditions before committing to several stops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A useful enquiry is: \u201cWe are travelling in a 4&#215;4 with a rooftop tent. Can we park on the pitch and open the tent overnight? We have [number] travellers and [do\/do not] have an onboard toilet. Which pitch should we book?\u201d Include your dates and ask for written confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>Consider your group&#8217;s routine too. A pitch close to the facilities may be more useful than the most distant corner of a site. Before booking, work out whether you need a washing-up area, somewhere to refill drinking water or access to laundry facilities. Confirm what is actually available during your stay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba095e00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba095e00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d02776b2\" data-id=\"d02776b2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d30b7cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d30b7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay the Night and Loch Lomond: check the scheme's rules<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4ce4110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4ce4110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay the Night forest car parks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0a3e735 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0a3e735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forestryandland.gov.scot\/visit\/stay-the-night\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">Forestry and Land Scotland<\/a> now operates Stay the Night throughout the year, with fewer participating sites in winter. It is for self-contained vehicles with accommodation and toilet facilities; tents or toilets deployed beside vehicles are prohibited. Spaces cannot be reserved. A rooftop-tent 4&#215;4 is not automatically eligible: get your setup confirmed before relying on it for the night.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac05750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ac05750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Loch Lomond and The Trossachs management zones<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3289a946 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3289a946\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Seasonal rules apply in certain parts of the park from 1 March to 30 September. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lochlomond-trossachs.org\/things-to-do\/camping\/campingbyelaws\/camping-motorhome-qas\/\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">park\u2019s official FAQ<\/a> groups roof tents with motorhomes and campervans for overnight stays and says tent camping permit areas do not accept them. Check your proposed location with the park and look for a campsite accepting your vehicle. A tent permit is not automatically the right booking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0b6c5534 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0b6c5534\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a54b4392\" data-id=\"a54b4392\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4cf6889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4cf6889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan stops in the Highlands, on the NC500 and on Skye<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3405cb1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3405cb1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Build your route around areas where you want to spend the night, rather than a chain of distant photo stops. In our <a href=\"https:\/\/pampacruz.com\/blog\/north-coast-500-4x4-road-trip\/\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">7 to 10 day North Coast 500 itinerary<\/a>, the overnight stop is part of the day&#8217;s planning. On Skye, include the drive from your final visit to your pitch too. Allow time to cook, pack away and prepare for the following day.<\/p>\n<p>These are touring regions. Including them in a route does not mean that a rental vehicle can be collected or delivered there. Confirm handover arrangements before calculating the first and last days of your trip.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc6a5c52 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc6a5c52\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-096c432e\" data-id=\"096c432e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d702439 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d702439\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arriving and setting up your rooftop tent<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6630f7dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6630f7dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Show your booking or permission to the manager and confirm your exact pitch. Identify the parking area, the tent&#8217;s opening space and the ladder position. Follow the rental provider&#8217;s and manufacturer&#8217;s setup instructions and operating limits. If the surface or conditions are unsuitable, choose another overnight option.<\/p>\n<p>Decide where shoes, wet clothing and bags will go before climbing into the tent. Locate the toilets and the designated rubbish or wastewater facilities. Keep equipment within your pitch and leave access routes clear. Ask which cooking rules and fire restrictions apply at the site. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/pampacruz.com\/blog\/best-time-scotland-rooftop-tent-trip\/\" style=\"color:#FA007B;\">when to visit Scotland with a rooftop tent<\/a> covers planning around rain, wind and packing.<\/p>\n<p>Keep essential items easy to reach rather than burying everything in the boot. A torch, a dry layer and the directions to your next stop can be prepared before bedtime. Agree a morning routine with your group so the tent is checked and packed according to the handover instructions before you drive away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8b94bac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8b94bac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a02fbffb\" data-id=\"a02fbffb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88a50a9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88a50a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b58826b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b58826b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do I need to book every night?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f75fef41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f75fef41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no single answer. Book the stops that matter to you and check your remaining options while you still have a connection. Arrange a late arrival in advance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f784c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9f784c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I use a cheaper stop without facilities?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a00f90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4a00f90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>First establish that your setup is accepted and that you have a suitable toilet arrangement. Compare the full cost, the extra driving and the facilities your group needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b10e3259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b10e3259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does vehicle hire include campsite fees?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28dc1b27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28dc1b27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do not assume it does. Separate the vehicle price, optional equipment, handover charges and overnight pitch bookings. 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