Read on for your ultimate guide to camping at Yellowcraig Beach. Check out our full photo gallery at the end.
Yellowcraig, or Broadsands Bay, features a beautiful cove beach with captivating views of the 1885 Fidra Island lighthouse.
Where is Yellowcraig beach?
Yellowcraig beach is situated in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland – less than one hour from Edinburgh.
Camping at Yellowcraig beach
You are not permitted to park overnight and wild camp.
The parking is for camper vans only.
Parking is for camper vans only, East Lothian Council has implemented an 18-month temporary ban on nighttime stays in coastal car parks starting from January 2023 they have started a trial at some coastal car parks, including Yellowcraig. The wide-spread ban came in response to anti-social behavior and environmental damage during the pandemic.
From 1st July 2023, East Lothian Council is initiating an 18 month trial period for implementing overnight parking charges at Yellowcraig, Dirleton, and Shore Road, Dunbar. During this trial, a £10 fee will be imposed. At Yellowcraig beach there will be 3 bays available for one overnight stay for camper vans only (2200-0600). Visitors can pay at the ticket machine or via the RingGo App. Any vehicles outwith the parking bays will be liable for a penalty charge.
Can I get to Yellowcraig by public transport?
Respect, Protect and Enjoy!
What are the rules for wild camping at Yellowcraig beach?
- lightweight backpack camping – every piece of equipment is carried as part of that journey
- done in small tents (2 person) and a maximum of four campers together
- for one night only (in line with the trial noted previously)
- done discreetly – respecting neighbours and nature
- in line with local signage guidance on site
- leave no trace
- please note the parking bays are for campervans only and no overnight parking is permitted
- Yellowcraig Car Park, Ware Rd, North Berwick EH39 5DS
- Directions:
- From Edinburgh and take the A198.
- At the first turning signposted to Dirleton, exit the A198.
- Proceed through the village of Dirleton.
- As you leave the village, take the left turn indicated by signage directing you to Yellowcraig.
- Continue along this road until you reach the car park at its end.
Yellowcraig boasts excellent facilities including a car park, snack van, toilets, showers, children’s’ play park, and designated BBQ areas. It’s great for ‘beginner campers’ as it’s not truly in the middle of nowhere!
Yellowcraig Club Campsite
If you have a camper van, caravan or motorhome and you’re looking to park at the campsite prices start from £21.70 for members and £36.70 for non-members. Book or find out more on the official website.
It’s located only a 10 min walk from the beach – perfect!
Yellowcraig Beach - remember your top camping essentials!
We carried out so much research before we bought everything we needed for our camping trip. Hours spent looking at online reviews and finding the best price. See our top recommendations below. We would only ever recommend items we’ve bought or experienced ourselves and truly rate. If you have any questions about any of our recommendations please do leave a comment or get in touch via our contact page!
This 3 man tent from Decathlon is really reasonably priced at £69.99 and was perfect for the two of us. 
Run don’t walk… this super light weight portable bbq doubles as a fire pit too and for a really reasonable price of only £17.99!
Who doesn’t love a fairytale lantern that’s also super practical? We got ours for £11.99. It has a handy hook so it can hang up in your tent (or else where), and it’s rechargeable – no single use batteries here thank you!
PLEASE whatever you do take insect repellent on your Scotland trips! We hadn’t heard of Smidge before but ended up buying some after we saw so many comments on our TikToks saying it was the best! We couldn’t recommend it highly enough. We paid £9.50.
We were looking for a candle that would be perfect for keeping insects at bay and couldn’t resist buying this one for £12.99 after reading the reviews. It definitely does the trick!
This lightweight camping table was only £18.99 and comes with its own carry bag. It’s easy to put together and sturdy enough. We also think it’s quite an aesthetically pleasing, minimalist table – practical and pretty!
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