Barry Downs Park

View prices & book 7.3 44 reviews
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Electric touring pitch
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Spacious pitches

  • Luxury adults-only site a five-minute drive from Carnoustie
  • A short drive from three major golf courses; 20 minutes from Dundee
  • Dog-friendly; near to hiking paths; bar on site
Planning a coastal holiday adventure in Scotland but can’t find a site that will welcome your four-legged companion? You might want to consider staying at Barry Downs Park, an adults-only site between the towns of Monifieth and Carnoustie (five minutes’ drive to either), on the Firth of Tay, an area that (seemingly) receives the lowest rainfall in the country. In addition to paved and well-lit level paths, the luxury site has spacious (and well-spaced out) pitches, which result in a blissfully peaceful and private vibe. However, if you’re in the mood for socialising, there’s a bar where you can meet your fellow guests and exchange ideas for day trips, excursions and the best beaches for dog walks. If the weather is kind (and that ‘lowest rainfall’ statistic ought to be reason for optimism…), then the hikes here can be truly spectacular, whether you head to the coast or inland. Monifieth Beach (five minutes) is a vast expanse of sand with far-reaching views across to the other side of the firth and good birdwatching (you might spot curlews and dunlins here). Dog-friendly Crombie Country Park (10 minutes) has forested walks around a reservoir. This is also a top area to go golfing: there is a golf course 10 minutes' walk away and two within a five-minute drive. The famed St Andrews Old Course is also within a 40-minute drive of the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Camper sites 56
RV sites 56
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.3

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

67% would recommend this campground to a friend

60% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious sites & friendly staff at this popular bar-equipped campground. Showers/toilets praised as clean & warm. Quiet, accessible location with a bus stop outside. Reception/toilet code issues & non-working Wi-Fi/water reported. Pet fees & facility condition also noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Always a good pitch…

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8 out of 10
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Caroline A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Always a good pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, warm bathroom, peaceful and quiet.…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean, warm bathroom, peaceful and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a site that need a total modernation it is so outdated,

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3 out of 10
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paul B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Area

Disliked The site , the toilets, no site map given, was not informed where things where. We only found the disabled room on the last day. Not being shown to pitch, no staff on site. This site is not luxury, not adults only, as children are often on there, it is not as advertised and priced for to high for what it is.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was clean ,facilities were good, check in was easy.…

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7 out of 10
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Karon M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Site was clean ,facilities were good, check in was easy.

Disliked Next to a busy road but wasn't to noisy through the night, lots of traffic early in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and toilet block Ease of locating pitch Friendly locals in the on site…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Showers and toilet block
Ease of locating pitch
Friendly locals in the on site bar

Disliked As contactless check in, it felt a little isolating as no hello or welcome. No map of area or able to purchase anything from shop.
Says adults only site but little children in the touring caravans opposite. Either it is or it isn’t adults only??

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, spotless facilities and large level gravel pitches

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Ruby A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Level pitch and very well maintained, good choice of pitches available and easy access to toilet/shower block. We had a lovely overnight on our first time here. Would definitely come back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good local site, very accommodating, good clubhouse.…

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9 out of 10
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Caroline A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Good local site, very accommodating, good clubhouse.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good…

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Paul F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really good

Disliked You should update that food no longer available on site.as bistro closed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We are looking forward to returning to this site.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The ability to pick my own spot.

The site staff and regulars were all most helpful, offering various options for us to get food, even though the restaurant is now closed.

The site itself is very well tended and was spotless all weekend with the facilities all cleaned on a regular basis - Properly.

Disliked The bar is just that now with no option for food, however, the staff and regulars were most helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site, has everything you need.

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Kenny J.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Barry Downs Park

Barry Road

Carnoustie

Angus

Scotland

DD7 7SA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.4923°N
2.7788°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.4 mi Bus Station
8.7 mi Bus Station
15.3 mi Abernyte Link Road
Rail
1.3 mi Barry Links Rail Station
1.7 mi Monifieth Rail Station
2.3 mi Golf Street Rail Station
Airport
9.4 mi Dundee City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and wildflower meadows. The stream that fuels the mill is home to birds such as herons and kingfishers. Although Arbroath Abbey (15 minutes) now lies in ruins, it’s not difficult to imagine how magnificent this 12th-century monastic complex must have looked in its heyday. The Declaration of Arbroath, defending Robert the Bruce to the pope who had excommunicated him, was drafted here in 1320. When in Dundee (20 minutes), make sure to visit the V&A Dundee, a design museum housed in a spectacular contemporary building on the banks of the River Tay. Also on the riverfront is HMS Unicorn, a 19th-century ship that hosts maritime-themed exhibitions, while the McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum occupies a splendid neo-Gothic building.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Monifieth 1.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Carnoustie 2.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broughty Ferry 3.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Arbroath (West Links) 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Andrews (West Sands) 9.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnoustie 2.3 mi

St Andrews Links 10.2 mi

British Golf Museum 10.3 mi

Glamis Castle 12.4 mi

Scone Palace 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

East Haven Beach 4.7 mi

Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 7.6 mi

Lucklaw Hill 9.4 mi

Whiting Ness - Arbroath Sea Cliffs - Whiting Ness 9.7 mi

The Sidlaw Hills 10.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Barry Downs Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barry Downs Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barry Downs Park? Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barry Downs Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barry Downs Park? From $40.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.