Newton Campsite

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Newton Beach
Newton beach
Waterside pitches
Site
Aerial view
Right by the beach
Coastal location
View of the site from the beach
Site entrance
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Waterside pitches
Site
Aerial view

  • Family-friendly site in with direct access to a private beach
  • A quarter of an hour to Kirkcudbright or Newton Stewart by car
  • Direct access to the South West Coastal 300 route
Folk come to the coast of Dumfries and Galloway for the peace and quiet, the castles and – if you opt for this particular spot just off the A75 – for access to a private sandy beach. Newton Campsite is a family-friendly site in a rural location with direct access to Scotland's southern seascapes and the scenic South West Coastal 300 driving route, all in a convenient location 15 minutes' drive from the popular towns of Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart. The site is surrounded by fields and the pitches are just a short walk from the beach, where you can relax over a picnic or bring a kayak, bodyboard or wee sailboat and make your own oceangoing adventures. In the evening, head back to base to build a small fire in the designated spots, or bring your own firepit and spend the night enjoying sizzling snacks and gazing up at the stars. Newton Campsite has basic facilities only, including a waste-disposal point for toilet waste and a tap for fresh drinking water. Because of this, you'll need to bring your own toilet facilities (and all guests staying in tents are asked to bring their own toilet tent). The nearest set of shops is about four miles away, while Newton Stewart is where to head for bigger supermarkets and restaurants.

Campground type

Camper sites 30
RV sites 30
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

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

9.6

Overall rating from 207 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful campsite with stunning beach views, great for water sports. Praised for friendly owners, spacious sites, and value. Basic but clean facilities offer a true back-to-basics experience. Highly recommended for natural beauty and tranquility.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Awesome site, big area for pitches, no over crowding.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand tent campsite

Liked Loved everything about this place, its beautiful, on the beach, next to the teapot (almost next to lol) and in our favourite part of dumfries and galloway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is perfect. Site very well maintained and staff extremely helpful and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Location is perfect. Site very well maintained and staff extremely helpful and accommodating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views of beach and sea very quiet at night was a…

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Andrea T.

Primitive grass and sand tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views of beach and sea very quiet at night was a definate return site for next year

Disliked None

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It was the perfect spot right next to the beach. Clean and…

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Amy M.

Primitive grass and sand tent campsite

Liked It was the perfect spot right next to the beach. Clean and people where friendly and not too noisy late at night. Enjoyed listening to the waves in the evening as I fell asleep great place for families.

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Lovely site with spectacular views…

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Caroline H.

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site with spectacular views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location. Space. Access to the beach. Free to pitch wherever.…

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Marian C.

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Location. Space. Access to the beach. Free to pitch wherever.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site for camping

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Suzanne H.

Primitive grass and sand tent campsite

Liked Beautiful countryside campsite,right on the beach. Shallow water for paddling and plenty of space for canoes,paddle boats etc. Big pitches and fires allowed as long as they are safe. Nice quiet place where you can listen to the waves at night. Friendly owner too.

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We grew up here as kids so it was nice to come back with my little 1

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Vikki P.

Primitive grass and sand tent campsite

Liked Lovely place, very relaxing. Great if you have good weather- we did for most of it. My little girl who is 2 loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful quiet campsite with a beautiful view

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Bobbi C.

Primitive grass and sand tent campsite

Liked Great views, quiet , lovely people

Disliked A small
Shower and toilet block would be a great addition to this place ,
Of course it was stated that these were not here!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent off grid site with its own beach and great value.

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Nathan S.

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Loads of space, direct access to the beach for water sports or just rock pooling. This is a simple site so bring your solar power and camping loo. There is a Porta loo now just incase. Water points dotted about and a waste drop point. There are some flat and level ISH areas of you get in early and get lucky if not bring your levelers. Great views, quiet and peaceful just birds chirping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Car parking by site/unit 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

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Newton Campsite

A75

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.85288°N
4.25348°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
Rail
27 mi Barrhill Rail Station
30 mi Dumfries Rail Station

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

In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might also like a spin around the 7Stanes bike park in Dalbeattie (30 minutes). One of the closest castles is at Cardoness (five minutes) in a hilltop location where you can take in far-reaching views, while down by the coast Carsluith Castle (10 minutes) is very well preserved and free to enter. More history and heritage is showcased in Kirkcudbright (15 minutes; pronounced kirk-oo-bree), including Broughton House, a restored Georgian mansion. The town also has a swimming pool for those months when the sea's a bit too chilly for a dip. Newton Campsite is also within easy reach of pretty coastal peninsulas like Isle of Whithorn (40 minutes), a pretty coastal village long associated with St Ninian, who brought Christianity to Scotland. The Rhins of Galloway peninsula (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit if you fancy visiting green spaces like Logan Botanic Garden (an hour) or the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (an hour and 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mossyard 1 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 2.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Brighouse Bay 7 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 7.1 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Rockcliffe 18.2 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 26.7 mi

Robert Burns Centre 29.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 2.9 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 3.3 mi

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 3.4 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 3.7 mi

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 4.2 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 Newton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newton Campsite? In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newton Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From $23.94 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.