Balkenna Caravan Park
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- Small Ayrshire camping and tourer site with Ailsa Craig views
- Turnberry Beach and Trump Turnberry golf course five minutes’ walk
- Family-friendly with an all-day tearoom, picnic tables and a play park
Site type
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Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Firepits must be raised off the grass.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum 
8.5/10
19 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17
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Electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum 9.4/10
26 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum 7.7/10
15 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Electric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum 8.5/10
73 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Reviews
82% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers beautiful views, particularly of Ailsa Craig, and is conveniently located near the beach. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, and the on-site tea room receives consistent positive mentions for its food. Facilities are generally described as clean, though some reviews suggest they could benefit from updating. A primary drawback noted by many is the noise from the adjacent busy road, which can be disruptive, especially at night. Despite this, many guests found it a good stopover or base for exploring the area and would return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Well run and friendly business.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Staff were super helpful and down to earth. Had a good laugh. (Lyndsey)
Views over to Ailsa Craig were stunning.
The Cafe is brilliant, will be stopping by for sure.
Disliked Camping maybe a little too close to the road for most people’s comfort. Pack them earplugs.
Initial pitch (15) wasn’t the best, we moved to no.5 which was way better and next to shower block/ toilets.
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Fantastic views. Facilities were more than…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Fantastic views.
Facilities were more than adequate.
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Good facilities clean,friendly staff good night pitches.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked View
Disliked Noise from the motorway
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Wonderful campsite. Very clean an amazing…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Wonderful campsite. Very clean an amazing sunset. I appreciated the use of the gazebo in the evening. One of the best values of have found in Scotland.
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Friendly site with sea views, clean facilities and great tearoom.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked A very warm and friendly welcome on arrival. My pitch (number 4) had a stunning view over the sea – absolutely beautiful. The pitches are spacious and well laid out, giving plenty of room. The sanitary facilities were spotless and well maintained, with the added bonus of showers where you can adjust the temperature – a real plus point. Another highlight was the delicious breakfast at the tearoom right next door. The location is also excellent, right off the main road, making it very convenient for travelling.
Disliked The road nearby can be quite busy, but personally I didn’t find it disturbing at all during my stay.
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Tearoom recommended but not our cup of tea as a campsite. Too noisy.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Tearoom cakes (and staff 😀) were lovely .
Shower block and toilets were clean and tidy although there were no hand towels in the gent’s toilets when my husband used them.
Disliked Hadn’t realised campsite was situated right next to extremely busy A77 - a major trunk road ! Noise from fast moving traffic was horrendous - especially at night when delivery/ container lorries etc. were thundering past .Didn’t sleep a wink . Advertised as being across road from beach but anyone crossing over to get to said beach took their lives in their hands.
We really wanted to for a walk to explore but there was only a very narrow pavement outside the site about 50 metres long. It ended at a blind bend across the road from which there was apparently a path down to the beach, however, anyone crossing there was definitely tempting fate as the traffic came round so fast you wouldn’t stand a chance.
Even walking along the narrow pavement was scary as you could feel the drag from the traffic.
Site itself was a bit untidy with grass needing cut and molehills beside our pitch.
Sink area for washing dishes wasn’t very clean with people leaving food residue in the sink and underneath it.
Baffled a bit by outside toilet beside washing up sink . Not sure if that was the ‘chemical toilet’ .
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Great site with a great price, would definitely be back
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great wee site. Lovely views over the water and a lovely cafe on site.
Disliked Entrance into site was really busy,
Challenging with a tourer caravan.
Open fires are allowed on site and although this is a bonus for some, we felt we were being smoked out.
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Stopover with no sleep!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very handy site with everything you need for a stopover.
Disliked The VERY noisy road, we only stayed for one night instead of two because of this.
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Excellent site, clean facilities, great staff.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything. The location, the staff, the facilities. The super dog friendliness.
I spent roughly 10 days here with my dog. We used it as a base to explore Ayrshire and we were not disappointed. You are so close to a great beach. You witness amazing sunsets and the other Campers were a good vibe.
Disliked Do bring ear plugs or noise cancelling headphones as on a main road. This wasn't a bother for me.
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Enjoyed our stay…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Enjoyed our stay
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Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Balkenna Caravan Park
Balkenna Tearoom and Caravan Park
Girvan Road
Turnberry
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA26 9LN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30898°N
4.83385°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidens | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Culzean | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Girvan | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heads Of Ayr | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
| Ayr (South Beach) | 12.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Culzean Castle & Country Park 3.6 mi
Burns National Heritage Park 11.3 mi
Scottish Maritime Museum 21.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Turnberry Bay - Bruce's Castle 0.1 mi
From Croy Bay at Goatsgreen to Culzean Park and back 4.4 mi
Dailly to Viewpoint in Kilgrammie Wood 4.7 mi
From Dailly to the Barony Hill and back via Falfar 4.8 mi
Curling-Stone Walk 5 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Balkenna Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Balkenna Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Balkenna Caravan Park? The whole family will enjoy the proximity of sandy Turnberry Beach (five minutes’ walk) for strolls along the dunes or a section of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, all backed by views out … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Balkenna Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Balkenna Caravan Park? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.