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Non-electric grass tent pitch
From £17
10 people maximum 
8.5/10
24 reviews Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)
Features
Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max. Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 4 max. Car parking by pitch/unit Extras
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | £3 per night | |
| Bring an awning (1 max) | £3 per night | |
| Dog (4 max) | £2.50 per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £17 | |
Based on 1 night, 2 adults | |
| 2 adults |
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Balkenna Caravan Park
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, friendly campsite offers stunning sea views and easy beach access. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of the new toilet and shower facilities, and the excellent on-site tearoom. While the convenient location by the A77 means some traffic noise is unavoidable, many find it manageable, especially in quieter pitches. The site's compact nature and proximity to local attractions are also highlighted as positives.
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Friendly small campsite that is good value for money.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely small no frills campsite.
Smashing showers and loo’s.
Very friendly young lady checked me in, she told me I could basically pitch my tent anywhere in the two fields.
Friendly grass cutting lad was polite; he came and asked me at 8am on Saturday morning would I mind if he cut the grass around me, I had no problem with this.
Only 10 minute drive to Girvan beach.
Fabulous views of the Ailsa Craig / Paddy’s milestone.
Tea room.
Great value for money. I would return.
Disliked The very busy road might put some campers off, I live in Paisley right next to Glasgow Airport so noise doesn’t really bother me.
The beach that is accessible from the campsite was just to dangerous to access, the pavement is very small and the road is just to busy to risk it with my three dogs.
If you don’t want to risk the walk to the beach then there isn’t a lot of areas to walk your dogs.
A small dog waste bin would be useful.
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I would definitely ask for a site nearer the bathroom facilities.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked We loved the friendliness of the place. Staff where brilliant the tearooms food was hearty and desserts where the best I’d ever had. Definitely will be back. The facilities where clean and sites grand . My daughter and I hadn’t camped in 40 years . But we are definitely going to change that come the spring and summer .thank you to. the ladies in the tearoom they are really lovely and took pity on us with the crappiest weather . Best items we brought with us were the electric cable ,kettle and milk .
Disliked The road well A77 next time earplugs will be a priority. But that’s not the site problem . The car park could have some extra lighting or maybe some sensor lights that would have been great ( as it was extremely Dark ) my eyesight isn’t the best at night . Worse part was what nobody can control. WEATHER but it didn’t deter us from having the best craic and sight seeing
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Will return
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Good flat site
Easy to find
Good reception
Disliked N/a
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Convenient clean site with wonderful backdrop.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Beautiful view of Ailsa Craig and coast. Good clean toilets and shower facilities with bonus of on site cafe. Convenient location for local attractions, walking coast and golf. Friendly staff and easy to find.
Disliked Road noise particularly with wind coming off coast.
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Good view out to sea. Toilets…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Good view out to sea. Toilets and showers were clean.
Disliked Very small dish washing area. Other pitches were very close.
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lovely park staff very nice facilities…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked lovely park staff very nice facilities very clean will definitely will visit and stay again and will recomend to friends and family.
Disliked nothing
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Everything! Perfect location, amazing service, great…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything! Perfect location, amazing service, great amount of space, lovely people, clean facilities. No complaints whatsoever
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Loved the wee site and the…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved the wee site and the Tea room makes it first time iv been away in a long time and not needed to cook.
The staff are absolutely lovely very polite and helpful.
Disliked Obviously too near the road but that cant be helped.
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Loved it so much booked for…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Loved it so much booked for a few more nights. The site is perfect, amazing views, peace and quiet and great facilities. Plus fantastic onsite food truck which I had a gorgeous haggis roll and chips .
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Well kept and friendly site. Reasonable…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Well kept and friendly site. Reasonable cost and close to shore with open views. Busy road but not obtrusive. Cafe on site with Wi-Fi. Visitor attractions within a short drive. Recommended.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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.