Lochside Caravan Park
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- Dog-friendly site in Castle Douglas, an 18th-century market town
- Overlooking Carlingwark Loch and five minutes’ drive from Loch Ken
- A short walk from shops and food venues with quality local produce
Site type
20
50Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 
8.3/10
10 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.2/10
18 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
77% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a beautiful lochside location, a short walk from Castle Douglas town centre. Visitors frequently praise the excellent cleanliness of the facilities, friendly staff, and peaceful atmosphere. The site is well-equipped for families with play parks and open spaces. Some guests noted pitches resembling car parks and the site's open access to the public, which occasionally led to noise and shared spaces. A few reviews mentioned a lack of dishwashing facilities and Wi-Fi.
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Lovely area and the grass pitches…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely area and the grass pitches were much better than the hardstanding .
Warden at the time was a lovely young man and very helpful
Disliked Didnt use the hardstanding but it was just a big car park . Facilities were not the best for the cost £36.50 with EHU .
I have been in some lovely parks for cheaper
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Overall a great place, good people
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The park was good, plenty of room facilities were clean showers were OK. Site was clean and a good price.
Disliked No clear signs to where my pitch was located, fun run on in the morning then a festival the next day all day, wasn't informed of this upon booking. Would not of stayed if they had told me. The place where they set it up was right next to the tent pitches.
Zero security, council ran park so anyone can walk past and come in at any time..had zero problems, but wont stay again for that reason.
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Loch side area and proximity to…
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Loch side area and proximity to Castle Douglas
Disliked All tarmac pitches
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Ok campsite,bit of playground,liked it,but not…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Ok campsite,bit of playground,liked it,but not stayed a night it was too hot on the day and kids couldnt settle,distrubing everyone.so we left. Gate closes at 10 pm . Most of the pitches are electric,which we didnt know when booking
Disliked In reality its a park and anyone can walk through
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Lovely little site with super helpful…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely little site with super helpful staff
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Great tent pitches
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great tent pitches under the oak trees. Flat areas well spaced out and marked where to park. Toilet block was well maintained and clean. Ready to walk to the village, hand for the rest of Galloway. I would recommend.
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Very Convenient
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great facilities. Close to centre of town for cafes and restaurants.
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Great play areas, flat pitch, clean…
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great play areas, flat pitch, clean facilities and great stop off location
Disliked Did have a car park feel - just needs some more greenery on the hard standing pitches
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Peaceful but close to Castle Douglas.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Peaceful but close to Castle Douglas. Loved the setting and dogs were allowed. The facilities were also great and clean. We thought being in a public area would be terrible but it was actually fine. Thanks to everyone who help us with jump leads to start our car, very much appreciated. Great park!
Disliked Only that we are bringing some wd-40 next time for that squeaky swing!! Maybe also could do with some wifi?
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Close proximity to town centre just…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Close proximity to town centre just a short walk to explore the local shops and bakeries. Kids enjoyed the 2 play parks, one next to the tent area and bigger one just at entrance to park. Having ramp into loch was good for launching kayak which kids loved and they loved the big open spaces to play in. There is a skate park so next time will bring kids scooters etc also some fishing gear for the loch. The toilet and shower facilities are clean and close by. Staff really friendly and happy to help if needed anything answered. definitely thinking of making a return visit.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house 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 Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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
Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
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
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Lochside Caravan Park
Castle Douglas
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG7 1EZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.93628°N
3.92987°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcliffe | 7.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Sandyhills | 9.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Dhoon Bay | 10.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Brighouse Bay | 13 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Southerness | 13.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 14 mi
Robert Burns Centre 15.4 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 29.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Around Castle Douglas 0.4 mi
Threave Estate, Castle, House and Garden 1 mi
The Doach Wood Circuit 3.1 mi
Dalbeattie - Colvend - Rockcliffe - Kippford - Dalbeattie 4.4 mi
Screel Hill 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 Lochside Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lochside Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lochside Caravan Park? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Threave Nature Reserve (birdwatching; wintering wildfowl): five minutes’ drive - Threave Castle (14th-century castle on an island on the river Dee, accessed by ferry): 10 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lochside Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lochside Caravan Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.