When can I check in and check out of Balloch O'Dee Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Balloch O'Dee Campsite?

From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Balloch O'Dee Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 14 hours ago 9.6 82 reviews

Spacious farm site 20 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park
A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and 25 minutes from Stranraer
Quiet, simple dog-friendly pitches with dark-sky stargazing

Lochs and castles, stanes and lush landscapes… it doesn’t get much more Scottish than this. If a holiday living out romantic visions of Scotland appeals, get along to Balloch O’Dee Campsite, a family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from the Dumfries and Galloway town of Newton Stewart. The farm site is well placed for active forays out and about: it's a 20-minute car journey to Galloway Forest Park, where there are trails to follow, plus deer, goats and birds to spot. Mountain bikers are well placed here too, with not one but two 7stanes centres (Glentrool and Kirroughtree) within 30 minutes of base. Explores can start directly from site as well, as there are plenty of tracks through this scenic slice of countryside. After your outings, evenings can be spent together around the firepit, looking up at the stars (which are easy to see thanks to Galloway Forest Park’s Dark Sky Reserve status). This is a quiet site, so you should have plenty of peace in which to marvel at those skies.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Unlimited

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Roof tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size
Unlimited
Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Roof tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooking equipment
Firepit
Picnic table
Use of a motorhome service point
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A little piece of magic.

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Cleanliness	10
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Sallie A. Jun 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything was fabulous it was magical....We were in our little white Campervan. We were visiting our two trees that had been planted in our names in the local Forest. We found this amazing Campsite on Pitchup. The pitches were amazing, the toilets were like Hollywood and all the wonderful planting and birds at the side of the house and driveway was just pure nature at its best. Never stayed at a better campsite and we have stayed at loads!!!!!. A beautiful hidden Gem. Thank you so much for our little piece of heaven on 31st May. Sallie and James Ashworth.

Disliked: Everything was just perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely, quirky, proper, camping experience to be recommended.

Overall	10/10
Location	9
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Mr P M. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: A great fun, not overdeveloped site.
Good, clean and ample facilities and hot water, all with a charming quirky presentation.
Particularly helpful, well thought out, features for tent campers (rustic shelters, seating microwave, hob, freezer etc.).
Quiet and peaceful.
Relaxed - no regimented rows of vans all facing one way etc.).
Turn up and pitch.
Friendly.

We hope to be back!

Disliked: Nothing.

Only downside is limited local walks of interest - basically limited to following the (very quiet) road.
There is no chemical toilet disposal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities and overall experience was fantastic, nothing negative to write.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The facilities and overall experience was fantastic, nothing negative to write.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful peaceful site with outstanding facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sharon D. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The site was well laid out, lovely flat pitches which you choose yourself, the facilities were amazing. The showers and toilets were outstanding, little touches like baskets and hooks on doors for all your stuff. Access to plug points. Friendly owner who met us and chatted. The views and dark sky were fantastic. They had a freezer in the covered sitting area which was great for ice blocks and ice for the G&T.
A firm favourite site now.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A real secluded hideaway.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	7

Nikki T. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful, spacious, friendly and absolutely beautiful! Superb amenities on site. A real gem 💕

Disliked: Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Quiet and very well run site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

George B. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly, family run.
Very welcoming hosts. Dog friendly.
Excellent facilities, and constantly very well maintained site.
Free showers and washing facilities, again excellent and well appointed.
Beautiful surroundings and very peaceful even when getting busy.
Fully recommend a stay.
Will visit regularly this season.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect...

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Mark D R. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything, this is a great little sight, especially for bikes as the roads in are very good . It's got all the facilities plus a few nice extras.. it's now on my preferred sites .. I will be back this year..

Recommend to friends Visit again

If the weather had been better we would have stayed longer.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jackie B. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely setting with plenty of space. Great toilets as previously reviewed. New cooking facilities run on an honesty basis

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful n peaceful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Paula C. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: What a place so peaceful n there is stuff in open kitchen if your off grid and fire pits dotted about in grass so watch out you don’t drive into one
Lovely owner
Toilets are very quirky but clean

Disliked: Not being able to stop longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great location, all facilities you'd need are there and all…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Edward B. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great site, great location, all facilities you'd need are there and all pleasantly quirky. Sky is unbelievable at night. Basically a proper campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Amenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Balloch O'Dee Campsite

Kirkcowan

Newton Stewart

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG8 0ET

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.95354°N
-4.66269°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.1 mi Dashwood Square

7.9 mi Town Hall

Rail

11 mi Barrhill Rail Station

14.7 mi Stranraer Rail Station

21.5 mi Girvan Rail Station

Ferry

14 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal

14.7 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal

15 mi Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal

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

Anyone drawn here by the possibility of active stays will be well chuffed by proximity to Laggan Outdoor (half an hour’s drive away) where there are zipwires to zoom along, archery to perfect, Segways to zip around on and slingshots for flinging self and friends through the air. Prefer splashier days? It’s 50 minutes to Galloway Activity Centre to have a go at watersports (and mountain biking and climbing). Other watery options are much closer at hand too – the nearest beach (Sandhead) is about 25 minutes from the site, as is the coastal/loch-side town of Stranraer. Stick around in Stranraer to explore the handful of museums, take a turn on the boating lake and visit the Castle of St John. Literary types should make the next chapter a stop at Wigtown – designated Scotland’s National Book Town – where well-timed stays should coincide with the annual book festival. For a taste of that classic image of Scotland, make sure to round out stays with a tour of the ruined Threave Castle, the Edwardian Broughton House and Garden (the one-time home of artist EA Hornel), and the hulking, stunning Culzean Castle, all between 45 minutes and an hour and 15 minutes from base.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mossyard	18 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Carrick	19.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Girvan	21 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brighouse Bay	24.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor
Dhoon Bay	24.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Culzean Castle & Country Park 28.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wells of the Rees and Laggangarn Standing Stones 5.4 mi

Moor of Drannandow 6.2 mi

Wood of Cree 6.3 mi

Around Newton Stewart 6.6 mi

WOOD OF CREE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/03/2006) 6.7 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.

Policies

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Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Balloch O'Dee Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Balloch O'Dee Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Balloch O'Dee Campsite? Anyone drawn here by the possibility of active stays will be well chuffed by proximity to Laggan Outdoor (half an hour’s drive away) where there are zipwires to zoom along, archery to … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Balloch O'Dee Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Balloch O'Dee Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.