East Balthangie Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.5 87 reviews
About as busy as it gets
About as busy as it gets
Kids loved it
Wee bivvy tents can explore the site
Wee bivvy tents right to roam
The site as viewed from the west
Pitches among the trees
Dog gardens welcome
Larger touring vans welcome
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Kids loved it
Wee bivvy tents can explore the site
Wee bivvy tents right to roam

  • Well-maintained and peaceful five-acre site in rural Aberdeenshire
  • A 20-minute drive from Banff; 25 minutes from Fraserburgh
  • Direct access to the North Sea Cycle Route; shared kitchen
It’s all about traditional outdoor holidays with fab farm views at East Balthangie Caravan Park, a site open all year round in rural Aberdeenshire where guests can settle down close to cracking coastal spots like the rugged coast of Banff and Buchan and the sandy beaches and dunes to the east. In fact, those bringing their bikes can get straight to the seaside pedalling, as there's direct access to the scenic North Sea Cycle Route. The folk here say that their aim is to recreate what outdoor hols were like in the 1950s: as such, what you see is what you get, with the only additional charges being for extras like use of the machines in the laundry room. This is very much a 'live and let live' kind of place, where guests have plenty of room to pitch up in stunning Scottish surrounds and take in the peace and quiet. The facilities here are traditional and well-maintained, including ladies' and gents' toilets, shower rooms with power showers and hairdryers, a laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers, and a communal kitchen with a microwave, toaster and kettles. There's also a games room, where you can play pool, table tennis, table football or simply sit in the lounge area and watch TV or choose a book from the 'take a book, leave a book' library. Dogs are welcome here, but please keep them on a lead except when in the dedicated dog-walking area. East Balthangie Caravan Park is well set up for outdoor living: picnic tables have been strategically placed in some of the best spots for alfresco lunches. Crop growth allowing, you're also free to take strolls on the paths that crisscross the adjacent farmland. The nearest supermarket is in Cuminestown (10 minutes' drive). For a drink or pub-cooked meal, head into New Deer (10 minutes).

Campground type

Tent sites 12
Caravan sites 12
RV & Motorhome sites 12
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

German

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 87 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Lovely, peaceful campsite with cracking views. Mates love the friendly owners, clean facilities & ample pitches. Dogs welcome with their own area. Communal pavilion's a winner. Access road & Wi-Fi could be better, some facilities are a bit rough 'n ready. Highly recommended!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Toller Platz mit tollen Menschen in der Natur

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9 out of 10
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 Nadine L. 4 reviews

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Süßer Platz, total easy going und gut durchdacht. Generell saubere Sanitäranlagen. Die Aussicht ein Traum und super hundefreundlich!

Disliked Spinnen und andere Wildnis in den Sanitäranlagen… ja, es ist schwer diese draußen zu halten aber es gibt halt Plätze, die das schaffen…

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Vielen Dank für Ihre nette Bewertung. Wir freuen uns, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen! Bis dahin wünschen wir Ihnen eine gute Reise!
Wir hoffen, die Spinnen in den Duschen und Toiletten haben nicht das ganze heiße Wasser und die Seife verbraucht! Wir bitten sie zu gehen, aber sie kommen immer wieder und bezahlen nie! :)

Very nice place enjoy it

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 Arlene W. 3 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very lovely place been here before love it

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, Arlene, much appreciated! Hopefully see you again soon! J&A

Great to get away from it all.

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 Carolann B. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great little park. Facilities clean. Owners are friendly and always available. So easy to switch off here and enjoy the countryside. Large grass area, we enjoyed boules, badminton and even had a game of croquet.

Disliked We don’t like when it’s time to leave.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, Caolann, that's great to hear you can switch off here and enjoy some quality leisure time.... :) J&A

Very nice…

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Marek R. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Very nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, Marek! Glad you like it here! J&A

We visit regularly. It a good site if you want space and relaxation

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 Audrey L. 11 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, Audrey, for your great review! See you again soon! J&A

Excellent site with great facilities and friendly owners

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 Andrew M. 12 reviews

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Great private location with good facilities and helpful owners -our dog loved the walking paddock

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you, Andrew, for a great review- it is much appreciated! J&A

Lovely looking site

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Alec L. 1 review

Wee Bivvy unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked We didn’t actually stay, I recently bought a roof tent for my car, my grandson was desperate to get out with it, unfortunately the night we booked was windy, snowy and raining so decided a night beside the fire was a better option.
I met Anne the proprietor of the site, she was very friendly and welcoming
We intend to stay there at the next opportunity

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From the manager: Thank you! We will look forward to seeing you (without storm Dave!) J&A

Everything great site…

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 lee m. 2 reviews

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Everything great site

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying, and we're glad you had a great time! All the best J&A

Very friendly, with everything that I…

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 kenneth m. 1 review

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Very friendly, with everything that I needed especially considering the time of year. Great idea to have the Pavilion to while away an hour or two on the dark evenings - games, tv and books.
I will be back.

Disliked The road leading up to it could do with a bit of attention.

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From the manager: ...and we will look forward to seeing you! All the best J&A

This is a lovely little site;…

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 James M. 1 review

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked This is a lovely little site; with great communication and a friendly, helpful welcome. There is a good sized field to let a dog run free; a very well-equipped handy little kitchen; an old but very clean toilet block; and a great lounge complete with tv, comfy chairs, a pool table, a little table-tennis table and plenty of reading material.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, James! Your review is much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed your stay hereand we look forward to seeing you again if you visit the area.... thanks again! J&A
P.S. The toilet and shower block is not actually that old.... we've just used antique sinks and other quirks etc, to aim for that 50's/60's vibe- although the power showers were not around in those days!! Ha!

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

East Balthangie Caravan Park

Cuminestown

Turriff

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB53 5XY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

57.55448°N
2.26641°W

Nearest transport

Coach
46.8 km Union Square Bus Station
Rail
30.5 km Inverurie Rail Station
32 km Insch Rail Station
32.9 km Huntly Rail Station
Ferry
46.8 km Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
Airport
39.6 km Aberdeen 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

Entranced by the scenery on site? There's plenty of things to see and do without straying far from base, with top picks being seaside strolls in Banff (20 minutes' drive) and tours of (purportedly haunted) Delgatie Castle (10 minutes). Aden Country Park (20 minutes), meanwhile, is a great option for picnics, barbecues and manageable trails; you can also poke your nose into a gift shop that sells local crafts and the artfully laid out Aberdeenshire Farming Museum. Got a thing for blinking beacons? Make tracks for the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses in Fraserburgh (25 minutes), a historic lighthouse – the oldest on the Scottish mainland, no less – that was built right on top of a 16th-century castle. After having a look-see at the largest lens collection in the UK, other old buildings like Haddo House (25 minutes), Fyvie Castle (25 minutes) and Slains Castle (45 minutes) are up for inspection. At a loose end on a Sunday morn? A rummage through the weekly market and car boot sale at Thainstone (40 minutes) should see to that.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Rosehearty 18.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Inverboyndie 21.5 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Fraserburgh (Tiger Hill) 21.5 km Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Fraserburgh (Philorth) 22.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Peterhead (Lido) 29 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnegie Museum 30.7 km

Aberdeen Maritime Museum 46.5 km

Duthie Park Winter Gardens 48 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

TROUP HEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 28/11/2005) 15.3 km

Banff - Bridge of Alvah Circular 19.2 km

LOCH OF STRATHBEG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/05/2002) 24.1 km

Portsoy - Sandend Circular 29.2 km

Forvie Sands to Collieston 29.4 km

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 East Balthangie Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is East Balthangie Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near East Balthangie Caravan Park? Entranced by the scenery on site? There's plenty of things to see and do without straying far from base, with top picks being seaside strolls in Banff (20 minutes' drive) and tours … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of East Balthangie Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at East Balthangie Caravan Park? From $37.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.