Barry Downs Park

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Electric touring pitch
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Spacious pitches

  • Luxury adults-only site a five-minute drive from Carnoustie
  • A short drive from three major golf courses; 20 minutes from Dundee
  • Dog-friendly; near to hiking paths; bar on site
Planning a coastal holiday adventure in Scotland but can’t find a site that will welcome your four-legged companion? You might want to consider staying at Barry Downs Park, an adults-only site between the towns of Monifieth and Carnoustie (five minutes’ drive to either), on the Firth of Tay, an area that (seemingly) receives the lowest rainfall in the country. In addition to paved and well-lit level paths, the luxury site has spacious (and well-spaced out) pitches, which result in a blissfully peaceful and private vibe. However, if you’re in the mood for socialising, there’s a bar where you can meet your fellow guests and exchange ideas for day trips, excursions and the best beaches for dog walks. If the weather is kind (and that ‘lowest rainfall’ statistic ought to be reason for optimism…), then the hikes here can be truly spectacular, whether you head to the coast or inland. Monifieth Beach (five minutes) is a vast expanse of sand with far-reaching views across to the other side of the firth and good birdwatching (you might spot curlews and dunlins here). Dog-friendly Crombie Country Park (10 minutes) has forested walks around a reservoir. This is also a top area to go golfing: there is a golf course 10 minutes' walk away and two within a five-minute drive. The famed St Andrews Old Course is also within a 40-minute drive of the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 56
RV & Motorhome sites 56
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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0 children
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Reviews

7.2

Overall rating from 164 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

67% would recommend this campground to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

Chill, tidy site, big spots & clean loos. Easy check-in, pick your own spot, good vibes. Pub's a winner. Some reckon facilities need a spruce-up, hot water/shower space can be tight. Mostly quiet, though a few saw kids despite it being adults-only.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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liked the park and the ability…

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 Ahrlene F. 2 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked liked the park and the ability to pitch up with no hassle.

Disliked The locks on the women's toilets and shower rooms were broken providing a safety issue. The pub doesnt serve food which is a shame as they are some way from the town. No wifi.

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Schöner Platz alles was nötig ist…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Schöner Platz alles was nötig ist vorhanden.Saubere Toiletten und Duschen.Preis Leistung Top

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All good…

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George R. 2 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked All good

Disliked Starting show ageing

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Wow, from start to finish amazing,…

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Samantha C. 4 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Wow, from start to finish amazing, clearly marked to ring on arrival.pick your own spot, very easy on arriving time and leaving. Toilets, showers spot on. A really great laid back atmosphere. Stunning site very well looked after and very close to carnoustie seaside town. If you've chance...book it !!!

Disliked Having to leave

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Gutes Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Gutes Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis

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Friendly staff, good facilities. No fuss.…

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Mike H. 1 review

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Friendly staff, good facilities. No fuss.

Disliked Not much to do.

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Simple a reserve…

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Marc-andre F. 1 review

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Simple a reserve

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Easy to find and got a…

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 Michelle Y. 2 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Easy to find and got a place at short notice. Clean facilities and managed to get a late food delivery.

Disliked Not the most picturesque of campsites but it was fine for a night’s stopover.
No WiFi

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Easy check in and lovely…

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john l. 2 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Easy check in and lovely location

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Simplicity

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Barry Downs Park

Barry Road

Carnoustie

Angus

Scotland

DD7 7SA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.4923°N
2.7788°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Bus Station
14 km Bus Station
24.6 km Abernyte Link Road
Rail
2.1 km Barry Links Rail Station
2.8 km Monifieth Rail Station
3.7 km Golf Street Rail Station
Airport
15.2 km Dundee City 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

Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and wildflower meadows. The stream that fuels the mill is home to birds such as herons and kingfishers. Although Arbroath Abbey (15 minutes) now lies in ruins, it’s not difficult to imagine how magnificent this 12th-century monastic complex must have looked in its heyday. The Declaration of Arbroath, defending Robert the Bruce to the pope who had excommunicated him, was drafted here in 1320. When in Dundee (20 minutes), make sure to visit the V&A Dundee, a design museum housed in a spectacular contemporary building on the banks of the River Tay. Also on the riverfront is HMS Unicorn, a 19th-century ship that hosts maritime-themed exhibitions, while the McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum occupies a splendid neo-Gothic building.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Monifieth 2.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Carnoustie 4.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broughty Ferry 5.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Arbroath (West Links) 12.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Andrews (West Sands) 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnoustie 3.7 km

St Andrews Links 16.4 km

British Golf Museum 16.6 km

Glamis Castle 19.9 km

Scone Palace 41.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Haven Beach 7.5 km

Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 12.3 km

Lucklaw Hill 15.2 km

Whiting Ness - Arbroath Sea Cliffs - Whiting Ness 15.6 km

The Sidlaw Hills 16.4 km

Local events

  • Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday 1 October 2026 – Thursday 1 October 2026)

    St Andrews, Scotland 16.7 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 Barry Downs Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barry Downs Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barry Downs Park? Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barry Downs Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barry Downs Park? From $57.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.