Balkenna Caravan Park
From £17 For 1 night, 1 adult
- Small Ayrshire camping and tourer site with Ailsa Craig views
- Turnberry Beach and Trump Turnberry golf course five minutes’ walk
- Family-friendly with an all-day tearoom, picnic tables and a play park
Site type
24
11
11
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, Jun 3 to
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Open from Sun, Mar 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
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Primitive grass trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 53% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Disappointing and expensive.
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Liked the compact and pretty site, with its lovely view of Ailsa Craig. The staff in the cafe were pleasant and although we didn’t eat there, the food looked good.
Disliked: Sadly the facilities were poor. The toilets; showers; toilet waste and washing up facilities were basic. There was a folding baby changer blocking access, but worst of all was the electric wire coming out of the ventilation grill across the passage, connecting a heater/ humidifier - this is highly dangerous! We have travelled across Scotland staying in many places and this was the worst we have stayed at. It was also the most expensive at £38. Most sites with wonderful facilities were less than £30. I could not recommend this site unless the facilities are urgently improved.
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Excellent location, friendly and great breakfast at their cafe
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Really friendly. Very happy with pitch, having excellent sea views. Lovely cafe attached where I had my very tasty all-day breakfast to set me up for the day. I will happily stay again next time I am passing through the lovely Ayrshire coast.
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Simple & effective but with busy road.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Friendly staff, close to beach and nice wee play park for the kids. Cafe also a bonus.
Disliked: The road, it’s busy & doesn’t stop with loud noises from it as a result through the night. Pitches are in close proximity so no escaping it. Perhaps if in caravan though the noise would be less, we were in a tent.
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Friendly staff. All facilities. Constant Road noise.
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Views of Aisle Craig. Hot shower. All facilities handy. Cafe, although didn't use.
Disliked: Road noise. Toilet and shower block.
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Had everything we needed. Lovely location with great view. Staff were very…
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Liked: Had everything we needed. Lovely location with great view. Staff were very friendly
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Clean, nice place with good grassy area.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Clean, nice place with good grassy area.
Disliked: Morning traffic but bearable.
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Good for a one night stop if you are
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Liked: The views over to Ailsa Craig when it wasn’t raining!
Disliked: Poor quality of the facilities - no hot water (bar the electric shower).
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Friendly site, lovely tearoom next door and good location to explore area…
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Liked: Friendly site, lovely tearoom next door and good location to explore area
Disliked: Toilet and shower facilities need updated and extended as only one toilet and shower for ladies and same for gents but while we were there, there were 7 tents with an average of 4 occupants in each.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review , toilet and shower s to be extended and improved for next season .
Location and the views are stunning. Very small site but perfect for…
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Liked: Location and the views are stunning. Very small site but perfect for what it is. We had breakfast both days in the tea room which was excellent.
Disliked: Kids were terrified of all the Jenny long legs in the toilet! Maybe a sensor so the light isnt on all night could help.
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From the manager: Dear Robbie , really pleased you enjoyed your stay , the toilet and shower block is being improved for next year , will install a sensor light as requested .
The view was great.…
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Liked: The view was great.
Disliked: Thought it was expensive, for the facilities and the location.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Covered terrace area
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Baby-changing facilities
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Gastronomic delight
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Balkenna Caravan Park
Balkenna Tearoom and Caravan Park
Girvan Road
Turnberry
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA26 9LN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30898°N
-4.83385°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Maidens | 3.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Culzean | 4.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Girvan | 8.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heads Of Ayr | 16.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
| Ayr (South Beach) | 19.5 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Culzean Castle & Country Park 5.8 km
Burns National Heritage Park 18.1 km
Scottish Maritime Museum 34.8 km
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 km
From Croy Bay at Goatsgreen to Culzean Park and back 7.2 km
Dailly to Viewpoint in Kilgrammie Wood 7.5 km
From Dailly to the Barony Hill and back via Falfar 7.7 km
Curling-Stone Walk 8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Ayrshire?
- 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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Balkenna Caravan Park? From $29.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.