Newton Campsite

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Newton Beach
Newton beach
Waterside pitches
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Right by the beach
Coastal location
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  • Family-friendly site in with direct access to a private beach
  • A quarter of an hour to Kirkcudbright or Newton Stewart by car
  • Direct access to the South West Coastal 300 route
Folk come to the coast of Dumfries and Galloway for the peace and quiet, the castles and – if you opt for this particular spot just off the A75 – for access to a private sandy beach. Newton Campsite is a family-friendly site in a rural location with direct access to Scotland's southern seascapes and the scenic South West Coastal 300 driving route, all in a convenient location 15 minutes' drive from the popular towns of Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart. The site is surrounded by fields and the pitches are just a short walk from the beach, where you can relax over a picnic or bring a kayak, bodyboard or wee sailboat and make your own oceangoing adventures. In the evening, head back to base to build a small fire in the designated spots, or bring your own firepit and spend the night enjoying sizzling snacks and gazing up at the stars. Newton Campsite has basic facilities only, including a waste-disposal point for toilet waste and a tap for fresh drinking water. Because of this, you'll need to bring your own toilet facilities (and all guests staying in tents are asked to bring their own toilet tent). The nearest set of shops is about four miles away, while Newton Stewart is where to head for bigger supermarkets and restaurants.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 30
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Pitch types & availability

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This beautiful, peaceful campsite is right on the beach with stunning views, offering a wild camping vibe. Guests rave about the friendly owners, spacious sites, and great value. Basic facilities are clearly advertised and appreciated by those seeking a tranquil, back-to-basics getaway. Highly recommended for relaxation and nature lovers.

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Tracey S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked The pitch size, the view, the location, peaceful, everything was perfect for us. Planned on staying 2 nights and stayed a week. Shops a five minute drive away or a few towns, like Castle Douglas a fifteen minute drive. The beach is amazing for walks and opens up to a huge area when the tide is out. Definitely coming back.

Disliked Nothing

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Nicola J. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful spot, stunning views and quiet with plenty of spaces. Can pitch next to your car.
Super dog friendly and perfect for grass pitch tents or motorhomes.
No facilites, semi wild camping, but clean water supply. If you’re looking for showers etc then this isn’t the place for you, but if you’re looking for well kept grass, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet and lovely relaxed hosts, highly recommend.
2nd visit but not the last 😊

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Lovely site

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Tisy F. 13 reviews

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked The views being directly on the beach . Alison was super friendly , we had only booked for 2 nights but ended up staying 2 extra days . All very relaxed .

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 Julie W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious pitch. Beautiful views. Friendly owners.
What a gorgeous site. Basic but that’s what we loved.
We will definitely visit again

Disliked Nothing.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The pitches are roomy, offering tranquil surroundings and stunning scenery. The check in process was easy and the owner was extremely welcoming.

This peaceful site offers basic amenities. Waste disposal is opposite check in, with water and elsan points located on the field. There are no showers or toilets, so bring your own facilities.

I look forward to returning.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike about this site.

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If you like to be off grid and have views then this is the place.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Plenty of space and could park where you wanted to . Beautiful views of the sea .

Disliked Nothing

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James M. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing setting. A field with a tap next to the beach. Safe for kids and the owners are really nice.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice clean site with great sea views

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Daniel A. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Grate place

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Parked next to beach. You can park anywhere you want.
You can walk for miles on the beach when tide is out.
Good place if you like water sports, wild swimming etc.
No facilities on this site. So you need a porta potti defo.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access 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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 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

Peaceful 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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Newton Campsite

A75

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.85288°N
4.25348°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
Rail
43.4 km Barrhill Rail Station
48.2 km Dumfries Rail Station

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

In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might also like a spin around the 7Stanes bike park in Dalbeattie (30 minutes). One of the closest castles is at Cardoness (five minutes) in a hilltop location where you can take in far-reaching views, while down by the coast Carsluith Castle (10 minutes) is very well preserved and free to enter. More history and heritage is showcased in Kirkcudbright (15 minutes; pronounced kirk-oo-bree), including Broughton House, a restored Georgian mansion. The town also has a swimming pool for those months when the sea's a bit too chilly for a dip. Newton Campsite is also within easy reach of pretty coastal peninsulas like Isle of Whithorn (40 minutes), a pretty coastal village long associated with St Ninian, who brought Christianity to Scotland. The Rhins of Galloway peninsula (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit if you fancy visiting green spaces like Logan Botanic Garden (an hour) or the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (an hour and 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mossyard 1.6 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 3.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Brighouse Bay 11.2 km Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 11.4 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Rockcliffe 29.3 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 43 km

Robert Burns Centre 47.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 4.7 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 5.4 km

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 5.4 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 5.9 km

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 6.8 km

Local events

  • Wigtown Book Festival (Friday, September 25, 2026 – Friday, September 25, 2026)

    Newton Stewart, Scotland 12.2 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 Newton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newton Campsite? In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newton Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From $43.77 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.