Newton Campsite

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Newton Beach
Newton beach
Waterside pitches
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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.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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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

Highly recommended, peaceful, well-kept site with stunning beach spots. Guests love the friendly owners, roomy pitches, and choice of location. Offers a wild camping feel with water/waste, though no showers/toilets. Dogs welcome, great beach for fun.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked What a beautiful place fantastic will be back got pitch on the sea front fell asleep listening to the waves beautiful view of the strawberry moon

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic location. I've used this site many times. Always well maintained with plenty of space and the friendly owners are on hand if you ever need assistance. Highly recommend!

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 Jamie P. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Stunning site

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Wonderfully relaxing right on the beach.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked View

Disliked Lack of organisation - dogs not in leads no rules so kids screaming until midnight

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From the manager: Signs are about to say keep dogs in leads we cant be at site 24hrs

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Andy A. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Love coming here, 2nd time coming and first with the kids, the views are stunning and you may as well be sleeping on the beach it’s that close. The owners are so friendly and relaxed, no pressure to vacate the site early and happy to let us stay and enjoy the beach.

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The best place for water-loving campers!

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Shell R. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We love the laid back vibe, it felt more like camping 20 years ago which we loved! The location of Newton Campsite is pretty hard to beat too, right on the most glorious beach.

Disliked Nothing to do with the campsite itself really, but being kept up with loud music until 1:30am in the morning over the bank holiday weekend was frustrating. Whilst the lack of rules is perfect for a laid back vibe, it also means some campers use it as an excuse to be a nuiscance. I feel like we just got a little unlucky and in general the noise levels were good despite staying 3 nights during a busy time of year.

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Beautiful site, watching the tide completely go out is amazing

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Sarah h. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view the site the people were amazing people we met have been coming for 30+ years and we had a treasure hunt for pelican feet shells

Disliked Although I know the site doesn’t have showers or toilet block I really wish it did, second time I have stayed and will again but in a tent 2 days have been my max (looking into a tent shower though) beautiful site wish I could stay longer

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Fantastic site. So peaceful with wonderful…

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Anonymous

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Liked Fantastic site. So peaceful with wonderful views. We have stayed here previously and never want to leave.

Disliked Nothing, everything is perfect for us.

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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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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 $44.49 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.