Newton Campsite
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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
Site type
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- 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
French
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass and sand caravan site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and sand
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £17.65 (£17.65)
View prices & bookUnpowered grass and sand tent site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and sand
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £17.65 (£17.65)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again




















Location. 5 foot from sandy beach. Views !!!! Lady at the bungalow was…
Unpowered grass and sand caravan site
Liked Location. 5 foot from sandy beach. Views !!!!
Lady at the bungalow was very pleasant and told us not to rush departing the next day.
Got my Swift Kon-tik8 8.2m MH easily down the farm track to the beach front.
Fesh water, ability to empty toilets caset.
Views!
Views!
Location.
Disliked Disliked nothing for £15 per night.
Basic but on the beach.
Spotless site..owners are friendly..beach and views amazing
Unpowered grass and sand tent site
Liked The campsite was spotless! Amazing views we had a fantastic weekend! Defo be back
Disliked There was only 1 portaloo..and by the end off the weekend it was disgusting. Altho it does state bring ur own so can't complain
Fabulous views and beach location
Unpowered grass and sand caravan site
Liked Location was stunning, beautiful scenery and views, a great start to our holiday, a nice atmosphere.
Disliked Unfortunately it was very noisy until very late, don't mind too much but it went on a bit. The level of the land is very sloped, you must get their early to get a nice flat pitch. Would be fab with facilities, even very basic ones but we knew what we were getting and the price does reflect this. I called the number on arrival to get no answer but eventually the owner came out of the property at the gate, Pitchup needs updating to say you can go knock on the door.
Excellent site. Stunning views and fantastic private beach!
Unpowered grass and sand tent site
Liked The views, the private beach, the spacious plots. The quietness, cleanliness and peacefulness. Access to clean water. There is a portaloo on site. The location is perfect for exploring. The shallowness of the beach means it’s a perfect spot for paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming and allowing children to play safely!
Disliked Nothing. Another portaloo would be fab!
This campsite is stunning, chilled out vibe, stunning views of the sea…
Unpowered grass and sand tent site
Liked This campsite is stunning, chilled out vibe, stunning views of the sea and beach and at the other side hills, endless fun I have a 13 year old and not once did he say he was bored and his phone died in the first day, we fished for hours and caught crabs, spent nights toasting marshmallows on the fire pit watching the moon come up over the sea.
Perfect no thrills camp site that's clean, tidy in a fantastic setting
Unpowered grass and sand tent site
Liked As brilliant as last time. The location is superb... so relaxing, so peaceful. The site is basic but if a freshly cut pitch and the perfect view floats your boat, this is the place for you!
Disliked Can't say I disliked anything... even the portaloo had loo roll and hand sanitiser well stocked. Maybe a small shower block and bathroom would improve the site if you're tenting it but it's cheep and very cheerful so I can't complain. Would certainly recommend.
Views were amazing…
Unpowered grass and sand caravan site
Liked Views were amazing
Great well kept location, great price, very accommodating, lovely stay
Unpowered grass and sand tent site
Liked The location was fantastic. The customer service was great, very accommodating and happy to help. Despite the campsite being advertised as having no toilets, there was a portaloo which was clean, well stocked with loo roll and hand sanitiser. It was fully booked but still didn't feel too busy. Ample space dotted about. Great recycled fire pits for us to borrow too, nice touch. We really enjoyed our stay and we will certainly be back. Thank you.
Disliked A small toilet block and washing facilities would have been great as we stayed in basic tents, but we only stayed a couple of nights so we were more than happy to make do.
This site is pretty much on a beach and the views are…
Unpowered grass and sand caravan site
Liked This site is pretty much on a beach and the views are lovely! 2nd time staying on this site as we stayed for a night last year aswel.
Unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side this year and it rained pretty much the whole stay but still managed to have a walk on the beach.
It says no toilets but there is 1 portable toilet on the site. Bargain price as well for the views you get!
Disliked Won’t rate down for this as not the owners fault but there was a group of 6 young people on the site and they were very noisy. Had loud music on etc all evening which was a bit annoying
Excellent location on a private beach, owner is really friendly
Unpowered grass and sand caravan site
Liked Fabulous setting right on the beach. Lovely views to wake up to
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Newton Campsite
A75
Gatehouse of Fleet
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG7 2ER
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.85288°N
4.25348°W
Nearest transport
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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Mossyard | 1.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Carrick | 3.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Brighouse Bay | 11.2 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Dhoon Bay | 11.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Rockcliffe | 29.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
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
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From $39.66 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.