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
Camper sites 56
RV sites 56
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7

Overall rating from 104 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

64% would recommend this campground to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

Generally clean, well-kept site with roomy, level spots. Guests loved the quiet, friendly staff, and handy location. The pub's a hit. Some found check-in/facility access communication tricky. Facilities are clean but a bit dated; some electric hook-ups had issues.

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Site was good

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Andrew J.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitches were very spacious and well equipped. The site was fairly quiet.

Disliked The showers and toilets were a little dated and in need of some tlc and refurbishment.

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Good pitch clean site , made…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Good pitch clean site , made welcome in the wee bingo night

Disliked Didn’t get code for toilet as reception closed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay Girl in pub first class ssrvice

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Really private pitch club pub was a bonus

Disliked No places for grey water and struggled to find water points to fill motorhome

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Have used this site before numerous…

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kathleen k.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Have used this site before numerous times.Nice clean well kept site.On previous visits toilets and showers well kept.Nice n warm.However as i booked this visit as an emergency after site had closed we had no code to use the showers.There was toilet cubicle facilities outside but no shower access without code

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Location was fabulous for touring the…

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Susan T.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Location was fabulous for touring the east coast. Going over the Tay Bridge at sunset is a must. Nice to have a friendly pub on site.

Disliked Toilet block is sparse, locks didn’t work on toilet or showers, no hanging space for dry clothes, the rail is rusty and gets clothes sprayed. Washing up area outside had no hot water.

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2nd visit will be back again

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Ian M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Plenty space on pitches friendly staff facilities clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

No thanks-drive to monifeith for a better site

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked It was ok,toilets were clean

Disliked Showers took ages to get hot,cars passing at speed past the pitches and barking dog in the pub

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Will come again

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David G.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Simple access, help yourself to a pitch of your choosing.

Disliked No chemical toilet depository

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Level pitches Toilets were up to scra

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Wendy C.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Second time there
Lady on reception was very helpful

As usual it was a very quiet place for us and had a few drinks at the club house on site
Can't wait till the next visit
Jimmy & Wendy

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Quite attractive Okay for a night…

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Claire M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Quite attractive
Okay for a night

Disliked Feels a bit lacking somehow. We were looking to go for a walk but found it difficult because the main road leading to the site is busy and has no pavements.

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Features

Adults only

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house 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 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

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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

Bus
7.4 mi Bus Station
8.7 mi Bus Station
15.3 mi Abernyte Link Road
Rail
1.3 mi Barry Links Rail Station
1.7 mi Monifieth Rail Station
2.3 mi Golf Street Rail Station
Airport
9.4 mi 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 1.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Carnoustie 2.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broughty Ferry 3.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Arbroath (West Links) 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Andrews (West Sands) 9.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnoustie 2.3 mi

St Andrews Links 10.2 mi

British Golf Museum 10.3 mi

Glamis Castle 12.4 mi

Scone Palace 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Haven Beach 4.7 mi

Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 7.6 mi

Lucklaw Hill 9.4 mi

Whiting Ness - Arbroath Sea Cliffs - Whiting Ness 9.7 mi

The Sidlaw Hills 10.2 mi

Local events

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

    St Andrews, Scotland 10.4 mi

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park 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 $39.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.