Balkenna Caravan Park

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Sea view
Sea view
Grass pitches
Pitches
Play park
Climbing frames and slide
Fenced-off play park
Tearoom and play park
Camping and caravan field
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Grass pitches
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Play park

  • 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
Whether you’re passing through on the way up north or down south, or hanging out in Ayrshire to explore the area’s many attractions, Balkenna Caravan Park is a handy little biker, camping and tourer site with easy access directly off the A77 (please note there may be some traffic noise). Welcoming dogs and kids, this low-key spot has a small play park safely fenced off for the latter, while Turnberry Beach is right across the road for families and their canine companions to stretch their legs. And the park has three more USPs up its metaphorical sleeve. First is the on-site Balkenna Tearoom, where you can grab a constant supply of hot drinks, breakfasts, snacks, main meals, vegetarian dishes, desserts and ice cream throughout the day. Secondly, the views out over the Firth of Clyde to the rocky bluff of Ailsa Craig are truly spectacular, and you get to see them from all over the pitches – and finally, the Trump Turnberry is five minutes’ walk away, a bucket-list attraction for any golfers among you. Some practical stuff too: there’s drinking water on site, as well as a chemical toilet disposal point and hot showers.

Campground type

Tent sites 21
RV sites 21
Camper sites 21
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • Firepits must be raised off the grass.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 196 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

83% would recommend this campground to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

Great views, especially of Ailsa Craig, & beach access. Friendly staff, excellent tea room food. Clean facilities, though some need updates. Road noise is a downside. Good base for exploring, many would return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

lovely park staff very nice facilities…

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Margaret M.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked lovely park staff very nice facilities very clean will definitely will visit and stay again and will recomend to friends and family.

Disliked nothing

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Really enjoyed the break

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loved the location, everyone there was very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Maybe the owners could open a wee shop for basic groceries, as it was a half hour drive to the nearest asda.

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Small site with a lovely cafe…

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Mel W.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Small site with a lovely cafe and right over the road from the beach. The covered area for use by campers is great.
The small field had level pitches, check in was very easy.

Disliked Showers needed a clean and road noise overnight

Recommend to friends Visit again

Balkenna is on

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great pitch looking over to Ailsa Craig. Carpark close to camping area is very convenient. Balkenna is on the south Ayrshire coast, the south Ayrshire coast is the best. Convenient for Cuzlean Counrty park, the Electric Brae, and great roads and locations to explore.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great wee site & will be back on my bike travels

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Jim R.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff on arrival, great views to Ailsa Craig. As a camper I really enjoyed using the outdoor covered cafe seating area once it shut.

Disliked Only minor negative is the A77 , but it does get quiter after 6pm.

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Food great in the cafe...…

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Janet S.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Food great in the cafe...

Disliked No where to empty grey water...

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Good value for money and great…

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Cari H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Good value for money and great having cafe there to use, great showers, I had a great stay

Disliked I'm a heavy sleeper and was fine but light sleeper may struggle with road noise

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Well run and friendly business.

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Mark H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Staff were super helpful and down to earth. Had a good laugh. (Lyndsey)
Views over to Ailsa Craig were stunning.
The Cafe is brilliant, will be stopping by for sure.

Disliked Camping maybe a little too close to the road for most people’s comfort. Pack them earplugs.
Initial pitch (15) wasn’t the best, we moved to no.5 which was way better and next to shower block/ toilets.

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Nice and clean

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andrew f.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Great little campsite. Great views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic views. Facilities were more than…

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Craig B.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic views.
Facilities were more than adequate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet 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

Small (11-25 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

Bus
13.2 mi Bus Station
28.1 mi Dashwood Square
28.9 mi Port Rodie
Rail
4.4 mi Girvan Rail Station
6.7 mi Maybole Rail Station
13.2 mi Ayr Rail Station
Ferry
4.6 mi Girvan Harbour Ferry Terminal
13.4 mi Ayr Compass Pier
17.6 mi Troon Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.4 mi Glasgow Prestwick International 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

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 to Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Clyde. Take a boat trip from Girvan (10 minutes’ drive) to this dumpy, rocky islet to see the puffin and gannet colonies on its cliffs. Back on dry land, Culzean Castle and Country Park (15 minutes) sits on cliffs high above the Firth of Clyde; tour opulent rooms packed with priceless antiques and have a stroll around the formal gardens. Any culture vultures among you can also visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (20 minutes) to learn more about Scotland’s favourite bard in his childhood home; displays include original manuscripts and period furnishing. If it’s time to treat the kids, Heads of Ayr Farm Park (25 minutes) has cuddly sheep, llamas, ponies and donkeys to keep them smiling, as well as mini-train and go-kart rides. Galloway Forest Park (half an hour) is the spot for woodland walks and games of hide and seek, and when younger kids need a bit of downtime, you can all chuff through wooded hills on the Doon Valley Railway (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Maidens 2.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Culzean 2.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Girvan 5.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Heads Of Ayr 10.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentPoorPoor
Ayr (South Beach) 12.1 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Culzean Castle & Country Park 3.6 mi

Burns National Heritage Park 11.3 mi

Scottish Maritime Museum 21.6 mi

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 mi

From Croy Bay at Goatsgreen to Culzean Park and back 4.4 mi

Dailly to Viewpoint in Kilgrammie Wood 4.7 mi

From Dailly to the Barony Hill and back via Falfar 4.8 mi

Curling-Stone Walk 5 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Balkenna Caravan Park? From $22.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.