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.

Campground type

Camper sites 30
RV sites 30
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.

Reception

  • 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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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful campground with stunning ocean views & direct beach access. Praised for friendly owners & great value. Beachfront pitching is a highlight, perfect for water sports & dog walking. Basic amenities available, including a recent portaloo addition. Some pitches are sloped; bring levelers. Occasional camper noise noted.

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Basic facilities adequate for a great stay

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Geoff W. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic location.
Fabulous views, gorgeous beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place, dog friendly and private…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful place, dog friendly and private beach.
Very peaceful and lovely friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Great views as always and peaceful

Disliked Could do with shower and toilet block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, beach is beautiful. Proper…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing views, beach is beautiful. Proper camping with no facilities. Very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay as usual very informal,…

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George M. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Excellent stay as usual very informal, beautiful views an peaceful as usual

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended

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Paul F. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic location and views. Fire pits allowed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite. Beautiful views. Friendly owners.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Great campsite. Beautiful views. Friendly owners. Good value. Highly recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was quiet and a lovely…

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Kc N. 1 review

Primitive grass and sand tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It was quiet and a lovely sea view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely amazing place. Fantastic views. Very…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely amazing place. Fantastic views. Very peaceful whilst we were there. Lovely beach. Owner is so very friendly and accommodating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved this site, fabulous beach and…

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Donna M. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Loved this site, fabulous beach and great views! It was very quiet and chilled, so good for the soul 😊

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Bus
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
Rail
27 mi Barrhill Rail Station
30 mi 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).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, & Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Gather Restaurant 0.6 mi
  • The Ship Inn Pub 3.3 mi
  • Bank of Fleet Hotel Pub 3.5 mi
  • Masonic Arms Pub 3.6 mi
  • Lairds Inn Restaurant 5.6 mi

Groceries

  • Spar 3.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Garries Park 3.4 mi

Family days out

  • Barholm Castle 2.1 mi
  • Cardoness Castle 2.6 mi
  • Cream O' Galloway Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Carsluith Castle 3.7 mi
  • Gem Rock Museum Visitor attraction 6 mi
  • Sorbie Tower Castle 7.5 mi
  • Cumstoun Castle 7.9 mi
  • Maclellan's Castle 8.1 mi
  • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park Zoo 8.7 mi

Public transport

  • Newton Farm 0.04 mi
  • Lanefoot 1.1 mi
  • Holiday Park 1.2 mi
  • Skyreburn 1.3 mi
  • Anwoth 2 mi
  • Cardoness Castle 2.6 mi
  • Mill on the Fleet 3.3 mi
  • Murray Arms 3.6 mi
  • Bypass 3.9 mi
  • Kirkandrews 4.1 mi

Beaches

  • Castle Haven Bay 3.9 mi
  • Kirkandrews Bay 4.2 mi
  • Baldoon Sands 5.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course 3.2 mi

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Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 26.7 mi

Robert Burns Centre 29.3 mi

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 2.9 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 3.3 mi

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 3.4 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 3.7 mi

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 4.2 mi

Local events

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

    Newton Stewart, Scotland 7.6 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 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 $31.86 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.