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Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
From £17.65 (£17.65)
5 people maximum 
9.7/10
170 reviews Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Unlimited
Ground type
Grass and sand
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Travel Trailer, Class B motorhome, RV, Trailer tent, (Tent not allowed)
Features
Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max. Car unlimited included, unlimited max. Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max. Car parking by site/unit Dump station Fire ring Picnic table Extras
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £17.65 (£17.65) | |
Based on 1 night, 5 people | |
| 2 adults |
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Newton Campsite
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Beautiful, peaceful campsite with stunning beach views, great for water sports. Praised for friendly owners, spacious sites, and value. Basic but clean facilities offer a true back-to-basics experience. Highly recommended for natural beauty and tranquility.
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Lovely little site on the beach
Primitive grass and sand tent campsite
Liked Fantastic site, on the beach. Great views. Superb farm shop close by
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely location, with big skies.
Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
Liked The location.
Disliked Its a big site, theres only one portaloo and it was disgusting.
It is stated that there are no toilets or showers tho, so its not really a complaint.
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A fantastic family focused campsite with a sandy quiet beach.
Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
Liked We stayed for 2 nights near to the beach which was amazing. Fantastic view, sandy beach, firepits welcome, friendly fellow campers (some of which had been visiting this particular campsite for 30 years). A large grass area and a beachside strip of grass with plenty of space for awnings and toilet tents. Good 5G for mobile devices.
Disliked Only one portaloo which quickly became full, thankfully we had our own portapottie however if you are relying on the portaloo this didn't seem ideal for the number of campers staying.
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Amazing Campsite
Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
Liked View,
Sandy Beach
Location
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing site if you are self sufficient!
Primitive grass and sand tent campsite
Liked Wow! Absolutely loved our stay. Arrived mid afternoon on Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend. Tent camping with our Defender 90 rather than our camper. Found a flat place to pitch, walked on the beach with the dogs. Had campfires and totally chilled. The weather was kind.
Disliked Nothing!
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A hidden gem
Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
Liked Absolutely beautiful site with close access to the beach and unrivalled scenery. Several parking options depending if you wanted an elevated view of the bay or close to the beach for easy access all of which offered superb camping.
No facilities apart from a water tap, toilet drop and at the time of our visit a single porta loo but I'm told this is not permanent - a true wild camping spot not to be missed
Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site
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Can't wait to go back next summer
Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
Liked Wonderful campsite. We loved being able to choose where we pitched. The site is quite hilly but with plenty flat areas for our tent. My 2 loved the little rock formation on top of the hill, their breakfast spot during our stay. The beach a 2 minute walk was fabulous. The owners are super friendly and we're very understanding when our dog decided to howl while trying to check in. Brilliant wifi on our phones once on the pitches.
Disliked Having to go home
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We will return!
Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely friendly welcome. No rules. Trusted to pick our own spot. Perfect site for kids and dogs. Never seen so many shells on a beach. Beautiful rock formations. Shallow water. Stunning scenery. ♥️
Disliked Nothing. Fabulous spot
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Perfect site, right on the beach.
Primitive grass and sand travel trailer campsite
Liked We LOVE this site. Friendly, chilled out and right by the sea. This was our second stay and we'll definitely be back very soon. Highly recommend a trip to the next bay (walkable at low tide) to 1 Little Farm shop for their lovely sausage rolls and home reared meat.
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Nice clean site, lovely view of…
Primitive grass and sand tent campsite
Liked Nice clean site, lovely view of the bay will be back next year
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossyard | 1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Carrick | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brighouse Bay | 7 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Dhoon Bay | 7.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 18.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
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?
Read moreRV, 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From $23.84 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.