Balloch O'Dee Campsite

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Amazing sky
Amazing sky
Spacious area for pitching
Room to spread out
Scenic views from camping field
Firepit in the main field
Firepits dotted around the site
Views over the site
Cookhouse
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Spacious area for pitching
Room to spread out
Scenic views from camping field

  • Spacious farm site 20 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park
  • A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and 25 minutes from Stranraer
  • Quiet, simple dog-friendly pitches with dark-sky stargazing
Lochs and castles, stanes and lush landscapes… it doesn’t get much more Scottish than this. If a holiday living out romantic visions of Scotland appeals, get along to Balloch O’Dee Campsite, a family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from the Dumfries and Galloway town of Newton Stewart. The farm site is well placed for active forays out and about: it's a 20-minute car journey to Galloway Forest Park, where there are trails to follow, plus deer, goats and birds to spot. Mountain bikers are well placed here too, with not one but two 7stanes centres (Glentrool and Kirroughtree) within 30 minutes of base. Explores can start directly from site as well, as there are plenty of tracks through this scenic slice of countryside. After your outings, evenings can be spent together around the firepit, looking up at the stars (which are easy to see thanks to Galloway Forest Park’s Dark Sky Reserve status). This is a quiet site, so you should have plenty of peace in which to marvel at those skies.

Campground type

RV sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Tent sites 20
Camper sites 20
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A little piece of magic.

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Sallie A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything was fabulous it was magical....We were in our little white Campervan. We were visiting our two trees that had been planted in our names in the local Forest. We found this amazing Campsite on Pitchup. The pitches were amazing, the toilets were like Hollywood and all the wonderful planting and birds at the side of the house and driveway was just pure nature at its best. Never stayed at a better campsite and we have stayed at loads!!!!!. A beautiful hidden Gem. Thank you so much for our little piece of heaven on 31st May. Sallie and James Ashworth.

Disliked: Everything was just perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely, quirky, proper, camping experience to be recommended.

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Mr P M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: A great fun, not overdeveloped site.
Good, clean and ample facilities and hot water, all with a charming quirky presentation.
Particularly helpful, well thought out, features for tent campers (rustic shelters, seating microwave, hob, freezer etc.).
Quiet and peaceful.
Relaxed - no regimented rows of vans all facing one way etc.).
Turn up and pitch.
Friendly.

We hope to be back!

Disliked: Nothing.

Only downside is limited local walks of interest - basically limited to following the (very quiet) road.
There is no chemical toilet disposal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities and overall experience was fantastic, nothing negative to write.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The facilities and overall experience was fantastic, nothing negative to write.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful peaceful site with outstanding facilities.

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Sharon D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The site was well laid out, lovely flat pitches which you choose yourself, the facilities were amazing. The showers and toilets were outstanding, little touches like baskets and hooks on doors for all your stuff. Access to plug points. Friendly owner who met us and chatted. The views and dark sky were fantastic. They had a freezer in the covered sitting area which was great for ice blocks and ice for the G&T.
A firm favourite site now.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A real secluded hideaway.

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Nikki T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Peaceful, spacious, friendly and absolutely beautiful! Superb amenities on site. A real gem 💕

Disliked: Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Quiet and very well run site.

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George B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Friendly, family run.
Very welcoming hosts. Dog friendly.
Excellent facilities, and constantly very well maintained site.
Free showers and washing facilities, again excellent and well appointed.
Beautiful surroundings and very peaceful even when getting busy.
Fully recommend a stay.
Will visit regularly this season.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect...

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Mark D R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything, this is a great little sight, especially for bikes as the roads in are very good . It's got all the facilities plus a few nice extras.. it's now on my preferred sites .. I will be back this year..

Recommend to friends Visit again

If the weather had been better we would have stayed longer.

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Jackie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely setting with plenty of space. Great toilets as previously reviewed. New cooking facilities run on an honesty basis

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful n peaceful

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Paula C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: What a place so peaceful n there is stuff in open kitchen if your off grid and fire pits dotted about in grass so watch out you don’t drive into one
Lovely owner
Toilets are very quirky but clean

Disliked: Not being able to stop longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great location, all facilities you'd need are there and all…

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Edward B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Great site, great location, all facilities you'd need are there and all pleasantly quirky. Sky is unbelievable at night. Basically a proper campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Picnic table 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Balloch O'Dee Campsite

Kirkcowan

Newton Stewart

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG8 0ET

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.95354°N
-4.66269°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.1 mi Dashwood Square
7.9 mi Town Hall
7.9 mi Town Hall
Rail
11 mi Barrhill Rail Station
14.7 mi Stranraer Rail Station
21.5 mi Girvan Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal
14.7 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal
15 mi Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal

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

Anyone drawn here by the possibility of active stays will be well chuffed by proximity to Laggan Outdoor (half an hour’s drive away) where there are zipwires to zoom along, archery to perfect, Segways to zip around on and slingshots for flinging self and friends through the air. Prefer splashier days? It’s 50 minutes to Galloway Activity Centre to have a go at watersports (and mountain biking and climbing). Other watery options are much closer at hand too – the nearest beach (Sandhead) is about 25 minutes from the site, as is the coastal/loch-side town of Stranraer. Stick around in Stranraer to explore the handful of museums, take a turn on the boating lake and visit the Castle of St John. Literary types should make the next chapter a stop at Wigtown – designated Scotland’s National Book Town – where well-timed stays should coincide with the annual book festival. For a taste of that classic image of Scotland, make sure to round out stays with a tour of the ruined Threave Castle, the Edwardian Broughton House and Garden (the one-time home of artist EA Hornel), and the hulking, stunning Culzean Castle, all between 45 minutes and an hour and 15 minutes from base.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mossyard 18 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 19.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Girvan 21 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Brighouse Bay 24.4 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 24.8 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Culzean Castle & Country Park 28.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wells of the Rees and Laggangarn Standing Stones 5.4 mi

Moor of Drannandow 6.2 mi

Wood of Cree 6.3 mi

Around Newton Stewart 6.6 mi

WOOD OF CREE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/03/2006) 6.7 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Balloch O'Dee Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Balloch O'Dee Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Balloch O'Dee Campsite? Anyone drawn here by the possibility of active stays will be well chuffed by proximity to Laggan Outdoor (half an hour’s drive away) where there are zipwires to zoom along, archery to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Balloch O'Dee Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Balloch O'Dee Campsite? From $26.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.