Balloch O'Dee Campsite

View prices & book 9.6 98 reviews
Amazing sky
Amazing sky
Spacious area for pitching
Room to spread out
Firepit in the main field
Firepits dotted around the site
Views over the site
Cookhouse
Campers' cookhouse
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Spacious area for pitching
Room to spread out
Firepit in the main 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

Camper sites 20
Tent sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
RV 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

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Reviews

9.6

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PeacefulRemote location

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Balloch O' Dee is lauded for its beautiful rural setting, abundant wildlife, and tranquil vibe. Guests rave about the exceptionally clean, unique restrooms. The spacious, non-designated pitches let you pick your spot. Friendly owners add to the welcoming feel. Minor notes include occasional camper noise and, for some, tricky shower temps. It's a well-kept, relaxing getaway.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The site was well maintained very accessible and had a individual charm.

Disliked No complaints.

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Alva G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Balloch O'Dee campsite , was exactly what was described, quiet, peaceful remote with beautiful views, walks friendly clean and pretty straightforward to find.

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We loved this campsite, attention had…

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Helen H.

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Liked We loved this campsite, attention had been taken to every detail and the family that owned it were so kind and helpful to us when my husband was taken ill there. They are really lovely people. The toilets were amazing and beautifully decorated and the shower was wonderful. There was a comfy kitchen / communal area where you could cook and make coffee. The sky at night was amazing and we loved the whole area. 10/10. We will definitely be going back.

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John P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We stayed for a night before a short hop to the ferry at Cairnryan. Beautiful site with lovely outlook in all directions. Judy our hostess was friendly and helpful. Toilets clean and quirky. Some other communal spaces we didn't use but looked good Wish we could have ahad a little more time here.

Disliked Rubbish disposal area a bit haphazard and no recycling facilities

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Clean site and facilities. Suits geriatric campers. Felt unwelcome.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The area is stunning with plenty of lovely walks

Disliked It was advertised as wild camping it’s not, a geriatric couple pitched their tent right next to our then complained that it was late and they could hear us talking. We didn’t sleep well as old man was snoring in text next to us.
We are always considerate of our neighbours. And are never make loud noise.
The next morning the owners came and asked us not to use speakers, I explained we don’t have any speakers, I feel we were not welcomed

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wow there is so much I…

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Perry R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked wow there is so much I could say. The booking of site was amazingly simple.
The welcome I received was awesome, from hello to a walk around the site to show us the facilities. The views on site and immediately offsite was fabulous.

The wildlife (birds) were everywhere on my visit.
The fact that the staff created areas that they feed them was my favorite points

I normally do adventure type vacations and this was my first lets just within reason do nothing and relax. Balloch O'Dee site was perfect for this.

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Paul W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We loved the space and the views here. It wasn’t very busy and there were plenty of clean facilities for us to use. The environment was absolutely glorious - there were views in every direction and the campsite was incredibly well-kept, clean and cared for. We stayed as a couple but there were also lots of families on site. There was also a huge chalkboard listing places to eat and visit and you could purchase logs from reception for camp fires. This campsite was a real find and we are so glad we were able to stay here. It is very close to Glentrool and Kirroughtree for any mountain bikers out there!

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Fabulous location. Stayed before and after…

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Fergal H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fabulous location. Stayed before and after Ferry to/from Belfast. Good for walks and trails runs from the site. Facilities spot on and all included.

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Will definitely be back again.

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Karen W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Absolutely lovely campsite. Lots of quirky added extras. Very clean toilets and showers. Plenty space to pitch up. Fire pits and benches dotted all over for everyone to use.
Glamping facilities available too... including Bothies, yurt and cabins. Definitely worth it. Not far from the local shops too.

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Honestly everything, it was peaceful and…

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Anele S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Honestly everything, it was peaceful and well-managed

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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.

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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 $26.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.