Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site
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- Quiet site in the Galloway Forest Park, close to Southern Upland Way
- A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart; great pub a short walk away
- Located in the UK's first Dark Sky Park for excellent stargazing
Campground type
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10Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The toilet and shower facilities are closed between 01/11 - 01/03.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Power optional grass tent campsite (backpacker, solo)
1 person maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 1 adult
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (medium)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31) 1 night, 2 adults
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Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
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Luxury Holiday 2 bedroom mobile home (deluxe)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsDimensions: 39.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £390 (£390) 3 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 75% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Quiet location. Friendly staff. Good facilities.…
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Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Quiet location. Friendly staff. Good facilities.
Disliked: Could not get the wi-fi to work.
Midges!
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Great campsite for exploring Galloway Forest.
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Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Beautiful campsite with a duck pond. Great laundry room, handy bothy to escape the bad weather. Close to Glentrool Visitor Centre via a lovely Kindness Trail lined with painted pebbles.
Disliked: Disliked the midges. Unfortunately there are no pubs/restaurants within walking distance, had to drive to Newton Stewart.
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DON'T STAY HERE
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (medium)
Liked: Nothing
Disliked: Pitches were water logged, no suitable pitches for a trailer tent, not disability friendly as you are not allowed to drive to your pitch. No even ground, absolute swarms of midgies make it impossible to stay. Emailed to complain and have been ignored. Terrible customer service. Also there is no wifi as advertised.
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Staff were helpful on giving us an extension to fit my EHU so we had E
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (medium)
Liked: I would advise anyone who has a larger tent not to book here.
Disliked: We arrived after paying for electric grass pitch to and requesting that the 2 bookings be pitched together to be told just pitch were you like. There was tents in front of the electric boxes that were not using or paid for them which resulted in myself and niece hook up not reaching any electric. The area on which we pitched ran at a slop and was water logged.
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clean facilities, clear signs, quiet, and level pitches
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)
Liked: a small, quiet and comfortable camping site great for children and dogs! We stayed for only 2 nights in a tent. We loved the pond and the family of ducks. Showers and toilets are clean and comfortable. We had no issues at all.
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Individual pitch available…
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Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Individual pitch available
Disliked: not near any grass and very close to road / entrance
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Great site in a fantastic area. We found the site clean with…
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Liked: Great site in a fantastic area. We found the site clean with good facilities
Disliked: A couple of minor gripes like hairdryer not working and water not working in disabled toilet.
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Loved our pitch, which was spacious and quite private, the site was…
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Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Loved our pitch, which was spacious and quite private, the site was lovely.
Disliked: Had family in a rental caravan/lodge, which unfortunately ended up with camper vans directly in front, literally at the end of the balcony.
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Good stopover for walkers and cyclists
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Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Area, facilities
Disliked: All hard stand pot h and some shaded
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Site was clean, and very good if you want to explore the area.
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)
Liked: The baby ducks.
Disliked: Only go if you are an adult group, do not go with children as even as teenages they are not allowed to be children, when there is no children things on site. So only please go if you are a couple!!!
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Features
Dogs 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 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 Local produce 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
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 nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site
Bargrennan
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG8 6RN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.06412°N
-4.58117°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 |
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| Girvan | 16.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mossyard | 20.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Maidens | 21.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Culzean | 21.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carrick | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Culzean Castle & Country Park 21.7 mi
Burns National Heritage Park 25.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Glen Trool: Forest Trails from Stroan Bridge 1.4 mi
Water of Minnoch 1.7 mi
Glen Trool: Caldons - Lamachan Hill - Curleywee - Caldons 2.8 mi
Glen Trool: The Circuit of Loch Trool 4.2 mi
Glen Trool: Loch Enoch - Little Spear - Merrick - Benyellary 4.3 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 Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site? Here for the hiking? There are some good challenging trails in the Galloway Hills – if you really want to earn your evening pint, make your way up the Merrick, the region’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site? From $27.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.