# Campsites near Dalbeattie — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Dalbeattie — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 14 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © Grzegorz Felkner, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/restaurants) Dalbeattie sits at the edge of one of Scotland's better-kept camping secrets: a stretch of forest and coastline in Dumfries and Galloway that sees a fraction of the visitors of the Highlands, but offers similarly good access to wild country. As in the rest of Scotland, wild camping is generally permitted under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which gives a right of responsible access to most open land and water, including much of the forest and coastline around Dalbeattie, provided campers follow the code's guidance on group size, leaving no trace, and avoiding land close to houses or enclosed fields. Dalbeattie Forest itself, with its granite outcrops and mixed woodland, and the nearby Solway coast around Rockcliffe and Kippford, both offer realistic options for those wanting a night or two under canvas away from a formal site. For a more straightforward stay, the area also has established campsites and caravan parks within a short drive of the town, generally set in the countryside towards the coast or along the Urr valley, offering pitches for tents, campervans and touring caravans with the usual facilities. Given the terrain, a good waterproof tent and decent groundsheet are worth having: Galloway's forest and coastal ground can be soft after rain, and conditions change quickly this close to the Solway. Midges are the main irritant for campers here in summer, particularly in the forest in still, damp conditions around dawn and dusk, so repellent and, ideally, a midge-proof tent porch make a real difference between June and August. Late spring and early autumn are often the most comfortable times to camp, with fewer midges and still-decent daylight for setting up and enjoying an evening in the forest or on the coast. For those who want the outdoor setting without pitching a tent themselves, glamping options including bell tents, pods and safari tents have grown in the area in recent years, usually on farms or smallholdings within reach of both the forest trails and the coast, offering a comfortable middle ground between a hotel and a full wild camp. Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **8** campsites in Dalbeattie. 8 have a Google rating, averaging 4.7/5. ## Best for [Dog-friendly 7](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/dog-friendly) [Caravan parks 8](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/caravan-parks) [Motorhomes 8](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/motorhomes) [Tents 8](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/tent-camping) ## Most recommended campsites in Dalbeattie Ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews (4.3+ from at least 15 reviews). - [1 Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.7 · 527 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/castle-point-caravan-and-camping-site) - [2 Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 508 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/sandyhills-bay-holiday-park) - [3 Gorsebank Glamping ★ 4.8 · 285 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/gorsebank-glamping) - [4 Glenearly Caravan Park ★ 4.8 · 129 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/glenearly-caravan-park) - [5 Islecroft Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.7 · 118 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/islecroft-caravan-and-camping-site) - [6 Doon Park Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 103 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/doon-park-caravan-park) - [7 Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite ★ 4.7 · 15 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/wild-oak-woods-eco-campsite) [Dumfries and Galloway Islecroft Caravan and Camping Site Adults-only caravan and camping site in Dalbeattie with 26–50 pitches, modern facilities, and direct access to forest trails and mountain biking routes; dogs welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/islecroft-caravan-and-camping-site) [🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs Dumfries and Galloway Glenearly Caravan Park Glenearly Caravan Park near Dalbeattie welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes year-round with electric hook-ups, WiFi and dogs. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/glenearly-caravan-park) [Dumfries and Galloway Claycroft Farm Adults-only caravan and motorhome site near Dalbeattie beside the River Urr with hardstanding pitches, full services, and riverside walks for dogs. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/claycroft-farm) [Dumfries & Galloway · 0.9 mi away Fairgirth Farm Certificated Location Certificated campsite near Dalbeattie with shower facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/fairgirth-farm-certificated-location) [Dumfries & Galloway · 0.9 mi away Three Croft Farm Campground near Dalbeattie in Dumfries & Galloway with showers.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/three-croft-farm) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £60 Dumfries and Galloway Gorsebank Glamping Glamping site near Dalbeattie with pods, cabins and motorhome pitches, each pod featuring a kitchen, beds and private hot tub; dogs welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/gorsebank-glamping) [✨ Glamping Dumfries & Galloway · 2 mi away Gorsebank Glamping, Bike Hire & Fishery Glamping site near Dalbeattie with wood cabins, wigwams and pods, plus bike hire and fishing.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/gorsebank-glamping-bike-hire-fishery) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £29 Dumfries and Galloway · 2.8 mi away Kippford View Holiday Park Kippford View Holiday Park near Castle Douglas takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on grass and gravel pitches with an outdoor pool and on-site fishing. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/kippford-view-holiday-park) [🛖 Lodges Dumfries and Galloway · 3.3 mi away Coastal Kippford Static lodge and pod site in Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway, with shower facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/kippford/camping/coastal-kippford) [Dumfries and Galloway Doon Park Caravan Park Doon Park Caravan Park near Dalbeattie accepts tents, caravans and motorhomes, with hot showers and launderette, close to the Solway coast and Dalbeattie Forest. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/doon-park-caravan-park) [Dumfries and Galloway · 4 mi away Mossband Caravan Park A campsite near Dumfries ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/camping/mossband-caravan-park) [from £25 Dumfries and Galloway · 4.2 mi away Lochside Caravan Park Lochside Caravan Park near Castle Douglas takes tents and caravans on grass and hardstanding pitches beside Carlingwark Loch, with fishing and birdwatching. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/lochside-caravan-park) [🐾 Dogs from £30 Dumfries and Galloway · 4.3 mi away Mollance Farm Campsite Adults-only farm campsite near Castle Douglas with fewer than ten electric gravel pitches in farmland, welcoming dogs year-round and offering shower facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/mollance-farm-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £58 Dalbeattie Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite Eco campsite near Dalbeattie taking tents, caravans and motorhomes on woodland setting with dog-friendly glamping cabins, no wifi or electric hook-ups. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/wild-oak-woods-eco-campsite) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Dalbeattie. [Hotels in Dalbeattie →](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park 5.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/sandyhills-bay-holiday-park) [Beeswing Caravan Park 5.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkgunzeon/camping/beeswing-caravan-park) [Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site 5.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/castle-point-caravan-and-camping-site) [Galloway Glamping 6.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/galloway-glamping) [Park of Brandedleys 6.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/camping/park-of-brandedleys) [Auchenfranco Camping & Caravan Site 7.7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/auchenfranco-camping-caravan-site) [Kingan Farm Cottages 8.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/camping/kingan-farm-cottages) [Criffel View Caravan Site 9.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/new-abbey/camping/criffel-view-caravan-site) [Landis Farm Certificated Location 9.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/camping/landis-farm-certificated-location) [Southerness Holiday Park 9.7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/southerness/camping/southerness-holiday-park) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? Stays in Dalbeattie Hotels, B&Bs, cottages and apartments on Booking.com, with live prices and availability. 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What are the most recommended campsites in Dalbeattie?+ Weighing Google rating against the number of reviews, the most recommended are Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site (4.7/5 from 527 reviews), Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park (4.5/5 from 508 reviews) and Gorsebank Glamping (4.8/5 from 285 reviews). Are there dog-friendly campsites in Dalbeattie?+ Yes. We list 7 in Dalbeattie, including Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site, Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park and Gorsebank Glamping. Are there caravan parks in Dalbeattie?+ Yes. We list 8 in Dalbeattie, including Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site, Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park and Gorsebank Glamping. Are there motorhome and campervan sites in Dalbeattie?+ Yes. We list 8 in Dalbeattie, including Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site, Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park and Gorsebank Glamping. ⛺ Know a campsite in Dalbeattie that's missing? Run one yourself or know a good one? Suggest it and we'll review it for the site. Listings are free. 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