Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site
Rockcliffe, Dalbeattie DG5 4QL, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Dalbeattie
About Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site
Perched above the Solway coast near Dalbeattie, Castle Point delivers those stunning sea views that campers rave about – a scenic reward after pitching up on one of the electric grass or hardstanding pitches. The facilities punch above their weight: spotless shower blocks and toilets that stay genuinely clean, plus thoughtful touches like reasonable WiFi tokens and a games room stocked with DVDs, table tennis and table football to keep families entertained on drizzly evenings.
The real charm here is the peaceful atmosphere and genuinely helpful staff who know the local walks and hidden corners of Dumfries and Galloway. Dogs are welcome, making this a solid base for coastal rambles and exploring the surrounding forests and villages. It's the kind of straightforward, well-run site that gets the basics spot-on without any fuss.
What's nearby
- Coastal path 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Visitors say this campsite offers stunning coastal views and well-maintained facilities, including spotless showers and toilets. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a great base for walks and exploring the area. Guests mention the reasonable WiFi tokens and a games room with DVDs, table tennis, and table football.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- 5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
- 25 x Electric Grass Tent and Campervan Pitches
- 20 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Touring Pitches
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (DG5 4QL)
Marios
1.5 · Pizza, Kebab
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Dalbeattie 5.2 miles
- Aldi, CASTLE DOUGLAS 7.9 miles
- Tesco, Castle Douglas 8.1 miles
- Lidl, Maryport 15.3 miles
- Morrisons 16.2 miles
- Asda, Workington 16.8 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
We stayed at Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site recently and honestly had an amazing experience overall. The site was spotless, the toilets and showers were excellent, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The scenery and coastal views were absolutely sensational, and the atmosphere from other campers was lovely too — lots of people saying hello and good morning which made it feel really welcoming. Unfortunately, we were pitched next to the group who have recently left negative reviews, and our experience of the situation was very different from what they described. There were ongoing noise issues late into the night, including children screaming and fighting in the tent area, cars being started around midnight to pump up air beds, and repeated disturbance well past the 10pm quiet time. They also caused issues with neighbouring pitches, including asking our friends to move their tent so another car could get through. From what we witnessed, the campsite staff handled the situation calmly and professionally after multiple disturbances and complaints from surrounding campers. It’s also worth mentioning that the group appeared to arrive with more people and vehicles than originally booked for. Aside from that situation, we genuinely loved our stay here. It’s a beautiful, peaceful campsite with fantastic facilities and stunning views. We came with our tent and friends and would absolutely return again.
2 months ago · via Google
⭐☆☆☆☆ Our experience at Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site was profoundly disappointing and far removed from what one would reasonably expect from a so-called “family” campsite. We arrived under the impression that this was a welcoming environment for families with children, only to discover that the atmosphere resembles more of a monastic retreat than a family holiday destination. The insistence on absolute silence at virtually all times is utterly impractical when young children are involved. Families naturally come with laughter, excitement, and the occasional noise — that is the very essence of travelling with children. Unfortunately, the management demonstrated neither empathy nor understanding toward this reality. What was most disheartening, however, was the administration’s complete unwillingness to engage in a civil or compassionate conversation regarding the situation. Rather than attempting to resolve matters amicably or understand the circumstances, their immediate response was to demand that we vacate the premises the following morning. Hospitality should be founded upon courtesy, patience, and a degree of human understanding — qualities that were conspicuously absent here. Had we been informed beforehand that this site prioritises near-absolute silence over a genuine family-friendly atmosphere, we would certainly have chosen alternative accommodation. Regrettably, this was an inhospitable and unnecessarily unpleasant experience, and not one I would recommend to families travelling with children. In
2 months ago · via Google
Stayed here for the night with my son. Great wee campsite with amazing views especially in good weather (which we had) close by beaches to wander on. Campsite was clean and good facilities. Will be back again.
3 weeks ago · via Google
Our go to holiday every year for the past 5 years, such an incredible place for all the family, loads of walks from campsite, shops close by, loads of things to do around via car or bus & the views are just amazing all around Facilities lovely & clean Charles & team are so friendly & welcoming Games room on site is great for those rainy days or wanting some time to enjoy yourself for all the family after it's recent renovations now houses a bigger TV, loads of films, books, table tennis & table football We are still finding places to walk to, see & do around Highly recommend!
a month ago · via Google
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