# Campsites near Kirkcudbright — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Kirkcudbright — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 17 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © Jackie Fairbank, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/restaurants) Kirkcudbright and the surrounding Galloway coast are well suited to camping, from small independent sites tucked into farmland to larger caravan and camping parks looking out over the Dee estuary or Solway Firth. In Scotland, wild camping in unenclosed countryside is generally permitted under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which allows lightweight, low-impact camping on most unenclosed land away from buildings and roads, subject to leaving no trace and respecting local byelaws; some stretches of the Galloway coast and Loch Ken further north have seasonal restrictions in the busiest summer months, so it is worth checking current local signage before pitching up outside a formal site. The coastline and hills around Kirkcudbright give campers a genuine variety of terrain: sheltered estuary-side pitches with views across the mudflats to wading birds, small rocky coves further along the Solway shore, and inland sites in the wooded glens and farmland that roll back from the coast towards Galloway Forest Park. The Galloway Forest Park itself, a Dark Sky Park recognised for some of the darkest skies in the UK, lies within easy reach and adds stargazing to the list of reasons to pitch a tent locally. The best camping season runs from late spring to early autumn, when daylight hours are longest and the coastal weather is at its calmest, though the region rarely gets uncomfortably hot and midges are less of a nuisance here than in the Highlands. For those who prefer a roof over a tent, glamping has taken hold across Dumfries and Galloway in recent years, with pods, shepherd's huts and yurts appearing on farms and smallholdings around Kirkcudbright, offering the same estuary and countryside views with rather more comfort. Campsites around the town range from simple, quiet farm sites to larger parks with full facilities, giving a genuine choice for both back-to-basics campers and those wanting a more equipped base for exploring the Artists' Town. Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **6** campsites in Kirkcudbright. 5 have a Google rating, averaging 4.6/5. ## Best for [Tents 6](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/tent-camping) ## Most recommended campsites in Kirkcudbright Ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews (4.3+ from at least 15 reviews). - [1 Silvercraigs Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.7 · 456 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/silvercraigs-caravan-and-camping-site) - [2 Solway View Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.8 · 230 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/solway-view-caravan-and-camping-site) - [3 Seaward Holiday Park ★ 4.7 · 253 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/seaward-holiday-park) [Dumfries and Galloway Silvercraigs Caravan and Camping Site Caravan and camping site in Kirkcudbright with level hardstanding and grass pitches, two minutes from the harbour town's galleries and shops, with woodland walks behind. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/silvercraigs-caravan-and-camping-site) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £28 Dumfries and Galloway Seaward Holiday Park Seaward Holiday Park in Kirkcudbright takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with views across the bay, heated outdoor pool and year-round dog welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/seaward-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Dumfries and Galloway Senwick Hideaways Adults-only glamping pod on a working farm near Kirkcudbright with views over the Solway Firth, no wifi or television, and alpaca trekking available. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/senwick-hideaways) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs Dumfries and Galloway Solway View Caravan and Camping Site Solway View near Kirkcudbright welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping in countryside with coastal views, fire pits and hot showers; dogs welcome year-round. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/solway-view-caravan-and-camping-site) [⛺Campsite Dumfries and Galloway Barmagachan Tent campsite near Kirkcudbright with sea and hill views, campfires permitted, dogs welcome, minimal facilities but close to Galloway Forest Park and 7Stanes mountain biking. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/barmagachan) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £28 Dumfries and Galloway Brighouse Bay Holiday Park Brighouse Bay Holiday Park near Kirkcudbright takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with an indoor pool, games room and dog park. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/brighouse-bay-holiday-park) [Dumfries and Galloway · 6.3 mi away Anwoth Holiday Park Caravan and motorhome park near Gatehouse of Fleet with electric hook-ups, showers and spotless modern facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/anwoth-holiday-park) [🛖 Lodges Dumfries & Galloway · 6.7 mi away Sandgreen Caravan Park Caravan park in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway, with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/sandgreen-caravan-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Dumfries and Galloway · 7.7 mi away Cardoness Estate Holiday Park Cardoness Estate Holiday Park near Castle Douglas takes tents, caravans and glamping, with tennis courts, games room and dogs welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/cardoness-estate-holiday-park) [from £24 Dumfries and Galloway · 8.2 mi away Newton Campsite Campsite near Gatehouse of Fleet with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, plus showers. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/newton-campsite) [from £25 Dumfries and Galloway · 8.3 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) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Dumfries and Galloway · 8.4 mi away Mossyard Caravan Park Caravan and tent park near Gatehouse of Fleet with beach access and sea views. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/mossyard-caravan-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £340 Dumfries and Galloway · 9.1 mi away Galloway Glamping Glamping site at Castle Douglas with timber cabins sleeping up to six, hot tubs, and Loch Ken views within a Dark Sky Park; dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/galloway-glamping) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £29 Dumfries and Galloway · 9.1 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) [from £30 Dumfries and Galloway · 9.2 mi away Grobdale of Girthon Tent campsite on a working farm near Castle Douglas with remote pitches, no facilities, campfires allowed and on-site farm shop selling meat, eggs and honey. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/grobdale-of-girthon) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £63 Dumfries and Galloway · 9.2 mi away Auchenlarie Holiday Park A campsite near Castle Douglas ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/auchenlarie-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Dumfries and Galloway · 9.7 mi away Three Little Huts Glamping pods and static lodges near Gatehouse of Fleet with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/three-little-huts) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Kirkcudbright. [Hotels in Kirkcudbright →](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Doon Park Caravan Park 10.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/doon-park-caravan-park) [Claycroft Farm 10.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/claycroft-farm) [Fairgirth Farm Certificated Location 10.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/fairgirth-farm-certificated-location) [Three Croft Farm 10.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/three-croft-farm) [Coastal Kippford 10.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kippford/camping/coastal-kippford) [Gorsebank Glamping 10.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/gorsebank-glamping) [Gorsebank Glamping, Bike Hire & Fishery 10.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/gorsebank-glamping-bike-hire-fishery) [Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site 10.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/castle-point-caravan-and-camping-site) [Mollance Farm Campsite 10.9 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/mollance-farm-campsite) [Islecroft Caravan and Camping Site 11.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/islecroft-caravan-and-camping-site) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? Stays in Kirkcudbright 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 Kirkcudbright?+ Weighing Google rating against the number of reviews, the most recommended are Silvercraigs Caravan and Camping Site (4.7/5 from 456 reviews), Solway View Caravan and Camping Site (4.8/5 from 230 reviews) and Seaward Holiday Park (4.7/5 from 253 reviews). Are there campsites for tents in Kirkcudbright?+ Yes. We list 6 in Kirkcudbright, including Silvercraigs Caravan and Camping Site, Solway View Caravan and Camping Site and Seaward Holiday Park. ⛺ Know a campsite in Kirkcudbright that's missing? Run one yourself or know a good one? Suggest it and we'll review it for the site. Listings are free. [Add a campsite](https://staycation.co.uk/add-listing?type=campsite&destination=Kirkcudbright)