# Campsites near Newton Stewart — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Newton Stewart — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 11 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/restaurants) Newton Stewart sits right on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, one of the largest forest parks in Britain and a designated Dark Sky Park, which makes the area a genuinely excellent base for camping if clear, star-filled nights matter to you. The terrain ranges from gentle riverside ground along the Cree to rougher, hillier pitches further into the forest, so it is worth checking a site's exact location before booking if you want easy access rather than a hike in. Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site, inside the forest park itself, is the main option for those wanting to be truly among the trees, while several farm-based and coastal sites, such as those overlooking Wigtown Bay, offer flatter, more sheltered pitches with sea views instead of forest ones. As this is Scotland, wild camping is a genuine option here and is generally legal under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, unlike in England and Wales, provided campers follow the code's principles: camping in small numbers, staying away from buildings and roads, moving on after a couple of nights, and leaving no trace. Galloway Forest Park's remoter glens, such as around Glen Trool, are popular for this kind of low-impact wild camping, though a tent pitched on a proper campsite is far less effort and gives access to showers and facilities. Weather in this part of Dumfries and Galloway is milder and wetter than further north, with the Gulf Stream keeping winters relatively gentle but bringing plenty of rain year-round, so a good waterproof tent and groundsheet are essential whatever the season. Midges are the main irritant, particularly on still, humid evenings from June to August, so repellent and a head net are worth packing for peak summer trips. Late spring and early autumn tend to offer the best balance of decent weather and fewer midges, with autumn evenings also being prime time for stargazing under the park's protected dark skies. For those who want the forest setting without full canvas camping, several nearby sites and estates offer glamping pods and static caravans as a more comfortable alternative. Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **18** campsites in Newton Stewart. 15 have a Google rating, averaging 4.7/5. Starting prices from £24. ## Best for [Dog-friendly 12](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/dog-friendly) [Glamping 7](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/glamping) [Lodges 10](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/lodges) [Caravan parks 14](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/caravan-parks) [Motorhomes 14](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/motorhomes) [Tents 15](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/tent-camping) ## Most recommended campsites in Newton Stewart Ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews (4.3+ from at least 15 reviews). - [1 Conifer Lodges ★ 4.7 · 474 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/conifer-lodges) - [2 Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.7 · 471 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/garlieston-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [3 Balloch O'Dee Campsite ★ 4.8 · 350 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/balloch-o-dee-campsite) - [4 Whitecairn Holiday Park ★ 4.8 · 322 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/whitecairn-holiday-park) - [5 Drumroamin Farm Camping and Caravan Site ★ 5.0 · 247 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/drumroamin-farm-camping-and-caravan-site) - [6 Galloway Forest Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 390 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/galloway-forest-holiday-park) - [7 The Galloway Steading ★ 5.0 · 179 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/the-galloway-steading-newton-stewart) - [8 Kings Green Caravan Park ★ 4.7 · 202 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/kings-green-caravan-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £24 Dumfries and Galloway Creebridge Caravan Park A campsite near Newton Stewart ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/creebridge-caravan-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Dumfries and Galloway Conifer Lodges Conifer Lodges near Newton Stewart offers glamping lodges with hot tubs, set between Galloway Forest Park and a golf course, with woodland walks for dogs. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/conifer-lodges) [Dumfries and Galloway · 5.8 mi away Creetown Caravan Park Caravan park near Creetown with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, plus showers. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/creetown/camping/creetown-caravan-park) [🛖 Lodges from £25 Dumfries and Galloway Castle Cary Holiday Park Castle Cary Holiday Park near Newton Stewart takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on spacious pitches around a 16th-century castle with two heated pools and fishing. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/castle-cary-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £300 Dumfries and Galloway Barnharrow Holiday Pods Glamping pods near Newton Stewart with hot tubs and parking, welcoming dogs, set in peaceful countryside with no WiFi.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/barnharrow-holiday-pods) [⛺Campsite Dumfries and Galloway The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat Tents, caravans and motorhomes at Newton Stewart site beside the Southern Upland Way, with sheltered pitches, drying room and dark sky park access. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/the-snap-inn-walkers-retreat) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs Dumfries and Galloway Balloch O'Dee Campsite Woodland campsite near Newton Stewart welcoming tents, caravans, motorhomes and dogs, with non-electric grass pitches, yurts, hot showers and fire pits. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/balloch-o-dee-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £29 Dumfries and Galloway Galloway Forest Holiday Park Galloway Forest Holiday Park near Newton Stewart takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on spacious pitches beside Galloway Forest Park Dark Sky Park. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/galloway-forest-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Dumfries & Galloway · 8.2 mi away Mull of Galloway Holiday Park Caravan park near Newton Stewart with spacious pitches, showers and access to forest trails. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/mull-of-galloway-holiday-park) [🛖 Lodges Dumfries & Galloway · 8.6 mi away Three Lochs Holiday Park Holiday park with caravans and lodges near Newton Stewart; indoor pool, fishing and pony trekking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/three-lochs-holiday-park) [🐾 Dogs Dumfries and Galloway Drumroamin Farm Camping and Caravan Site Drumroamin Farm Camping and Caravan Site near Newton Stewart takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with dogs welcome year-round on flat pitches with electrical hook-ups. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/drumroamin-farm-camping-and-caravan-site) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Newton Stewart. [Hotels in Newton Stewart →](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Three Little Huts 10.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/three-little-huts) [Auchenlarie Holiday Park 11.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/auchenlarie-holiday-park) [Newton Campsite 11.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/newton-campsite) [Mossyard Caravan Park 12.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/mossyard-caravan-park) [Cardoness Estate Holiday Park 12.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/cardoness-estate-holiday-park) [Garlieston Lodge Certificated Site 12.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/garlieston/camping/garlieston-lodge-certificated-site) [Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Site 12.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/camping/garlieston-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) [Anwoth Holiday Park 12.9 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping/anwoth-holiday-park) [Grobdale of Girthon 13 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/grobdale-of-girthon) [Whitecairn Caravan Park 13.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/whitecairn-caravan-park) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? Stays in Newton Stewart Hotels, B&Bs, cottages and apartments on Booking.com, with live prices and availability. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DNewton%2BStewart%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link ## Camping guides for Newton Stewart [All staycation ideas →](https://staycation.co.uk/staycation-ideas) [Seeing the Northern Lights in the UK: Where, When and How The aurora has been seen across Britain more often than at any time in decades. Where your chances are best, which alerts to sign up for, and why your phone camera may see more than you do.](https://staycation.co.uk/staycation-ideas/northern-lights-uk) ## Things to do in Newton Stewart The best-reviewed of 5 we list · [see them all](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/attractions) [Galloway Forest Park ★ 4.8 · 1,913 reviews Discover stunning woodland walks and abundant nature in this vast Scottish forest, perfect for active families seeking outdoor adventures amid breathtaking Highland scenery.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/attractions/galloway-forest-park) [Red Deer Range Trail ★ 4.7 · 1,150 reviews Explore this scenic woodland walking trail near Clatteringshaws where families can spot wild red deer in their natural habitat, with parking and snacks available though facilities are limited.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/attractions/red-deer-range-trail) [Gem Rock Museum ★ 4.7 · 1,052 reviews Discover sparkling minerals and precious stones at this wheelchair-accessible museum in Creetown, where families can explore geological wonders before enjoying refreshments at the onsite restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/attractions/gem-rock-museum) ## Where to eat in Newton Stewart The best-reviewed of 15 we list · [see them all](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/restaurants) [Glentrool Visitors Centre ★ 4.6 · 700 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/restaurants/glentrool-visitors-centre) [Brew Ha Ha ★ 4.7 · 506 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/restaurants/brew-ha-ha) [Oakhill Cafe & Deli ★ 4.8 · 426 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/restaurants/oakhill-cafe-deli) [The Riverbank Restaurant ★ 4.7 · 397 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/restaurants/the-riverbank-restaurant) ## Other places to stay in Newton Stewart ### [10 hotels and B&Bs →](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels) - [The Steam Packet Inn](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/the-steam-packet-inn) ★ 4.6 (868) - [Creebridge House Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/creebridge-house-hotel) ★ 4.6 (591) - [The Crown Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/the-crown-hotel) ★ 4.4 (484) ## Nearby towns [All of Dumfries and Galloway](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping) [Stranraer 15](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping) [Dumfries 12](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/camping) [Castle Douglas 11](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping) [Dalbeattie 8](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping) [Kirkcudbright 6](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping) [Annan 6](https://staycation.co.uk/annan/camping) [Lockerbie 5](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/camping) [Gatehouse of Fleet 4](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/camping) ## Quick answers How many campsites are there in Newton Stewart?+ We list 18 campsites in Newton Stewart. 15 of them have a Google rating, averaging 4.7 out of 5. What are the most recommended campsites in Newton Stewart?+ Weighing Google rating against the number of reviews, the most recommended are Conifer Lodges (4.7/5 from 474 reviews), Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Site (4.7/5 from 471 reviews) and Balloch O'Dee Campsite (4.8/5 from 350 reviews). Are there dog-friendly campsites in Newton Stewart?+ Yes. We list 12 in Newton Stewart, including Conifer Lodges, Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Site and Balloch O'Dee Campsite. Are there glamping sites in Newton Stewart?+ Yes. We list 7 in Newton Stewart, including Conifer Lodges, Balloch O'Dee Campsite and Galloway Forest Holiday Park. Are there holiday parks with lodges in Newton Stewart?+ Yes. We list 10 in Newton Stewart, including Conifer Lodges, Balloch O'Dee Campsite and Whitecairn Holiday Park. How much do campsites in Newton Stewart cost?+ Listed starting prices begin at £24 a night; the typical starting price is about £29 a night (from 5 listings that show a price). Prices change with dates, so check with the venue. ⛺ Know a campsite in Newton Stewart 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=Newton+Stewart)