North Rhinns Camping is an adults only secluded and peaceful campsite, located ten minutes from Stranraer and 20 minutes from the harbour village of Portpatrick. It's the perfect choice for those who prefer a small site, this is like wild camping, with tents separated by trees to give privacy. A 30 minutes drive from the ferries to Northern Ireland at Cairnryan.
About the site
The site is ideal for adults looking to have the peaceful nature of wild camping but with a few more amenities. Thi site offers just under an acre of level camping ground, while the rest is woodland or steeply sloping. Catering for around seven tents, the site also has space for three small campervans, electric hook-ups are available. Trees and bushes separate most of the pitches, giving privacy to campers, while cars are parked away from tents (with wheelbarrows available to transport your equipment).
The site is open from beginning of April until the end of September
There are 10 accommodation options on-site
7 x Grass Tent Pitches
Choice of grass pitches for tent campers, all with campfire hearth and either a picnic table or bench seat on smaller pitches. Four pitches have electric hookup and all are separated by bushes, trees or a change in ground level.
3 x Hardstanding Pitches
Hardstanding pitches suitable for campervans of up to 6.4 metres, or small tents on the grass to the side with car parking and electric. Priority for older or disabled campers if a tent is pitched.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at North Rhinns Camping?
Unfortunately North Rhinns Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Dogs are welcome, provided they are kept on a lead or rope and you pick up their faeces.
Disposable BBQs must not be placed on the grass or on the picnic tables. Put them on the hearths set into the ground at each pitch.
Campfires must be set on the brick hearths at most pitches, and at least 3 metres away from any tent or vehicle. Use the fire pit provided. The site prefer to supply your logs and kindling. Do not help yourself or forage for wood in our woodland.
Noise. This is a quiet site, please keep noise down completely between 9.30pm and 8.00 am so as not to annoy other campers and our neighbours.
Rubbish and Recycling.
The site are obliged to separate our rubbish for collection by the Council. Please help us by not putting all your stuff in one bag and dumping it. There are separate bins for recycling and non-recyclates.
Tent Awnings and Groundsheets.
Please help to keep the grass healthy by folding back your loose ground sheets to give the grass light and air when you go out for a few hours. This is particularly important if you are staying for more than 2-3 nights.
Payment- site fees
The site ask for your payment by cash or bank transfer within 24 hours of arrival. No refunds except in exceptional circumstances.
On departure, the site asks that you clear your pitch and finish using the facilities by 11:30 am.
Interested in staying at North Rhinns Camping?
Unfortunately North Rhinns Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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