Ideally located for exploring the Scottish Borders, Bonnie Park is nestled in the quaint village of Bonchester Bridge and offers a peaceful setting for camping and touring along the bank of the River Rule. There are both grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and tourers respectively, some of which have river views and have electric hook up. The Horse and Hounds Inn is just a five minute walk away, along with a children's play park.

Why choose Bonnie Park

Runner up of Best Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland in our 2025 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2025 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Peaceful and quiet family friendly site in the village of Bonchester Bridge with great starry skies

Ideally located in the Scottish borders along the River Rule for paddle boarding and wild swimming

Dog friendly site a five minute walk from a pub and play park with modern facilities and fire pits

About the site

This quiet campsite is nestled along the banks of the River Rule in the picturesque Scottish Borders and just a five minute walk from a friendly village pub. Ideally located for hiking and cycling adventures and for those who want to launch their paddleboard and kayak straight from your pitch! There are 12 grass pitches for those in tents with seven coming with a 10 amp hook up, three of which are set by the river. Or, for campervans, caravans and motorhomes there is a selection of hardstanding pitches, each with a grass area too. Choose from a pitch by the river, a large pitch or a serviced pitch with electric and water hook up. Nestled on the banks of the River Rule, guests can launch their kayak or paddleboard straight from the site or go for a wild swim after a day of hiking or exploring! There is a recreation field that little ones will love, the only place onsite where ball games are allowed, or the village playground and football field, just a five minute walk from the site. For your evening meal, you can book a fire pit and attempt cooking al fresco or just use it to keep you toasty as you spend the night stargazing. If you would prefer to skip on the washing up, the campsite is next door to a charming village inn where warm welcomes, delicious food, and excellent drinks await. You'll be 15 minutes from Hawick and Jedburgh for a day of mooching around shops and cafes, and 30 minutes from the Kielder Forest, home to beautiful scenery and the UK's largest forest. Fire pits are welcome and you can even book a fire pit and a bucket of logs when booking. Please note, that fires are not permitted in windy conditions or directly on the grass areas. Do note that the site has a quiet policy between 11pm and 8am. The site is dog friendly too with a walk along the river which is perfect for them to stretch their legs!

Bonnie Park is open from 01/05 to 30/09. Pitches from £32/night for 2 people.

"Toilet and showers are spotlessly clean"

Stuart S

"This little site is definitely a hidden gem "

Sarah N

"5 stars in every respect"

William R Knott W

"The nicest facilities I've seen at a campsite"

Stef J

What facilities are at Bonnie Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Freezer

Laundry

Near pub

Peaceful

Water hookups

Facilities include a heated toilet and shower block, which includes dressing areas, charging points and laundry facilities. There is also a camp kitchen with a microwave and washing up area. There are fire pits, buckets of logs and cool boxes that will be refilled daily with free ice packs available to book too.

There's a recreation field for ball games and a woodland walk accessible from the site, as well as a play park and football pitch in Bonchester Bridge village. Please note that ball games are only allowed on the recreation field and not near your pitch. It is also recommended that you bring a torch as some areas of the site are not lit at night.

You'll find The Horse and Hound Country Inn just next door, and there are shops in Hawick village, a ten minute drive away.

Great for everyone

Enjoy spacious pitches, spot local wildlife, splash around in the river with paddleboarding and kayaking, let kids explore the woodland, and bring the dogs too!

There are 32 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Dog friendly grass pitches with space for a car alongside

5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches without electric measuring approximately 4m x 9m. Suitable for tents and roof tents.

Overview the pitches at Bonnie Park with countryside views

Site overview of grass and hardstanding pitches

Grass pitches at Bonnie Park surrounded by trees

4 x Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)

Max 4 people

Grass pitches measuring approximately 10m x 12m with 10 amp electric. Suitable for tents and roof tents.

The River Rule flowing alongside the site

3 x Riverside Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)

Max 4 people

Grass pitches set by the river measuring 7m x 10m with 10 amp electric suitable for tents and roof tents.

Riverside electric hardstanding pitches with electric and water hook ups

Riverside electric hardstanding pitches with 16amp electric and grass area

4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric and water hook up set by the river. Measuring approximately 7 x 5.6m with a grass area of 14.2m x 14.2m. Suitable for roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

Electric hardstanding pitches at Bonnie Park

Electric hardstanding pitches and facilities

Electric hardstanding pitches with space for a car alongside

8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 6m x 8m with a grass area of approximately 5.8m x 5.8m. Suitable for roof tents, campervans and motorhomes.

Hardstanding pitches at Bonnie Park with countryside views

5 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 11m x 3m with a grass area of approximately 6.4m x 6.4m and 16 amp electric. Suitable for roof tents, campervans and caravans.

Electric hardstanding pitches with grass area

3 x Serviced Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric and water hook up measuring approximately 8.5m x 6m with a grass area of 5.6m x 5.6m. Suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

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Stuart S

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)Sep 2025

Small site in a beautiful village location, next to a river. Toilet and showers are spotlessly clean. Friendly staff.

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Great review and appreciated.

Great little site

Recommends site

Steven H

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)Sep 2025

Site and facilities were first rate. Everything seemed to have been very recently upgraded and everything was spotlessly clean and tidy. Scratching for a criticism, the only thing I didn't like was that the showers needed a button to be held down to keep the water flowing. I understand why, but it's a pain. The site itself is quite compact, but the pitches were well organised and spaced well apart. Each pitch was either fenced or had new hedging planted between them. Over time as those hedges mature, the pitches will become even more pleasant and private. The site is close to the local pub, which has a nice well-stocked and reasonably priced bar and a very pleasant restaurant. It also has outside seating which would be nice if the weather was better than we got. Nothing to do with the campsite, but the immediate area around Bonchester Bridge has one nice walk up the nearby hill, although I wouldn't say the area is great for walking or cycling - most of the walking is on roads which tend to be quite narrow and winding and the traffic tends to be quite fast. Unfortunately, the riverside walk was closed when we visited. But the site is nicely located to access other parts of the Borders.

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Thank you for taking the time to write us a great review.

Lovely place to stay

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John B

VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)Aug 2025

Really lovely site - friendly, helpful and responsive staff! Strong recommend!

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Great review and very much appreciated.

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Site rules

What time is check in and check out at Bonnie Park?

Check-in at Bonnie Park is available from 2pm until 7pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

Can I bring my dog to Bonnie Park?

Yes, pets are more than welcome to enjoy Bonnie Park, and they even stay free of charge. Up to two pups are allowed per pitch.

Are BBQs and campfires allowed at Bonnie Park?

Yes, BBQs and campfires are allowed at Bonnie Park but please note that disposable BBQs are not permitted.The site is all about getting back to nature, and what better way to do so than around an open fire? You can book one of the fire pits, with locally sourced wood to use. Please note that the fire pit must stay away from tents and must not be lit in windy or extremely dry conditions. Please do not burn wood found onsite.

Does Bonnie Park accept group bookings?

Sorry, group bookings are not accepted at Bonnie Park. However, you can hire the campsite for family groups or camping events, subject to availability.

Does Bonnie Park have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, please respect Bonnie Park's quiet policy between 11pm and 8am.

What is the check-in/check out process at Bonnie Park?

When you arrive at Bonnie Park, you will be met and shown your pitch, please let the site know if you are running late. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by 11am.

Does Bonnie Park allow day guests to visit those staying onsite?

Yes, Bonnie Park does allow day visitors/guests, but they may not be able to park onsite.

Pitches

Can I park near my pitch at Bonnie Park? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

One car per pitch is permitted at Bonnie Park. Please do not park on an unoccupied pitch. Any visitors may have to park off-site.

Does Bonnie Park allow pup tents?

A pup tent is allowed for storage or pets only at Bonnie Park. This cannot be used as extra accommodation on the same pitch.

What amp is the electric hook up at Bonnie Park?

The electrical grass pitches at Bonnie Park have a 10 amp hook up. The electric hardstanding pitches have a 16 amp hook up.

Is electric included in the price of my booking at Bonnie Park? Or is it an additional cost?

All of the electric pitches at Bonnie Park have your usage included in the price of your booking.

How many tents are allowed per pitch at Bonnie Park?

At Bonnie Park, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Facilities

Does Bonnie Park have a shop onsite?

No, Bonnie Park does not have a shop onsite. Hawick village is a 15 minute drive away, where guests can find a Lidl, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons for essentials.

Is there WiFi at Bonnie Park?

No, Bonnie Park does not offer WiFi.

Does Bonnie Park have electric vehicle charging?

No, Bonnie Park does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is a 15 minute drive away in Hawick.

Does Bonnie Park have a communal fridge and freezer?

Bonnie Park offers cool packs available to rent. There is not a communal fridge or freezer onsite.

What is phone signal like at Bonnie Park?

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Bonnie Park.

Getting there

What is access like for touring at Bonnie Park?

Tourers should have no issue with access at Bonnie Park as it's just off the A6088 and the site has a wide access point.

Are there any local taxi service companies to Bonnie Park?

Local taxi companies to Bonnie Park include Teviot Taxi (07743 443775) and A1 Taxi Hawick Limited (07707 480147).

What's nearby

Is there a pub within walking distance from Bonnie Park?

Yes, the Horse and Hound Country Inn is just next door to Bonnie Park.

Can I swim in the river at Bonnie Park?

Yes, guests are welcome to kayak, paddleboard, and wild swim in the river at Bonnie Park.

What are the nearest public transport links to Bonnie Park?

The Horse and Hound bus stop is less than a five minute walk away from Bonnie Park, with buses running to Hawick. The closest train station is Tweedbank, a 35 minute drive away.

What walking routes are close to Bonnie Park?

Local walking routes to Bonnie Park include the Bonchester Hill and Hobkirk Loop, a five mile countryside walk starting and ending at Bonchester Bridge, under a five minute walk away.

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A note from the site themselves...

Originally set up in the 70s, the site was sold, and the owners sadly didn't continue with the campsite. When we recently bought it, the local council's blessing meant we could reopen this lovely riverside campsite!

Old-school Scottish banter and a slower and peaceful pace of life permeate the village, and you will certainly leave having had the feeling that you have been fully immersed in Scotland's traditional and agricultural heartland.

We have a love of the outdoors, countryside and walking Libby (our mischievous sighthound mix). Good old fashioned community is important to us - getting to know your neighbours and having a good old chinwag. We feel blessed to have found a little slice of heaven called Bonchester Bridge!

There is nothing like hearing the Rule River meandering through Bonnie Park, the bird song, watching the lambs leaping and catching a glimpse of the local heron, to name but a few things that bring joy!

The simple life is what it is all about, and if you feel the same... then welcome to Bonnie Park.

Bonnie Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Bonchester Bridge area

There is a saying, "doing nothing is sometimes everything," and at Bonnie Park, that is very much the case. However, for those that enjoy the less sedentary lifestyle, there is opportunities for wild swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking with the River Rule running adjacent to the site.

The village of Bonchester Bridge may be small, but it comes alive during the annual international sheep-shearing contest every August - a must-see event! Plus, it is perfectly placed for trips to Hawick and Jedburgh (both just 15 minutes away) or even a trip to Kielder Forest, the largest in the UK.

There are plenty of walks on the outskirts of the village as well as cycling routes or if you've got the kids with you head to Wilton Lodge Park (20 minutes) with beautiful gardens, a museum and playground!

Other nearby attractions include: