Open year round, East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park offers a peaceful base in Aberdeenshire, just 20 minutes from the Banffshire coast. Pitch up on unallocated grass pitches, some with electric, suiting tents, trailer tents, roof tents, caravans, campervans, and motorhomes. Onsite enjoy a cosy games room, WiFi, and a dog exercise area. Explore the North Sea Cycle Route directly from the site, or head to Fraserburgh, 25 minutes away.
Why choose East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park
A rural camping and touring site with a games room, launderette, and WiFi, dog friendly too!
Ideal for exploring Buchan, Fraserburgh and the Banffshire coast (25 minutes) and en route to NC500
Great base for cyclists with direct access to the scenic North Sea Cycle Route and local tracks
About the site
Enjoy this rural five-acre campsite, set 550 feet above sea level and with a great throwback vibe to the 1950's and 60's, great for exploring the Buchan area, Banff and McDuff, Ellon, Turriff, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh, which are all just 20-25 minutes away.
Adventure seekers are also well placed to tackle the North Sea Cycle Route, directly accessible from the site, and climb the nearest mountain, Bennachie, rising to the height of 1732 feet, before tackling the Cairngorms away in the distance.
Choose from non-electric bivvy grass pitches for tents, or spacious 12m well-drained grass pitches with a 16 amp electric hook up, and water hook up, suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, family tents, and trailer or rooftop tents.
On-site facilities include free site-wide WiFi, a launderette, a cosy games room, and a secure two-acre dog exercise field.
Be sure to explore the nearby coast, home to incredible beaches to the East, where you can spot both seals and dolphins, and is ideal for birdwatching, and rocky coves and cliffs to the North.
Dogs are welcome on-site, provided they are kept on a lead or under control (unless in the designated dog exercise area, where they can run wild!).
BBQs are permitted, please ensure they are raised off the ground and supervised by an adult. Fires in fire pits are permitted with the owner's permission.
East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park is open from 01/01 to 23/12 in 2025 and from 05/01 to 23/12 in 2026.
Facilities and amenities
Accessible facilities
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Café / restaurant / takeaway
Drinking water
Family friendly
Shop
Showers
Toilets
W.C. disposal
WiFi
Dog exercise area
Electric hookups
Games room
Laundry
Open year round
Wash up area
Water hookups
Onsite, guests will find two women's toilets, two men's toilets, free power showers with no water limit, and a chemical disposal point. There is a camper's kitchen which includes a sink with hot and cold water, an electric kettle, a microwave, a table, chairs, and a Primus stove point outside.
You will also have access to a launderette with a washing machine (£3 per wash) and a dryer (£2 per wash). For dogs, there is a secure two acre exercise area. WiFi and a games room with pool and table tennis are available onsite.
If you fancy a bite to eat, head to The Earl of Aberdeen Arms and the Mustard Seed Cafe, within a ten minute drive. A local Costcutter and Food For Thought Deli is ten minutes away for camping essentials.
A note from the site themselves...
We aim to offer an enjoyable background for your stay, attentive but not intrusive, to set those future memories of a thoroughly enjoyable holiday and visit to the area.
We have themed our campsite to reflect those happy camping days of the 1950's and 60's, but with all the modern equipment one expects in the modern era, such as power showers, hair dryers, microwaves, kettles, and toasters! Oh, andnot forgetting the site-wide WIFI.
Relax, enjoy the peace and tranquillity, the wildlife, the views, and marvel at the celestial dark skies too!
East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park is ideal for...
Couples
Rallies
There are 16 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
4 x Non Electric Bivvy Grass Pitches
Max 2 people
Unallocated grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents only.
4 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Unallocated grass pitches with optional 16 amp electric and a water hook up suitable for tents, roof and trailer tents.
8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Max 6 people
Unallocated grass pitches with 16 amp electric and a water hook up, suitable for roof tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.
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FAQ
What time is check-in and check out at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park?
Check-in at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park is available from 2pm until 8pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due before noon on your last day.
Is East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park dog-friendly?
Yes, East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park is dog friendly. If you are looking to bring more than four dogs, please arrange this directly with the site. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times while onsite, unless they are in the exercise area.
Does East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park allow BBQs and campfires?
Yes, BBQs are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times. Raised fire pits are allowed, depending on weather conditions. Permission must be sought first before siting any naked flames.
Does East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes, East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park allows awnings, gazebos, and pup tents on the electric grass touring pitches and grass tent pitches.
Does East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?
No, group bookings at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park are not permitted unless prior arrangements are made. Hen and stag parties are not allowed.
What amp is the electric hook up at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park?
The electric pitches at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park have a 16 amp hook up.
Is there WiFi at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park?
Yes, there is free WiFi across the site at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park.
Does East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park have a shop onsite?
No, East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park does not have a shop onsite, but a local Costcutter and Food For Thought Deli is ten minutes away for camping essentials.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park?
No, however, the Brucklay Arms and the Mustard Seed Cafe are a ten minute drive from East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park. A nearby village New Pitsligo also has a Chinese takeaway and Indian restaurant.
Does East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park have electric vehicle charging?
No, sorry, however, Chargeplace Scotland Charging Station is a 25 minute drive from East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park.
What are the nearest public transport links to East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park?
Huntly train station is a 40 minute drive from East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park.
Does East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park operates a quiet policy from 10pm until 8am.
What are the nearest pubs to East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park?
Blakeshouse Lounge Bar and Restaurant, Alan's Hill Croft Inn, and The Kastille are a 15 minute drive from East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park.
What are the nearest beaches to East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park?
Aberdour Beach, Pennan Bay, and Cullykhan Beach are 20 minutes from East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park.
Things to do on site and in the Turriff area
Start with peaceful walks through Aden Country Park, a dog friendly park just 20 minutes away, with trails, a pond, and a lake. The Banffshire coast is also 20 minutes from the site, ideal for dolphin and seal spotting, plus scenic sea views.
Lovers of exploration can head 25 minutes to Duff House, a Georgian estate with interesting artefacts and art exhibits. Be sure to explore Banff while there, offering several other attractions, pubs, and eateries! You can also visit Slains Castle, 40 minutes away, where Bram Stoker gained his inspiration to pen Dracula,
Fraserburgh is also 25 minutes away, home to Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and Museum, the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, and Fraserburgh Beach.
For outdoor adventure, hike the Bullers of Buchan (40 minutes) with scenic clifftop walks, a sea cave, and seasonal seabird colonies. Keen cyclists will love the North Sea Cycle Route, a long-distance cycling route that loops around the North, and connects with many cycleways that criss-cross the area, and are accessed directly from the site.
Local attractions include:
Dalgety Castle (15 minutes)
Pitsligo Castle (20 minutes)
RSPB Scotland Troup Head (25 minutes)
Haddo Country Park (30 minutes)
Peterhead Prison Museum (35 minutes)
The listing for East Balthangie Caravan and Camping Park was last updated on September 29th, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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