Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site sits on the edge of Galloway Forest National Park, the UK's first Dark Sky Park. This peaceful spot offers electric and non electric pitches for tents, trailer tents, caravans, motorhomes, and campervans. Enjoy over 300 square miles of stunning scenery and wildlife, just a five minute drive from the 7Stanes Mountain Biking Trails. It's an ideal escape for nature lovers, walkers, and cyclists. Dogs welcome too!
Why you'll love it at Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site
Family friendly camping and touring with optional electric grass and hardstanding pitches
Situated in Galloway Forest National Park, ideal for stargazing, hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers
Just a 15 minute drive from Newton Stewart with traditional pubs and eateries
About the site
A small campsite located within Galloway Forest National Park, offering a great base to explore 300 square miles of landscapes and diverse wildlife. The site is a favourite among dark sky enthusiasts, pitch up and enjoy exceptional stargazing opportunities. Onsite, guests can choose from grass backpacker pitches (10m x 10m) and medium grass tent pitches (10m x 10m) for tents and trailer tents, with an optional 16 amp electric hook up. There are also large, unallocated grass pitches with optional an optional 16 amp electric hook ups for tents and trailer tents. For tourers, the site offers hardstanding pitches (10m x 8m) with optional 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and trailer tents. All pitches include WiFi. Static holiday caravans are also available to hire, ideal for families! Newton Stewart is just a 15 minute drive away and offers a range of shops, pubs, and eateries. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads. BBQs are permitted, but campfires are not allowed.
Open all year
There are 5 accommodation options on-site
Grass Backpacker Tent Pitches with Optional Electric
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring 10m x 10m with an optional 16 amp electric hook up for backpacker tents only. WiFi is available at pitches.
Grass Tent Pitches with Optional Electric (Medium)
Max 4 people
Grass pitches 10m x 10m with an optional 16 amp electric hook up and a chemical disposal point. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only. WiFi is available at the pitches.
Grass Tent Pitches with Optional Electric (Large)
Max 8 people
Unallocated grass pitches with an optional 16 amp electric hook up and a chemical disposal point. Suitable for tents and trailer tents. WiFi is available at pitches.
Hardstanding Touring Pitches with Optional Electric
Max 8 people
Hardstanding pitches measuring 10m x 8m with an optional 16 amp electric hook up and chemical disposal point. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and trailer tents only. WiFi is avaialble at pitches.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site?
Unfortunately Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site 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
*Check-in from 1pm to anytime. Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible.
*Check out by 12pm on the day of your departure.
*Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
*The toilet and shower facilities are closed between 01/11 - 01/03.
*The site's quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am.
*Please ensure dogs are kept on their leads at all times.
Interested in staying at Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site?
Unfortunately Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site 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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