Dog-friendly camping in Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve

Bringing your dog to Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve? You’ve got over 120 pet-friendly camping options to choose from, with spots that welcome muddy paws and wagging tails. Campsites here tend to cluster along wildlife-rich estuaries and tucked-away woodlands, so your morning walk could mean spotting barnacle geese or roe deer. Prices run from as little as £10 a night, with an average around £65. Facilities like showers and campfires are common, and you’ll find dogs are not just tolerated—they’re expected. The top picks according to fellow travellers: Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews), Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews), and Troquhain Woods (21 reviews). Expect easy access to rivers for swimming, footpaths for hiking, and plenty of fishing spots. Don’t forget your lead and a few extra dog towels—this corner of Scotland doesn’t spare you the mud.