Dog-friendly camping near Newton Stewart, Galloway

Lying on the banks of the River Cree, the town of Newton Stewart is often dubbed the “Gateway to the Galloway Hills.” As well as enjoying the walking opportunities on the hills and climbing the Merrick, South West Scotland’s highest mountain, visitors can tackle varied mountain biking trails in nearby Galloway Forest Park, explore the nearby RSPB nature reserve Wood of Cree, and fish for salmon and trout in the River Cree.

94% (25) • 189 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Newton Stewart

Runach Arainn Glamping

1. Runach Arainn Glamping

100%

(9)

72km from Newton Stewart · 3 units

A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach

Showers

Campfires

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£162

/ night

Broom Fisheries Campsite

2. Broom Fisheries Campsite

75km from Newton Stewart · 4 units

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Showers

Hot Tub

Potable water

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£167

/ night

Inside Out Yurts

3. Inside Out Yurts

100%

(9)

98km from Newton Stewart · 3 units

Rustic yurt glamping with a riverside setting, fell views and an enviable Lake District location

Showers

Potable water

Cooking equipment

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£115

/ night

Red Deer Village Holiday Park

4. Red Deer Village Holiday Park

105km from Newton Stewart · 10 units

Red Deer Village Holiday Park in Scotland is a 5 star holiday park, conveniently situated on the doorstep of Glasgow, just off the A80, one of Scotland’s main arterial routes to the North. The Scottish holiday park is close to a number of public transport links, with regular buses and trains into Glasgow city centre. he level and spacious caravan and campsite near Glasgow is the ideal base for a holiday in and around West Central Scotland, or as a stopover for a few days whilst touring. There are 24 hardstanding pitches with electric hookup, suitable for touring caravans and motorhomes. Our grass area has a number of spacious tent pitches, which are well served by immaculate facilities.

Electrical hookup

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£55

/ night

Stone Raise Bells

5. Stone Raise Bells

92%

(6)

110km from Newton Stewart · 3 units

Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£65

/ night

Lying on the banks of the River Cree, the town of Newton Stewart is often dubbed the “Gateway to the Galloway Hills.” As well as enjoying the walking opportunities on the hills and climbing the Merrick, South West Scotland’s highest mountain, visitors can tackle varied mountain biking trails in nearby Galloway Forest Park, explore the nearby RSPB nature reserve Wood of Cree, and fish for salmon and trout in the River Cree.

94% (25) • 189 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Newton Stewart

Runach Arainn Glamping

1. Runach Arainn Glamping

100%

(9)

72km from Newton Stewart · 3 units

A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach

Showers

Campfires

Wifi

from

£162

/ night

Broom Fisheries Campsite

2. Broom Fisheries Campsite

75km from Newton Stewart · 4 units

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Showers

Hot Tub

Potable water

from

£167

/ night

Inside Out Yurts

3. Inside Out Yurts

100%

(9)

98km from Newton Stewart · 3 units

Rustic yurt glamping with a riverside setting, fell views and an enviable Lake District location

Showers

Potable water

Cooking equipment

from

£115

/ night

Red Deer Village Holiday Park

4. Red Deer Village Holiday Park

105km from Newton Stewart · 10 units

Red Deer Village Holiday Park in Scotland is a 5 star holiday park, conveniently situated on the doorstep of Glasgow, just off the A80, one of Scotland’s main arterial routes to the North. The Scottish holiday park is close to a number of public transport links, with regular buses and trains into Glasgow city centre. he level and spacious caravan and campsite near Glasgow is the ideal base for a holiday in and around West Central Scotland, or as a stopover for a few days whilst touring. There are 24 hardstanding pitches with electric hookup, suitable for touring caravans and motorhomes. Our grass area has a number of spacious tent pitches, which are well served by immaculate facilities.

Electrical hookup

from

£55

/ night

Stone Raise Bells

5. Stone Raise Bells

92%

(6)

110km from Newton Stewart · 3 units

Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£65

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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EngineerMe

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stone Raise Bells

Fantastic welcoming experience for adults and kids. Really good communication, great view and super quiet. Will be returning shortly! Thankyou John and Emma

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Daniel

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Stone Raise Bells

We had a great night stay at this campsite. It was a good setup with a lovely view of the surrounding area. The Bell tents were great and I’d recommend them to anyone looking to stay here!

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Sally

July 2025

With kids

4 nights at Runach Arainn Glamping

Runach Arainn is even more lovely in person than in the photos. Great location for a peaceful and relaxing stay on Arann. The yurts are comfortable, the kitchen/fire-pit etc are well-equipped and the orchard setting is beautiful. It's just a short walk to the beach or to the Lagg Inn for dinner. Highly recommend.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Dog-friendly camping near Newton Stewart guide

Where to go

Around Town

Newton Stewart is home to a wide range of shops and restaurants, making it a convenient place to base yourself with exploring the area. Just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, and attractions such as the Newton Stewart Museum, Creebridge Caravan Park has pitches for tents and tourers.

Galloway Forest Park

Keen stargazers flock to Galloway Forest Park,a designated Dark Sky Park. The park also has varied biking and walking trails through its forests, hills and lochs, and the long distance Southern Upland Way passes through. Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site is situated inside the park while Balloch O’ Dee is just outside and has converted barns, a vintage caravan and a roundhouse for hire, as well as tent and touring pitches. Both are around a 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart.

Wigtown

A 10-minute drive south of Newton Stewart, Wigtown is Scotland’s National Book Town and gateway to the Machars peninsula. A little further south, Drumroamin Farm Caravan and Camping Site is a peaceful spot, with views of Wigtown Bay, pitches for tents and tourers, and static caravans for hire.

When to go

May to August is the best time to visit for making the most of Scotland’s extended summer daylight hours. However the season can bring crowds and booked-up campsites. If planning to visit in the summer, try to avoid travelling during the Scottish school holidays in July and early August. For stargazing, however, the long nights of October to March are the best time of year to head into Galloway Forest Park (a designated Dark Sky Park).

Know before you go

Wild camping is legal throughout Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Local buses can get you to most places of interest. The closest train station is in Barrhill and has direct connections to Glasgow.
There are several shops in Newtown Stewart and you should have no trouble finding the essentials.