Campsites near Whithorn

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Though small in size, Whithorn has an outsize place in Scottish history. It was here, in Dumfries and Galloway’s Machars Peninsula, that St. Ninian (Scotland’s first saint) built the first recorded Christian church in Scotland in around 397. Though still best-known as Scotland`s Cradle of Chrisitanity, Whithorn offers cycling trails through the Machars area, as well as opportunities for walking, fishing, golf and bird watching. Nearby, the small sea cave known as St. Ninian’s Cave is reached by a pretty walk through a wooded glen. Also nearby, the Isle of Whithorn (which is no longer an island) has a picturesque seaside setting and is home to St Ninian's chapel. 

Arts and crafts is another draw in Whithorn and the village has its own arts and crafts trail that you can follow. You can also learn about the history of Whithorn at the Whithorn Story Visitor Centre. Just minutes from Whithorn, Castelwigg Caravan Park is a quiet spot with camping and touring pitches.

Lying on the Solway Coast, the village of Garlieston is an excellent starting point for coastal walks north to Innerwell Point and Eggerness Point or south to the remains of Cruggleton Castle. By the coastline, the adults-only Garlieston Lodge Campsite has fishing on site as well as tent and touring pitches.

A 20-minute drive north of Whithorn, the small town of Wigtown is famed as Scotland’s National Book Town. Just south of town, Drumroamin Farm Caravan and Camping Site is a tranquil site, with views of Wigtown Bay, pitches for tents and tourers, as well as static caravans for hire.

95% (44) 240 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Whithorn

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%
(33)
46km from Whithorn · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Howbeck Lodge

2. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
90km from Whithorn · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Pets
Showers
Water hookup
from 
£30
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

3. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
90km from Whithorn · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

4. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
91km from Whithorn · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

5. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
91km from Whithorn · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

6. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
92km from Whithorn · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

7. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
93km from Whithorn · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Woodman's Huts

8. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
105km from Whithorn · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
S

9. S

92%
(93)
106km from Whithorn · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Cairn Meadow Pods

10. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(42)
108km from Whithorn · 4 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£98
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

11. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
109km from Whithorn · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Damson View Glamping

12. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
111km from Whithorn · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

13. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
113km from Whithorn · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

14. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
115km from Whithorn · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

15. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(11)
122km from Whithorn · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
The Old Chapel Campsite

16. The Old Chapel Campsite

98%
(97)
129km from Whithorn · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Black Swan

17. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
132km from Whithorn · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Moss Rose Campsite

18. Moss Rose Campsite

99%
(61)
137km from Whithorn · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore. Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat. In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

19. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
141km from Whithorn · 40 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£60
 / night
Oystercatcher Caravan

20. Oystercatcher Caravan

100%
(1)
8.5km from Whithorn · 1 unit
The 2 bedroom 35 x 12ft caravan is fully equipped for self-catering. With double glazing, central heating and an additional electric fire in the lounge it is warm throughout the year. The boiler also supplies constant hot water. Sorry we do not allow pets. Strictly no smoking or vaping is allowed in the caravan. The caravan can sleep up to 6 persons. Bedroom #1 - with standard size double bed (new mattress for 2025) with fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Bedroom #2 - with two single beds with cupboard space. The lounge sofa has a fold out double bed (new mattress for 2025). All bedding is provided. Lounge / Dining Room - the lounge has large windows and access to the veranda. The room also has fitted cupboards. The dining area has a circular table with 4 chairs. Kitchen - fully fitted with a gas cooker, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, pots and pans. Cooking utensils, a 6 piece dinner service and cutlery are also provided. Tea, coffee and sugar are supplied at the start of the holiday, but will not be replenished. Bathroom - with shower, toilet and washbasin. We do not supply towels. Additional - Outside table and 4 chairs. Also Fire and CO Alarms, Thermometer, Wall clock and Tide clock. An information pack of places to visit and eat is provided. The caravan is on the family run Monreith Sands Holiday Park with a great location on the beautiful Galloway coast. Sandy beaches are only a few 100m away. The generally calm waters of Luce Bay are great for swimming or kayaking. Nearby is a golf course plus historic sites and formal gardens. Although the Galloway Forest is know for being a Dark Sky Park and great for stargazing, the whole Machars peninsular is very dark. The Galloway Astronomy Centre (01988 500594) gives stargazing tours.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£65
 / night

Though small in size, Whithorn has an outsize place in Scottish history. It was here, in Dumfries and Galloway’s Machars Peninsula, that St. Ninian (Scotland’s first saint) built the first recorded Christian church in Scotland in around 397. Though still best-known as Scotland`s Cradle of Chrisitanity, Whithorn offers cycling trails through the Machars area, as well as opportunities for walking, fishing, golf and bird watching. Nearby, the small sea cave known as St. Ninian’s Cave is reached by a pretty walk through a wooded glen. Also nearby, the Isle of Whithorn (which is no longer an island) has a picturesque seaside setting and is home to St Ninian's chapel. 

Arts and crafts is another draw in Whithorn and the village has its own arts and crafts trail that you can follow. You can also learn about the history of Whithorn at the Whithorn Story Visitor Centre. Just minutes from Whithorn, Castelwigg Caravan Park is a quiet spot with camping and touring pitches.

Lying on the Solway Coast, the village of Garlieston is an excellent starting point for coastal walks north to Innerwell Point and Eggerness Point or south to the remains of Cruggleton Castle. By the coastline, the adults-only Garlieston Lodge Campsite has fishing on site as well as tent and touring pitches.

A 20-minute drive north of Whithorn, the small town of Wigtown is famed as Scotland’s National Book Town. Just south of town, Drumroamin Farm Caravan and Camping Site is a tranquil site, with views of Wigtown Bay, pitches for tents and tourers, as well as static caravans for hire.

95% (44) 240 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Whithorn

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%
(33)
46km from Whithorn · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Howbeck Lodge

2. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
90km from Whithorn · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Pets
Showers
Water hookup
from 
£30
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

3. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
90km from Whithorn · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

4. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
91km from Whithorn · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

5. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
91km from Whithorn · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

6. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
92km from Whithorn · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

7. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
93km from Whithorn · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Woodman's Huts

8. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
105km from Whithorn · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
S

9. S

92%
(93)
106km from Whithorn · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Cairn Meadow Pods

10. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(42)
108km from Whithorn · 4 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£98
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

11. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
109km from Whithorn · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Damson View Glamping

12. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
111km from Whithorn · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

13. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
113km from Whithorn · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

14. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
115km from Whithorn · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

15. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(11)
122km from Whithorn · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
The Old Chapel Campsite

16. The Old Chapel Campsite

98%
(97)
129km from Whithorn · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Black Swan

17. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
132km from Whithorn · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Moss Rose Campsite

18. Moss Rose Campsite

99%
(61)
137km from Whithorn · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore. Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat. In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

19. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
141km from Whithorn · 40 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£60
 / night
Oystercatcher Caravan

20. Oystercatcher Caravan

100%
(1)
8.5km from Whithorn · 1 unit
The 2 bedroom 35 x 12ft caravan is fully equipped for self-catering. With double glazing, central heating and an additional electric fire in the lounge it is warm throughout the year. The boiler also supplies constant hot water. Sorry we do not allow pets. Strictly no smoking or vaping is allowed in the caravan. The caravan can sleep up to 6 persons. Bedroom #1 - with standard size double bed (new mattress for 2025) with fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Bedroom #2 - with two single beds with cupboard space. The lounge sofa has a fold out double bed (new mattress for 2025). All bedding is provided. Lounge / Dining Room - the lounge has large windows and access to the veranda. The room also has fitted cupboards. The dining area has a circular table with 4 chairs. Kitchen - fully fitted with a gas cooker, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, pots and pans. Cooking utensils, a 6 piece dinner service and cutlery are also provided. Tea, coffee and sugar are supplied at the start of the holiday, but will not be replenished. Bathroom - with shower, toilet and washbasin. We do not supply towels. Additional - Outside table and 4 chairs. Also Fire and CO Alarms, Thermometer, Wall clock and Tide clock. An information pack of places to visit and eat is provided. The caravan is on the family run Monreith Sands Holiday Park with a great location on the beautiful Galloway coast. Sandy beaches are only a few 100m away. The generally calm waters of Luce Bay are great for swimming or kayaking. Nearby is a golf course plus historic sites and formal gardens. Although the Galloway Forest is know for being a Dark Sky Park and great for stargazing, the whole Machars peninsular is very dark. The Galloway Astronomy Centre (01988 500594) gives stargazing tours.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£65
 / night

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May through August is the best time to visit for making the most of Scotland’s extended summer daylight hours and relatively good weather. 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. The Wigtown Book Festival is always a popular event in the area and typically takes place in late September/early October.