Campsites near Dumfries

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The town of Dumfries has an attractive setting on the River Nith, which earns it the local nickname, “Queen of the South.” Dumfries has had a long and turbulent history: its strategic position close to the border means that it has seen plenty of encounters with invading English armies, while notable names who have lived in the town include Peter Pan author, JM Barrie and Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Today it is at the centre of a large rural hinterland that includes Galloway Forest Park, to the west, and is home to many beautiful buildings, including Caerlaverock Castle, hewed from attractive red stone.

Top attractions in Dumfries include the Robert Burns Centre, home to the poet’s manuscripts and belongings, and, just south of town, Sweetheart Abbey where he composed some of his best poems. Just a few miles west of the town centre, Barnsoul Caravan Park offers camping, glamping and touring within nearly 300 acres (120 hectares) of wildlife-filled woodlands and paddocks.

Situated where the Nith meets the Solway Firth, the mudflats and saltmarsh of Caerlaverock support a diversity of wildlife, from barnacle geese, to natterjack toads, which visitors can see by following a network of paths with raised boardwalks. Nearby, Caerlaverock Castle Corner Campsite is a small site with space for campervans and motorhomes.

A 20-minute drive south of Dumfries, Mabie Forest is home to a 7stanes mountain biking centre, which has a variety of trails for everyone, from beginners to experts. There are also several walking trails that take visitors through the woods and over hills. Tucked into the forest, Marthrown of Mabie offers tent camping, as well as a variety of glamping options, from yurts and tipis to a Celtic roundhouse.

95% (205) 375 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dumfries

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%
(33)
29km from Dumfries · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

2. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
46km from Dumfries · 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
Howbeck Lodge

3. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
53km from Dumfries · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Pets
Showers
Water hookup
from 
£30
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

4. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
59km from Dumfries · 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
Cairn Meadow Pods

5. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(42)
60km from Dumfries · 4 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£98
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

6. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
64km from Dumfries · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

7. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
70km from Dumfries · 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
Beirhope Alpacas

8. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
90km from Dumfries · 11 units
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

9. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
91km from Dumfries · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

10. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
92km from Dumfries · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

11. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
93km from Dumfries · 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
The Old Chapel Campsite

12. The Old Chapel Campsite

98%
(97)
93km from Dumfries · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

13. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
94km from Dumfries · 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
Social District

14. Social District

92%
(93)
97km from Dumfries · 30 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Damson View Glamping

15. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
97km from Dumfries · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Woodman's Huts

16. Woodman's Huts

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

17. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
101km from Dumfries · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
The Black Swan

18. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
104km from Dumfries · 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
Tyne View Camping

19. Tyne View Camping

100%
(17)
114km from Dumfries · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tyne View Camping is a peaceful spot in Tyne and Wear, not far from Hedley on the Hill village. It's on a farm run by David and his family, who welcome guests to enjoy the beautiful countryside views. You can see the Tyne Valley from the camping pitches, which is great for stargazing at night. The site is basic with just water taps and toilets, no showers, but there's lots of space for kids and dogs to play. You're allowed to bring a barbecue or firepit for cooking, and you can buy supplies in Prudhoe nearby. Or, you can walk to Hedley on the Hill for a meal at a top-notch pub. There are plenty of things to do nearby, like walking in the woods, playing golf, or trying gliding. You can also visit Hadrian’s Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, or explore the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a varied and enjoyable break.Also this June we will be open for the Sam Fender weekend ie June 12 til the 16th if anyone wants to camp £20 a night plus a taxi for £20
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Hill Top Huts

20. Hill Top Huts

97%
(121)
114km from Dumfries · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night

The town of Dumfries has an attractive setting on the River Nith, which earns it the local nickname, “Queen of the South.” Dumfries has had a long and turbulent history: its strategic position close to the border means that it has seen plenty of encounters with invading English armies, while notable names who have lived in the town include Peter Pan author, JM Barrie and Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Today it is at the centre of a large rural hinterland that includes Galloway Forest Park, to the west, and is home to many beautiful buildings, including Caerlaverock Castle, hewed from attractive red stone.

Top attractions in Dumfries include the Robert Burns Centre, home to the poet’s manuscripts and belongings, and, just south of town, Sweetheart Abbey where he composed some of his best poems. Just a few miles west of the town centre, Barnsoul Caravan Park offers camping, glamping and touring within nearly 300 acres (120 hectares) of wildlife-filled woodlands and paddocks.

Situated where the Nith meets the Solway Firth, the mudflats and saltmarsh of Caerlaverock support a diversity of wildlife, from barnacle geese, to natterjack toads, which visitors can see by following a network of paths with raised boardwalks. Nearby, Caerlaverock Castle Corner Campsite is a small site with space for campervans and motorhomes.

A 20-minute drive south of Dumfries, Mabie Forest is home to a 7stanes mountain biking centre, which has a variety of trails for everyone, from beginners to experts. There are also several walking trails that take visitors through the woods and over hills. Tucked into the forest, Marthrown of Mabie offers tent camping, as well as a variety of glamping options, from yurts and tipis to a Celtic roundhouse.

95% (205) 375 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dumfries

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%
(33)
29km from Dumfries · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

2. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
46km from Dumfries · 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
Howbeck Lodge

3. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
53km from Dumfries · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Pets
Showers
Water hookup
from 
£30
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

4. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
59km from Dumfries · 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
Cairn Meadow Pods

5. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(42)
60km from Dumfries · 4 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£98
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

6. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
64km from Dumfries · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

7. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
70km from Dumfries · 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
Beirhope Alpacas

8. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
90km from Dumfries · 11 units
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

9. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
91km from Dumfries · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

10. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
92km from Dumfries · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

11. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
93km from Dumfries · 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
The Old Chapel Campsite

12. The Old Chapel Campsite

98%
(97)
93km from Dumfries · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

13. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
94km from Dumfries · 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
Social District

14. Social District

92%
(93)
97km from Dumfries · 30 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Damson View Glamping

15. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
97km from Dumfries · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Woodman's Huts

16. Woodman's Huts

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

17. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
101km from Dumfries · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
The Black Swan

18. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
104km from Dumfries · 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
Tyne View Camping

19. Tyne View Camping

100%
(17)
114km from Dumfries · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tyne View Camping is a peaceful spot in Tyne and Wear, not far from Hedley on the Hill village. It's on a farm run by David and his family, who welcome guests to enjoy the beautiful countryside views. You can see the Tyne Valley from the camping pitches, which is great for stargazing at night. The site is basic with just water taps and toilets, no showers, but there's lots of space for kids and dogs to play. You're allowed to bring a barbecue or firepit for cooking, and you can buy supplies in Prudhoe nearby. Or, you can walk to Hedley on the Hill for a meal at a top-notch pub. There are plenty of things to do nearby, like walking in the woods, playing golf, or trying gliding. You can also visit Hadrian’s Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, or explore the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a varied and enjoyable break.Also this June we will be open for the Sam Fender weekend ie June 12 til the 16th if anyone wants to camp £20 a night plus a taxi for £20
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Hill Top Huts

20. Hill Top Huts

97%
(121)
114km from Dumfries · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night

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With its promise of good weather and extended daylight hours, summer is the most popular time to visit Dumfries and the surrounding Dumfries and Galloway region. 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 August. On the other hand, October to March is the best time of year to head further west into Galloway Forest Park (a designated Dark Sky Park) to do some stargazing.