Subject to Covid restrictions we are taking bookings - see our opening dates below. We are awaiting further clarification on the use of communal areas and shared facilities (including toilets and showers)
Pitches: 5 caravans 40 tents plus indoor accommodation
Opening Dates this year: 26/04/2021 to 31/12/2021
Balloch O Dee is a small farm nestling at the foot of Culvennan Fell set in a stunning landscape on the edge of the Galloway National Forest Park. As well as some unique, quirky Indoor accommodation we have 5 hard-standing pitches all with electric hookup plus some grass Hook-up pitches for tents and enough space for approx 50 non-hook up tents over 20 acres all with fire pits for campfires. The emphasis is on a relaxed experience. We have tried to create the sort of campsite that, as a family, we would like to camp on.
HIRE THE BOTHY - Sleeps 5 HIRE THE RANCH HOUSE - Sleeps 6 HIRE THE ROUNDHOUSE - Sleeps 2/4 HIRE BLUEBELL - Sleeps 2/4 HIRE ROSE HIPPY - Sleeps 2
In recent years there has been a trend towards 'Glamping' sites and while we do offer some alternative accommodation on site the overall experience we hope, still has a 'proper' camping feel. We are not a glamping site but a traditional campsite with some different options for you. :-)
We don't have many rules at Balloch O Dee. One of the things that used to drive me bonkers when we went camping was turning up on some campsite and the first thing we were given would be a long list of things that we were not allowed to do! What a welcome!
So you won't find a single notice or rule board at Balloch O Dee. You are on holiday, generally to get away from all the silly rules and regulations of everyday life. That's why we went camping.
What we do ask though is that you respect your fellow campers, the environment, and our Camp Ethos. :-)
There are a few things that we would always try and look for in a prospective campsite and these things we have tried, as much as possible, to incorporate into Balloch O ' Dee. We have just converted one of the barns into a lovely shower and toilet room with showers with extra large 'rainfall' shower heads, wash hand basins and washing up facilities all with piping hot water. There is also a place to empty your chemical toilet. Wi-Fi is sometimes available onsite. There are lots of flattish tracks for wonderful family cycling and plenty of stunning walks. With zero light pollution, Balloch O Dee is the perfect place for stargazing, in fact, you can see the shape of the milky way from the middle of the camping field. You are welcome to have a campfire if you wish, all pitches have a fire pit.
Total pitches:50ish Pub 2 miles Open All Year round
Nearby Attractions
Peace and quiet, open space, fresh air, mountains, woods, wildlife, stars, the sea. Wigtown, 'book town of Scotland' 7Stanes Mountain bike trails. Galloway National forest park. Cream of Galloway
Take the M6 past Carlisle (or just before if your coming down from Scotland) from the M6 take the A75 to Stranraer. Stay on the A75 going past Newton Stewart. About 6 miles West of Newton Stewart on the A75 take the right turn sign posted 'The Three Lochs' Balloch O Dee is about 2 miles along this road on the right - just before the little stone bridge - you will see the sign at the end of the drive. see website for more details.
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Where is the nearest shop to Balloch O Dee Campsite? There is a shop within 5 miles
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Glamping Units 
Statics for Hire 
No Statics on Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Caravan Storage 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding On Site 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <10 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
