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Castle Point Caravan Site
Rockcliffe
Dalbeattie
Dumfries and Galloway   (Browse area)
DG5 4QL
Tel: 07733 467879   or  07554 580259
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Pitches: 55
Open: 16/03/2026 to 26/10/2026
           16/03/2027 to 26/10/2027

Rating: Average Review Score: 9/10 from 104 Reviews
                9/10 from 104 Reviews

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Who's it for
 Families Welcome   Not Members Only   Rallies Welcome   Not Naturist Site 
 Dogs Welcome   No Dogs Allowed   Groups Welcome   Motorbikers Welcome 
Facilities
 Toilet Facilities   Hot Showers   Washing Up   No Bathroom 
 Baby Changing Facilities   Laundry On Site   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   Gas Exchange   No Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   Freezer / Fridge   No Motorhome Point   Wifi Access 
 Shop <5 miles   Bar <1 mile   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Activities
 Kids Playground   No TV Room   Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 Fishing <1 mile   Wild Swimming <1 mile   No Indoor Pool   No Outdoor Pool 
 Horse Riding <5 miles   Cycle Hire <5 miles   Golf <5 miles   Tennis <5 miles 
 Beach <1 mile   Watersports <5 miles   Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
Other Features
 Sea Views   Working Farm   No Campfires Allowed 
 No Waterside Pitches   Public Transport <1 mile  Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 

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Date of Visit: June 2013 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Aunty Anne 1 review from this member

 We have been going to this camp site for 5 years and the site is clean, well equipped and the welcome is excellent. Free wi-fi too. Lots of lovely walks in the area, leaving from the site, so no need to use the car. It has all been said before, and I cannot add to this - except to recommend this year's find. The Granite Kitchen Cafe in Dalbeattie. Well worth a visit. Home-made cakes and good meals too. Go there! 


Date of Visit: June 2013 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Lavjan 10 reviews from this member

 My husband, I and our Bernese Mountain Dog have just returned from spending 18 nights at Castle point, great site all round.

Run very well by the Wardens, maintained to a very high standard and very clean. Thank you

Great walks from the site, dog loved them, me too!

Plenty of fly fishing for trout, Buittle Res, near Dalbeattie, perfect and the fish were some of the best we have eaten. Day tickets from McGowens in Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas.

Steamer Inn about 7 miles away, great pub with good food and views over the Solway Firth, dogs welcome.

Anchor Inn at Kippord is an enjoyable walk from the campsite and then lunch at the Anchor. Slow walk back!

We loved the site and will return 


Date of Visit: May 2013 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Ayrtonmint 3 reviews from this member

 This Site is in a stunning location,

Toilets and Showers were spotless, with plenty of

Hot water.

The views were out of this world.

Sadly our car broke down, and the shops are quit a way out.

However the wardens were so fantastic, They could not have done more to help us.

They did everything possible to help us.

Will definitely be returning here.

When rating this site I am only allowed to rate it ten out of ten for customer service, I cannot rate the service we received highly enough. 


Date of Visit: April 2013 Unit:  Campervan
Reviewer: Rusl 12 reviews from this member

 I turned up at this site without a reservation and got a space without any problem. I had to ask which pitch I should use - I wasn't given the choice that others were - but I suppose that's what I get for arriving on spec at tea-time!

The site is in a lovely location, with good walks along the coast in either direction, and out on the causeway to Rough Island bird reserve (but DO check the tide times if you are going there, or you may have a long wait before you can get back!).

The facilities are limited, as some other reviewers have said, but there are additional - and more modern - facilities in the upper tent field. All of the toilets and showers are kept very clean.

There are a couple of areas set aside for ball games, etc, and plenty of space for children to run about in. I'd imagine this could get quite noisy in good weather and school holidays, so perhaps it would be best to stay clear if you want peace and quiet!

There is an information room with lots of leaflets and books about things to see and do in the area. The wardens will also lend OS maps of the area, which is great if you want to do some exploring.

Internet Wi-Fi access is available and included in the pitch price; the signal is adequate - and better than I have had at some other sites!

There are no shops in the immediate area. There is an antique/art shop in Rockliffe, about 10 minutes walk away, and there is a gift shop in Kippford (30-40 minutes walk) which also sells ice-cream, drinks, cakes, and sandwiches.

The hotel in Rockliffe (Baron's Craig) seems to be closed until Easter 2014. There are two hotels in Kippford with public bars/lounges which also sell bar meals - the Mariner and the Anchor. 


Date of Visit: March 2013 Unit:  Campervan
Reviewer: Vicki-l 1 review from this member

 What a fabulous week! Weather was cold, but sunny. The site was so quiet, very clean and in a lovely location. Jacky, the site owner, was so helpful. The nearest pub is a 40 minute walk via a path (which is pretty difficult to find, but great once you know where it is). No local shops, but you just need to plan ahead. Rockliffe is a lovely hamlet and the views are great. I would recommend the walk around the coast. 7stanes at Dalbeattie well worth a visit for the cyclist.

If you want to get away from it all, then this is the place to go. 



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Date of Visit: September 2012 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Ellie Benson 3 reviews from this member

 We stayed here for five nights at the beginning of September, should have been four but we didn, t want to leave. This is the most relaxing site we have stayed on, the views are out of this world and the sunsets can be pretty amazing. All the facilities are good, shop a short drive away or small supermarkets in Dalbeattie. There were plenty of places to walk the dogs. We discovered Cream O Galloway ice cream on one of our excursions and it is heavenly, couldn't get enough in the caravan freezer ! All in all a brilliant site with very friendly wardens and very friendly caravanners on seasonal pitches. We will be going back as much as possible. 


Date of Visit: August 2012 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Paramedic1 2 reviews from this member

 We recently stayed at this little gem of a site for three nights with our caravan and three dogs. The location and views are amazing and our dogs loved the walk along the coastal path to Kippford.

The site is small and friendly, very clean. Was slightly concerned when we first arrived as there was only one shower in each of the male and female blocks, but never had to queue once and the water was lovely and hot.

The only thing that may have improved the site would be a small on site shop for essentials as it was a car drive to the nearest shop. A beautiful place, didn't want to leave and will definitely be going back. 


Date of Visit: August 2012 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Kevinkaren 1 review from this member

 What can I say best camping holiday we have had, arrived on the 1st august for 3 nights with my wife and two girls aged 8 and 4. Their are two tent fields we chose the bottom one. With all the cows right next to us. The wife is a stickler for clean toilets and shower she was over the moon with the standard, the pitching is go were you like and even when their was a few of us tents and vans we were not on top of each other, theirs also a space set aside for the children to play with is a great idea. The site is very quiet and everyone who was their respected the time of 11 for everyone to keep noise down not that it was noisy at anytime their are some beautiful walks right off the site and rockcliffe beach is fantastic just 5 minutes from the site. There is no shop on site but their is a costcutter ten minutes up the road by car and it sells everything also a cafe as well. We were raving that much on the phone to family and friends they ended up joining us for a further 3 nights. Will be going back soon 


Date of Visit: July 2012 Unit:  Campervan
Reviewer: Vanditostaffie 5 reviews from this member

 Awesome, turned up on spec, friendly welcome and we were given options of lower or tent field, we chose tent field for our camper and it had hook up.

We had a whole field to ourselves for two amazing quiet restful nights, it was only spoilt by a family turning up on our last night who thought it was ok to let their kids run riot at 0730 ! Sorry but there is plenty to keep kids occupied until a sociable hour.

Amazing, views, walks, clean, shower rooms big and separate from loos and with sockets for your dryers etc.

Washing machines and dryers plenty full and friendly easy going staff.

I kind of didn't want to write a good review as this is a hidden gem. But it is unfair not to. We were directed by staff along the coast to a lovely pub accessed via mostly off road walking which is great for dogs. Not to mention a hidden cove where we chilled for hours we discovered one day.

Good value for money too, no additional costs for dogs or awnings.

The bullocks next to us we're entertaining every night, there is not a local pub but to be honest after long walks with a whole field to ourselves we were in heaven.

Kids may find lack of a play ground a bit dull, but with the coast so close then there is plenty to do.

Plus next to the washing room a load of books you can borrow. The washing up areas and bathrooms spotless.

Outstanding views from where ever you would be located.

We did not want to leave. There is a local spa about a mile and half walking distance with fresh croissants, pies and next to a coffee shop and the local town was friendly and had fresh, local produce. 


Date of Visit: May 2012 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Didleyhulz 2 reviews from this member

 This was our first visit to this site - As people have said before, the views and sunsets are fantastic.

The toilet & shower facilities were kept very clean and tidy. There were good facilities for washing drying & ironing - although we did not need these.

The main caravan field is on a slight slope with the grass well kept.

There was good access to the beach at Rockcliffe and also to the Solway Coastal Path.

The nearest shop is in nearby Colvend, but there are a couple of small supermarkets in Dalbeattie approx 6 miles away. 



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Date of Visit: May 2012 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Settergirl 1 review from this member

 Stayed only for one night but would go back and stay longer. Very well kept site, very clean toilets & other facilities. Shower in ladies is a power shower and a half!

We stayed with three dogs - no extra charges, no hassle, made very welcome.

Lovely views & a wealth of decent walks. Shop at Colvend well stocked and not far from site.

As the site was quiet we were allowed to pitch tent with the tourer caravans - much appreciated as we could have the van next to the tent.

Bit windy in the evening but it's on the coast so only to be expected.

A lovely welcoming, dog friendly site. 


Date of Visit: September 2011 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Ally b 12 reviews from this member

 Just back from a week at Castle Point. We found it to be a really excellent site. Toilets and showers were spotless and the view from the pitches is lovely.

There is free WiFi access in certain parts of the site and we connected to the internet easily from our pitch. There is a room next to the laundrette which is a WiFi hotspot with two manager style chairs and a long bench to sit at.

A pleasant room looking out over the water. There are plenty of walks in Rockcliffe, you can walk over to Rough Island at low tide and also walk to Kippford along the Jubilee Path. If you climb the Moat of Mark there is a great view from the top.

The only downside in my opinion is that there are no hard standing pitches and no tarmac road along the front of the tourers so when it has been raining the grass becomes very muddy in parts.

Apart from that I couldn't find fault with this lovely little site and would definitely return. 


Date of Visit: September 2011 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Marie1868 1 review from this member

 This is an all grass pitch site, so when it rains heavy, the ground does get very soggy.

The shower blocks are a little disappointing with only one shower in the ladies and some unfinished work, there is a coin-free hairdryer. The gents has two showers.

The diswashing and laundry room is very clean and spacious, although there was no price list for washing machine and dryers.

There is no shop on site but there is a little shop in Colvend that sells a good variety.

The best nearest sandy beach is at Sandyhills. 


Date of Visit: August 2011 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Marcamp 2 reviews from this member

 1st time to this site and 1st impressions were very good. Went there as group of four using couple of tents with electric hook up. The veiws here are simply outstanding. Booking in was met with a friendly and helpful gentleman.

Being in tents we had a choice of two fields, one overlooking the Solway Firth and the other looking north over fields and hills. We stayed in the later as the other only had spaces left on slopping ground. The stay here was very peaceful and were basicly just left to enjoy our stay.

The pitching areas were clean and tidy. But, we bent a lot of pegs trying to get them in the ground. The field has been prepared for drainage, only the gravel under the grass is a little shallow.

The toilet/wash block at the tent area looked newish. Problem here is not enough toilets and showers. With the site only around 1/2 full there was some waiting for use. No outside shelter too which maid waiting more unpleasant when the rain came. Floors in the block to were very slippy when wet.

Overall we had a nice time. Pity there was no shop etc on site. Would I come again? only if toilet/wash block situation had been addressed. 


Date of Visit: August 2011 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Jojo439 5 reviews from this member

 Really enjoyed our stay this weekend, we were there Friday and Saturday nights and were in a group of 30, needless to say there was a chance it would get loud, the warden did have to pay us a visit at 11pm to ask us to pipe down but that's completely understandable - I don't think any of us had realised the time!

Six of our party were in motorhomes/campervans so they were pitched in the bottom field near reception and the tents are up the hill behind but it's not a long walk by any means.

The facilities on the site were clean and obviously cared for, although the tent field only has two showers so including the 20 odd of us there was a bit of a wait between 8 and 10am, although that was to be expected - I set my alarm for 6. 30am to avoid disappointment!

The beach beside the site is rocky but we didn't mind that - however if you like a sandy beach they are well within walking distance and there's a super coastal path. The site is quiet and surrounded by livestock - although it's odd waking up to a cow eating a few feet from your head! Rockcliffe and Kippford are both lovely and the wee shop at Colvend has most things you should need.

I will most definitely return. 


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