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Loch Ken Holiday Park
Parton
Castle Douglas
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG7 3NE
Tel: 01644 470282
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Pitches: 100
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 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 |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports On Site |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 Lakeside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: November 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Timvan |
8 reviews from this member |
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 This is an Excellent site in beautiful location. Very friendly welcoming staff with Good facilities. Will definitely come back. So good to find a campsite open all year to enjoy peace and quiet. Good choice of pitches. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Mondeocort |
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We arrived in the rain and were shown our pitch by warden. Had booked an awning pitch but neighbours in a massive outfit with a boat trailer did encroach onto the pitch we were given and so did without rather than cause a nuisance as occupants of outfit weren't around. There was a mix of static, seasonal and touring pitches and we were on the 2nd of 4 tiers. Did feel a little penned in and also felt that we were intrusive of the tier below. Plenty of bins, taps etc on site with a central waste and chemical disposal point at the toilet block. Toilet block was open all day and cleaned in the morning but all the surfaces were dripping with condensation all the time and the floor was dirty constantly. They were good showers though and plenty of room. The reception was central and had a book exchange and info room and also groceries on sale. A massive tent / camping field next to the hard standing was slopped and also suffering somewhat with the amount of rain, very boggy in parts. Massive dog walking field next to the camping field which was a god send as the only alternative was to walk along the main road to the nearby village which wasn't pavemented unless you are happy to get in and out of your vehicles constantly. We like to park up and not move so on that basis will probably not visit again. I could imagine for families interested in boating or fishing, this would be an ideal site and with plenty of play area's, great for families with younger children.
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| Date of Visit: August 2017 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Burscobilly |
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We received a friendly welcome at the reception and were guided to a choice of pitches overlooking the loch. The views from our pitch were stunning and it was lovely to sit at the front of the tent in the morning with a brew; watching the occasional boat on the loch.
The camp field has lots of flat areas to pitch. There is a play area with climbing frame and there is also a football pitch. Would suggest you don't pitch too close to the goals! Some of the pitches had electric hookup, but we chose not to. The EHU pitches are nearer to the loos but further back from the loch.
We found two toilet and shower blocks. There was no charge for showers when we went. The toilet blocks were clean and we never had to queue for showers.
Some reviewers mention that the site was very crowded, but we didn't experience that in August. (We were there for the last week of the Scottish school holidays)
The reception doubles up as a shop and they will freeze your ice blocks for a small charge. There is a coffee van that is open in the mornings.
We didn't take hire a boat, but wish we had!
Castle Douglas only 10/15 mins away in the car and we found a beautiful chippy in Kirkudbright.
We hope to visit again. Next time we would take our bikes and find some off road spots to pedal; there are lots in the area.
The site was quiet and clean and well maintained. Well worth a visit
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| Date of Visit: August 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Alison Ian |
2 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic site, beautiful area and views over Loch Ken are stunning. A very well run site with great facilities and welcoming staff. Great for kids, big area for them to run round with parks, football pitch, table tennis. Boats available to hire and are good value for money. Will be happy to return here again and again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: PedroPete61 |
31 reviews from this member |
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What a great place to stop on the edge of the Town, Hard standing or Grass right on a Loch. The town has plenty to offer Tesco coop and local shops, Brewery to go and visit strange opening times as it shuts at 6pm. The Place has places to eat and if fishing is your thing then the Lake has it for you.
The site has 3 toilet blocks and a swipe card is required for entry. The staff are the best, Will come again
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Babywhale |
26 reviews from this member |
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Camped for six nights at the end of May and early days of June, with EHU. Friendly welcome.
Site is really beautiful, with a mixture of grassy areas and wooded areas alongside Loch Ken. There are some small beaches along the shore of the Loch, perfect for kids and dogs to play at.
The camping field for EHU is slightly sloping. Some pitches are flatter than others. Our pitch was on a slight slope. There is a water point close to the pitches, as well as dishwashing facilities and showers/toilets in portakabins.
Toilets cleaned daily, but it was quite busy, so they did become a bit messy and smelly later in the day. Showers are clean and VERY powerful.
Plenty of activities for kids to take part in on the site. Location is quiet, although the main road runs alongside the site. You hear the traffic but its very infrequent.
Many nearby places to visit, including the Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries and Castle Douglas, Gretna, and the Ayrshire, Dumfreisshire and Galloway coasts with their many beaches.
Will definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Allan5455 |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is one of those campsites I always wanted to visit for many years. Had 2 beautiful hot days at this panoramic site overlooking the loch itself. The staff were very friendly and helpful, showing us to our pitch and informing us of all the amenities. About 7 miles from Castle Douglas. We arrived on Thurs bank holiday weekend and planned to stay till Sunday. It turned out there were over 100 bookings for the Friday and the same for Saturday but by Friday just after midnight the noise from both adults and children running amock deprived us of sleep.
Although adequate the toilets in my opinion did not serve purpose for over the 300_ 400 camping there, as they only had 3 cubicles and showers. I may visit this site again but it will be midweek when the site was not so busy
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Ddlkc |
22 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic site ! The camping field overlooks the loch, there is 12 ehu pitches, the shower block in the camping field was immaculate, there is a washing up block next to the shower block which has plenty of hot water. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The wifi started off fine but after our second day seemed to stop working, mobile phone signal was fine. The site is not far from a lot of lovely places to visit from stunning view points to lovely attractions. We will definitely return to this beautiful site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Feeblecat |
42 reviews from this member |
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This is the first time we have been to this campsite as a couple, without young grandson. We didn't bother with an electric hook up this time and had a pitch nearer the loch with lovely views. I should add that wherever you are on the site there are lovely views. I was a bit apprehensive going at this time of year as I don't generally like a busy site so avoid peak holiday times. And the site was very busy. I had no need to be apprehensive. Although busy it was full of folk having good old fashioned fun - fishing, barbecuing, children on the rope swing, boating. No boom boxes or rowdy drunks any of the times we have been here - there is always such a nice atmosphere. A credit to the staff who can keep such a busy site relatively peaceful. We noted a warden gently reminding folk in a very nice way of the no noise rule late on. The site is kept spotlessly clean, even when busy, with plenty of hot water in shower block and dishwashing areas.
I can't recommend this site enough - great atmosphere, friendly, clean, gorgeous views and in a great location. We will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Begbie |
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This is a fantastic site with lovely staff who are happy to help. As per the other reviews it has a wide range of recreational opportunities and the layout of the site makes it a very safe place for children. It has around 12-16 electric hook ups for camping with a large camping field overlooking the Loch. The rope swing over the Loch is a big draw for the kids and some adults too, splash! Caravans etc are separate from the tent area, which is nice in case a group of rowdy, stay up until 3am types arrive. The site does have a no late night noise policy, which works. The fishing is great, free for kids and £5 for a 24 hour adult pass. Some good local food, we ate at the Ken Bridge hotel and The Clachan. Both are on the approved list in every aspect. The 'Cream O'' Galloway' was worth a visit. Its evolution from dairy to child focused activity centre has worked well. Dry weather would benefit a visit as most of the main attractions are outside, ie go carts and huge bouncing frame, 'thing'.
The only improvement on site would be the toilet / shower facilities in the camping field. The staff face a difficult problem of keeping them clean due to the flawed design of the blocks. This issue causes them to be awash despite the regular cleaning. Also the addition of urinals would be a benefit by keeping the toilet seats clean, as a consistent problem was people 'spraying' the seats. Sorry but the devils in the detail.
Overall the positives far outweigh this easily fixable issue. I recommend this site and will be returning.
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