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Lochside Caravan And Camping Site
Carlingwark Loch
Lochside Park
Castle Douglas
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG7 1EZ
Tel: 07824 528 467 or 01556 504 682
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Pitches: 150
Open: 01/03/2025 to 30/01/2026
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics 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 |
 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 |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <10 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Lakeside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: The Lants |
8 reviews from this member |
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 We ended up here for one night due to a problem with a different site we had booked into.
The pitches for caravans, motorhomes and campers etc are all hardstanding, this is not surprising as the site doubles as the town car park when the camping season finishes. This was confirmed by a local council member of staff running the site.
The grass pitches with electric hook up are not marked very well and most are under trees, so your unit still gets dripped on hours after it's stopped raining. The non electric hook up field looks as though it doubles as the town football pitch & is enclosed by houses all round.
The shower/toilet block were absolutely minging. Freezing, blocked urinals, tiny shower cubicles with dirty walls.
Rubbish bins were over flowing and didn't appear to have been emptied for several days.
The CDP was situated in a tiny 'cupboard' in between the female & gents toilets and I don't think it had been cleaned, ever. The stench was similar to that of a 16th century street smell or that of a gheto in the middle of Mogedeshu. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fisherwidow |
10 reviews from this member |
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My husband and I have just returned from a very enjoyable fortnight in the Dumfries and Galloway area of Scotland (despite the rain). During that time we decided to try the three council run camp sites, including Lochside Camping at Castle Douglas.
The camp site has electric hookups and is all hard standing, two blocks of toilets and showers (but see below). It is lochside and there is a children's play area and picnic area adjacent in the local park. Although this camp site is in a very good position for touring and for the town itself and has a pretty outlook over the loch, although the grounds were like a car park, I would certainly not recommend it for the following reason.
We originally booked for two nights but on inspection of the site and facilities we found that half the site (the best half) was completely taken over by travellers. On investigating the toilets/showers we found them to be in a very bad state
On speaking to the Warden and other legitimate (if that is the word) campers we discovered the Warden had complained to the Council and was to have a meeting with them shortly.
Possibly worth speaking to the Council is this is a camp site you would be interested in staying at. I have sent these comments to the tourist board in Scotland also.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Anyab |
2 reviews from this member |
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I read the rest of the reviews on here expecting them to really slate this site so was really surprised at the recommendations.
We visited for one night last week (May 2009) and I wasn't a fan. Although perfectly situated for town and it is a lovely spot, it's a strange site for a campsite. The site is set around a public park and lake so it felt strange pitching up amongst locals walking their dogs, kids playing footie and teenagers hanging out (I was worried that they were hitting the cider which made it feel less secure than normal sites).
More importantly though, I've never experienced worse toilets/ shower block. They were absolutely crumbling and old It put us off having a shower which is why we only stayed one night. The site just felt totally unloved.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fubnj52 |
2 reviews from this member |
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The site itself is council-owned and maintained. Access is via a security barrier, for which you receive a passcard for a five pounds deposit. Pedestrian access is available from three directions.
The site is located at the end of the town, next to Carlingwark Loch, a local church and playgrounds. The site itself is relatively small and for touring caravans and tents. Much of the site is hard surface with electric hook ups, and the tent part of the site is relatively small but adjacent to the toilets.
The toilets and showers are accessed by a key, and are free to use, clean and well-maintained.
The site is an easy walk to Castle Douglas High Street, with lots of independent shops, a Woolies, Boots, Tesco, a nice cafe called the Scotch Pantry, Library and Art Gallery (open late and with free internet access). There is a micro-brewery in town (and about 5 mins walk from the site) - Sulwath Brewery. There is a free visitor centre, and a tour for 3.50 - it's well worth it, conducted by one of the owners and includes two free halves.
Close by are the lovely towns of Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse of Fleet, and the National Trust Threave Garden and House. Threave Garden is really pretty and has a good market garden too.
Everyone is very friendly in the town, and at the site itself (a lot of the site appears to be seasonal guests) - well worth a visit.
One tip though - if it's windy (and it was exceptionally windy and wet when we visited) - make sure you pitch in a sheltered spot if you can. The camping field can be whipped up and swirly.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rokerpam |
1 review from this member |
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I have visited this site for the last twelve years and have found it to be a exceptionally clean site, both grounds and tiolet/shower blocks. The comment which was left by another camper about the rubbish building up over the time he was there (5days) is not the norm, he obviously visited after rubbish was collected (usually on a monday) and left within a day or so of it being collected again. Even so the staff normally make sure that rubbish is kept in the bays provided and if one of these areas has too much they move some of it to one of the less used collection areas. I would definately recommend this site for any age group.
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| Date of Visit: March 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ben2007 |
1 review from this member |
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I visit this campsite a few times a year because of the excellent fishing that Loch Carlingwark has to offer. I normally go at Easter and July ( infact i'll be there in a couple of weeks ) and everytime I have been it has been just right.
We have always had plenty of room for the tent, it has never been packed and is always very clean and the staff there are very helpful.
Castle Douglas is a brilliant town for food lovers and the pubs are welcoming. I've noticed a few people saying that the pubs are not that good really which I believe isn't true. You have to remember that this is a small town, yes they may be quiet but thats what you want when you go away, a nice quiet drink. A few will let dogs in too which is a bonus.
Everything you need is here for both the fishing and camping, with an excellent tackle shop in Castle Douglas. Myself and all of my family have been visiting for many years and will carry on visiting for many years to come.
See you soon.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Xpress0 |
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We have been visiting this site for years and where there Aug bank holiday. We find the wardens friendly and very helpful. The site is clean and can be busy at times but can always find a pitch. Its true the toilets are clean and I have never had a cold shower yet. The fishing in the Loch is very good but can be took over by weekender fishermen. This year we where lucky to see the local otter and the Tour of Britain Cycling race passed through Castle Dougles. We have never had any trouble. We always find it relaxing and the kids have fun and there is always something happening and things to see in the surrounding towns and areas.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Tim and Cary |
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The site is unusual in that it is set in a public park. There are two large tarmaced areas laid out with about 30 caravan pitches on each one and a large grassed area used by both tents and caravans. The park location is idyllic in that it is right on the edge of a beautiful loch with swans, etc. The park has mature trees and flowerbeds and a well appointed playground area. All of the facilities are open to the general public and there is nothing to seperate the caravan and tenting areas from the rest of the park.
Surprisingly however there does not seem to be a problem with security. Although there were a few local youngsters hanging around in the evenings they did not cause any trouble.
The toilet block are reasonable, accessed by key. The fresh water points are annoyingly fitted with push, and hold on, type taps which are not really suitable for use with aquaroll hoses. The CDP was fitted with a the same sort of tap and no hose for rinsing the cassette.
The staff are helpful although the warden is only there during the day.
Castle Douglas is a pleasant market town with a good range of shops and amenities. The surrounding countrysidie is beautiful and the coast is witin an easy drive.
We stayed at the site going to and from our summer holiday in Dumfries and Galloway and we have stayed there too in the past.
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| Reviewer: Stumack |
1 review from this member |
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July 2005
we went for the weekend stay and really enjoyed it , the toilets were clean and tidy the showers were nice and large friendly staff nearby play park for kids was great . we had plenty space for our tents to go.
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| Reviewer: Martin+karen |
1 review from this member |
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May 2005
We arrived late on a Saturday (bank holiday weekend) and were squeezed in to a pitch just big enough for our tent by friendly and helpful staff. Could have done with more space but were grateful to have been accepted late in the day.
Ladies toilets were ok, but dated - shower area had plenty of room, but mine was cold. Also rather smelly outside of the toilets.
Generally a good location, but found the local pubs left a little to be desired. The station hotel was a quieter bar that allowed dogs, and was ran by friendly local people.
Were advised that the walk around the loch was pleasant, however half of this was not near the loch, and on a minor road.
Generally had a good stay, but felt that it was a little claustrophobic.
Would advise visit to local brewery (five minute walk away).
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