100% (10) • 37 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Thornhill
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
1. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
82%
(36)
91km from Thornhill · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
£30
/ night
Muiredge
2. Muiredge
100%
(16)
117km from Thornhill · 8 units · Glamping
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Otter Moss Accommodation
3. Otter Moss Accommodation
100%
(8)
78km from Thornhill · 4 units · Glamping
Otter Moss Accommodation offers a variety of upscale camping options suitable for couples, families, and groups. Nestled within a picturesque 12-acre former farm, the majority of the site surrounds a spacious meadow. Additionally, the site boasts a charming small lake featuring three islands and a rowing boat for leisurely water activities.
Situated at the northern edge of the stunning Eden Valley, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Cumbrian Fells, with visibility extending to the Solway Firth and the Lake District on clear days. The Lake District is a convenient 40-minute drive away, while various sections of Hadrian's Wall are even closer, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Carlisle and the M6 motorway to Scotland are both just 20 minutes away, with the picturesque market town of Brampton also within a 15-minute drive and offering its own attractions.
Local pubs are plentiful in the area, with a diverse selection available within a five-mile radius.
Accommodation units at Otter Moss come equipped with heating, kitchen utensils, and stoves, ensuring guests' comfort and convenience. Each unit also includes firepits or barbecues, as well as bedding and towels for a hassle-free stay.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£85
/ night
Old Rectory Howick
4. Old Rectory Howick
139km from Thornhill · 2 units · Glamping
The Old Rectory is surrounded by farmland near to Howick Village. Close to the Northumberland Coast we are within walking distance of the Howick Hall Gardens and the seaside Village of Craster. Our Bell Tent and Shepherd's Hut allow you to get close to local wildlife including Hares and Rabbits. Roe deer, hedgehogs, pheasants and songbirds.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£95
/ night
Stone Raise Bells
5. Stone Raise Bells
92%
(6)
77km from Thornhill · 3 units · Glamping
Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£65
/ night
Doxford Farm Camping
6. Doxford Farm Camping
100%
(4)
133km from Thornhill · 7 units · Glamping
Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
Bamburgh Under Canvas
7. Bamburgh Under Canvas
90%
(5)
134km from Thornhill · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury Lotus Belle tent glamping with sweeping views, within walking distance of Bamburgh town and castle (and beach)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£131
/ night
100% (10) • 37 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Thornhill
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
1. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
82%
(36)
91km from Thornhill · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
£30
/ night
Muiredge
2. Muiredge
100%
(16)
117km from Thornhill · 8 units · Glamping
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Otter Moss Accommodation
3. Otter Moss Accommodation
100%
(8)
78km from Thornhill · 4 units · Glamping
Otter Moss Accommodation offers a variety of upscale camping options suitable for couples, families, and groups. Nestled within a picturesque 12-acre former farm, the majority of the site surrounds a spacious meadow. Additionally, the site boasts a charming small lake featuring three islands and a rowing boat for leisurely water activities.
Situated at the northern edge of the stunning Eden Valley, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Cumbrian Fells, with visibility extending to the Solway Firth and the Lake District on clear days. The Lake District is a convenient 40-minute drive away, while various sections of Hadrian's Wall are even closer, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Carlisle and the M6 motorway to Scotland are both just 20 minutes away, with the picturesque market town of Brampton also within a 15-minute drive and offering its own attractions.
Local pubs are plentiful in the area, with a diverse selection available within a five-mile radius.
Accommodation units at Otter Moss come equipped with heating, kitchen utensils, and stoves, ensuring guests' comfort and convenience. Each unit also includes firepits or barbecues, as well as bedding and towels for a hassle-free stay.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£85
/ night
Old Rectory Howick
4. Old Rectory Howick
139km from Thornhill · 2 units · Glamping
The Old Rectory is surrounded by farmland near to Howick Village. Close to the Northumberland Coast we are within walking distance of the Howick Hall Gardens and the seaside Village of Craster. Our Bell Tent and Shepherd's Hut allow you to get close to local wildlife including Hares and Rabbits. Roe deer, hedgehogs, pheasants and songbirds.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£95
/ night
Stone Raise Bells
5. Stone Raise Bells
92%
(6)
77km from Thornhill · 3 units · Glamping
Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£65
/ night
Doxford Farm Camping
6. Doxford Farm Camping
100%
(4)
133km from Thornhill · 7 units · Glamping
Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
Bamburgh Under Canvas
7. Bamburgh Under Canvas
90%
(5)
134km from Thornhill · 5 units · Glamping
Luxury Lotus Belle tent glamping with sweeping views, within walking distance of Bamburgh town and castle (and beach)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£131
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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EngineerMe
August 2025
With kids
Fantastic welcoming experience for adults and kids. Really good communication, great view and super quiet. Will be returning shortly! Thankyou John and Emma
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Daniel
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Stone Raise Bells
We had a great night stay at this campsite. It was a good setup with a lovely view of the surrounding area. The Bell tents were great and I’d recommend them to anyone looking to stay here!
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Eric
August 2025
With kids
The place is really nice. Our tent was prepared for four and we sleep there really well. Views on morning were amazing. And comon places were really good when weather made not possible to be outside.
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HEATHER
June 2025
With kids
A lovely wee site with various accommodation options, the staff are super helpful.
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Tim
May 2025
2 nights at Bamburgh Under Canvas
Beautiful quiet site. The tent felt entirely private/separate from the few others on the site. Well equipped and comfortable. Perfectly located for exploring the North East coast. Campbell was really helpful and made our stay great. Couldn't recommend more!
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Mandi
April 2025
1 night at West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite
Very friendly staff. Easy to find. Great facilities. Lovely walks right at back of premises.
Only downside for me was the noise off other campers. People turning up and setting stuff up after 10 pm. Also loud group of lads. But I’m use to wild camping so maybe noise would be acceptable for most.
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Bell tent camping near Thornhill guide
Where to go
Around Town
Staying in Thornhill puts you within easy reach of such attractions as Caerlaverock Castle and Ae Forest. Just south of town, set amid rolling hills and minutes from the 7stanes mountain biking centre, Oakbank Farm Campsite has pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as a self-catering cottage.
Dumfries
A 30-minute drive south of Thornhill, attractions in the busy town of Dumfries include the Robert Burns Centre, home to the poet’s manuscripts and belongings, and Sweetheart Abbey where he composed some of his best poems. Just a few minutes west of the town centre, Barnsoul Caravan Park offers camping, glamping and touring in wildlife-filled woodland.
Wanlockhead
Under a 30-minute drive north of Thornhill, Wanlockhead is Scotland’s highest village. The Southern Upland Way long distance footpath passes through the village as it travels from Portpatrick in the west to Cockburnspath in the east. A few minutes north of the village, the small campsite at Lettershaws Farm has pitches set in rolling hills.
When to go
The long daylight hours and promise of good weather of the April through August period makes it the most popular time to visit Thornhill and the surrounding Dumfries and Galloway region—make site reservations in advance if travelling during school summer holidays. If you are planning to hike the Southern Upland Way, which passes nearby, spring or autumn is best for avoiding the biggest crowds.
Know before you go
- Wild camping is legal throughout Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- There is a train station in Dumfries (15 miles or 24 kilometres away) with direct connections to Glasgow and over the border to Carlisle.
- The weather in Scotland is always changeable, even in summer. Come prepared with warm, waterproof clothing.
- Don’t worry if you forgot something, Thornhill has plenty of well-stocked shops. You’ll find bigger supermarkets and a few outdoor gear shops in Dumfries.