Tucked away in a hidden valley, Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite offers a peaceful off-grid escape, just a ten minute walk from Sandyhills Bay beach. Nestled amongst Oak woodlands, there are two non electric pitches for small tents and campervans, plus four cosy glamping cabins with solar lighting and wood burners. There is a handy communal kitchen and outdoor shelter, with Dalbeattie just ten minutes away too. Dogs are also welcome!

Why you'll love it at Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite


Off-grid eco campsite surrounded by woodlands, meadows and streams - great for wildlife spotting!

Cosy off-grid glamping cabins with wood burners, some with private eco toilets too

A ten minute walk to Sandyhills Bay beach and Bainloch Deer Park, set by Dalbeattie Forest

About the site


Situated within a hidden valley surrounded by hills, woodland and wildlife. This eco, off-grid campsite is ideal for a relaxing getaway amongst nature with regular visiting deer and red squirrels, with activities such as eco tours, night walks and den building available. For small tents, there is a 2m x 3m grass pitch with its own eco compost loo and outdoor sink. There is also a gently sloping 6m x 6m hardstanding pitch with room for up to two campervans, located close to the facilities block. There are also four woodland glamping cabins, perfect for a cosy escape. All of the cabins have 12v solar lighting and a wood burning stove. The Daisy cabin is built on wheels, set close to the facilities block, sleeping up to two with a double bed. There are also two large cabins with a double bedroom and double futon bed, along with the Millie cabin which includes a bunk bedroom and a double futon. Each of the four person cabins also has a private compost loo, a decking area and rustic outdoor furniture. Get up close and experience the natural wildlife surrounding you in this small friendly campsite. You'll enjoy space, privacy and comfort within a 54 acre nature reserve. Home to an abundance of wildlife, including badgers and Roe deer, revenue from the site helps to manage the reserve for both wildlife and people. The whole site is dog friendly, with up to two pups permitted per pitch and glamping cabin. Evenings can be spent cooking up a BBQ, just please ensure it is raised from the ground. Do note, open fires are not permitted.

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Glamping

Near beach

Open year round

Peaceful

The facilities block includes a level access toilet and two showers, plus a small kitchen area with a fridge, cooker, sink, table, chairs, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans and a kettle. There is also an outdoor washing up area, a cooking shelter and log seating.

The tent pitch and the glamping cabins have private compost toilets, minus Daisy as it is located by the facilities.

Within a 15 minute drive, you will also find the Coast Bar and Restaurant, the Sea Horse Chinese restaurant and other eateries. For picking up essentials, there is a Londis a five minute drive away.


A note from the site themselves...

The beauty of the nature reserve brings daily joy. The wildflower meadows come alive with butterflies and bees in summer and lizards basking in the sun, fungi, hazel nuts and acorns for the foraging squirrels. In autumn, spotting foxes and deer and the smell of wood fires in winter and in spring a carpet of bluebells and the anticipation of the emerging young badgers.

The dream was to create a responsible, sustainable getaway which would cause no harm to the site, surrounding area and this little blue planet that we call home. Now beyond that, the site is becoming a place for like-minded people who are fascinating to talk to and a pleasure to host.


Map and address

Park address

Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite,

Fairgirth Road, Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG5 4NU

Coordinates

54.8874, -3.7460 | NX 88 56

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Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 6 accommodation options on-site

Non electric grass tent pitch

Non Electric Grass Tent Pitch

Max 4 people

Grass 2m x 3m pitch without electric, ideal for small tents only. Includes a private compost toilet and outdoor sink.

Non electric hardstanding campervan pitch

Non Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitch

Max 4 people

Gently sloping 6m x 6m hardstanding pitch. There is space for up to two small campervans with self contained facilities.



Interested in staying at Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite?

Call 07747 042197 to book.

Unfortunately Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Well behaved dogs are welcome only by prior arrangement. Dogs must not be left unattended in the camping cabins, are not allowed in the facilities block. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the campsite and nature reserve and all dog waste must be bagged and binned.

Wild Oak Woods is a quiet site and you are asked to respect this by not playing canned music audibly out with your accommodation and making no noise after 11pm and before 8am.

Children must be supervised at all times.

There is no smoking in any of the buildings and all cigarette ends should be thoroughly extinguished before placing in a bin.

Cabin wood burners must not be left burning whilst you are out or asleep.

Please leave all area's in a clean and tidy fashion, as you and others would like to find them.

For the benefit of wildlife, our neighbours and the environment please keep car journeys to a minimum.


Just a 20 minute walk from the campsite, Sandyhills Bay Beach offers golden sands and stunning coastal views. It's a fantastic spot for a relaxing stroll, rock pooling, or even a refreshing dip in the sea. The beach is also popular with kayakers and paddleboarders.

For those who love cycling, Dalbeattie Forest is right next door and home to one of the famous 7Stanes mountain biking trails. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, you'll find routes suited to all skill levels, winding through beautiful woodland.

History lovers will enjoy a visit to Threave Castle and Gardens, around a 25 minute drive away. Accessible by a short boat ride, this medieval fortress sits on an island in the River Dee and offers a glimpse into Scotland's past.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Mares Braids Waterfall (5 minutes)
  • Rockcliffe Beach (10 minutes)
  • Sweetheart Abbey (20 minutes)
  • Robert Burns House (30 minutes)
  • Caerlaverock Castle (45 minutes)

Interested in staying at Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite?

Call 07747 042197 to book.

Unfortunately Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite was last updated on February 21st, 2025 at 4:01 PM

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