Farm campsite · Ballycastle · Antrim

Watertop Farm

Small working-farm campsite near Ballycastle with grass tent pitches, serviced touring pitches, crazy golf and a cottage museum fire.

Dogs welcome
Campfires

Watertop is a family farm just outside Ballycastle, between the Glens of Antrim and the Causeway Coast. It stopped running as an open farm in 2020, but the campsite carries on with a children's play area, a big slide and a nine-hole crazy golf course.

Pitches sit in three separate areas with lake, river or farm views. Tents go on level grass; touring vans choose between six lake-view grass pitches and seven river-view hardstandings, all with hook-up, awning space and a grey water connection. The toilet block is no more than a few minutes' walk from the furthest pitch.

Evenings tend to end around the fire in the old cottage museum or at a raised fire pit on your own pitch. There are six miles of gravel farm tracks for bikes, and Ballypatrick forest is next door. The site goes quiet at 10pm.

Crazy golf, big slide and play area
Fire pits and logs on site
Cottage museum with an open fire
Six miles of farm tracks to cycle
Reduced rate for solo walkers and cyclists

Open1 April to 31 October

Arrive / leaveFrom 14:00 / by 11:00

DogsYes

CampfiresRaised off the ground only

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

Tent pitch price includes 3 people; touring pitch price includes 4 people. Cash is appreciated; card and QR payment available on arrival. Deposits are non-refundable.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the grass pitch for tents, trailer tents and tent boxes, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £20

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November 2026

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January 2027

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April 2027 from £20

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September 2027 from £20

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
grass-pitch	Any	Any	£20 pitch_night, incl. 3 people
grass-pitch	Any	Any	£10 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
lake-view-grass, river-view-hardstanding	Any	Any	£30 pitch_night, incl. 4 people

People

Adult: £5 night

Extras

Electric: £5 night (Tent pitches; 10amp hook-up is included in the electric touring pitch price)
Dog: £2 night
Firepit: £5 night (Hire; must be raised off the ground)
Logs: £5 item (Must be bought on site)
Other: £5 item (Laundry)

Deposit: Deposit required; non-refundable

Source: watertopfarm.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Grass pitch for tents, trailer tents and tent boxes

Pitch

Grass
Electric 10A
7m x 9m to 12m x 14m
For tent, trailer-tent

Level, drained pitches from 7m x 9m to 12m x 14m; allocated on arrival. Electric hook-up is optional.

Lake-view touring pitch (grass)

Pitch · 6 of them

Grass
Electric 10A
Water
Waste drain
8m x 8m
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Fully serviced: hook-up, awning space and grey water connection.

River-view touring pitch (hardstanding)

Pitch · 7 of them

Hardstanding
Electric 10A
Water
Waste drain
9m x 8m
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Concrete/gravel hardstanding with gravel for the awning; hook-up and grey water connection.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · up to 2 · £2 night · on leads
Dogs must be on a lead at all times because of livestock; pick up after them.
Fires: Raised off the ground only · fire pit hire £5 · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Fire pits and BBQs must be raised off the ground. All wood bought on site.
Pool: None
Groups: By arrangement
Scout and DofE groups can be accommodated by email; no large noisy parties.
Quiet hours: 22:00
Arrival: From 14:00
Name and pitch number are on a board in the farmyard
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch
Cancellation: Deposits are non-refundable; discretionary refunds up to 48 hours before arrival carry a £5 admin fee.
Also: One tent per pitch; gazebos and shelters allowed on the pitch
Also: A wild camping area is available by arrangement

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Baby changing
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Drinking water
Chemical toilet disposal
EV charging (no)
WiFi (no)
Mobile signal (Good)
Fridge or freezer

Food and drink

Shop (no)
Café (no)
Bar (no)
BBQ area
Fire pits

Things to do

Play area
Crazy golf
Dog walk
Farm animals
Undercover area

Around the site

Walk to a pub (no)
Cycle route access

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

188 Cushendall Road, Ballyvoy, Ballycastle, Ballycastle, BT54 6RN

Nearest beachBallycastle Beach3.4 miles
Nearest pubHarbour Bar3.8 miles
Nearest ferryRathlin Island Ferry Booking Office & Terminal3.9 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Watertop Farm?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Up to 2 per pitch or unit. They cost £2 a night.

Can you have a campfire at Watertop Farm?

Yes, as long as the fire is raised off the ground. You can hire a fire pit for £5. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Watertop Farm open?

1 April to 31 October.

How much does it cost to stay at Watertop Farm?

From £20 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Tent pitch price includes 3 people; touring pitch price includes 4 people. Cash is appreciated; card and QR payment available on arrival. Deposits are non-refundable.

Does Watertop Farm have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Watertop Farm have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Watertop Farm?

No.

How far is Watertop Farm from the beach?

Ballycastle Beach is 3.4 miles away (as the crow flies).

Which ferry is closest to Watertop Farm?

Rathlin Island Ferry Booking Office & Terminal, 3.9 miles away.