10 Campsites in Ireland Recommended by CNC customers!
Our customers love travelling and exploring Ireland. A good holiday is made even better when you have the right places to stay and everything goes well. We are always looking to keep up to date with the best campsites around Ireland. Talking to our customers helps us get an inside look and feedback on the campsites that go the extra mile. Below is a list of some of the best campsites around Ireland that are more than suitable for camper vans.
Eagle point Camping Bantry (Cork)
First in our list of campsites in Ireland, located close to Bantry is Eagle Point. This campsite boasts stunning cliff-side views, pebble beaches, rock pools and an onsite slipway for boats right on its doorstep. It is the ideal spot for setting up your tents & camping, along with water-based activities like boating, wind surfing, swimming and fishing. There is a supermarket and petrol station at the entrance to the park. For fun, apart from the water-based activities, you can find a tennis court, football pitch, basketball court, small playground and a TV room for entertainment. Within the surrounding 10 km are golf courses, National walkways, forests, shops, restaurants, craft shops and so much more. Not to mention all that can be discovered in South Kerry and West Cork from this relaxing base in Ballickey, Bantry.
Travers Campsite Bundoran (Donegal)
Another beautiful place that earned its place on our list of camping spots in Ireland is Bundoran. This is a popular tourist spot and a surfer’s paradise for all water sports enthusiasts! Situated within walking distance to shops, restaurants, cinema, bowling alley, amusements, water world and beaches, there is something for everybody! The campsite is family friendly with electric/water and a picnic bench at each stand!
The Bush Caravan Park Bushmills (Antrim)
This campsite is in a great location if you plan on exploring the North Antrim Coast, located just minutes from the Giant’s Causeway and the Old Bushmill’s Distillery. It is a quiet, peaceful and secure place just outside the busy town of Bushmills. It has spacious pitches and a children’s play area. A great starting point or stopover to add to the list when planning your Causeway Coastal Route!
O Connors Guesthouse Cloghane (Kerry)
Set at the foot of Mount Brandon, overlooking Brandon Bay in beautiful Cloghane, this hidden gem is in a superb location! Definitely a strong pick for our list of best camping sites in Ireland! Perfect to stop off while exploring the Dingle Way, with great food, scenic views and plenty of great walks to be enjoyed from here. Just a 20-minute drive from Dingle town and a variety of activities available such as fishing, water sports and whale watching.
Loughshore Jordanstown Belfast (Antrim)
Set in a convenient location close to Belfast city. A ten-minute coastal drive takes you from the city out to this Lough side location. The site is well laid out offering great views over the Lough. From here you can follow the cycle path which takes you right into Belfast city or there is a bus stop close by which will also take you into the city. There is a café and playground adjacent to the park with shops, restaurants and pubs just a few minutes’ walk away.
Barley Cove Camping Crookhaven Skibbereen (Cork)
A short distance from Mizen Head, Ireland’s most south westerly point this campsite has great facilities including a mini market, takeaway, laundrette, tennis courts, basketball court, pitch and putt course, children’s playground and an indoor games room! If that’s not enough to keep you entertained there are plenty of activities to be enjoyed. Bicycle hire, water sports, fishing not to mention all the gorgeous beaches nearby, so set up your tents and enjoy your unforgettable camping experience in Ireland
Knockalla Campsite Port Magherawarden Portsalon (Donegal)
Another great campsite in Co. Donegal. With Knockalla mountains on one side and Ballymastocker Bay on the other, the surrounding scenery is beautiful. There is an outdoor play area, tennis court, football pitch and a shop which sells tea/coffee, homemade baked goods and ice cream. Only a ten-minute walk from the beach and with plenty of hiking and walking in the vicinity it is a great place to unwind and relax.
Woodlands Park Tralee (Kerry)
Based only ten minutes from Tralee on the gateway to the Dingle Peninsula, Woodlands Park is family friendly and a great base to explore the Ring of Kerry, Lakes of Killarney or any of the many golden beaches nearby. The Aqua Dome, Ireland’s largest indoor water park, Kerry County Museum, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, cinema and golf also nearby. The award-winning campsite has plenty for you to do with a playground, indoor playroom, football pitch and all-weather BBQ onsite, making it a perfect place for your camping holiday in ireland.
Curraghchase Camping Kilcornan (Limerick)
This beautiful campsite surrounded by a forest is a little piece of paradise situated near the village of Adare. With a café onsite and ample walking/cycling routes you could happily spend your trip exploring the campsite and its surrounding areas, the playgrounds or the ruins of the De Vere Family Mansion. Pitches are spacious and well placed making this the perfect stop when exploring the Mid-West of Ireland.
Ballyness Bushmills (Antrim)
Another spacious award-winning campsite in Bushmills, Co. Antrim close to the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-rede rope bridge and Bushmills Distillery. Onsite there is a shop, outdoor playpark and football field, indoor games room, TV area and wildlife ponds to explore. Nearby there are shops, cafes and restaurants and there are also plenty of day trips to book from the park with a bus service collecting you from the campsite.
Summary
Ireland has countless amazing camping sites, and all the places we listed guarantee a memorable camping experience that you won’t soon forget.
If you are still looking for the perfect camper van to explore surroundings and have your best camping experience in Ireland , just give our team a call to discuss the range of options we have and rent your campervan today! {Insert CTA}
Camping in Ireland can be an excellent way to spend your summer holiday or midterm break. Whether you’re looking for an adventure with your significant other, or for something more relaxing for yourself and your family, a camping trip is always a great choice! We would love to hear what you think – let us know which camping site is your favorite by sharing this blog on your social media and tagging us!
