Crotty's Lake Camping

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Pitches in a quiet rural setting
Pitches in a quiet rural setting
Aerial view of crotty's lake
Pitches among the trees
Private pitches
Grass pitches
Bridge across the stream
Secluded areas for camping.
Amazing scenery with the forest, lakeland stream.
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Aerial view of crotty's lake
Pitches among the trees
Private pitches

  • Secure dog-friendly site with direct access to Crotty’s Lake
  • A short drive from the Waterford Greenway; Dungarvan 25 minutes’ drive
  • Communal area with cooking facilities; shop 10 minutes' drive
Are you Waterford bound? Take a look at Crotty’s Lake Camping – a handsome and rural spot indeed, and one that will surely act as an excellent base for exploring Copper Coast beaches, cycling through the countryside and hiking green slopes overlooking lakes.   Secure, private and with dog-friendly pitches backed by woodland, Crotty’s Lake Camping has direct access to Crotty’s Lake (no swimming permitted), a spectacular lake surrounded by tall hills. The owner is on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have, or give advice on local things to do. Facilities on site are well maintained – the communal area includes a toilet, a ‘wild’ (off-grid) shower, washing-up sink and cooking facilities. Picnic tables are dotted about the place so you can soak up the peace as you eat. The nearest shop is 10 minutes’ drive away in Carrowleigh if you need to source ingredients for your meals, and if you’d rather get someone else to do the cooking for you, there are pubs and restaurants in riverside Carrick-on-Suir (15 minutes), a pretty market town with a castle and theatre.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 20
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
Other options

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForestLake and/or mountainWild camping

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This beautiful, peaceful campsite offers stunning natural scenery and a "wild camping" feel. Campers consistently praise the friendly, helpful owner and staff. Pitches are well-spaced, offering privacy. Highlights include the hike to Crotty's Lake and available fire pits. Limited facilities, specifically the absence of showers and a need for more toilets, are noted. Some guests also mentioned bugs and minor access challenges. Overall, it's highly recommended for its location and welcoming atmosphere.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent choice if you want a secluded spectacular location

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and gravel tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Wild camping vibe
Staff friendliness
Chilled down attitude

Recommend to friends Visit again

All good…

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sebastian z.

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked All good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will not return.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly people

Disliked The fact that in advertising that campervans etc parked in stunning views and that was not the case ,we were parked at the side of a busy dusty laneway up against trees with Zero view .
We knew there was a hike to the lake ,but nowhere mentioned about long walks to any views. We drove the 1.5 hours to relax with a nice view.
Cars flying up and down past us on the laneway till after 9 / 10 pm . A box body van was let idle their engine till 11pm ALL DAY extremely rude and not fair.
It was noisy till after midnight.
20 euro for what ?? To park on a noisy laneway ....I've showed people pics of our actual " park up" and they laughed and won't be going there either.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall an excellent spot for camping.

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8 out of 10
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owen c.

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great location with friendly staff and fellow campers.

Disliked Could do with more toilets and shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really exceptional place. Lovely vibe. Nice and serene.

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10 out of 10
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Edward H.

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely awesome spot! Such a lovely place, loverly people, sound owner. You get the sense its a place created with true love of the surrounding area, the mountains. Such a peaceful stay, the facilties are well thought out and generous. Will definitely be back.

Disliked Nowt! Place was amazing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

All gr8 :)…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked All gr8 :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite! The owners were so lovely and accommodating, giving us all…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Lucy A.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Amazing campsite! The owners were so lovely and accommodating, giving us all the information we needed and finding us the best place for our tent. They went out of their way to make us feel at home, inviting us for a couple of drinks in the communal area and having a great chat!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love how peaceful Crottys lake is. A little peice of heaven…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Love how peaceful Crottys lake is. A little peice of heaven

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! Beautiful area, the owner and manager are always on the go.... Very…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and gravel tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Everything!
Beautiful area, the owner and manager are always on the go.... Very friendly fellas and are available to help if you have any questions.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our second stay at crottys and both times have been absolutely the…

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10 out of 10
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Jasminesian K.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Our second stay at crottys and both times have been absolutely the best experience we’ve had, the site itself is vast and so scenic. Perfect for taking walks and hiking up to the lake.

The owner of the the site Bernard has been nothing but a pleasure, really great guy, very knowledgeable with regards to the history of his land, crotty himself and which pitch would suit you in terms of putting up your tents/gear

He’s super friendly and approachable, you’d always see him walking around the site to check on people and how they’re getting on. There’s plenty of facilities at the site as well, a very clean and well maintained/stocked toilet, a covered shelter for socialising and making food, grabbing a hot drink or cold one.

The helpers Bernard has around site are as pleasant and friendly as himself and couldn’t be more ready to help us out.

Overall it’s been one of the nicest experiences we’ve had whilst we’re getting back into camping and enjoying time outside, couldn’t recommend this site enough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Dedicated quiet space

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby

Location

Crotty's Lake Camping

Ross

Rathgormack

Rathgormack

Co. Waterford

Republic of Ireland

E32CP04

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.2693°N
7.50722°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The rural area surrounding Crotty’s Lake Camping certainly has an impressive line-up of attractions. You can get active hiking around Coumshingaun Lough (five minutes’ drive), or have a shot at the Waterford Greenway (15 minutes), a 46-kilometre cycling trail on a former railway line between Waterford and Mallow. You can stroll over the soaring spans of 19th-century Kilmacthomas Viaduct (15 minutes), which once carried trains and now forms part of the greenway. Other splendid sights along the route include Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate, with colourful formal gardens and rare trees planted 200 years ago. The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark (25 minutes) is a stretch of coastline dotted with 19th-century copper mines. Several Copper Coast beaches are within half an hour’s drive of the site, including Bunmahon and the sheltered waters of Kilmurrin Cove. Tramore (40 minutes) is a handsome seaside town backing a popular sandy expanse; the geopark stretches from there west to lively Dungarvan (25 minutes) with its shops, pubs and restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bunmahon Beach 10.8 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Clonea Beach 12 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tramore Beach 17.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East 23.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East 23.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crotty's Lake Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crotty's Lake Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crotty's Lake Camping? The rural area surrounding Crotty’s Lake Camping certainly has an impressive line-up of attractions. You can get active hiking around Coumshingaun Lough (five minutes’ drive), or have a shot at the Waterford … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crotty's Lake Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crotty's Lake Camping? From £17.45 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.