Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping

View prices & book 9.4 105 reviews
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Sunset view from the pitch
Sunset over the site
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Sunset view from the pitch
Sunset over the site
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  • Waterside holiday park on the shores of Lough Ree in County Westmeath
  • Lough Ree Yacht Club 15 minutes’ drive; Hill of Uisneach 25 minutes
  • Family-friendly base for water sports; pub within five minutes’ walk
Keen to get out on the water? Lakeside Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping may be the County Westmeath base for you. Set in five acres of stunning countryside on the shores of Lough Ree East, this family-run park in the sleepy village of Ballykeeran has its own jetty and boat slip. As it’s also bordered by a stretch of the Breensford trout river, this means the site makes a pleasant base for anyone into angling, boating, windsurfing, sailing or canoeing. And on the odd day when the weather’s not playing ball, you can stay busy in the on-site recreation room with a pool table and darts board. Amenities include a shower block with disabled facilities, and electric hook-up across the park. Rustle up something for supper in the basic camper’s kitchen, or spark up a barbecue at your pitch. You can pick up bits for the grill from supermarkets in Athlone (10 minutes’ drive), and if you fancy a pizza or a pint of the black stuff, there’s a popular pub within five minutes’ walk. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany you on holiday, but must be kept on a lead at all times when at the park. One other thing to note, please: the owners of Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping do not organise any sporting activities or rent out any gear, so you’ll need to bring your own paddleboards, kayaks and so on, or hire from local companies at Lakeside Marina (five minutes’ drive).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 40
Tent pitches 42
Open now
Opens 18 April

Tourist board rating

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.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of €1.00 (£0.84) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 105 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite receives widespread praise for its beautiful lakeside location, friendly and welcoming staff, and immaculately clean facilities including showers and toilets. Pitches are generally described as spacious, well-maintained, and well-positioned. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the views of Lough Ree, and the presence of ducks. While some noted minor issues such as shower payment, WiFi connectivity, and a lack of a dedicated swimming area, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent facilities. Friendly and welcoming staff. Level pitches. Will return .…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

Liked Excellent facilities. Friendly and welcoming staff. Level pitches. Will return .

Recommend to friends Visit again

We enjoyed our staying,everything clean and tidy,great place for relaxing!…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked We enjoyed our staying,everything clean and tidy,great place for relaxing!

Disliked Nothing

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Good facilities not over crowded , clean and well maintained…

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Marie M.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Good facilities not over crowded , clean and well maintained

Disliked Check in was a bit chaotic , pitches didn’t have numbers and people were half deciding themselves where to go . Check in was busy . Poor mobile phone coverage and WiFi kept dropping especially at night

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Relaxing…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

Liked Relaxing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great find - suited all our needs and we will return if in the area

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Alison C.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The great communication and flexibility of John, the relaxed atmosphere and the views over the lough

Disliked nothing

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Lovely site. Well positioned. Excellent layout and size of pitches.…

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Apryl K.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

Liked Lovely site. Well positioned. Excellent layout and size of pitches.

Disliked Showers had to take own chair to have somewhere to keep clothes dry. Also had to have second person outside shower to put money in for hot water. Not very practical.

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Beautiful spot ,very peaceful,were lucky the weather was so good,Sean manager very…

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Michael G.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful spot ,very peaceful,were lucky the weather was so good,Sean manager very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice area, ideal distance from town, very organized facilities, enjoyed the sun…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Nice area, ideal distance from town, very organized facilities, enjoyed the sun sparkling on Lough ree, pitched the tent beside stream,nature at its finest

Disliked No complaints, I've been to many camping parks in Ireland and that's one I've fond memories of, many stars

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall and excellent little get away place. Would highly recommend!

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Megan D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Lovely spot and just 10 minutes from the shop to get anything that was forgotten! Lake is a beautiful view. The quiet times at night are respected for a good sleep. There’s a little games room with a pool table for extra fun and board games. Bathrooms and showers were lovley and clean as well. The hosts were very welcoming and generous lending us their extension lead Because ours wasnt working. The location is also not far from baysports for some water activities as well!

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Would stay again

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Grace B.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Amazing location, great facilities, clean. Very friendly staff and guests.

Disliked Not much to do on site, no access for swimmers into water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Rallies welcome 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping

Ballykeeran Camping

Ballykeeran

Athlone

Co. Westmeath

Republic of Ireland

N37 TX45

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.4484°N
7.88995°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

Novice sailors can take lessons at Lough Ree Yacht Club (15 minutes’ drive), but if you’d rather leave the steering to someone else, try an evening cruise in The Hot Tub Boat (10 minutes) – spectacular sunsets are almost guaranteed on cloudless days. Not good on the water? Enjoy those sunsets from dry land on the lakeside Lough Ree Park Walking Trail (10 minutes), and take your camera to snap the abundant wild fowl. For a stroll in the footsteps of ancient peoples, pre-book a guided walk around the lofty Hill of Uisneach (25 minutes) – a sacred ceremonial site scattered with monuments from the Neolithic period right through to the Middle Ages. Keen to learn more about times long gone? Visit Dún Na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park (15 minutes) for a family-friendly romp through rural Irish life. As well as painstakingly recreated farmhouses, there’s a blacksmith’s forge, lime kilns and a fisherman’s cottage on display, with historic agricultural machinery in a small museum. Chances are though that the favourite activity for younger visitors will be stroking the furry farmyard animals at the petting zoo.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping? Novice sailors can take lessons at Lough Ree Yacht Club (15 minutes’ drive), but if you’d rather leave the steering to someone else, try an evening cruise in The Hot Tub Boat … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping? From £27.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.