3 Nearly Wild Camping sites & Campgrounds in Republic of Ireland

Raven's Rest

• Spacious 13-acre back to nature park on the Carlow-Wicklow border
• A 40-minute drive to the coast and the Wicklow Mountains National Park
• Barbecue area, play area with sandpit and huge grassy area for games

Cronin's Yard

Top of the Rock Pod Páirc and Walking Centre

Corcreggan Mill

• Lake- and sea-view site set around an old country mill with a stream
• A five-minute drive from Dunfanaghy; just off the N56 for easy access
• Organic garden, meditation areas, meals on site, wifi, shared kitchen

Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park

• Almost-wild camping among dunes on a private sandy beach
• Spectacular Atlantic views from an eight-hectare setting
• Private fishing points, kitchenette, washer/dryer and hot showers

Fort Apache Luxury Caravan and Glamping Tents

• Spacious Donegal coast site with sea views and private beach
• A 10-minute drive from Moville and 45 minutes from Derry/Londonderry
• Dog-friendly site with access to fishing; just off Wild Atlantic Way

Wolohans Caravan and Camping Park

Campbiggle

• Wild camping on a small and remote island off the Mayo shore
• Car-free environment
• Toilet, shower, cooking hut and wifi

Purecamping

• Peaceful site surrounded by woodland overlooking the Shannon Estuary
• On the south side of the Loop Head Peninsula; Kilkee 10 minutes' drive
• Sauna, shared campfire spots and outdoor pizza oven

Blanemore Wild Camping

• Wild camping site in a scenic location on the edge of Ferrew Bog
• A 15-minute drive from Lough Conn; Ballycastle beach 20 minutes
• Wildlife haven home to deer, foxes, pine martens and birdlife

Rock Farm

• Boutique camping in the heart of the Boyne Valley in County Meath
• Activities available are tree climbing, electric bikes, kayaking
• Outdoor facilities include wood burning hot tub and clay pizza oven