Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park

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  • 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
Almost-wild camping among the sand dunes on the western fringe of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way... with spectacular Atlantic views from a private sandy beach…all this, and hot showers too. Those of you who are ‘nearly wild’ rather than ‘really wild’ campers (happy to camp without most facets of civilisation but also fond of a hot shower in the morning, ta very much) will find Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park on the western edge of Connemara in gorgeous Galway just the ticket: a coastal park with ace Atlantic views on three sides, set on biodiverse Machair grass among eight hectares of dunes with dry clean pitches and the comfort and safety of a small, modern and family-run park. Facilities include a washer/dryer, free phone calls within Ireland and to the UK, private fishing points and a kitchenette for campers’ use with free tea, coffee and milk. Clifden is a strongly sustainable site with an environmental emphasis and a low carbon footprint; it’s run to be clutter-free and as eco-friendly as possible and even has organically sourced local mineral water to all its fixtures. Campfires are allowed, as are dogs (once your mutt sees this beach, he’ll think he’s died and gone to heaven), and supplies can be picked up two minutes' drive away in the village of Claddaghduff or at Clifden town within 10 minutes. Pick up your sausages and marshmallows and fire up a blaze at the eco-friendly firepit to lie back and watch the sky at: this is top stargazing territory too because of the low light pollution on the grounds. Getting around Ireland on your own two feet? Park owner Kris can arrange a pick up from the station at Clifden, subject to availability.

Campground type

Tent sites 1
Caravan sites 1
RV & Motorhome sites 1
Caravans for hire 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 1

Languages spoken

English

Features

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

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

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Motorhome service point

Location

Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park

Claddaghduff Rd

Wild Atlantic Way

Clifden

Clifden

Co. Galway

Republic of Ireland

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Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin +0000 (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.52357°N
-10.13412°W

Route directions

From Clifden town centre Take Westport Road/N59, turn left at the Clifden Topaz fuel station and continue to follow the N59 for 3.5km. Turn left onto Omey Island/Claddaghduff Road. Continue to follow the road for 6.2km. Turn left following the signposts for Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park. Continue to follow the road to our reception (450m). From Galway Take Clifden Road/N59, and continue to follow the N59 for 0.3km. Turn right at the Clifden Topaz fuel station onto the Westport road/N59 and continue to follow the N59 for 3.5 km. Turn left onto Omey Island/Claddaghduff Road. Continue to follow the road for 6.2km. Turn left following the signposts for Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park. Continue to follow the road to our reception (450m). From Westport town Take Leenane/Clifden Road/N59, and continue to follow the N59 for 61.5km. Turn right onto Claddaghduff' Road. Continue to follow the road for 6.2km). Turn left following the signposts for Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park and continue to follow the road to our reception (450m). Satnav users: do not turn left onto the Sky Road, wait and turn left signposted for Omey Island /Claddaghduff

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

Away from your seascape pitch, you don’t have to travel far for more spectacular scenery: the village of Claddaghduff on the doorstep of the park is between the Atlantic and the Twelve Bens mountain range where rocks and the ocean meet. These famed peaks are often scaled by fell walkers who attempt to hike all twelve in one day; if you’re only up for trying one, be brave and make it Benbaun, the highest peak in the Bens and the highest in Co Galway at 729 metres (Benglenisky is the lowest Ben at 516 metres if all this is making you feel faint). Even closer to base are the sea fishing, scuba diving, boating, windsurfing and other watersports from Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park’s own private beach – or snorkel from the water here on a lazy drift dive along the estuary of Streamstown Bay. Feetwise, the tidal island of Omey is within walking distance of your pitch (if you’re there in late July keep an eye out for the famed Omey races on the beach), and there are several other coastal walks directly from the park and around the open landscape of Connemara: take the beach road from Clifden to the harbour and boat club, the Sky Road along Clifden Bay and Streamstown Bayor, or walk the Bog Road into sloping Roundstone and its conservation area. You’ll find several inland options too including Connemara National Park, beautiful Kylemore Abbey and its gardens; outdoor activities and bungee jumping at Killary Adventure Centre; lough and river fishing for trout and salmon; island hopping to the west coast islands like Clare, Achill and Inishbofin; and urban adventuring in Westport and Galway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Clifden Beach 7.1 km Estuary Poor Poor Poor Poor
Goirtín, Cloch Na Rón 20 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh 28.4 km Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Clare Island, Louisburgh 33.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna 34 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park? Away from your seascape pitch, you don’t have to travel far for more spectacular scenery: the village of Claddaghduff on the doorstep of the park is between the Atlantic and the Twelve … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park?

    From 2-9pm

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