Folks on the Hill
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- Family campsite with spectacular Carlingford Lough views, County Down
- Mourne Mountains 15 minutes’ drive; Rostrevor Forest Park 20 minutes
- Basics shop and pool room; Cranfield Beach accessed directly from site
Site type
29
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 16 to
Pitch types & availability
9.1/10
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Spectacular views, beach access, and friendly owner noted. Facilities are clean and basic, with some guests requesting more toilets/showers. Peaceful, spacious site, though a few mentioned shower temp/signage issues.
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Excelente spot perfect view.
Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked What beautiful spot perfect view. Very clean and organized.
Disliked Didn’t get any information how to use the shower.
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Good spacious site, clean and accessible…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Good spacious site, clean and accessible toilets, great wee bistro at other side of nearby campsite!
Disliked No place we could find close to get a drink. Fish & chip van nearby only took cash, and no off-license! Shower was impossible as only one !
Not the easiest place to find, no obvious signage
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From the manager: Hello
The shop beside the campsite sold drink. The sold coke-cola Fanta and even iron bru. Something for everyone tastes. Off licence was a five minute drive away in a local cost cutters shop. Plumber let us down with shower. No local plumber wants small jobs as they are all living the high live on what they call the "Dublin rate." As for a sign, I had a large sign but was asked to take it down as I have limited planning on my campsite. The fact the chippy only took cash is totally out of my hands as it's neither owned or run by me.
Kind Regards Folks on the hill campsite
once we located the place it was perfect for us as a campsite.
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location and views were fantastic. pitches were well arranged and the owner was a lovely chatty chap. overall we were delighted. Awesome views across to the mountains.
Disliked No Clear signage at the entrance, we went past it about 3 times trying to locate the entrance. Had to rely on Google in the end.
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We will be back but hope the facilities will be better :)
Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Gorgeous gorgeous views 😍
Great campsite near the beach, a little shop and chip van. Nice friendly owner who gave lots of information on nearby attractions.
Disliked Only 1 shower and 2 toilets! Over 25 tents pitched when we stayed and the facilities do not match the number of people using them. They were unkempt due to the level of people using them.
More showers needed!
Also the Shepard's hut could do with more sinks and hot water.
This is something that could be easily rectified as it's such a beautiful site.
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Fantastic location. The views are amazing…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Fantastic location. The views are amazing
Disliked Nothing
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Great site with clean facilities and decent ground 👌
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great little campsite! I brought my girlfriend here for her first camping trip, and she absolutely loved it—we’re actually heading back again this weekend 😊. The toilets were clean, and there’s a shop just five minutes from the site. The beach is about the same distance, and if you need to pop into town, Kilkeel and Asda aren’t far either. The views are amazing—ocean on one side and mountains on the other. Just a tip: bring a mallet, as the ground can be pretty hard 😂.
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Really nice and clean place .…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really nice and clean place . Lovely view very close to the beach, shop and chip shop
Disliked Light in toilets hasn't been working at night.
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Lovely scenery Shop just minutes away…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely scenery
Shop just minutes away
Beach minutes away
Owner of site very helpful & friendly
Toilets immaculate
Site immaculate
Disliked Shower
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Great place and views. Brian keeps…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great place and views. Brian keeps the site clean and tidy. Been 2 weeks in a row kids love it.
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Very nice place
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked It was very nice experience we was very happy. Beautiful place and nice hosts. Toilets and showers all working good. I can recommend that place to all camping enthusiasts.
Disliked A bit noisy young campers, partying until late at night
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Folks on the Hill
5
Cranfield Road
Kilkeel
Co. Down
Northern Ireland
BT34 4LQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.02685°N
6.0616°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield (Cranfield Bay) | 0.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shelling Hill/Templetown | 7.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Newcastle | 23.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Port, Lurganboy | 25.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Murlough Co. Down | 26.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
National Trust
Derrymore House 27.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CARLINGFORD LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/02/1996) 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Folks on the Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Folks on the Hill dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Folks on the Hill? Local attractions and activities include: - Carlingford Lough Ferry (cruise the lough): five minutes’ drive - Kilkeel Golf Club: 10 minutes - Mourne Park House (heritage building): 10 minutes - Mourne Mountains: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Folks on the Hill?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Folks on the Hill? From $37.23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.