Allen Centre

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Camping and touring pitches
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Allen centre
Camping and touring pitches

  • Family-friendly campsite on the southern shores of Lough Allen
  • A kilometre from Drumshanbo; 15 minutes' drive from Lough Key
  • On-site canoeing, sailing, boating, kayaking and coarse fishing
Sitting pretty in County Leitrim, the Allen Centre is where one of Connaught's loveliest loughs comes to life. Head here for family-friendly breaks full of hands-on adventure activities like canoeing, kayaking, boating and coarse fishing. It's not always all hands on deck at this rural park, though – there's a lot to be said for just settling down on your plot and soaking up all the nature, or stepping back from the lough for laidback ambles or paddles along the Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon Blueway. There's a lot of ecology and impressive landscapes to explore away from the water too, as all the surrounding mountains are designated National Heritage Areas, providing ample habitat to a diverse range of plants and animals. The camping area has spacious pitches and plenty of spectacular scenery overlooking the lough and the Sliabh an Iarainn mountains, plus a good range of well-kept amenities including toilets, showers, a shared kitchen area and barbecue spots. All of this is just a kilometre from the centre of Drumshanbo, a friendly town that's well-known locally as an angler's paradise. Though small in size, it's home to a couple of food shops and traditional Irish pubs – just the thing to round off days spent on, in or by the water.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Travel trailer sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.5

Overall rating from 114 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lake and/or mountain

72% would recommend this site to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

Great lakeside spot with friendly owner Sean & good value. Close to town, kayaking available. Downsides: cleanliness/maintenance of washrooms, overcrowding/noise during peak times.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Reasonable cost, family friendly, nice staff.

Overall

6 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Declan G.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Close to the village, beside lake. Friendly staff.

Disliked Facilities need an update and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Handy site for Drumshanbo, but not so great if you are in a tent

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely views beside the lake. Lovely flowers and trees planted. There is a large building onsite. Reception area has seating if its raining. Large kitchen. Separate dining area.
Within walking distance of Drumshanbo.
Activities on site include sauna, kayaking, hot tub.
Right beside blue way walk linking Acres Lake to to Lough Allen

Disliked The week we went was very busy. There was no designated tent spaces. No parking near the pitch(so you had to walk back and forth to the car to take out tent and camping gear). Everybody was packed in. You wouldnt really sit out because you are right in your neighbours space. Cleaning happened once a day, the bathrooms were dripping wet because the taps on the sinks dripped and the showers didnt drain quickly. Cars went in and out at night, the barrier wasnt used. Children and adults walking around at night making noise. Apparently there was security, but they were not effective. Probably wouldnt affect you if you are in a motorhome, but not really a great place for camping in a tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with lots of power points hot showers and friendly staff

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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great staff
Lake just right there
Cheaper than other camp sites close by
All the facilities available free of charge
Kayaking and paddle boats on site
Short walk from town

Recommend to friends Visit again

A must place to visit ,very friendly owner and lots of pitches

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Patrick M.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very nice place and lake on site so can go for swim or kayak or row boat anytime Owner called Shaun was a gentleman, very helpful and kind
Pitches by the water or hard and soft pitches with power points
Hot showers anytime at no extra cost
Campers kitchen with WiFi
Town only short walk very handy
Will return again soon

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot on the lake!…

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10 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Danny D.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful spot on the lake!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Giod place for camping.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very great place by the lake, the kids swim a lot, the environment is very calming, lots of space for a tent. Affordable price, we have been here many times and will definitely come back.

Disliked The kitchen and toilets and showers need more cleaning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic Camping Experience! I recently stayed at this campsite and had an amazing…

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Wifi
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Joanna E.

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic Camping Experience!

I recently stayed at this campsite and had an amazing time. The staff were friendly and always ready to help, and the location was absolutely stunning—right in the heart of nature. The atmosphere was peaceful and perfect for a family getaway or even a solo retreat. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Disliked A Bit of a Letdown

While the campsite itself was beautiful and the staff were great, one thing really took away from the experience: some guests were letting their dogs roam around off-leash. Unfortunately, the pets were relieving themselves all over the site, including near communal areas, and it wasn’t being cleaned up properly. It made the environment feel less pleasant and created hygiene concerns. I hope the management enforces leash rules more strictly in the future so everyone can fully enjoy their stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely stay here... Will definitely be back again

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Owner Sean was very friendly and helpful. Relaxed atmosphere on the beatiful Lough Allen. Super Location - easy walk into Drumshanbo village and walk the blue way from acres lake to Leitrim village .
Good facilities, toilets, showers +shared kitchen.. A little tired perhaps but definitely up to the job
Boat and kayak hire available on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite loved the lake we had a great weekend pity the…

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Wifi
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Karina L.

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The campsite loved the lake we had a great weekend pity the weather but always expected in the west of Ireland but we didn’t care. The toilets and kitchen was very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Jaroslaw A.

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great place, nice atmosphere, I recommend it very nice manager Sean very helpful, pet friendly place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Allen Centre

Drumcoora

Drumshanbo

Co. Leitrim

Republic of Ireland

N41 PD62

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.05313°N
8.04825°W

Route directions

Next to the Lough Allen spa hotel.

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

Drumshanbo (10 minutes' walk) has a handy visitor centre in the village centre, a good source of detailed information about the region's history, wildlife and attractions. If you're here in July and fancy making some music, you might like to head to the seven-day Joe Mooney summer school for a week of classes and concerts, or the An Tostal Festival's programme of street entertainment earlier in the month. For more outdoor exploration, drive west for a quarter of an hour to Lough Key Forest Park. This nearby activity centre may prove particularly popular with kids, who can zip around its woods on forest segways, drive over wooden bridges in purpose-built mini Jeeps or set off on an exciting and accessible orienteering course. Also at Lough Key, dramatic McDermott Castle (15 minutes' drive, then a short boat ride) warrants a closer inspection, as do nearby historic sites like the imposing plantation-era Parke's Castle (35 minutes), thirteenth-century Sligo Abbey (45 minutes) and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Rosses Point Beach 44.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Allen Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Allen Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Allen Centre? Drumshanbo (10 minutes' walk) has a handy visitor centre in the village centre, a good source of detailed information about the region's history, wildlife and attractions. If you're here in July and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Allen Centre?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Allen Centre? From $44.24 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.