Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping

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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

RV sites 40
Travel trailer sites 40
Tent sites 42
Open now
Opens April 18

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of €1.00 ($1.50) 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.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 143 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountain

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite has a beautiful lakeside location with peaceful surroundings & great views. Guests rave about the spotless facilities, friendly staff, & spacious pitches. Some mention minor Wi-Fi issues, noise, & coin-operated showers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great spot, abut too quiet for small children but great for swimmers

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Megan M.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Love how easy going it is, friendly the guy running it is and just generally very accessible and well kept everything thing is

Disliked Could do with a very small play area for kids, like a sand pit or something. Otherwise my kids would just dig up the ground 🤣☺️

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Loved this campsite

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (large)

Liked The location was fabulous on the shores of Lough Ree
Very relaxed family atmosphere
Lovely clean facilities e.g toilet and shower
Great camping facilities with nice campers kitchen, washing machines available
Everything you would need for your stay
Lovely pitches and you had the opportunity to choose your pitch, electric hook up available.
Excellent WiFi

Dog friendly too
Pleasant and helpful owner

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Couldn't ask for better staff, cleaness 10/10

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked We loved Everything from the pitch to the lake , ducks coming up to you,great kitchen facilities, shower's and toilets spotless,as for Jon he makes everyone feel so welcome, that's why we booked again 😁

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We loved this campsite. The sunsets…

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Georgina M.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (large)

Liked We loved this campsite. The sunsets over the lake were breathtakingly beautiful. Water sports are allowed in the lake but the site doesn’t provide the equipment.
The pitches were fully booked while we were there but it didn’t feel overcrowded.
Large pitches with electric hook up if needed. We stayed in our campervan but the tent area looked ideal and had electricity available.
Room with pool table and vending machines behind toilet areas ideal for kids or adults. Campers kitchen available and is equipped with washing machine,tumble dryer and microwave.
There is a pub within 5 minutes walk of the campsite called “the Dog and Duck”. We had drinks here and the atmosphere was welcoming.

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Definitely be back again

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely relaxing site
Very Clean
Owner very nice and was very helpful with any questions.

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Excellent clean site and in walking distance to the local pub

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked The view of the lough was amazing

Disliked NA

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Very clean Good location…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Very clean
Good location

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Such a spectacular setting on the…

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Declan B.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Such a spectacular setting on the lake, but also the atmosphere & vibe of the site is so chilled out & relaxing - perhaps owing to the friendly owner John - everything runs really smoothly, anything you'd want for a camping trip - and he makes it all seem so effortless. That's a really nice touch that I really appreciated. I'll definitely be returning. I also loved all the ducks to keep an eye on the place - that was special

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Lovely little campsite

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Tara C.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Loved everything about this campsite its a
lovely spot

Disliked Nothing

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Absolutely loved this place so peaceful…

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Bethany L.

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Absolutely loved this place so peaceful and easy to deal with

Disliked Nothing

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

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $51.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.