When can I check in and check out of Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping?

From €20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping

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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

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of €1.00 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.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 5 Apr to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Cars not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Awnings not allowed

Extras

Motorbike (2 max)

€3 (€3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €20 (€20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Max 3.4m width x 3.5m depth (11.2ft width x 11.5ft depth) Calculated area: 11.9m² (128.1ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Motorhome or Tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.4m width x 3.5m depth (11.2ft width x 11.5ft depth) Calculated area: 11.9m² (128.1ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

European plug

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Boat space (1 max)		€15 (€15) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		€10 (€10) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		€5 (€5) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		€5 (€5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		€3 (€3) per night
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		€10 (€10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €31 (€31) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Motorhome or Tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

European plug

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Boat space (1 max)		€15 (€15) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		€10 (€10) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		€5 (€5) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		€5 (€5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		€3 (€3) per night
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		€10 (€10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €41 (€41) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Stunning view over the lake of the sunset !

Dog heaven - never caught a duck though!

Scenic view and very good place to relax. We really enjoyed our…

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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

Liked: Scenic view and very good place to relax. We really enjoyed our stay. Toilet is spotless! Hope they will put works on their kitchen. Easy 5 star!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stopover, would recommend and visit again

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

Karen W. Aug 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, short walk to a nice pub. Taxi to city centre reasonable price. Friendly staff

Disliked: Having to pay extra for a shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice place, and a good price.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Leighton B. Sept 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: No problem arriving late at night. Friendly helpful staff. Nice location. Nice showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of space, clean facilities, great showers and right on the edge…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Loads of space, clean facilities, great showers and right on the edge of the lake for easy access (and lots of ducks roaming around!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities clean

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

Sherrylyn C. Aug 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: As our first time camping this site was excellent. John was very friendly and helpful. There was such a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Already trying to organise our next visit. Family oriented plenty of ducks freely walking around which was lovely to see. And we could bring our little dog which was a bonus

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location right by the lake - fabulous view of the sunset.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Virginia G. Aug 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Lovely location right by the lake - fabulous view of the sunset. Staff very friendly and helpful. The friendly flock of ducks on the lake was an added bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

site is set in beautiful scenery with the lough at one end.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Clive H. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked: site is set in beautiful scenery with the lough at one end. the pitches were all clean and tidy and the local pub is a very short walk away with friendly music nights sat and wed. the owner was laid back and helpful and the Wi-Fi was better than most campsites. a very pleasant stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big level pitch Very well maintained showers, toilets etc Fabulous site - lake, ducks,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

DEIRDRE M. Aug 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Big level pitch Very well maintained showers, toilets etc Fabulous site - lake, ducks, trees, little stream Nice pub just next door, dog friendly

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views of lake Nice size pitches Convenient location to explore area Pub outside Friendly…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Views of lake Nice size pitches Convenient location to explore area Pub outside Friendly atmosphere

Disliked: Toilet block was a little outdated but was clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site. John is lovely & site has direct access to…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

Liked: Very good site. John is lovely & site has direct access to lough ree.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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 Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Extras

A charge of €1.00 applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Jet skis are not permitted.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

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 €20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.