Wildlife haven: Campsites in Republic of Ireland

Purecamping

• Peaceful site surrounded by woodland overlooking the Shannon Estuary
• On the south side of the Loop Head Peninsula; Kilkee 10 minutes' drive
• Sauna, shared campfire spots and outdoor pizza oven

Skyhil Gypsy Caravans

• Simple off-grid gypsy caravans five mins' drive from Wild Atlantic Way
• Glengarriff village five minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Bantry
• Direct access to hill walks, an ancient forest and stone circle

Morriscastle Strand Family Caravan Park

Arranmore Glamping

• Family-run glampsite with Wild Atlantic Way views on Arranmore Island
• A ferry ride from Burtonport on the County Donegal mainland
• Luxury pod with ensuite, kitchen and TV; wildlife tours available

Ballinacourty House Caravan and Camping Park

• Quiet, picturesque site situated at the base of the Galtee mountains
• Family friendly, dogs on leads welcome
• Forest walks from the gate

Annascaul Glamping

• Ensuite camping pods on a small farm two kilometres from Annascaul
• 15 minutes' drive from Inch Beach; 25 minutes from Dingle
• On the Wild Atlantic Way scenic coastal drive

Gurteen Bay Caravan and Camping Park

Top of the Rock Pod Páirc and Walking Centre

Fort Apache Luxury Caravan and Glamping Tents

• Spacious Donegal coast site with sea views and private beach
• A 10-minute drive from Moville and 45 minutes from Derry/Londonderry
• Dog-friendly site with access to fishing; just off Wild Atlantic Way

Fleming's White Bridge Caravan and Camping

Raven's Rest

• Spacious 13-acre back to nature park on the Carlow-Wicklow border
• A 40-minute drive to the coast and the Wicklow Mountains National Park
• Barbecue area, play area with sandpit and huge grassy area for games

Inch Hideaway

• Eco-friendly glampsite an easy walk from sandy beaches
• Half an hour's drive from Cobh and 40 minutes from Cork city
• Massages, pizza and barbecue nights, and craft cocktails on site

Chleire Haven

Cronin's Yard

Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park

Rosguill Caravan and Camping Park

Daisy Creek

• Small, peaceful site 20 minutes’ drive from the city of Galway
• On the Connemara Loop and Wild Atlantic Way
• Within walking distance of a sandy beach, pub, shop and gym

Wild Atlantic Camp

Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways

• Scenic family-friendly site over 20 acres with lake and river access
• A five-minute drive to Ballaghaderreen and 15 minutes from Castlerea
• Fishing, fairy garden, games, wellness centre and equipped kitchen