3 nearly wild Tent Campsites in Republic of Ireland

Cronin's Yard

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

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

Top of the Rock Pod Páirc and Walking Centre

Wolohans Caravan and Camping Park

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

Corcreggan Mill

• Lake- and sea-view site set around an old country mill with a stream
• A five-minute drive from Dunfanaghy; just off the N56 for easy access
• Organic garden, meditation areas, meals on site, wifi, shared kitchen

Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park

• Almost-wild camping among dunes on a private sandy beach
• Spectacular Atlantic views from an eight-hectare setting
• Private fishing points, kitchenette, washer/dryer and hot showers

Campbiggle

• Wild camping on a small and remote island off the Mayo shore
• Car-free environment
• Toilet, shower, cooking hut and wifi

Derrybawn Mountain Lodge

• Mountain refuge in the Wicklow Mountains National Park
• Five minutes' drive from Glendalough and 40 from Dublin outskirts
• A 15-minute drive from the highest pub in Ireland