Wave Crest Caravan Park

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  • Family park on a Ring of Kerry Hill overlooking beaches
  • Direct access the water for guests to launch their own craft
  • Book a RIB ride around the local islands
What a spectacular spot for camping in Ireland. Wave Crest Caravan Park is in Co Kerry, set on a Ring of Kerry Hill overlooking beaches, coves and mountains: you might even see an occasional basking shark or dolphin in the water off Derrynane Beach... As might be evident, this is a watery spot suitable for watery sports, so we applaud the Wave Crest foresight in having direct access to the water for guests to launch their own craft or watersports kit. More watery sports in the form of scuba diving and surfing or sailing are within five kilometres, along with hill walking, trips to the Skellig Islands and walks on the beach – Irish weather permitting... Or stay very close to home and book a RIB ride with owner John's brother Des, zipping niftily from Wave Crest around nearby islands, to the Bull Rock and across the bay to the Beara Peninsula. The first-rate family facilities at Wave Crest include showers and loos, a well-stocked shop and deli, a fully-equipped play area and on-site tourist information.

Site type

Tent sites 60
Caravan sites 25
Motorhome sites 25
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Wave Crest Caravan Park

Glanbeg

Ring Of Kerry

Caherdaniel

Co. Kerry

Republic of Ireland

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.75853°N
-10.09179°W

Route directions

The site is located on the Ring of Kerry Wild Atlantic Way on the N70 between the villages of Caherdaniel and Castlecove. The campsite is clearly signed on the ring road from Kerry. Coming from Kenmare, we are the second campsite on the left before Caherdaniel. From Cahirciveen we are the second campsite on the left after Caherdaniel. Approximate driving times during high season may take longer depending on traffic and the time of your trip but you can enjoy spectacular scenes along the way: Waterville - 20 minutes Sneem - 20 minutes Killarney - 60 minutes Tralee - 90 minutes Kenmare - 45 minutes

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

Many outdoor activities are available in the area around Wave Crest Caravan Park, like local walks and bike trails, fishing excursions and trips to the Skellig Islands from Bunavalla or from local harbour Derrynane. Local village Derrynane has Derrynane House, once the home of Daniel O'Connell and now a National Monument, museum and part of a large national park. Iron Age Staigue Fort is about three miles away. Skellig Chocolate Factory at Ballinskelligs is another tasty treat in the local area, while heritage hunters should take a look at Valentia Lighthouse, built on the site of a seventeenth century fort on Cromwell Point. The fossilised footprint of a dinosaur can be seen from here, which we think is pretty spectacular...

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane) 3.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trá Na Huíne (Inny Strand, Waterville) 12 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Baile An Sceilg (Ballinskelligs) 14.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
White Strand, Caherciveen 24.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cúas Crom 25.8 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wave Crest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wave Crest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wave Crest Caravan Park? Many outdoor activities are available in the area around Wave Crest Caravan Park, like local walks and bike trails, fishing excursions and trips to the Skellig Islands from Bunavalla or from local … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wave Crest Caravan Park?

    In low season (01/01-31/05 and 01/09-31/12) the arrival/departure times are flexible. During this periods, please call the park using the contact details provided in the booking confirmation email if you are arriving after 10pm. In high season, arrivals from 12 noon to 10pm. Departures by 12 noon.

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