Crotty's Lake Camping

View prices & book 9.5 167 reviews
Pitches in a quiet rural setting
Pitches in a quiet rural setting
Aerial view of crotty's lake
Pitches among the trees
Private pitches
Grass pitches
Bridge across the stream
Secluded areas for camping.
Amazing scenery with the forest, lakeland stream.
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Aerial view of crotty's lake
Pitches among the trees
Private pitches

  • Secure dog-friendly site with direct access to Crotty’s Lake
  • A short drive from the Waterford Greenway; Dungarvan 25 minutes’ drive
  • Communal area with cooking facilities; shop 10 minutes’ drive
Are you Waterford bound? Take a look at Crotty’s Lake Camping – a handsome and rural spot indeed, and one that will surely act as an excellent base for exploring Copper Coast beaches, cycling through the countryside and hiking green slopes overlooking lakes.   Secure, private and with dog-friendly pitches backed by woodland, Crotty’s Lake Camping has direct access to Crotty’s Lake (no swimming permitted), a spectacular lake surrounded by tall hills. The owner is on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have, or give advice on local things to do. Facilities on site are well maintained – the communal area includes a toilet, a ‘wild’ (off-grid) shower, washing-up sink and cooking facilities. There’s a coffee stop and honesty shop for snacks, and picnic tables dotted about the place so you can soak up the peace as you eat. The nearest shop is 10 minutes’ drive away in Carrowleigh if you need to source ingredients for your meals, and if you’d rather get someone else to do the cooking for you, there are pubs and restaurants in riverside Carrick-on-Suir (15 minutes), a pretty market town with a castle and theatre.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Motorhome sites 20
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 167 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulBushLake and/or mountainWild camping

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful, natural setting. Owners & staff brilliant. Stunning scenery, lake walks, honesty shop great. Some want more loos/showers & there are mozzies, but overall, ace! Keen to return.

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Excellent campsite, stunning views, friendly owner and staff...

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Ali R.

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked A fantastic and very affordable campsite. Excellent location, beautiful views, and clean air. We loved Crotty Lake, which is also steeped in history. Bernard, Joe, and their family were very friendly and welcoming. There were cooking facilities and a place to get coffee and tea. The bathrooms were clean, and I was surprised to find feminine hygiene products; not even the most expensive 5-star hotels in the world have them. Campfires are not allowed; I agree this is for safety and to protect nature and the environment. But the use of smokeless fuels, such as campfires, is permitted. We had a great time and will definitely return. I would recommend it to my friends. Thanks for everything, Bernard.

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The rural location is fantastic. Very…

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Adrianus V.

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked The rural location is fantastic. Very quiet there with spectacular views.

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Joe was super friendly !!! Great spot…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site (no pets)

Liked Joe was super friendly !!!
Great spot !

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Very unique campsite, lots of different…

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Emer C.

Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site (no pets)

Liked Very unique campsite, lots of different beautiful and varied spaces to suit your needs. Ideal for hiking the Comeraghs but the awesome hospitality stood out. Lots of tips for the locality, and a fire pit with smokeless fuel (purchased on site). We had a lovely relaxed two nights camping.

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Everything. Friendly staff, free snacks, beautiful…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Everything. Friendly staff, free snacks, beautiful views

Recommend to friends Visit again

The place.…

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Antonino R.

Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site (no pets)

Liked The place.

Disliked Who the hell had the idea of running a campsite and do not allow fires?? Camping with no fire?? That’s not camping. It’s a very nice place, but I wouldn’t go back again. Sorry, I understand their rules but don’t agree with them. If you really lime camping, enjoying a night camping, that’s not the place. Nice people running it, but sorry, no. When asked what was the reason for not allowing fires we had 3 different ones. So, it is unclear why, it seems just they don’t want.

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From the manager: Dear Antonino,

We here at Crotty's Lake are disappointed you did not have the experience you hoped for at our place. Your co camper also expressed a similar view.

You state in your review that we do not allow small campfires, this is simply not the case. I am sure you noted our rules stating very clearly that smokeless fuels are allowed, before you booked. Perhaps you missed it, but then it was explained to you on the day several times that smokeless fuel was available but you choose the option not to use it. This was your choice of course and we respect that entirely.

Your point about the three different reasons for our campfire policy were also outlined to you very explicitly and easy to comprehend.

Thank you for your kind comments about the management and the place being nice. I hope on reflection that you understand our rules were in place before you booked and that safety and the environment are uppermost in our minds and everyone else's at all times.

Exceptional stay .we will be back

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Rosie C.

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Amazing site ....simple and rural and tucked away ...the most welcoming hosts I have ever met on a campsite.Beautiful views

Disliked Nothing to dislike ...no onsite showers but this is well advised

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Great site, very friendly staff.…

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Steven O.

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Great site, very friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site (no pets)

Liked Not

Disliked The place is fine, the only problem is that you can't have a fire, and going camping without a fire is terrible, which is the essence of the camp.
They changed their story four times about not allowing fires.
I don't recommend anyone to go.

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From the manager: Dear Anonymous,

We at Crotty's Lake pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and are very sorry that you or your two co tenters did not enjoy your stay. This is most regrettable from our point of view.

We would like to state the our site does allow smokeless fires. This is stated clearly on our site page. You would have read this before you booked and in fact the smokeless fuel gives a better all round camping experience.

The other points you raise as to the reasons given by management for no wood fires were clearly explained to you and your friends. The danger to forestry, the smoke blowing downwind that affects other people and of course the environment. I am sure on reflection you will agree that all the above are noteworthy and a common sense approach and policy of the management.

A safe camping experience and respecting our nature and environment is what we strive for here and I am sure you agree with this.

Entorno precioso

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Amabilidad de Joe. También bosque, lago, paseos. Entorno muy bonito. No usamos los baños.

Disliked Ibamos con autocaravana. No hay aguas grises ni negras. El llenado de agua fue improvisado, pero funcionó

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet space

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby

Location

Crotty's Lake Camping

Ross

Rathgormack

Rathgormack

Co. Waterford

Republic of Ireland

E32CP04

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.2693°N
7.50722°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

The rural area surrounding Crotty’s Lake Camping certainly has an impressive line-up of attractions. You can get active hiking around Coumshingaun Lough (five minutes’ drive), or have a shot at the Waterford Greenway (15 minutes), a 46-kilometre cycling trail on a former railway line between Waterford and Mallow. You can stroll over the soaring spans of 19th-century Kilmacthomas Viaduct (15 minutes), which once carried trains and now forms part of the greenway. Other splendid sights along the route include Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate (25 minutes), with colourful formal gardens and rare trees planted 200 years ago. The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark (25 minutes) is a stretch of coastline dotted with 19th-century copper mines. Several Copper Coast beaches are within half an hour’s drive of the site, including Bunmahon and the sheltered waters of Kilmurrin Cove. Tramore (40 minutes) is a handsome seaside town backing a popular sandy expanse; the geopark stretches from there west to lively Dungarvan (25 minutes) with its shops, pubs and restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bunmahon Beach 17.4 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Clonea Beach 19.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tramore Beach 27.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East 37.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East 37.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crotty's Lake Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crotty's Lake Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crotty's Lake Camping? The rural area surrounding Crotty’s Lake Camping certainly has an impressive line-up of attractions. You can get active hiking around Coumshingaun Lough (five minutes’ drive), or have a shot at the Waterford … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crotty's Lake Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crotty's Lake Camping? From $39.71 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.