Allen Centre

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Aerial view of the Allen Centre
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Allen centre
Camping and touring pitches

  • Family-friendly campsite on the southern shores of Lough Allen
  • A kilometre from Drumshanbo; 15 minutes' drive from Lough Key
  • On-site canoeing, sailing, boating, kayaking and coarse fishing
Sitting pretty in County Leitrim, the Allen Centre is where one of Connaught's loveliest loughs comes to life. Head here for family-friendly breaks full of hands-on adventure activities like canoeing, kayaking, boating and coarse fishing. It's not always all hands on deck at this rural park, though – there's a lot to be said for just settling down on your plot and soaking up all the nature, or stepping back from the lough for laidback ambles or paddles along the Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon Blueway. There's a lot of ecology and impressive landscapes to explore away from the water too, as all the surrounding mountains are designated National Heritage Areas, providing ample habitat to a diverse range of plants and animals. The camping area has spacious pitches and plenty of spectacular scenery overlooking the lough and the Sliabh an Iarainn mountains, plus a good range of well-kept amenities including toilets, showers, a shared kitchen area and barbecue spots. All of this is just a kilometre from the centre of Drumshanbo, a friendly town that's well-known locally as an angler's paradise. Though small in size, it's home to a couple of food shops and traditional Irish pubs – just the thing to round off days spent on, in or by the water.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Caravan sites 20
Motorhome sites 20
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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72% would recommend this site to a friend

72% would stay here again

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Giod place for camping.

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Very great place by the lake, the kids swim a lot, the environment is very calming, lots of space for a tent. Affordable price, we have been here many times and will definitely come back.

Disliked The kitchen and toilets and showers need more cleaning.

Fantastic Camping Experience! I recently stayed at this campsite and had an amazing…

Overall 10/10

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Joanna E.

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic Camping Experience!

I recently stayed at this campsite and had an amazing time. The staff were friendly and always ready to help, and the location was absolutely stunning—right in the heart of nature. The atmosphere was peaceful and perfect for a family getaway or even a solo retreat. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Disliked A Bit of a Letdown

While the campsite itself was beautiful and the staff were great, one thing really took away from the experience: some guests were letting their dogs roam around off-leash. Unfortunately, the pets were relieving themselves all over the site, including near communal areas, and it wasn’t being cleaned up properly. It made the environment feel less pleasant and created hygiene concerns. I hope the management enforces leash rules more strictly in the future so everyone can fully enjoy their stay.

Really lovely stay here... Will definitely be back again

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Owner Sean was very friendly and helpful. Relaxed atmosphere on the beatiful Lough Allen. Super Location - easy walk into Drumshanbo village and walk the blue way from acres lake to Leitrim village .
Good facilities, toilets, showers +shared kitchen.. A little tired perhaps but definitely up to the job
Boat and kayak hire available on site

The campsite loved the lake we had a great weekend pity the…

Overall 10/10

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Karina L.

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked The campsite loved the lake we had a great weekend pity the weather but always expected in the west of Ireland but we didn’t care. The toilets and kitchen was very clean

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10

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Jaroslaw A.

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great place, nice atmosphere, I recommend it very nice manager Sean very helpful, pet friendly place

Plenty of space to pitch up, beautiful scenery.…

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked Plenty of space to pitch up, beautiful scenery.

Disliked There was no one at reception it was locked and no answer from any of the numbers listed so we pitched up ourselves and didn’t even see anybody until the next day. Toilet facilities and shower facilities could be better and cleaner.

Great place to stay, walking distance to town and very relaxed.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location and lovely views

Disliked Toilet/showers need a bit of a deep clean

Beautiful environment and scenery……

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Beautiful environment and scenery…

Disliked Facilities could do with a good scrub…

Wouldn't recommend

Overall 2/10

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Very little.

Disliked The centre reception area itself was chaos when I went in. Over run with kids no one on reception, only a contact number on the front door. It was about 20 minutes before anyone showed up and during thus time we drove around the site. It was very run down with no designated pitches and wet mucky hard-core. We left without staying

Quiet, relaxing campsite; great stay.

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked I had a fantastic and relaxing weekend at Allen Centre. The campsite is quiet and simple, offering the perfect escape in a natural, green environment. Since it was close to the end of the season, there weren’t many people around, which made it even more peaceful and comfortable.

The instructions for self check-in were clear, and even though there was no staff on site, I had no issues. A mobile number was provided in case I needed anything, but everything was smooth and easy. I also appreciated the trust-based payment system—no one rushed or pressured me at any point.

Overall, I really appreciated the serene environment and the chance to unwind. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to relax in nature!

Disliked While I had a great time at Allen Centre, I did notice there were a lot of expired items in the fridge. It would be much better if these could be cleared out regularly to keep things fresh for future guests.


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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Allen Centre

Drumcoora

Drumshanbo

Co. Leitrim

Republic of Ireland

N41 PD62

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.05313°N
8.04825°W

Route directions

Next to the Lough Allen spa hotel.

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

Drumshanbo (10 minutes' walk) has a handy visitor centre in the village centre, a good source of detailed information about the region's history, wildlife and attractions. If you're here in July and fancy making some music, you might like to head to the seven-day Joe Mooney summer school for a week of classes and concerts, or the An Tostal Festival's programme of street entertainment earlier in the month. For more outdoor exploration, drive west for a quarter of an hour to Lough Key Forest Park. This nearby activity centre may prove particularly popular with kids, who can zip around its woods on forest segways, drive over wooden bridges in purpose-built mini Jeeps or set off on an exciting and accessible orienteering course. Also at Lough Key, dramatic McDermott Castle (15 minutes' drive, then a short boat ride) warrants a closer inspection, as do nearby historic sites like the imposing plantation-era Parke's Castle (35 minutes), thirteenth-century Sligo Abbey (45 minutes) and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Rosses Point Beach 44.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Allen Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Allen Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Allen Centre? Drumshanbo (10 minutes' walk) has a handy visitor centre in the village centre, a good source of detailed information about the region's history, wildlife and attractions. If you're here in July and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Allen Centre?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Allen Centre? From $54.68 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.