Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Republic of Ireland

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

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

Sexton's Caravan and Camping Park

• Located amidst green rolling countryside
• directly on the Wild Atlantic Way

Slieve Aughty Centre

• Equestrian and events centre over 17 acres in rural Co Galway
• Eco-friendly and with miles of trails for walking, cycling and riding
• Organic restaurant on site selling meals and picnics

Dunmore East Holiday Park

• Scenic park overlooking the sea, Waterford Harbour and Hook Head
• Set in meadows and surrounded by woodland
• Guest kitchen, outdoor barbecue and award-winning restaurant

Lough Arrow Touring Caravan Park

• Award-winning site in excellent setting for touring the north west
• Spectacular scenery overlooking the shores of Lough Arrow
• Boules pitch, campers' kitchen, board games and club room with stove

The Apple Camping and Caravan Park

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

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

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

Wild Atlantic Camp

Wolohans Caravan and Camping 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

Rosguill Caravan and Camping Park

Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park

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

Gurteen Bay Caravan and Camping Park

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