Camping in the Republic of Ireland

Coastal road trips, natural wilderness, and Guinness-fuelled camping adventures await on the Emerald Isle.

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3 top campsites in Republic of Ireland

TamiJoyFarm

1 unit · Tent10 acres
Walk the gardens at TamiJoyFarm and meet the Kunekune grazing pigs and Zwarble sheep. Or kayak and fish on beautiful lake Ballinakill or walk or hike Gorumna Loop. Pitch your tent next to the sea on our seaside property, at the farm or alongside Ballinakill Lake, the choice is yours, depending on availability. At the farm, you will be surrounded by organic vegetables, herbs and flowers and have access to the barbecue grill all while gazing out at Lake Ballinakill. Hike our seaside property or enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the many local beaches, ready for exploration. Stop in at the Seaweed Centre and enjoy a relaxing seaweed bath and spa treatment or visit the Heritage Centre and learn about the history of the area from a local historian. Take a cooking class at TamiJoyFarm or a botanical art class, so many options in this unspoilt beautiful area.
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Inch Hideaway Eco Glamping

6 units · Glamping2 acres
Located only 15 minutes walk to Inch Beach, in the beautiful East Cork coastal area, Inch Hideaway is a Glamping/Eco Camping that embodies the idea of Eco and Sustainable Tourism. Accommodation consists of 5 gorgeous hand build yurts and the Wanderly Wagon. Each yurt is well insulated and is heated with a wood fired stove or electric heater and furnished with beds and all the extra comforts. All yurts have a private garden space with picnic tables and their own BBQ. The communal spaces include the Cob House Kitchen that’s all geared up for self catering, the banquet dining area in the Barn, BBQs, wood fired pizza oven and camp fire pit. In our dedicated Therapy Room you can treat yourself with personal treatments with a choice ranging from Holistic Massage, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Emotional Release, individual and group Yoga classes. There’s many outdoors activities in the close-by area: surf school, stand up paddling, outdoor activity centre (kayaking, obstacle courses, etc.). You can enjoy the ambience of walking at Inch Beach, White Bay, Roches Point through cliff walks. Inch Hideaway is also an ideal venue hire to host weddings, naming ceremonies, surf and yoga retreats, workshops or corporate team building events.
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Portsalon Luxury Camping

5 units · Glamping18 acres · Portsalon
Luxury glamping in the heart of Donegal with Ireland's best beach in reach
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Camping in the Republic of Ireland guide

Overview

It’s small enough to drive your campervan across in a day, but Ireland packs in so much scenery that every turn becomes an epic road trip. Experience the craic in Dublin or Galway, drive the Wild Atlantic Coast, and hop out to hike to rugged headlands, paddle around misty loughs, and explore enigmatic castle ruins. Spring through autumn is the best time for an Irish camping trip, but prepare to face the elements—rain and wind can hamper plans even in summer. It’s worth the effort, though: even if you don’t believe in shamrocks and leprechauns, Ireland’s spectacular views are a pot of gold all on their own.

Where to go

Dublin & East Ireland

With the verdant hills of the Wicklow Mountains and the glacial valley of Glendalough right on the doorstep of Dublin, urban campers will find it easy to escape the crowds. From the capital, head south along the Irish Sea coast to Wexford‌, where you’ll find family-friendly campgrounds within a short walk of the beach, then venture inland to discover the mediaeval castles and ancient abbeys of Kilkenny.

Cork & County Kerry

Some of Ireland’s best campsites and most thrilling coastal views can be found in the southwest, whether road-tripping around the Dingle Peninsula or hiking and camping along the wild Beara Peninsula. Base yourself in Cork or Limerick, then set out for a road trip along the Ring of Kerry, stopping to go mountain biking in Killarney National Park, hike through the Gap of Dunloe, or cruise out to Skellig Michael.

West Ireland

The Wild Atlantic Way curls along Ireland’s entire west coast for more than 1,600 miles—the ultimate coastal road trip. Stop on route to walk the Cliffs of Moher, go glamping in a yurt or bell tent in Galway, or pitch your tent along the wild heathlands of Connemara National Park. To the north, the County Mayo coastline is peppered with blue-flag beaches and fishing villages.

Northwest Ireland

Only the most intrepid campers make it up to Ireland’s far north, where the Gaelic-speaking county of Donegal is dotted with ancient castles, craggy peaks, and windswept beaches. You’ll find motorhome and caravan parks around Londonderry and Portsalon Beach, but adventurous types can also seek out a remote tent pitch in the Derryveagh Mountains.

Northern Ireland

Pastoral farmlands roll over the border from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland, but while the landscapes remain the same, you’ll soon notice the difference. Swap your Euros for Pounds (you’re in the UK now) before you head to Belfast to discover the Titanic Museum and the Belfast murals, take a road trip through fantastical Game of Thrones filming locations, then head up to the north coast to hike the Giant’s Causeway.

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