As the weather starts to finally warm up here in the Emerald Isle, you may be curious to find local campsites by the sea that you can take the family to for a relaxing visit. Fortunately, Ireland is chock-full of gorgeous campsites and miles-long stretch of sandy beaches that are perfect for an escape from the same ol’ regular routine.
Here are the 10 best campsites by the sea in Ireland:
- Eagle Point Camping
If you’re looking for a family-friendly campsite, look no further than Eagle Point Camping. Not only does it offer breathtaking views of the water, but the crisp green valleys will make you feel like you stepped out of your van and into a fairytale.
This 20-acre campsite overlooks Bantry Bay and comes with a host of amenities including but not limited to toilet facilities, basketball courts, playgrounds, and gorgeous beaches that make boating and fishing a breeze. Plus, guests staying here can enjoy free hot showers!
- Pure Camping
If you’re in the mood to go camping, chances are you’re looking for some peace and quiet and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday Irish life. So, if you’re in the mood to be completely off the grid, then you’ll love Pure Camping because it offers, well, a pure camping, distraction-free experience.
The best part about Pure Camping is not only that it offers beautiful, picturesque views, but it gives travellers options to customize their camping experience. Guests can choose to pitch their own tent, utilize one of the tents available on site, or stay in one of Pure Camping’s wood cabins. Guests also have the choice of participating in active yoga classes for an added serotonin boost.
- Renvyle Beach Caravan & Camping Park
Nestled right by the Atlantic Ocean, Renvyle Beach Caravan & Camping Park is a gorgeous home away from home you and your adventurous travellers will love. Open May through October, this spot is not only perfect for a blissful afternoon spent admiring the waves and ocean breeze, but it’s relatively close to a variety of small shops, ATMs, and restaurants, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
If you or anyone in your party loves dolphins, we recommend this by-the-sea campsite, as dolphin sightings are usually reported here. Pretty neat, right?
- Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park
Where can you see both the sea and towering mountains? At Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park, of course! Offering the best of everything nature has to offer, this campsite welcomes all travellers, whether they’re travelling and staying in a motorhome, propping up a rooftop tent, or putting up one on the grass.
The great thing about this campsite is that while it offers gorgeous views of nature, it also thinks about what guests will need during their stay. As such, guests are free to use the toilet blocks, free Wi-Fi, playground, kitchen, and indoor pool.
- Margaret’s Beach Caravan and Camping Park
Just a short 15-minute drive from Rosslare Europort, St. Margaret’s Beach Caravan and Camping Park has over 20 tents currently available for rent. Guests staying here will not only enjoy the peace and tranquillity that comes with relaxing by the ocean, but they can spend an afternoon exploring Kilmore Quay and Our Ladies Island.
This park also offers wheelchair access and wheelchair-accessible toilets, a playground, and a barbeque station.
- Chleire Haven
Chleire Haven is a top-rated beachside campsite in Ireland and it only takes one night there for you to see why. What makes Chleire Haven so unique is the fact that it’s located on Cape Clear Island, so when you’re here, you truly feel like you’re on a vacation.
Like other campsites on this list, Chleire Haven has a BBQ section and wood-burning stove, but unlike other campsites on this list, you can stay inside a completely furnished yurt! It’s one luxurious experience you won’t be able to stop talking about!
- Portsalon Luxury Camping
Speaking of luxurious campsites, this is a perfect segway into the next beachside campsite on our list: Portsalon Luxury Camping near County Donegal. Like Chleire Haven, guests can also stay inside gorgeous, luxurious yurts, but they can also spend the evening on their private hammock beneath the stars while falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean. Pretty idyllic if you ask me!
Furthermore, Blue Flag beach is only three miles away from the campsite, so it’s the perfect blend of beachside meets countryside.
- Wave Crest Camping
You’ll love spending your next holiday at Wave Crest Camping. Home to stunning, picturesque waterfront views, an on-site cafe, and a game room, your entire family will be entertained from the moment you enter the property.
Whether guests prop up their rooftop tent or arrive in their motorhome or caravan, there is so much to do and see at Wave Crest Camping that will keep every member of the family (regardless of their age) entertained to the fullest.
- Inch Beach House and Cottages
If you’re looking for a tranquil camping experience, Inch Beach House and Cottages is where you’ll find it. This beachside campsite has a newly renovated shower and toilet area, as well as a dining area, and fridge to provide you with all the comfortable amenities of home.
You can indulge in a ton of water-based activities such as kayaking, surfing, and fishing during your stay. There are limitless things to do at this campsite, which is why it ranks on this list of the best beachside campsites in all of Ireland.
- Clifden Eco Beach
If you’re looking to vacation on the western side of Ireland, you have to check out Clifden Eco Beach. Conveniently located on the coast of Connemara, guests camping here will have access to their very own private beach – a luxury you can’t find anywhere else!
Best of all, if you’re concerned about your carbon footprint, Clifden Eco Beach has been eco-certified as a carbon-neutral campsite.
Camping is Made Easy With a Roof Top Tent
Now that the weather is warming up, Ireland-based campers are eager to get back to doing what they love the most. If you want to camp, but don’t have the necessary equipment yet, you can easily get started by purchasing a quality rooftop tent from Mako56.
As Ireland’s first rooftop tent company, we have a variety of tents available that will fit your vehicle and into your active lifestyle. Visit our website to browse our current inventory.