Ireland Campsites and Overnight Parking for Campervans

Quick summary: For a campervan trip in Ireland, campsites are the place to stay overnight. They’re plentiful along the Wild Atlantic Way, in Kerry, Wicklow and on the Causeway Coast, often beside beaches and lakes, but there are few close to central Dublin. Camping without the landowner’s permission is generally restricted, and many car parks and beach parking areas prohibit overnight stays, so book a campsite for each night in your campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Near Dublin	Few campsites; one on the city’s south-west edge
Scenic areas	Plentiful along the coasts and in Kerry and Wicklow
Facilities	Hookups, water, showers and waste disposal at most
Wild camping	Restricted; landowner permission needed
Car parks	Many prohibit overnight stays
Tours	Glendalough tours

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Where can you stay near Dublin?

Options are limited. There’s a campsite on the city’s south-west edge, and coastal campsites in Wicklow, around an hour south. Many travelers stay further out and come into Dublin by bus or for day trips. See Dublin and Howth.

Can you wild camp in Ireland?

Camping without the landowner’s permission is generally restricted in both the Republic and Northern Ireland. Many car parks, especially at beaches and beauty spots, have signs or height barriers prohibiting overnight stays. Use campsites, or ask a landowner directly.

What facilities do campsites have?

Facility	Availability
Electric hookups	At most campsites
Water and waste disposal	At most
Showers and toilets	Standard
Laundry and shops	At larger sites

How far ahead should you reserve an Irish campsite for an RV?

Well ahead for summer weekends, holiday periods and popular spots such as Kerry and the Causeway Coast. Many campsites are seasonal and close in the colder months, so check opening before you travel.

How should you use campsites responsibly?

Empty waste only at designated points, take rubbish with you rather than overloading public bins, and keep noise down in the evenings.

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