Derrybawn Mountain Lodge
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- 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
Site type
Languages spoken
English
German
Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Open from Thu, 1 Jan 2026 to
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Features
Dogs allowed
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
Pétanque
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
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
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Vineyard
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Derrybawn Mountain Lodge
Old Military Road
Cullentragh Big
Wicklow
Co. Wicklow
Republic of Ireland
A67 PW61
Timezone
Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.99151°N
-6.30997°W
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Silver Strand | 12.7 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Good |
Brittas Bay North | 13 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brittas Bay South | 13 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Greystones South | 14.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bray South Promenade | 17.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Back to basics reset on life. Andrew was a fantastic, interesting and…
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Liked: Back to basics reset on life. Andrew was a fantastic, interesting and knowledgeable host. We felt very welcomed and he was full of top tips for days out and local dining. The site was peaceful and natural in a beautiful national park forest. The local hikes were stunning and the people super friendly. To see my 11 year old skipping with joy and leaving his phone to one side in favour of whittling was a joyful sight.
Disliked: Nothing. If you go there knowing it’s a wild camping experience you won’t be disappointed.
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Amazing facilities and stunning remote area, grma!
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Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: Had such an amazing stay. The isolated location was perfect for our country break from the city! Andrew was an extremely welcoming and helpful host… as we we came quite poorly prepared he told us of lots of hikes, swimming spots and opportunities in the local area. The campsite has its own well and the water was the nicest we’ve ever tasted. We were lucky to be the only people on the campsite and enjoyed a wholesome night by the campfire! We will definitely be returning in the future!
Disliked: The only thing I will say, is if you want to experience Glendalough and Wicklow to its fullest you will need a car.
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Perfect if you want wild camping, with basic features of a campsite.
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Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: Everything! We travelled as a group of x2 families with children. I feel like this is the closest you can get to wild camping, whilst still having the luxury of a guaranteed spot and a toilet! The surroundings are magical with so much to do - walks to Glendalough, swimming in nearby rivers, or just chilling in the beautiful & peaceful camp. If you want to glamp, this is not the best place for that. If you want an authentic camping experience (i.e close to nature), then this is the perfect place. You'll wake up to the sound of birds singing and hens clucking. Andrew was great with the kids, keeping them entertained - teaching them about nature, hunting for fresh eggs. The campsite backs onto the Wicklow way where you can walk directly to Glendalough, with magical views along the way.
Disliked: Nothing
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Quirky - not your average campsite experience!
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Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: Eco feel, close to nature, very friendly host and not being on a crowded campsite. Great communication from Andrew
Disliked: Pitch was a bit lumpy (but OK) and felt a bit "random".
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The location was perfect and so close to Glendalough. The host was…
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Liked: The location was perfect and so close to Glendalough. The host was brilliant and couldn’t have been more welcoming.
Disliked: The land itself has so much potential would love to see it transformed to what could be an amazing destination stay
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From the manager: Derrybawn Mountain is a forest floor, nature-based pitch, and has no plans to open a commercial campsite. There is a lovely commercial campsite (400 pitches) in Rathdrum, with excellent facilities. For mountain access, forest experience, and trekking from doorstep, visit us any time.
Friendly informative staff with knowledge of the local area and visitor's attractions.…
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Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked: Friendly informative staff with knowledge of the local area and visitor's attractions. Relaxed atmosphere with a Bohemian vibe. Basic facilities but no surprises, all details were available during the booking process.
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- Does Derrybawn Mountain Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Derrybawn Mountain Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Derrybawn Mountain Lodge? If you’ve not had enough hiking locally, don’t worry – there’s plenty more not far away. Avondale House and Forest Park (15 minutes’ drive), the waterfalls at Devil’s Glen (20 minutes) and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Derrybawn Mountain Lodge?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m.