Crotty's Lake Camping

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Pitches in a quiet rural setting
Pitches in a quiet rural setting
Aerial view of crotty's lake
Pitches among the trees
Private pitches
Grass pitches
Bridge across the stream
Secluded areas for camping.
Amazing scenery with the forest, lakeland stream.
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Aerial view of crotty's lake
Pitches among the trees
Private pitches

  • Secure dog-friendly site with direct access to Crotty’s Lake
  • A short drive from the Waterford Greenway; Dungarvan 25 minutes’ drive
  • Communal area with cooking facilities; shop 10 minutes’ drive
Are you Waterford bound? Take a look at Crotty’s Lake Camping – a handsome and rural spot indeed, and one that will surely act as an excellent base for exploring Copper Coast beaches, cycling through the countryside and hiking green slopes overlooking lakes.   Secure, private and with dog-friendly pitches backed by woodland, Crotty’s Lake Camping has direct access to Crotty’s Lake (no swimming permitted), a spectacular lake surrounded by tall hills. The owner is on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have, or give advice on local things to do. Facilities on site are well maintained – the communal area includes a toilet, a ‘wild’ (off-grid) shower, washing-up sink and cooking facilities. There’s a coffee stop and honesty shop for snacks, and picnic tables dotted about the place so you can soak up the peace as you eat. The nearest shop is 10 minutes’ drive away in Carrowleigh if you need to source ingredients for your meals, and if you’d rather get someone else to do the cooking for you, there are pubs and restaurants in riverside Carrick-on-Suir (15 minutes), a pretty market town with a castle and theatre.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
RV sites 20
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 151 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForestLake and/or mountainWild camping

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful natural setting, often called "wild camping." Owners & staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Guests love the scenery, lake walks, and honesty shop. Some want more restrooms, and there are insects, but most guests want to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

An excellent camp spot with sensational views and friendly people

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Diana F.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked This place is so amazing. From the incredibly warm welcome you receive from Bernard and team on arrival, the views, the walks, the cooking facilities and tea station - just everything is so well considered and such a lovely place to stay.

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic semi wild site!!

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Justine C.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked We loved Crotty’s lake… if you like a cross between wild camping and a few home comforts this is the place!!
Lovely helpful staff, a small honesty shop, use of gas bbq’s, tables and chairs and kitchen bits to borrow if you’ve forgotten everything!!
Although no shower the toilet facilities are 1st rate, better than some of the huge caravan sites we’ve stayed at.
This is not a flat site and we camped on either side of the track and needed our ramps to the top but it has stunning views and is super quiet!!

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Great place, and the owners and…

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Donal O.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Great place, and the owners and staff very friendly,
Fantastic place to explore mountains and a good base for wider area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful nature and amazing hosts! Thanks…

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Madina M.

Bell tent

Liked Beautiful nature and amazing hosts! Thanks to Bernard and Joe for being so attentive and welcoming. Loved our stay, will definitely be back :)

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Great camping site with lots of lovely walks and great atmosphere

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Jean-Marie C.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Had an amazing weekend’s stay at Crotty’s lake camping, the hosts were lovely, helpful and relaxed. amenities were great and you couldn’t ask for better views. The kids really enjoyed the forest and it was fantastic having a walk and lake onsite! fantastic site

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Everything from the moment I arrived,…

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Roy K.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Everything from the moment I arrived, such a warm welcome and the place is just a hidden gem

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved the place. It was…

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Eser Y.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked We loved the place. It was amazing adventure in natural breath taking views of mountains and of course the lake(after hike 😉. Bernard and his family are very welcoming and very kind.
It is great place, ppl could set up their tents all over the hills and close to office. It is great land to choose a place, the views are very good whereever you put your tent you will have either all or some of the hill views, mountains, forest, or little ferry rivers views.
We had amazing family time.
Additionally,
It is located in very good place close to some many attractions such as Dungarvan, Mahon hills, and my fav absolutely great beach the stradbally cove beach ⛱️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite, can't wait to return for longer next time !

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Julie P.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked The friendly welcome , facilities , views , and the wonderful atmosphere as soon as you drove in ...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nuit calme en pleine nature avec un très bon accueil sur place !

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Isabelle V.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Environnement en pleine nature, dépaysant. Espace mis à disposition grand pour y installer notre tente et notre voiture. Nous passions une nuit dans ce camping. Toilettes disponibles et coin cuisine à l'arrivée où vous attend un café ou un thé ! Vous pouvez brancher vos appareils électriques, mettre vos courses au frais et prendre quelques jeux de société pour jouer ensemble et les redéposer ensuite !

Disliked Douche extérieur fraiche, espace en bors de rivière sans sécurité avec un enfant en bas âge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

C’est un superbe endroit d’où vous…

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Caroline V.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked C’est un superbe endroit d’où vous pouvez partir directement pour faire des randos je recommande !

Disliked 30€ c’est pas donné sachant qu’il n’y a même pas de douche; en revanche il y a du café et des choses à grignoter cela les vaut largement :)

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet space

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby

Location

Crotty's Lake Camping

Ross

Rathgormack

Rathgormack

Co. Waterford

Republic of Ireland

E32CP04

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.2693°N
7.50722°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

The rural area surrounding Crotty’s Lake Camping certainly has an impressive line-up of attractions. You can get active hiking around Coumshingaun Lough (five minutes’ drive), or have a shot at the Waterford Greenway (15 minutes), a 46-kilometre cycling trail on a former railway line between Waterford and Mallow. You can stroll over the soaring spans of 19th-century Kilmacthomas Viaduct (15 minutes), which once carried trains and now forms part of the greenway. Other splendid sights along the route include Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate (25 minutes), with colourful formal gardens and rare trees planted 200 years ago. The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark (25 minutes) is a stretch of coastline dotted with 19th-century copper mines. Several Copper Coast beaches are within half an hour’s drive of the site, including Bunmahon and the sheltered waters of Kilmurrin Cove. Tramore (40 minutes) is a handsome seaside town backing a popular sandy expanse; the geopark stretches from there west to lively Dungarvan (25 minutes) with its shops, pubs and restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bunmahon Beach 10.8 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Clonea Beach 12 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tramore Beach 17.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East 23.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East 23.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crotty's Lake Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crotty's Lake Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crotty's Lake Camping? The rural area surrounding Crotty’s Lake Camping certainly has an impressive line-up of attractions. You can get active hiking around Coumshingaun Lough (five minutes’ drive), or have a shot at the Waterford … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crotty's Lake Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crotty's Lake Camping? From $23.17 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.