8 Of The Best Places to Go Camping in Limerick (And Nearby)

There’s some great places to go camping in Limerick.

Spend days happily exploring historic castles, nature parks and cultural sights and sleep in the fresh outdoor air.

Luckily, there’s plenty of excellent campsites in Limerick, many of which cater to campers, caravans and tents alike!

The best places to go camping in Limerick and nearby

The first section of our guide is packed with what I think are the best places to go camping in Limerick.

Below, you’ll find everywhere from the brilliant Adare Camping and Caravan Park to Ballyhoura Campervan Park and more.

1. Curraghchase Caravan & Camping Park 

Situated in the leafy surroundings of Kilcornan, Curraghchase Caravan and Camping Park is a superb choice for families.

Right outside your tent the 774-acre Curraghchase Forest Park is nature’s playground with endless walks and wildlife.

Kids will spend hours in the various playgrounds making new friends, feeding the ducks on the lake, or perhaps exploring the Fairy Trail.

Close to pretty Adare and Limerick City, it’s widely regarded as one of the best places for camping Limerick has to offer for good reason.

2. Adare Camping and Caravan Park

Another gem in the Limerick countryside, Adare Camping, Caravan and Motorhome Park is a family-run business just 3km from Adare’s history and heritage.

It’s one of the most beautiful towns in Ireland and well worth a visit. The 2-hectare park has just 28 pitches making it feel very personal and exclusive.

There’s a communal kitchen, playground, ball park, river walk and even a hot tub for relaxing and star gazing after dark. Kids can pet the donkey, pony and resident dog, Hugh!

This Limerick camping site gets high marks for its cleanliness and attracts many international visitors as well as families. 

3. Ballyhoura Campervan Park

Mountain bikers looking for a camping base should check out Ballyhoura Camper Van Park.

Right in the hub of Kilfinane and surrounded by mountain trails (92 km of them in Ballyhoura to be precise), this campsite is primarily set up for 40 vans but tents can be pitched on request.

There’s even an bar onsite. Bring your bike or rent when you get here.

There’s an excellent adventure sports centre in Kilfinane providing opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, raft building, archery, rock climbing, abseiling, orienteering and …mountain biking!

4. Killaloe Camping

Killaloe Camping site is a well-located base for exploring historic Lough Derg and this ancient area, steeped in legend and history.

The campsite welcomes tents, caravans and motor-homes and is the perfect base for enjoying watersports just a short walk away.

Just steps from the campsite is Ballycuggeran, a gorgeous Blue Flag Beach for lake swimming, picnics, fishing and windsurfing.

Sailing, paddleboarding, hiking and guided kayaking trips are naturally very popular.

With an award-winning gastropub onsite, this campsite really does tick all the boxes for a stunning adventure camping break in Limerick.  

5. Glen of Aherlow Caravan & Camping Park

First class amenities and spectacular scenery combine at the Glen of Atherlow Caravan and Camping Park in Newtown.

This four star site is recommended by most major camping groups and has modern washrooms with hot showers, a camper shop, games room with pool table, camp kitchen, laundry and Wi-Fi.

It’s also just a hop from the Nature Park, restaurants and the local Tourist Information Centre.

With the lofty Galtee Mountains and the wooded slopes of Slievenamuck on the doorstep, this is a superb choice for those interested in hiking, bird watching and exploring the Golden Vale.

6. Lakeside Holiday Park

Located on the shores of beautiful Lough Derg, Lakeside Holiday Park is a beautiful nature-orientated camp site in wooded surroundings.

Relax by the lake, go fishing and kayaking or plan some hikes in the historic area.

Facilities include a modern shower block and wash area, campers’ kitchen, table tennis, tennis court, football pitch, swings and canoe hire.

If you fancy a swim, there’s a diving board too! You can even hire a motor boat and explore the area from the Shannon River. It’s definitely a place to chill out and have fun!

What Limerick campsites have we missed?

I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant places to go camping in Limerick from the guide above.

If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!