Best High Mountain Campsites Dublin Near Me

4worldlovers: Camac Valley stands on the 300 acre Corkagh Park Demesne which provides miles of tarmacked and grassed walks, fishing lakes with coffee shop, and animal farm with ree access and beautiful rose gardens & tree plantations with an abundance of wildlife.

Camac Valley is open all year with 113 hard stands, children's playground, all-weather putting green, reception area and shop providing snacks tea/coffee, ice-cream and a limited supply of household essentials.

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Larch Hill is one of the National Scout Centres of Scouting Ireland. It is situated on the edge of the Dublin / Wicklow Mountains in a picturesque valley between Kilmashogue and Tibradden mountains 11 kilometers from the centre of Dublin. We have an 88 acre (35 hectares) campsite, a 26 bed lodge, a 56 bed hostel and a 28 bed tented village surrounded by natural amenities to enhance your scouting experience.

Larch Hill has 11 fields suitable for camping, giving a total of 17 hectares of camp grounds. If required, Larch Hill can also supply your group with tentage and other camping equipment during the summer camping season. Click the equipment rental tab for details of the equipment available.

Larch Hill’s water is supplied from two deep water wells, this water is tested and analysed on an annual basis. The water is 100% natural with no chemicals or chlorine added. Water taps can be found in most camping fields.

There is plenty of fire wood available on site from the campsite woodpile and 3 hectares of forest. Altar fires are also available and there are many small campfire circles dotted along the perimeter of the top forestry. The Toilet and Shower Block is located in the main car park, the recently built shower block consists of male and female showers for scouts and separate showers for leaders. We have two specially equipped toilets and shower rooms which are wheelchair accessible. We also have mobile toilet units which will be placed at suitable locations during busy periods. The toilets and showers are maintained to the highest standards.

The All Weather Shelter is a 50ft by 40ft barn like building located near the main reception and car park area. This building allows you to run a wet weather programme on those not so sunny days.

We have extensive range of activities available on site please click the activities tab for further details.

Our Mission is to provide a safe friendly and secure environment for young people to develop through the outdoors using the scout method.

Our Vision is to be a centre of excellence for young people to experience scouting in the outdoors

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Ticknock is located in the Dublin Mountains, only a half hour 44B bus or car journey's time from the centre of Dublin; 3 km south west of Sandyford.


From the city centre, head for Marlay Park via Rathfarnham. Passing the main entrance to the Park on your right, turn right at Ballinteer St.Johns Clubhouse and, following the road around the edge of the Park, turn left at the Taylor's Grange junction onto the R113. Take the second turn on the right and this will bring you to the entrance to Ticknock forest.

Please use the car park facilties provided and do not block local resident's access along the public road.

Note: When Met Eireann forecast snow/ice condition warnings are in place the car-park may be closed at short notice. In a Met Eireann 'Red' Wind warning, you should not enter any forest area. Updates on car-park and recreation site closures will be posted on the News page.

Ticknock offers up to 10 km of mountain and forest walks with some spectacular views of Dublin City, Dublin Bay, Bray Head and Wicklow Mountains. The forest has an extensive network of forest trails with pleasant walks through the plantations of Sitka spruce, Japanese larch, Scots pine, Monterey pine and lodgepole pine.

The entrance to the property at 270 meters above sea level leads to the summit of the Three Rock Mountain (444 meters above sea level). The three large rock formations are the result of weathering and together with picturesque views over the Wicklow mountains and the coast create a very popular tourist destination. In the area, there is also a Two Rock Mountain (536 meters above the sea level) with romantic ruins of the Fairy Castle.

The walking paths in this area are of moderate difficulty. The main forest roads are easily accessible for children and people with lower level of fitness. Ticknock is a possible starting point for the Wicklow Way, many parts of which are strenuous for walking. When taking this yellow waymarked trail and venturing into the hills, visitors are advised to be equipped with waterproof clothing, strong shoes, a drink and a map of compass.

Walking trails in this forest include Fairy Castle Loop, Dublin Mountains Way and Wicklow Way.

The Fairy Castle loop is a lovely looped walk taking in the wonderful views over Dublin from Three Rock Mountain and Fairy Castle, traversing sections of the Dublin Mountains Way and Wicklow Way, before returning via the old rifle range to the car park.

Ticknock forest offers an easy access to Kilmashogue and Tibradden Mountain.

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Wicklow Mountains National Park stretches across almost 23,000 hectares south of Dublin. The largest of Ireland’s National Parks and the only one in the east, Wicklow features wide-open vistas, winding mountain roads and fast-flowing streams that descend into the deep lakes of the wooded valleys, including St Kevin’s monastic settlement at Glendalough.

Discover how you can help us conserve the park’s biodiversity and landscape, or plan your visit to explore the uplands on a hike or scenic drive. A true flavour of Ireland’s ancient wilderness awaits you in the park.

The detail on this map is generalised: it is not suitable for hill-walking. The map does not show legal title to property. Cartography 2009 – ESRI Ireland Ltd and the National Parks & Wildlife Service, Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government. Based on Ordnance Survey Ireland data. Licence No. EN 0059208. Ordnance Survey Ireland / Government of Ireland.


Enjoy spectacular views of the Upper Lake on the Spinc boardwalk. A good level of fitness and hiking boots required on hill walks.


Possibly the most photographed view in Wicklow. Always spectacular no matter the weather or time of day.


Take a drive across the historic Military Road and Sally Gap. Enjoy wide rolling mountain scenery.


Wicklow Mountains National Park is a wonderful place for hill-walking and hiking. Explore our nine waymarked trails and remember the safety basics: check the weather before you set off and bring a map, plus any essentials you’ll need. Help us protect wildlife by always keeping dogs on a lead.

Thank you for helping us protect the habitats and wildlife of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. When you enjoy responsible outdoor recreation here, you help us preserve the Wicklow wilderness and everything that makes it unique.

Think about the best time to visit and how you’ll travel here, to minimise your environmental impact. Check the weather and make sure you bring everything you need.

Be aware of how your activities and behaviour can impact nature, the experience of other visitors and those working here. Be mindful of any noise you make and how you interact with others along the way.

Dogs are very welcome but must stay on the lead. If you can, avoid sensitive times for wildlife nesting and breeding.

The marked trails let you take in all the best parts of the Wicklow Mountains wilderness. Only Wilderness Camping is permitted: review the guidelines here.

Do take photographs of the landscape and plants, but please leave even the smallest details untouched, so others can enjoy the Wicklow Mountains wilderness just as you did.

Litter is a huge threat to nature. By bringing your waste home, you help protect the park and its wildlife, and keep the Wicklow Mountains healthy.

We can’t allow fires of any kind in our national parks. Fires can cause lasting impacts and devastate plants and animals. Talk to our rangers or Education staff if you need advice, and check our Wilderness Camping guide for details.

We ask all walkers to please wear hiking boots or other suitable footwear. Walking with more than 50 people? You will need a hiking permit.

The round tower, ruined churches and carved crosses of Glendalough are testament to its 600 years as a monastic settlement. Wicklow also has a fascinating mining history, stretching from 1798 to 1963. At the western end of the valley of Glendalough lies the ruined Miners’ Village. Other mine sites can be seen on the Wicklow Gap.

The history of the Great Military Road is another fascinating aspect to the National Park. As tourists drive over the mountains, it is interesting to remember the original, strategic origins of the road.

Join us for activities including walks accompanied by our National Park guides. For the latest events and other updates, see our Facebook page for more details.

Sunday 11th June 2023 at 11am Join a National Park Guide for a gentle walk where you will learn how to identify some June wildflowers and some of their folklore. Duration: 1.5 hours Where: Meeting at the National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough, A98 R221, located 200m to the south of the Upper Lake

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Nestled into a naturally wooded site, with extensive views of the Wicklow mountains, the site has been kept as close as possible to its original state. Providing a close to nature experience for residents, wild deer are regularly seen grazing in the open glades in the morning and evening.


Check out our video tour of our unique glamping site and facilities here at Glendalough Glamping

For thousands of years, visitors have been drawn to the 'valley of the two lakes' for its spectacular scenery, wildlife and history.

You are on the doorstep of Wicklow Mountains National Park, Ireland's largest national park, which offers scenic hillwalking and nature watching opportunities.

Enjoy nights in the beautiful Wicklow countryside, in our fully furnished cozy pods.

With a purpose built lodge on-site you have all the comforts of home in the great outdoors.