11 dog-friendly camping and glamping spots throughout Northern Ireland

If you are planning for the perfect staycation but can’t decide where to go, or if the hotels and B&Bs don’t cater for your four-legged companion, Northern Ireland is home to many great camping and glamping locations where your furry best friend is guaranteed to be welcome.

By Jessica Eve

Published 22nd Feb 2024, 17:28 GMT

Updated 25th Feb 2024, 12:56 GMT

Not only that, but the outdoors means your dog will have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors just as much as you.

So pack up the car, grab your pooch and check out 11 of the best camping and glamping sites to book where your dog is welcome.

There are many dog-friendly places for you to stay with your furry best friend in Northern Ireland.

1. Give your dog a break too

There are many dog-friendly places for you to stay with your furry best friend in Northern Ireland. Photo: Jamie Street on Unsplash

Located in the corner of Castle Ward estate, Strangford, the Castle Ward Caravan Park has many great facilities for guests to enjoy.
With beautiful landscapes surrounding the site, you can take a walk down one of the many walking trails with your dog. Along the trails you’ll find castles to be explored, as well as the lough shore where Game of Thrones was filmed, there's so much to see.
A maximum of two dogs can join you at this campsite.
For more information, go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/northern-ireland/castle-ward-caravan-park

2. Castle Ward Caravan Park, Co Down

Located in the corner of Castle Ward estate, Strangford, the Castle Ward Caravan Park has many great facilities for guests to enjoy. With beautiful landscapes surrounding the site, you can take a walk down one of the many walking trails with your dog. Along the trails you’ll find castles to be explored, as well as the lough shore where Game of Thrones was filmed, there's so much to see. A maximum of two dogs can join you at this campsite. For more information, go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/northern-ireland/castle-ward-caravan-park Photo: National Trust

These luxury cabins and pods are located in Ballykelly, just a short drive from Derry / Londonderry. Enjoy a stunning lakeside stay in the convenient glamping cabins, only a short distance from the Causeway Coastal Route.
The pods are family and pet friendly, with a handy en-suite within each, as well as beautiful furnishings, beds and sofas to sleep up to four people. Explore the water, woodlands surrounding the site, whilst having the home comforts such as electricity, heating and lighting.
A number of the pods are equipped with private balconies for you to relax on and enjoy the fresh air.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/p/Carnamuff-glamping-100064875513131/

3. Carnamuff Glamping, Derry / Londonderry

These luxury cabins and pods are located in Ballykelly, just a short drive from Derry / Londonderry. Enjoy a stunning lakeside stay in the convenient glamping cabins, only a short distance from the Causeway Coastal Route. The pods are family and pet friendly, with a handy en-suite within each, as well as beautiful furnishings, beds and sofas to sleep up to four people. Explore the water, woodlands surrounding the site, whilst having the home comforts such as electricity, heating and lighting. A number of the pods are equipped with private balconies for you to relax on and enjoy the fresh air. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/p/Carnamuff-glamping-100064875513131/ Photo: Carnamuff Glamping Facebook

This campsite located in Armoy, just five minutes from The Dark Hedges trail, offers a variety of camping and glamping options for you to choose from. Stay on grass pitches for tents, some with electric stands or hire the bell tents or a variety of cabins for up to eight people.
The secluded site allows you the perfect opportunity to take in the countryside views on your private terrace or meet some new people at the communal fire circle.
The beach is just 15 minutes from the site, an ideal place to take your dogs for a wander, with a maximum of three dogs allowed on site on any one night.
For more information, go to fleskwatercamping.com

4. Flesk Water Camping, Armoy, Co Antrim

This campsite located in Armoy, just five minutes from The Dark Hedges trail, offers a variety of camping and glamping options for you to choose from. Stay on grass pitches for tents, some with electric stands or hire the bell tents or a variety of cabins for up to eight people. The secluded site allows you the perfect opportunity to take in the countryside views on your private terrace or meet some new people at the communal fire circle. The beach is just 15 minutes from the site, an ideal place to take your dogs for a wander, with a maximum of three dogs allowed on site on any one night. For more information, go to fleskwatercamping.com Photo: Flesk Water Camping

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