Allen Centre
From €25 For 1 night, 5 adults
- Family-friendly campsite on the southern shores of Lough Allen
- A kilometre from Drumshanbo; 15 minutes' drive from Lough Key
- On-site canoeing, sailing, boating, kayaking and coarse fishing
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €25 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent site, beautiful lake.
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Liked: Lovely setting right on the shore of Lough (lake) Allen. Reasonable price. Friendly site manager.
Disliked: Toilets and showers were not quite up to the standard of repair and cleanliness I would expect. (It was a bank holiday weekend, so maybe staff absence impacted this issue)
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We do not plan to visit again
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Liked: Warm welcome and reduced rate. Hot showers in a large facility in need of wall and ceiling surface repair.
Disliked: We were not warned in advance that the camping field would be full of a large group of tents pitched far too close together for safety. The group although friendly were very noisy and eventually quiet around 4am. The water tap had a standard garden hose attached and not a blue food grade hose attached. The same hose had to be used for flushing toilet cassettes. Chemical toilet disposal point although dedicated was an ordinary WC.
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Great site
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Liked: A lovely warm welcome from the moment we arrived, great kitchen area and bathroom very clean,will definitely return.
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Wouldn't advise for families
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Liked: It was near Drumshanbo. If you enjoyed fishing you might like it here.
Disliked: The campsite was not very family friendly.The facilities weren't great and other campers partied all night until 6am, We didn't get much sleep. Fun if you're looking to party
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First time camping with my two dogs and I found this campsite…
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Liked: First time camping with my two dogs and I found this campsite brilliant, it had everything we needed and was a good location! The town is really nice and lovely places to walk, would highly recommend!
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Generally ok
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Liked: we liked new one facility this year - jacuzzi pool and sauna and very friendly staff who was running it. As well kayaking, all possibilities for fishing and there are courses of horticulture beside Allen centre, with small garden allotments. If this would be advertised, we would have an interest, maybe to mention on website in the future.
Disliked: Again like list time, we have mentioned that public toilets and showers are not really clean, for example shower covers are very old, and we think this is cheap item for replacing. The same situation is with small kitchen, these facilities need to be cleaned more frequently, but however, all depends on people who use these facilities. Condition of the road which connects the main road to the camp is in bad condition. All are holes.
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I liked that the village was on a 15-minute walk lovely Sceneries.…
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Liked: I liked that the village was on a 15-minute walk lovely Sceneries. That you could bring your dog with you. A good bit for your children to do.
Disliked: Nothing I disliked it is basic but nice.
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Liked: Nothing
Disliked: It all looked very rough, we drove around the back and everyone just stopped and stared at us making us feel uncomfortable. We didn’t stay because the field we waterlogged from the rain
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Tired campsite, possibly once great 10 years ago.
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Liked: The kayaking/canoeing options. The showers were hot. Friendly enough atmosphere. Good pitches if you're on the flat. Sloped pitches are not too bad. Great hot tub/sauna facility run next door.
Disliked: Compared to many campsites we have stayed across Ireland, this site was very tired looking. Washroom facilities were below average. Common areas did not look like they had been cleaned in a while. Rubbish/recycling area was overflowing. Signs at reception and in common areas stated quiet time is after 10pm - 'no drinking or singing'. Didn't stop some though. There was plenty of music and singing till 2.30am on both nights. We had three young kids with us who picked up a whole new dictionary of late-night expletives. Had some good points but the bad would prevent me from returning unless it had a little work carried out.
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Liked: Surroundings and site
Disliked: Toilets and shower block not clean. shower curtains very dirty and mouldy.
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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
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
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Allen Centre
Drumcoora
Drumshanbo
Co. Leitrim
Republic of Ireland
N41 PD62
Directions Timezone
Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.05313°N
-8.04825°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosses Point Beach | 27.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
- Does Allen Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Allen Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Allen Centre? Drumshanbo (10 minutes' walk) has a handy visitor centre in the village centre, a good source of detailed information about the region's history, wildlife and attractions. If you're here in July and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Allen Centre?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Allen Centre? From £21.45 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.