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The heart of Kilcully Campsite is its 45,000 square metres of open grounds, developed and cared for by the Scout Groups of Cork since 1970.  Set among open fields, woodland, and tree-lined shelter areas, Kilcully provides a safe, flexible, and welcoming environment for Scouts, Guides, youth organisations, and schools to enjoy the outdoors and build new skills.

Campsite:

  • Probably the best camping ground in Ireland with excellent drainage.
  • 45 000m2 camp area
  • Large parking area
  • Easy access to sites
  • 2 Toilet blocks with male/female toilets
  • Showers
  • Campers wash up area.
  • Tuck shop available on request for large groups.
  • Fridge & Freezers available to campers.
  • All Weather shelter available with Table Tennis, Basketball and indoor soccer equipment
  • Area for hammocking
  • Groups should bring their own equipment and tents.
  • Construction and fire wood are included in the price.

Campers’ Kitchens

The Campers’ Kitchens at Kilcully are a brand-new addition to the site — designed to give camping groups a dedicated, sheltered space to prepare and store food while still enjoying the full outdoor experience.
Each kitchen is a compact, functional unit equipped for group catering, providing a dry and hygienic area to support your camp setup.

Flexible, Functional and Weatherproof

These new Campers’ Kitchens make outdoor camping easier in all seasons — giving groups the freedom to cook, store food, and create a comfortable outdoor hub, no matter the weather.

Facilities Include

  • Fridges for food storage
  • Burco water heaters for hot drinks and washing up
  • Food preparation counters and shelving
  • Storage areas for utensils and ingredients
  • Lighting and running water

Please note: there is no built-in seating or dining area inside the Campers’ Kitchens.
They are intended for cooking and food prep only — perfect for groups who want a balance between self-sufficient outdoor cooking and weatherproof convenience.

Cooking Arrangements

Groups must bring their own  cookers/ gas rings or stoves.
Cooking should be carried out in line with your group’s safety guidelines and campsite fire regulations.

Enhance Your Setup

Groups using the Campers’ Kitchens can:

  • Bring their own marquee or shelter, or
  • Hire one of Kilcully’s on-site marquees, complete with table and bench sets

This option is ideal for larger groups or for those who want a covered dining and social area beside their kitchen.

Booking Information

Each Campers’ Kitchen is bookable by individual groups.
Bookings should be made in advance through the Bookings page or by email.
Marquee hire can be added at the same time to suit your group’s needs.

📧 bookings@kilcully.com

Two Spacious Camping Fields

Our camping areas are spread across two large fields, each with its own dedicated toilet block and easy access to water points.

Both fields are level, well-drained, and suitable for patrol-sized sites or large-scale group events.

There’s ample space for tents, activity zones, and open-air gatherings — with parking and key facilities close by.

Natural Growth & Reforestation

About four years ago, the committee undertook a reforestation project, planting a 2.5-acre section of one field with native trees.
While still maturing, this young woodland will become a valuable resource for outdoor learning, conservation, and nature-based activities in the years ahead.

An established tree-lined area beside the main camping field provides excellent ground for bivvy building and shelter-making, giving campers a true backwoods experience.

Wet-Weather Shelter & Day Shelter

Kilcully offers two covered structures to help groups manage any weather:

  • A large wet-weather hall, open to all visitors, for shared use during poor conditions.
  • A day shelter, perfect for on-site groups needing a dry base or a covered space for cooking, meetings, or activities.

Groups using shared facilities are asked to keep them clean and accessible, with priority given to campers during bad weather.

Fires, Cooking & Safety

Open fires and stoves are permitted but must be supervised at all times.
Groups must follow campsite fire safety rules and leave sites clean, with no trace of fire or waste.
Firewood is available but if a group plan to do a lot of cooking on fire we would suggest bringing your own supply also.

Please source your wood responsibly — cutting live trees is strictly prohibited.
All visiting groups are responsible for their own members, supervision, and first aid arrangements.

Perfect For

  • Patrol and troop camps
  • Youth and school activity weekends
  • Leadership training or outdoor skills programmes
  • Regional or county-scale events

Facilities Include

  • Two camping fields with separate toilet blocks
  • Toilets and showers with hot water
  • Outdoor wash-up area for campers
  • Altar Fires for campfires and cooking
  • Two Campers’ Kitchens – bookable for food preparation and storage
  • Wet-weather shelter available to all guests (shared use, free of charge)
  • Pioneering wood store stocked for creative construction projects
  • Day shelter – a sizeable covered area ideal as a group base or for taking cover in poor weather
  • Bivvy and shelter area beneath mature trees
  • Orienteering course and abseiling tower for on-site adventure activities
  • Convenient parking near each field

Booking Information

Camping areas and Campers’ Kitchens can be booked in advance via the Bookings page.

To enquire or check availability, email: bookings@kilcully.com

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