What makes a good campsite?

I have a piece of land that I think would be suitable for a campsite/motorhome/caravan site. We are currently doing some figures to see if it would be possible and I was just wondering if people wouldn't mind sharing their thoughts on what makes for a good campsite?

The land is not too far from two major motorways East/West and North/South, it is surrounded by woodland is a fairly attractive piece of land.

If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions I'd be very grateful.

In no particular order - and many comments of mine will be based on my truck being almost 40ft rigid.

Hard bases all sizes, fully serviced individual stands (nothing worse than pulling up corner jacks, starting engines and disconnecting everything for to drive 20 ft to empty tanks), good access to property, large turning circles, 360* drive in/drive out route, well maintained property, good clean loos/showers, rainy day activities room, A LOCAL SHOP in village at least, reasonable security, key fob vehicle access at barrier, campers kitchen, local sights/amenities, plenty of bins on site, well drained land (muck & Shite is the killer of any camping adventure - especially with kids), a local pub, reasonable prices but if your place is excellent you don't need to be too cheap, chipper /restaurant for the days one is not in the mood for cooking, naturally wind sheltered site,

I'm sure there's more.... Roughly where in north Cork? There ain't too much happening there really, is there. I'm not being offensive but I know the area well and you can have the best site in Ireland but if there's no caravan/camper traffic your field might be better used. You know this though...

But with your vehicle you need some of those things. The majority are luxury items which motorhomers can live without but caravaners need.

Level hardstands.
Reasonable space between pitches.
Privacy between pitches. (hedging)
Campfires. (nothing better on a summers eve)
Value for money. (€25-€30 night is just plain robbery)

As discussed on Facebook, we have Shanogue CL.

If I live to 500 years old I doubt we would recoup the money spent. Motorhomers don't use sites, caravanners want swimming pools and play parks.

We are a basic site, the rules for a CL is that we only have to provide fresh water and waste emptying. But we also have installed showers & toilets and EHU points, lighting etc

We have a few regular Craic'ers but other than that it is tourists from GB, hardly anyone from this country uses it. If it wasn't for the Craic that we have at it when the Craic'ers come, I would of closed it months ago.

Motorhomers will tell you they need very little amenities, when in fact if you keep it basic and charge them very little they won't use it and prefer to stop in towns or beside pubs.

So I think for a site to work it must have absolutely everything, play parks, games rooms, preferably a pub, serviced pitches and all the rest of the things that people want.

That's the trouble these days, no commitment...

like I said, no commitment...





(You obviously didn't catch my attempt at humor)..

Oh I did get your humour. I was joking too - of course I would build a pub... what do you think I am, a lightweight?

any input on what kind of pub you'd like?

I fancy a day spa too :whistle:

Perfect

You Guys should check out Carrowkeel just outside Castlebar Near a "Village" (A school and Church) Called Park. The guys there have a "clubhouse" which you pay for membership inc. in your nightly rate and they serve grub till 9 I think and then the music and fun starts. its a terrific way to get a pub on site without the official agro. There's always a great night to be had down there.

On the subject of the ideal Campsite I think it doesn't matter what you have as long as its well kept but obviously the more Facilities you have the more comfortable the stay.