RATHDRUM LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Blackout Trekking Tents: Wild Nights in Laragh’s Private Woodland
Spend up to seven nights with Tipi Adventures in a secluded, privately owned woodland near Laragh, County Wicklow, sleeping in pop-up black-out Trekking Tents for up to three people.
Blackout Trekking Tents: Wild Nights in Laragh’s Private Woodland.
Nestled on the outskirts of Laragh, Co. Wicklow, Tipi Adventures’ woodland site is exclusively used by the operator, offering a deliberately rustic, low-impact camping stay where the soundtrack is bird song and the gentle rush of the river that borders the site. The operator’s Trekking Tents for 3 are a new, compact option designed to let small groups and solo travellers step away from daily life and sleep dark and undisturbed until they choose to rise.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Exclusive Woodland on the Edge of Laragh
The campsite is set in privately owned woodland used solely by Tipi Adventures, creating an uninterrupted nature experience framed by trees and bordered by a river.
Pop-up ‘Black Out’ Trekking Tents for Small Groups
The Trekking Tents for 3 are pop-up shelters that sleep up to three guests comfortably and feature blackout fabric to prevent early-morning light from disturbing sleep.
Rustic, Low-Impact Camping
Expect a stripped-back, back-to-nature stay with no electricity or running water onsite and rules to protect local flora and fauna—including restrictions on collecting firewood.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
Arrive at a privately held stretch of woodland near Laragh and settle into a compact pop-up tent whose blackout fabric promises undisturbed sleep. Days can be spent near the river that edges the site or walking sections of the Wicklow Way; nights are quiet and simple, centred on camp stoves, campfire snacks (where permitted) and conversation under canopy.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a sleeping bag/blanket/duvet and pillow (a small number of all‑weather sleeping bags are available for hire), warm clothes, a beanie, waterproofs, towel and swimwear, basic first aid, midge/insect repellent, head torch/torch, and a phone charger/battery bank. Tent lanterns can be supplied with a refundable deposit; hot water bottles are acceptable if required.
Pack for breakfast, lunch and evening meals plus campfire snacks and marshmallows. A small camping gas cooker and utensils are handy; the operator can provide catering packages (BBQ and Breakfasts) if booked in advance.
Bring insect repellent, a basic personal first aid kit and warm layers—the site is deliberately rustic with no mains electricity or running water, so plan accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is there parking onsite?
Yes — free onsite parking is available.
Is there electricity or running water at the campsite?
No — there is no electricity or running water onsite.
Can I collect wood for a fire?
No — collecting wood from the forest is not permitted in order to protect local fauna and flora.
Where can I buy extra supplies nearby?
There is a Centra supermarket in the village of Rathdrum for additional supplies such as food and campfire treats.
Are dogs allowed?
Friendly dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash and you must clean up after them. Dogs are not allowed to stay in the tents, though you may bring a small dog tent; a refundable deposit is required.
Are tent lanterns available?
Tent lanterns can be supplied for use with a refundable deposit.