Best Camping Places in Turkey: 20 Most Beautiful Campsites

One of the best options for a holiday intertwined with nature is to camp. In the heat of summer, you can camp on the cold snow in winter and with a separate beauty of nature in every season. The nature of Turkey is very convenient for camping. This article brings together for you, the best camping areas in Turkey.

Here are many suggestions for camping lovers:

YEDİGÖLLER (Seven Lakes) NATIONAL PARK

It is located within the borders of Bolu. As usual, apart from walking, photo shooting, fishing could also be interesting for many. There is no electricity here and one can light a fire, provided with utmost care. Spring, Summer and Autumn are ideal periods for camping. So, one can camp during most of the year. Especially for those who are to experience camping for the first time, this should be the first stop.

BUTTERFLY VALLEY

The Butterfly valley is certainly one of the best and unique camping places in Turkey. One will most likely enjoy the camping adventure here. This spot is a bay located in Fethiye that is quite difficult to reach actually. The tent capacity can reach up to 125.

Apart from everything, here one can jump with a parachute, take diving lessons. Services such as toilet, shower and electricity are for free at certain times of the day. Although the entrance to the campsite is quite convenient, there are also bungalows for those who cannot do with a tent.

YAZILI CANYON

This spot is located in Isparta. Here one can have a more comfortable and easy camping than at other places. Visitors (campers) would not have any food problems, because there are small businesses in the “self-cooking”’ style at the campsite. During walks, one can encounter historical inscriptions and discover great places for swimming.

KÖPRÜLÜ CANYON

This place is located within the provincial borders of Antalya. The canyon which is under protection as a national park, contains the richest vegetation in the world. Here one can choose own camping area and stay in a tent or in a caravan.

GÖKOVA FOREST CAMP

This is located in the Akkaya Gökova resort of Muğla. It is famous for its nearness to the sea. It has a capacity of 300 tents and 70 caravans. Here you can see 8 bays, swim and spend your pleasant days in the beauties of nature as a whole.

Entrance to the camp is paid, but affordable. Separate fees are charged for tent camping and caravan camping. there is also a cafe and a restaurant in the area.

İĞNEADA

This place in the north of Istanbul, by the Black Sea could be more suitable for those who want to spend a shorter-term camp. The nature is wonderful with its beauties, beach, sun, but one may have a shortage of water issue sometimes and get into a little trouble with flies. Therefore, those who would like to take advantage of the beauties of Iğneada could complete the camping period in a shorter time (maybe).

NEMRUT MOUNTAIN

This place has become the center of attention for many tourists, especially with the sculptures left from the period of Kingdom of Commagene. Those who come to visit Mount Nemrut should definitely watch the sunrise and sunset. Nemrut Mountain National Park is open for camping, and one can stay here and enjoy the touristic trip with so many historical attractions to see in the area.

Those who decide to camp here would be recommended to contact the relevant agencies to have their visits thus arranged. The reason is it could be quite difficult to reach places in the area. The easiest transportation would be from Malatya.

DİLEK PENINSULA

One can realize a caravan or tent camping at the Dilek Peninsula National Park, in KUŞADASI (Aegean region). There are services such as cafeteria, internet, shower, WC in the camp area. One could do a lot of shopping in Kuşadası which is a very touristic town on the coast.

KABAK (Pumpkin) BAY

You can camp against a wonderful view and enjoy the sea on the beautiful beach of the bay. You can also stay in tree houses or bungalows or set up your tent against the view.

ASSOS BEHRAMKALE VILLAGE

You can visit the village of Behramkale and the Ancient City of Assos and swim at the beach of Assos. At the camping area tent or tree house options are available. This very unique spot is in Çanakkale region.

SUUÇTU WATERFALL

One of the best options for those who are thinking of camping in Bursa is the Suuçtu Waterfall campsite.

BALLIKAYA NATURE PARK

Ballıkaya is one of the ideal places for camping as it is also close to Istanbul. There are no tree houses or bungalows in the park. One should set up own tent here or use rented tents.

ERFELEK WATERFALLS

It is one of the great areas for camping at

ERFELEK Waterfalls or TATLICA Waterfalls in Sinop province is great place for camping as well. One can go trekking or climbing in the area. One can camp in the promenade areas around the waterfall by paying a small fee.

LAKE SALDA

Lake Salda, in Burdur region is called the Maldives of Turkey. It is one of the ideal places for camping lovers. One can light a campfire at the campsite, take advantage of services such as grocery store, WC etc.

UZUNGÖL

UZUNGÖL in Trabzon district is a very unique destination. One can find many facilities for camping lovers. It is a place where caravan camp lovers show great interest, as well

MADEN FALLS

Maden creek and waterfall, located in Sakarya, Karasu, is one of the beautiful places for camping lovers. One can stay at the campsite and enjoy the healing waters of the waterfall, which are known to be good for many diseases.

YENİCE FORESTS

At this destination in Karabük area, one can do extreme sports such as rafting, hiking and mountain climbing. There are many different campsites in the area.

SAMANDERE WATERFALL

One can take a walk in the protected nature park located in Düzce province. One can cool off with the waters of the waterfall and camp in this natural beauty. One can make tent camping in the campsites located around the waterfall or stay in the houses located here.

EĞİRDİR LAKE

One of the best camping places in Turkey is in Isparta. One can have a tent camp in a place reserved for campers on a part of the Eğirdir lake beach, swim in the lake and enjoy the view.

ADA CAMPING AVANOS

This spot is located in Nevsehir. This place also offers one the luxury of camp life. There are bungalows, places reserved for caravans, there is a private pool and beach that is not available in other areas, of course there is also a pool bar and restaurant. Electric shower, internet, TV, regional tour services are also available. This place is reminiscent of hotel rituals.

NOTE: Taken from link below and translated / EDITED by BTT with permission from SEYAHATDERGISI.com to use content on said link. Original link in Turkish: https://seyahatdergisi.com/turkiyenin-en-iyi-kamp-yerleri/