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Here we present campsites and pitches in Croatia - from campsites with great locations to the best places to visit nearby cities. We also offer personal tips on things to see and do nearby, while you're on the road. The sites/campsites are presented from north to south.
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Why camp in Croatia?
There are plenty of campsites in Croatia, ranging from small and simple to large and luxurious. There are only a limited number of pitches, but there are small and simple campsites to complement them. Croatia offers a stunningly beautiful coastline, with crystal clear seas, lots of islands and charming towns.
Campsites and pitches in Croatia - from north to south
Zagreb - Camp Zagreb
- DescriptionSuper-modern campsite, beautifully situated on a lake on the outskirts of the city. There is a wellness centre, horse riding and a train to Zagreb nearby. There aren't many campsites in Croatia, but this one is almost like one.
- Service: Service house, restaurant/pizzeria, wellness centre, shuttle bus to the train and good WiFi included in the price.
- PriceSee price list on the website as it varies.
- Find here: At Lake Rakitje in Sveta Nedelja, at the western end of Zagreb. Jezerska 6, 10437 Rakitje.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Zagreb with beautiful buildings, a funicular railway and the lively Tkalčić Street.
Umag, Istria - Camping Park Umag
- DescriptionA huge campsite with a large air-conditioned reception, rocky beaches and large, beautiful pools.
- Service: Several service houses, restaurants, grocery store, car wash, expensive WiFi at reception.
- Price: Approximately €63/day in 2018
- Find here: Ladin gaj 132a, 52470 Umag
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Sun and swimming
Opatija, Istria - Autocamp
- DescriptionA large but simple campsite on a hillside. You simply place yourself where you can fit. Close to rocky beaches, supermarket and buses to the centre of Opatija.
- Service: Service centre with toilets and showers.
- Price: Approximately €20/day in 2018
- Find here: Liburnijska 46, 514 14 Icici.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Opatija with its fine buildings, seafront promenade and annual chocolate festival.
Porec, Istria - Camping Bijela Uvala
- Description: A very large seaside campsite with 2000 pitches, including 390 cabins.
- ServiceEight service houses, eight restaurants, three swimming pools, two shops and WiFi included in the price. A tourist train runs from a nearby hotel into town.
- Price: Approximately €42.30/day (2018)
- Find here: 5 km south of Poreč, Rade Končara 12, 52440 Poreč.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Porec with its harbour and restaurants. Make an excursion to Hum, the smallest city in the world.
Vrsar, Istria - Camping Porto Sole
- DescriptionA large green campsite right on the waterfront, with over 800 pitches and walking distance along the sea to the city centre.
- Service: Service centres, restaurants and well-functioning WiFi included in the price.
- Price: 17 euros/day in low season 2016 with ACSI discount.
- Find here: V. Nazora 6, 52210 Rovinj.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Vrsar with restaurants and a naturist campsite. Also visit the medieval town Rovinj.
Labin, Istria - Camping Marina
- DescriptionA scenic campsite with a stunning swimming pool, charming beaches and a diving centre.
- Service: Service house, restaurant, beach bar and well-functioning WiFi included in the price.
- Price: 19 euros/day in low season 2016 with ACSI discount.
- Find here: Located on the coast, just south of Labin. Sveta Marina bb, 52220 Labin.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Sun and beaches, and the charming resort Labin.
Fazana - Camping Bi-village
- DescriptionA huge campsite with space for 1100 vehicles. Perhaps a little impersonal, but it has everything for families with children, including a high ropes course, and is within walking distance of the town.
- Service: Service house, restaurants and WiFi included in the price, but worked poorly when we were there.
- Price: 15 euros/day in low season 2016 with ACSI discount.
- Find here: Drive towards Fažana and follow the signs for the campsite.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Cosy Fazana, with fish restaurants.
Pula, Istria - Camping Brioni
- DescriptionA large campsite right by the water, formerly known as Puntizela. One part is a bit more child-friendly, while there is an outdoor bar and more young people in another part. We have also been here during the low season, in November.
- Service: Service centre, bar and WiFi in some areas of the campsite.
- Price: Approximately €34/day in 2015.
- Find here: 52100 Pula.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Don't miss the mighty the amphitheatre in Pula.
Plitvice National Park Bear camp
- DescriptionInstead of pitches in Croatia there are simple and affordable campsites. This is a very simple campsite on a large private plot. Good location for visiting Plitvice National Park.
- Service: Service house, water, emptying the toilet tank, electricity and WiFi included in the price.
- Price: €17/day in October 2015.
- Find here: Located just north of the Plitvice Lakes. Drive towards Grabovac and look out for large signs saying "Bear camp".
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The stunning Plitvice National Park, with hiking trails and boat trips.
Pag - Camping Šimuni
- DescriptionA large and beautiful campsite with several beaches, restaurants and lots of activities. A natural feel with wooden and stone buildings.
- Service: Service house, water, toilet tank emptying, electricity, WiFi, restaurants, shops, beauty centre and lots of activities.
- PriceSee the campsite website for prices (not a budget campsite).
- Find here: The island of Pag, north-west of the town of Pag.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Pag with lace museum, salt museum and local cheese making.
Paklenica Starigrad Camping Paklenica National Park
- DescriptionA small campsite with a nice location by the water, and also very close to the Paklenica National Park.
- Service: Service house, water, toilet tank emptying and electricity. A small restaurant is located just outside the campsite.
- PriceSee the campsite's website for prices
- Find here: Coordinates: 44.2884889, 15.44555556
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Palklenica National Park and Mirila - Tombs of Souls.
Paklenica Starigrad Bluesun Camp Paklenica
- DescriptionA slightly larger campsite that is nicely situated by the water. It is also close to the Paklenica National Park.
- Service: Service house, water, emptying of toilet tank and electricity, WiFi, restaurant and more.
- PriceSee the campsite's website for prices
- Find hereAlan hotel resort complex, dr. Franje Tuđmana 14, 23244 Starigrad-Paklenica.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Palklenica National Park and Mirila - Tombs of Souls.
Nin - Zaton Holiday Resort
- Description: A huge camping and holiday resort with just the right amount of all from beach and poles to horse riding lessons and diving school.
- Service: Service house, water, toilet tank emptying, electricity, WiFi, restaurants, cafes, supermarket, bakery, clothes shops, souvenir shops, hairdresser, massage, internet corner, ATM and lots of activities.
- PriceSee the campsite website for prices (not a budget campsite).
- Find here: Zaton Holiday Resort, Dražnikova 76 t, HR - 23232 Nin
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Do not miss to visit Kungastaden Nin, with the world's smallest cathedral.
Biograd - Camping Soline
- DescriptionA large, beautiful campsite with over a thousand pitches for caravans, plenty of cabins and a beautiful coastline for swimming.
- Service: Service house, water, emptying of toilet tank, electricity, WiFi, restaurant, many different activities and excursions.
- PriceSee the campsite's website for prices
- Find herePut Kumenta 16, Biograd na Moru
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Take a trip to this lovely and interesting city. Zadar.
Pakoštane - Camping Kozarica
- DescriptionA nice and green campsite with a coast where you can swim.
- Service: Service house, water, toilet tank emptying, electricity, WiFi, restaurants, cafes, supermarket, a small pool and diving school.
- PriceSee the campsite's website for prices
- Find here: Pakoštane, from Zagreb A1 - exit Benkovac
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Pakostane with its cosy promenade. Also visit the interesting Zadar.
Trogir Camping Rozac
- DescriptionCamping on a nice little beach, about 20 minutes walk from the centre of Trogir.
- Service: Service house, restaurant open in high season, and WiFi (cost extra when we were there, but reportedly included in the price from 2016).
- Price: 16 euros/day with ACSI discount in low season 2015.
- Find here: Drive to Trogir, onto the small island and then onto the next island. Turn right on this island and follow the signs for the campsite.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Unesco World Heritage Site Trogir, with charming alleys. A bit to the north is Krka National Park, which is well worth a visit.
Split - Camping Stobrec
- DescriptionLarge and well-maintained campsite with its own beach, 5km from Split and with a bus service to the town just outside.
- Service: Service house, laundry, small supermarket, restaurant, hairdresser, massage and WiFi included in the price.
- Price: 16 euros/day with ACSI discount in low season 2015.
- Find here: Drive towards Stobrec (just south of Split) - the campsite is clearly signposted.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Cities Split with historical sights.
Omis - Camping Galeb
- DescriptionLarge campsite with its own sandy(!) beach and walking distance to the centre of Omis. Good location, but perhaps a little impersonal and a bit of a "blowhole".
- Service: Service centre, restaurant, bar and WiFi (at extra cost).
- Price: 16 €/day with ACSI discount in low season on B and C pitches in 2015.
- Find here: Drive to Omis and follow the signs.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The charming town of Omis, where you can take a variety of different boat trips on the river.
Bol, Brac - Camping Kito
- DescriptionPersonal family run campsite among olive trees. Walking distance to the centre of Bol and the beaches.
- Service: Simple service house, restaurant (in high season), and WiFi in a small part of the campsite.
- Price: 17 €/day in low season 2015.
- Find here: Bračke ceste b.b., Bol, Located just above the centre of Bol.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Discover the whole island Brac, with Supetar, beaches and restaurants.
Makarska - Camping Jure
- DescriptionThe campsite is located close to the beach and within walking distance of the centre of Makarska.
- Service: Service centre, restaurant and WiFi included in the price.
- Price: 16 euros/day with ACSI discount in low season 2015.
- Find here: Drive to Makarska and follow the signs for camping Jure. Ul. Ivana Gorana Kovacica.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Makarska with beaches and restaurants.
Hvar, the island of Hvar - Camping Vira
- DescriptionCamping in Vira, a few kilometres from Hvar, with many pitches overlooking the water.
- Service: Service house, restaurant, WiFi (at extra cost) and shuttle bus to Hvar.
- Price: €26/day in September 2015.
- Find here: Drive towards Hvar and then towards Vira, there are signs to the campsite.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The city of Hvar with historic buildings and charming neighbourhoods.
Vrboska, Island of Hvar Nudist camp
- Description: Naturist campsite where many of the pitches are nicely located along the waterfront. Relatively close to Stari Grad (by car or taxi).
- Service: Service centre, washing machines, shop, restaurant and WiFi (at extra cost).
- Price: €20/day in September 2015.
- Find here: Drive towards Vrboska and follow the signs.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The city of Hvar with historic buildings and charming neighbourhoods.
Dubrovnik - Camping Solitudo
- DescriptionLarge and well-maintained campsite, located close to the centre of Dubrovnik. Just outside the campsite you can catch a bus to the Old Town every 10 minutes.
- Service: Nice service house, nice laundry, restaurant, shop, WiFi included in the price and swimming pool.
- Price: 40 euros/day in September 2015.
- Find here: Valamar Riviera d.d., Stancija Kaligari 1, Poreč. Drive to Dubrovnik and follow the signs to the campsite, alternatively to "Babin Kuk".
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Cities Dubrovnik with historical sights and Game of Thrones filming locations.
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Car and camping in Croatia
- Capital city: Zagreb
- Language: Croatian
- Residents: 4.1 million (2017)
- Currency: Kuna (HRK)
- Price mode: Cheaper than Sweden
- Religion: Christianity (mainly Catholicism)
- Flag: The flag of Croatia is a tricolour in red, white and blue, with the Croatian coat of arms in the centre.
- Watch out: Exercise normal caution
- Think about: Caravan sites are not common in Croatia, but there are plenty of campsites of various kinds. Respect that you should not free camp.
Roads and driving in Croatia
- Roads: Most roads are good and of a high standard.
- Road tolls: Motorways and highways are subject to charges. You can pay at roadside toll stations, in cash or by card. It is also possible to obtain an electronic reading device.
- Speed limits: Passenger cars and motor homes under 3.5 tonnes drive on motorway 130, expressway 110 and road 90. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes can only drive on the 90 motorway.
- Per mille limit: 0.5 (0.0 for professional drivers, drivers under 24 and drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes)
- Traffic rules: Talking on a handheld phone and sending text messages while driving is prohibited. Vehicles with trailers must have two warning triangles. If you leave your car on a busy road, you must wear a reflective vest.
- Fuel: Diesel is called "dizel" or "eurodizel".
- Parking rules: Please use fenced or guarded car parks. Improperly parked vehicles risk having their wheels locked.
- Security: Make sure you have Roadside Assistance, so that you can get help on the spot in case of an accident. The emergency number for the country's emergency services is 112.
Rules on camping and pitches in Croatia
- Camping: There are plenty of campsites and even the occasional caravan site in Croatia.
- Parking spaces: Although there are not many caravan sites in Croatia, it's worth checking out. Mini camps, which are smaller campsites that often also have lower prices.
- Free camping: Free camping is only allowed if the landowner has given permission. Otherwise, free camping is not permitted.
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Bengt-Göran says:
Great info! We are going here this summer!
Thank you!
31 January 2018 - 15:17
Sture Balsberg says:
Soooo keen to go. Thanks for all the tips. May be beautiful Croatia summer 2019. You should write a book with all the travel tips and your nice pictures. With kind regards, Kerstin and Sture
19 September 2018 - 22:27