8 parks, 8 camps – campsites near national parks in Croatia

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National parks are the best proof that Croatia is a country of enormous natural and cultural wealth. The green expanses soaked with rivers are as enchanting as the mountain giants and the bare karst of certain landscapes. Connect with nature on a new level and stay in one of the campsites located near the protected parts of Croatia.

Campsites near national parks:

  1. Plitvice Holiday Resort***Plitvice Lakes National Park
  2. Campsite Omišalj****Risnjak National Park
  3. Padova Premium Camping Resort****Northern Velebit National Park
  4. Campsite Blueseun Paklenica****Paklenica National Park
  5. Campsite Perna****Mljet National Park
  6. Olivia Green Camping**** – Kornati National Park
  7. Campsite Solaris Beach Resort****Krka National Park
  8. Brioni Sunny Camping**Brijuni National Park

 

Plitvice Holiday Resort***Plitvice Lakes National park

Distance: 12 km

Croatia’s most famous national park is certainly Plitvice Lakes. It is therefore rightfully at the top of our list. It is not necessary to write much about the beauties of Plitvice. Suffice it to say that visitors from all over the world come to admire the giant waterfalls that are equally stunning in all seasons. Plitvice Holiday Resort fits into the surroundings with its original accommodation. Charming mobile homes on trees and lakes convey a special experience and tell the story of Plitvice Lakes, which characterize this area. The ticket for the national park in July and August is 40€.

 

Campsite Omišalj**** Risnjak National park

Distance: 40 km

Indulge in the hilly areas of Gorski Kotar and the untouched nature of the Risnjak National Park. Located on the longest and busiest A1 highway, connecting the north with the south of the country, it is therefore an ideal place for a short trip. Only 140 km from Zagreb and 35 km from Rijeka,  the entrance fee is 6 €. There is also an excellent connection with the nearby island of Krk.

Krk Bridge, which is free, connects the mainland with the island and in less than an hour you can reach the national park. Campsite Omišalj is the first campsite on the island of Krk. The right choice if you want to be located in a top resort on the sea and at the same time explore the surroundings and continental Croatia.

 

Padova Premium Camping Resort****Northern Velebit National Park

Distance: 73km

Combine the golden island of Rab, sandy beaches and rich history with a lively family campsite. Padova Premium Camping Resort is a top four-star campite and its service justifies its status. The largest Croatian mountain is located only 70 kilometers from this campsite. Real adventurers will enjoy a trip that begins with a ferry ride from Rab, on the island of Rab, and continues towards the rocky mountain Velebit. Northern Velebit is a real magnet for alpinists and passionate walkers, but also geologists and speleologists. Let his paths take you on new adventures.

Tickets can be purchased even for more days, and vary from 6 to 10 €.

 

Campsite Bluesun Paklenica****Paklenica National Park

Distance: 1.5 km

Paklenica National Park makes the end of the Velebit mountain and stands out with its special forest landscapes. Rare species of beech, oak and pine occupy more than half of the entire park. The most visited are the canyons of Mala and Velika Paklenica, which attract climbers from all over the world with their impressive rocks. Opportunities for active holidays are numerous, so it is best to stay in Campsite Bluesun Paklenica, at the foot of the mountain. There you can set up a tent and wake up overlooking the open sea and the vast mountain waiting to be explored.

A ticket for one day is 8€, for 3 days 11€, and for 5 days you will pay 16€ per person.

 

Campsite Perna****Mljet National Park

Distance: 49 km

Apart from the preserved forests, the green island of Mljet is special for its unique system of salt lakes that are interconnected by the sea. Historians and archaeologists will have their hands full touring the remains of Roman palaces and Illyrian forts. The Solin Canal and the Gate of Solin were marked by the Benedictines with a stone cross with an inscription in Glagolitic script.

If that’s not enough history, settle on the Peljesac peninsula, which exudes the past. A ferry from Pelješac, Prapratno, goes to Sobra on Mljet. There you can buy a ticket at a price of 20€ for an adult. Nearby the natural Campsite Perna is situated, which lies on a pebble beach and is an ideal starting point for exploring the peninsula, nearby islands and the national park itself.

 

Olivia Green Camping**** – Kornati National Park

Distance: 25 km

A total of 89 islands make the Kornati National Park. The most indented island group in the Mediterranean has been called the stone pearl of the Mediterranean. Dry stone walls surrounded by the blue depths of the sea hide legends about the origin of this landscape, but also reveal the struggle for survival of the vegetation on barren soil. The easiest way to reach Kornati National Park is from the island of Murter, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge. In Murter, you can also buy tickets for the park, for one or more days, and depending on that, the prices vary

You can stay in an ecological campsite in Tisno. Olivia Green Camping is a real gem among the campsites. Luxurious, sustainable mobile homes are arranged in stages and thus provide a view of the sea, inside the campsite there are swimming pools and as well asd a top restaurant.

 

Campsite Solaris Beach Resort****Krka National Park

Distance: 17 km

Solaris Beach Resort is a family campite located directly on a pebble beach. Sunny pitches and terraces of mobile homes can accommodate your family, friends and pets. Apart from swimming in the pool and water park, there is also an animation team with events for all ages. The campsite organizes excursions, which means that you can visit Krka National Park without planning and with no worries at all.

Krka, with its seven magnificent waterfalls, magically attracts masses of visitors. In addition to endemic plant and animal species, along the Krka River there are about a hundred caves and pits, of which as many as 65 are part of the national park. The entrance price is from 20 to 26€, depending on the period in which you visit the park.

 

Brioni Sunny Camping**Brijuni National Park

Distance: 5 km

Istria boasts one national park in the far south of the peninsula. Brijuni National Park consists of 14 islands and islets. What sets it apart are the famous visitors which is why the park has become synonymous with glamor. Numerous presidents, artists, writers and physicists have chosen the Brijuni Islands as a meeting place and a source of inspiration. Certainly the most famous is the attractive Safari Park which is home to steppe and mountain zebras, llamas, Somali and Istrian sheep and even one female elephant.

Brijuni is easily accessible and well connected to the mainland. You can buy tickets online or on the waterfront in Fažana,  the price for an adult varies from 26 to 33€. Board a boat in the port of Fažana, which runs every hour during the season and enjoy a short ride on the open sea. And if you want to wake up with a view of the Brijuni Islands, be sure to stay at the Brioni Sunny Camping, which is located just across from the national park.

 

Explore and learn something new. Croatian national parks full of cultural, historical and above all natural heritage can complete a classic vacation and contribute to new memories. Tourists are no longer in fashion, adventurers are. 😊

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