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12 campsites close to Istanbul

If you want to explore nature and not stray too far from Istanbul, we recommend camping! We have compiled a list of easy-to-reach campsites in Istanbul and around Istanbul. All you need to bring is a backpack and tent. You donโ€™t need to live in Istanbul, just a camping lover! Prepare your camping equipment and book a flight to Istanbul. Then rent a car, reach your camping destination and revel in nature.

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Uรงmakdere campsite

You can reach Uรงmakdere, which is linked to Sarkรถy, TekirdaฤŸ, from Istanbul in approximately 3 hours. You can set up camp under the historic plane trees in this campsite which is located on the seashore. You can find toilets and showers in private establishments. It is always nice to add a little adventure to a quiet, calm camping holiday and Uรงmakdere is a well-known location for paragliding.


ร‡ilingoz campsite

ร‡ilingoz Tabiat Park (ร‡ilingoz Nature Park) is a popular camping spot, located in ร‡atalca, not too far from Istanbul. At this private site, that requires an entrance fee, there are forests and a beach. The beach is 85 km long, but due to rapids it is not considered a safe place to swim. There are toilets, showers and food and drink facilites on site. In addition, you can pick up any extra provisions on the way from Yalฤฑkรถy. Trek in the park amongst the beech, hornbeam and rambutan trees.


Yedigรถller campsite

Yedigรถller is approximately 3 hours away from Istanbul, and a sight of nature to behold during the autumn. There are 7 different lakes that you can up camp near in the Yedigรถller National Park. There are only toilets situated near the campsites, no restaurants or food stands.


Yenice Ormanlarฤฑ campsite

The Yenice Ormanlarฤฑ (Yenice Forests) situated in Karabรผk, within the Yenice region, is approximately 2.5 hours away from Istanbul. Some campsites at Yenice Ormanlarฤฑ are ลžekermeลŸe, Sorgun Yaylasฤฑ, Kent Ormanฤฑ and EฤŸriova Gรถleti. There are drinking water sources that you will encounter on the road before you reach the camping sites. Due to the natural formations of the terrain at Yenice Ormanlarฤฑ camps, it a great location for nature sports, such as mountaineering, rock climbing and rafting.


Kฤฑyฤฑkรถy campsite

Kฤฑyฤฑkรถy, linked to Kฤฑrklareli, is approximately 2 hours from Istanbul. Summer is the ideal season for you to set up camp on the seashore at Kฤฑyฤฑkรถy. You can find establishments that will meet all your camping needs at the private campsites of Kฤฑyฤฑkรถy.


Pรผrenli Yaylasฤฑ campsite

You can reach Pรผrenli Yaylasฤฑ (Pรผrenli Plateau), located in Dรผzce, within the Gรถlyaka region, from Istanbul, in approximately 3 hours. Pรผrenli Yaylasฤฑ, with its vibrant natural scenery, is a favorite camping spot for youths. There are no private camps at this plateau, where you can drink water from water springs. Since there are no settlements near the Pรผrenli Yaylasฤฑ, it is better to stock up on supplies on your way.


Kerpe campsite

Kerpe, linked to Kocaeli is approximately 2.5 hours away from Istanbul and one of the most popular campsites near Istanbul. At Kerpe, KumcaฤŸฤฑz Beach is an ideal place to set up camp. There are also private campsites in this area. Here you can find all you need for your camping trip, including tents that you can rent.


Silivri Semizkumlar campsite

Semizkumlar, home to one of Tรผrkiyeโ€™s biggest camping sites, is approximately 1.5 hours away from Istanbul You can set up camp buy the sea and purchase supplies from the surrounding supermarkets. In certain private campsites in Semizkumlar, you can camp in a tent, caravan or bungalow.


Ballฤฑkayalar Tabiat Parkฤฑ campsite

Camping at Gebze Ballฤฑkayalar Tabiat Park is suitable for all seasons and only 1 hour away from Istanbul. There are toilets and water sources available for campers, but no electricity. It should also be mentioned that this is not a suitable campsite for infant campers.


ฤฐฤŸneada Longoz Ormanlarฤฑ campsite

Sea, lake and forestโ€ฆ Camping at ฤฐฤŸneada Longoz Ormanlarฤฑ (ฤฐฤŸneada Longoz Forests) is one of a kind. Marvel at the natural, unique wonder of ฤฐฤŸneada Longoz Ormanlarฤฑ, where the lake meets the sea. There are small establishments and supermarkets near the forest. Watch out for mosquitoes when camping near the sea and donโ€™t forget to pack mosquito spray.


Sakarya Poyrazlar Gรถlรผ campsite

You can reach Poyrazlar Gรถlรผ (Poyrazlar Lake) in approximately 2.5 hours and there are plenty of suitable camping areas available. Poyrazlar Gรถlรผ is suitable for infants. We recommend that you stock up on supplies on your way.


ลžile Sahilkรถy campsite

Approximately 15 km from the ลžile city center, Sahilkรถy, is 1.5 hours away from Istanbul. There are also private camp sites in Sahilkรถy, which has a forest on one side and a seashore on the other. There are supermarkets and cafes near the campsites.


Kilyos campsite

Those seeking a quiet, peaceful holiday within Istanbul, often camp at Kilyos. During the summer months, you can set up camp and watch the stars. You can stock up on supplies at establishments and supermarkets at the Kilyos city center.

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