Slovenia offers a wide range of lake camping options, giving you plenty of choices. The campsites are generally well-maintained and suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. This blog features campsites located by lakes in the more mountainous regions of Slovenia. The lakes offer refreshment, various activities, and a beautiful environment for spending time on vacation. Additionally, nearby mountains provide opportunities for hiking. Due to the well-developed tourism infrastructure, a variety of activities are available near the campsites.
Here are, in my opinion, 5 of the most beautiful spots for lake camping in Slovenia.
1. Šobec
Ranked among the best campsites in Slovenia, this camp is located near Lake Bled, about 3 km away. Right next to the camp, there’s a small lake and the Sava River.
This excellent location, just 3 km from the highway, also offers stunning views of the Julian Alps and the Karawanks.
A variety of activities are offered for all types of guests. You can enjoy the beach by the lake and cool off in the water, while children have access to playgrounds and animations. In the evenings, there are also entertainment events so everyone can find something for them.
For more information and more pictures, visit their website and see all they have to offer.
2. Camp Bled
Located just 150 meters from Lake Bled, this campsite offers an excellent location for a variety of activities such as running, cycling, hiking, and exploring the surroundings.
You can also simply relax on the beach by the lake or take a swim.
The campsite is 2 km from the center of Bled, ensuring a peaceful environment where you can enjoy nature in the way that suits you best.
You can also choose to stay in glamping wooden cabins, or “forest villas” as they are called at the campsite, which include a hot tub and sauna.
For more information, explore their website.
3. Camping Bohinj
This campsite is located right by Lake Bohinj and near the cable car station for Vogel. It is situated in the Triglav National Park, which means the camp is in the heart of the Julian Alps.
If you want to connect more deeply with nature, while lake camping in Slovenia, and almost become a part of it, this camp is ideal for you, as it is geared towards living in harmony with nature despite its modern amenities.
The lake offers various activities, including canoeing, swimming, SUP rentals, and bicycle rentals.
As mentioned earlier, the cable car is nearby and takes you up to the peaks of the Julian Alps, where you can hike through the ski resort, which is perfect for hiking in the summer months.
Access the campsite’s website here.
4. Špik Camping
This campsite is also one of the most beautiful in Slovenia, offering over 200 pitches.
The location is top-notch, allowing you to explore the surrounding areas, which are relatively close by. Kranjska Gora is 5 km away, and you can continue to Planica or other attractions in the vicinity.
Near Kranjska Gora, there is also Lake Jasna, about which you can read more in this blog.
There are cycling trails to Kranjska Gora and beyond, so you can set out on a bike, or if you don’t have one, there’s a bus service several times a day.
In addition to the stunning views of the Julian Alps, the camp also offers activities at the neighboring Špik Hotel, such as wellness, an indoor pool, saunas, and massages. Camp guests receive discounts at the hotel.
Read more about the campsite.
5. Beli Gaber Camping
Although there is no lake directly nearby, the Cerknica Lake is just a few kilometers away. The camp is located in the neighboring municipality (in Loška Dolina) on an idyllic and peaceful site, making it a true little paradise.
The camp is just far enough from the village to give you the feeling of being nestled in the middle of the forest. The campsite offers terraced spaces for setting up tents.
There is a small parking area with space for a few motorhomes. The central building is a hayrack, where the ground floor has a socializing area with an equipped outdoor kitchen. You can sleep in the hayrack bedrooms or in wooden cabins.
There are several nearby attractions worth visiting, which you can read more about here.
