7 top-rated campsites by the water
Summer is in full swing and with it the season of trips and holidays. In this article we will give you a tip on the best rated campsites by the water in the Czech Republic. Are you ready to go?
1. Autokemp Merkur Pasohlávky
If you are going to South Moravia, for example for a wine holiday, we definitely recommend Autokemp Merkur in Pasohlávky, which is located just a few kilometres from the famous wine regions. Autokemp Merkur is an ideal place for family holidays and especially for stays with children. In the area near the upper Novomlýn reservoir there are two water lagoons with sandy and grassy beaches and free access to the water, which is an undeniable advantage especially for families with small children. There is even a section of beach by the water reserved for naturists.
You won't get bored in the surroundings either, apart from the already mentioned wine tourism, the area is more than suitable for cycling, the local cycling routes will take you up to the Pavlovské vrchy mountains.
In the area you can rent a bike, pedal boat, try windsurfing or even kiteboarding, here and there there is a movie or concert. There are also other amenities such as shops, snack bars and restaurants.
In Pasohlávky you can stay with your caravan or motorhome, but also in a tent, bungalow or cottage. In 2022, the price for caravans is 220 CZK and the price for motorhomes is 270 CZK per night.
2. Camping Sedmihorky
Camping Sedmihorky is located in the picturesque Bohemian Paradise near the Bažantník pond. There is a recreational pond of two hectares with clean water right in the camp. The campsite offers a range of accommodation options. Accommodation in cabins, caravans, caravans, but also in classic tents or teepees is popular.
In addition to the usual sanitary facilities such as showers, the campsite also has a shower and baby changing area and a shower and toilet for the disabled. You can also use automatic washing machines for a small fee. Guests have access to a kitchen with gas cookers, electric sockets, fridges, kettles, microwaves, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a dishwashing area and several fireplaces with benches.
The campsite Sedmihorky also has numerous awards as the best and most popular campsite, which is confirmed by its high rating on Google (4.5).
Not only in the surroundings, but also in the area itself, campers will not be bored, in addition to the possibility of swimming and other recreational sports, including fishing, there is also a cultural program.
Camp Stříbrný rybník
For our next camp, we'll move to the Hradec Kralove region. In another popular, highly rated campsite you can not only relax but also indulge in sporting activities.
Sports activities await you not only on the surface of the Silver Pond, but also on the adjacent cycle paths that lead, for example, through the Hradec Králové city forests. The camp has a rope park, fishing, wakeboarding, Gladiator Park or Adventure Arena, and sometimes even a summer cinema. Children can play in the playground.
As for dining, there's a kitchen or a public barbecue area. For a caravan, one night in high season comes out to 250 CZK.
4. Kanak - Camp Branná
If you are going to South Bohemia, we recommend Camping Branná by the banks of the Vltava River. This boating camp is located between Vyšší Brod and Český Krumlov.
In addition to your caravan or motorhome, you can stay overnight in cabins, tents or teepees. There are sanitary facilities and a restaurant in the campsite .
The campsite is beautifully landscaped in natural style. The biggest attraction is probably the boat and raft rental, not only because of this Kanak Branná is considered the best boating camp in the Czech Republic.
The campsite has everything you need conveniently in one place, from electric hook-ups, to playgrounds, to barbecues under the pergola. Children can still have fun in the water world, with the animals or on the nature trail.
For a caravan or motorhome, you pay CZK 400 per night in high season.
5. Camping resort Frymburk
Another highly recommended family campsite is the highly rated Camping Resort Frymburk, located on the shores of Lake Lipno near the picturesque village of the same name , Frymburk in southern Bohemia near the Austrian border.
There are a large number of pitches for caravans and motorhomes on the campsite. The pitches are equipped with electric hook-ups, if you pay extra you can even be connected to water and waste, or even get pitches with private shower and toilet facilities.
A big plus of the campsite is the beautiful view of the lake. The campsite is located near the cycle paths that can take you to, for example, Lipno or Český Krumlov. Other activities besides trips around the area include water sports such as rafting, but also quieter fishing or boating. Children and their parents will appreciate the playground and the animation programme. There are also cultural events on the campsite every now and then.
Compared to other campsites, the price in Resort Frymburk is higher. In 2022, in the high season, the price for a basic caravan pitch was 500 CZK, but the price increases depending on whether you want a pitch by the water, a pitch with a water and waste connection or a private shower.
6. Kemp u Kukačků
Moving on to the upper part of the Lipno River, let's mention another very positively rated camp U Kukačků, located right on the banks of the Lipno River less than two kilometers from the village of Horní Planá. The advantage of this campsite is that it is open all year round.
Another indisputable advantage is of course the attractive location, just a stone's throw away from the campsite are dense Sumava forests, for those who prefer culture and history, it is for example 30 km away Český Krumlov.
In addition to relaxing in the amazing surrounding nature, the campsite is of course suitable for swimming and even fishing.
The site may not have as many amenities and uses as the previous campsites mentioned, but it is in a great location, and at an affordable price of 140 CZK per caravan/night as of 2022.
7. Camping Ranch Bystřička
Enjoy your vacation in the spirit of a western and take your RV or motorhome to the Bystřička Ranch. Again, the name suggests that the campsite is located in the village of Bystřička, which is below the dam in between the towns of Vsetín, Valašské Meziříčí and Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. The campsite is surrounded by the foothills and ridges of the Vsetín Hills and other Wallachian hills.
The resort offers accommodation in beautifully made cottages, tents on tented meadows or caravans with the possibility of electricity connection. The campsite includes a playground, fireplace, ranch or refreshments in the local restaurant. The campground also has a spacious parlor and a large barn with its own taproom.
The cost to stay in your own RV or motorhome depends on the size of the RV or motorhome, and for 2022, the price started at 115 CZK for a small RV.
