The best camping destinations in Croatia

Camping is very popular. We have already seen an increase in the popularity of camping holidays in the last 2 years after the corona. In 2022, this will only increase further and there will be a real gap-filling. In recent years, Croatia has seen an increase in the number of campers, many of whom decide to vacation in their own country.

JetCamp conducted research on campsites in Croatia to find out which is the best Croatian camping destination. On the basis of 277 camps with 22,596 reviews, we came to several conclusions. We looked at factors such as the average camp score by municipality and the popularity of camps across Croatia.

Croatia offers numerous campsites in tourist areas such as Dalmatia, Kvarner Bay and many others. Most campsites in Croatia have plenty of accommodation for rent and are equipped with all the amenities you may need during your camping trip. But the biggest advantage is that all tourist attractions are just around the corner. So don't hesitate and book your vacation now!

Camps in Dalmatia

The beautiful region of Dalmatia offers a perfect mix of history, adventure, beautiful architecture and culinary treasures. There are more than 160 campsites in the area. Most of them are pet-friendly and offer spacious lots and well-equipped rentals. The most popular type of camping here is family camping.

Top 3 campsites in Dalmatia (with at least 2 campsites):

1. Supetar : Rating: 9.1

2. Municipality of Dugi Rat : Rating: 8.8

3. Municipality of Bol: Rating: 8.7

Camps in the Kvarner Bay

Kvarner Bay, sheltered by high mountains, has long been popular among visitors due to its mild climate, beautiful beaches and crystal clear sea. You can find more than 40 campsites in the area, most of which are dog-friendly, so don't leave your furry friend at home! The most popular types of accommodation are plots, bungalows and mobile homes. Choose the one that suits your needs and go camping!

Top 3 campsites in the Kvarner Bay (with at least 2 campsites):

1. Municipality of Mali Lošinj: Rating: 8.6

2. Municipality of Cres: Rating: 8.6

3. Municipality of Omišalj: Rating: 8.6

When you are looking for the best location in Croatia for camping, it is good to know in which destination you can find these camps. In order to find out, we entered the top 5 destinations with, on average, the best rated campsites in Croatia. When determining the top 5, we also took into account the minimum number of campsites per destination, which in this case are five.

1. Sv. Filipi i Jakov (Zadar County): 8.9 (7 camps)

2. Starigrad (Zadar County): 8.8 (8 camps)

3. Murter-Kornati (Šibenik-Knin County): 8.8 (6 camps)

4. Orebić (Dubrovnik-Neretva County): 8.7 (13 camps)

5. Bol (Split-Dalmatia County): 8.7 (5 camps)

In order to find the most popular campsites in Croatia, we also researched where most of the campsites are located in Croatia. It turned out that the largest number of camps is located in the municipality of Orebić in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County with 13 camps. Number two is the municipality of Medulin with 11 camps. The Top 5 is completed by the municipality of Starigrad with 8 camps.

1. Municipality of Orebić (Dubrovka-Neretva County): 13 camps

2. Municipality of Medulin (Istria County): 11 camps

3. Municipality of Pakoštane (Zadar County): 9 camps

4. City of Rovinj (Istrian County): 8 campsites

5. Starigrad Municipality (Zadar County): 8 camps

Divided over 20 counties, there are 277 camps in Croatia. Overall, the camps are doing well with an average rating of 8.5. Campers in Krapina-Zagorje County are the most satisfied with an average rating of 9.0. Out of 9 counties (out of 20), based on a minimum of 3 camps per county, it has an average between 9.0 and 8.2.

1. Krapinsko-Zagorska Županija : Rating: 9.0

2. Ličko-Senjska Županija : Rating: 8.8

3. Karlovačka Županija : Rating: 8.7

4. Zadar County: Rating: 8.5

5. Primorje-Gorski Kotar County: Rating: 8.4

6. Split-Dalmatia County: Rating: 8.4

7. Šibenik-Knin County: Rating: 8.4

8. Istrian County: Rating: 8.2

9. Dubrovnik-Neretva County: Rating: 8.2

To determine what makes a camp popular, a popularity index was created. This index was developed by reviewing the number of reviews per municipality, province and the whole of Croatia.

The number of camp reviews per municipality is divided by the highest number of reviews in 1 municipality. This number is then multiplied by 100. The number resulting from this calculation determines the popularity index of an area.

For example Vrsar-Orsera. All campsites in Vrsar-Orsera (there are 7 of them) have a total of 13966 reviews. The destination with the most reviews is the town of Rovinj with 21783 reviews. The popularity index of Vrsar-Orser is then:

13966/21783*100 = 64.11, which makes a rounded score of 64.

The popularity index revealed several interesting details. It is clearly visible that the municipalities with a high popularity index are located in the area of the Istrian County with large campsites/tourist parks within their borders.

Top 5 according to the JetCamp popularity index:

1. Grad Rovinj (Istrian County): Index: 100

2. Umag (Istrian County): Index: 66

3. Municipality of Vrsar-Orsera (Istrian County): Index: 64

4. City of Poreč (Istrian County): Index: 56

5. Municipality of Medulin (Istria County): Index: 48

Krapina-Zagorje County (*based on a minimum of 1 camp per destination)

1. Municipality of Tuhelj: Rating: 9.0

2. Town of Donja Stubica: Rating: 8.7

Lika-Senj County

1. Municipality of Novalja: Rating: 9.0

2. Municipality of Plitvička jezera: Rating: 8.9

3. Municipality of Senj: Rating: 7.7

Karlovac County

1. Municipality of Ribnik: Rating: 9.4

2. Municipality of Rakovica: Rating: 8.4

Zadar County

1. Municipality of Kolan: Rating: 9.8

2. Municipality of Sveti Filip i Jakov: Rating: 8.9

3. Municipality of Sali: Rating: 8.9

Primorsko Goranska county

1. Municipality of Mali Lošinj: Rating: 8.6

2. Municipality of Cres: Rating: 8.6

3. Municipality of Omišalj: Rating: 8.6

Split-Dalmatia county

1. City of Supetar: Rating: 9.1

2. Dugi Rat Municipality Municipality: Rating: 8.8

3. Municipality of Bol: Rating: 8.7

Šibenik-Knin County

1. Municipality of Murter-Kornati: Rating: 8.8

2. Municipality of Tisno: Rating: 8.5

3. Municipality of Skradin: Rating: 8.5

Istrian County

1. Municipality of Medulin: Rating: 8.4

2. Municipality of Vrsar-Orsera: Rating: 8.3

3. City of Poreč: Rating: 8.3

Dubrovnik-Neretva County

1. Municipality of Orebić: Rating: 8.7

2. City of Korčula: Rating: 8.7

3. Municipality of Dubrovnik Primorje: Rating: 8.5

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