In national parks such as Piatra Craiului, you can only pitch a tent in designated camping areas. Near Câmpulung Muscel there's Mălinului Camping: a 7×7 m tent pitch, 120 lei per day, with electricity, water and Wi-Fi included, toilets, a campfire and a seasonal pool, 5 km from town.
Where you're allowed to camp
In the mountains, the rules are set by whoever manages the land. Towards Rucăr and Zărnești, Piatra Craiului National Park begins, and the park regulations, published by the Ministry of the Environment, say in Article 30 that in the park "camping is allowed only in specially designated camping areas" or in places marked out and signposted by the park administration. In an emergency you can spend the night in a bivouac, without a fire. Fires are only allowed in the fire pits built at the camping areas (Article 31).
On private land, you can only pitch a tent with the owner's permission. Before a trip to another park, look up its rules on the park administration's website.
What Mălinului Camping is like
The campsite is next to Mălinului Resort and covers 5,000 m². Each tent gets its own 7×7 m pitch, at the same price as a caravan.
- electricity, water and Wi-Fi are included in the price;
- the water is turned off between 1 November and 1 April so it doesn't freeze;
- the toilets and the campsite reception are in the small wooden house next to the volleyball court;
- the campsite has a seasonal pool, a football pitch, a beach volleyball court, a playground, a trout pond and a campfire;
- at the resort next door you can use the pool, the trout pond, ping-pong and billiards, subject to availability.
When you can arrive and leave
With a tent, you can arrive and leave from Sunday at 12:00 until Friday at 12:00. From Friday 12:00 to Sunday 12:00 nobody arrives or leaves: anyone already on a pitch stays over the weekend too.
What it costs
| How long to stay | Price per pitch | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 120 lei | 120 lei |
| 7 days | 700 lei | 100 lei |
| 1 month | 2.100 lei | 70 lei |
The price is per pitch, for one tent. Rates for 3, 6 and 12 months are on the campsite page.
What to see nearby
Câmpulung Muscel is 5 km away. Nearby you have Nămăiești Monastery, carved into the rock, the Mateiaș Heroes' Mausoleum, the Râușor Dam, 118 m high, and Noah's Ark (Arca lui Noe), with life-size dinosaurs. Towards Rucăr and Dâmbovicioara you head into the mountains, and Bran Castle is 55 km away. The full list, with stories and visiting tips, is in our guide to places to visit.
What to bring
- a sleeping bag for cold nights: in the mountains it gets cold in the evening, even in summer;
- a groundsheet or a thick mat under the tent;
- a head torch;
- water in a jerrycan if you come between November and April, when the campsite water is off;
- swimwear for the pool, if you come between May and August.
FAQ
Where are you allowed to pitch a tent in the mountains?
In national parks such as Piatra Craiului, only in designated camping areas or in places the park administration has marked out. On private land, only with the owner's permission.
How much is a tent pitch at Mălinului Camping?
120 lei per day for a 7×7 m pitch, 700 lei for 7 days, 2,100 lei per month.
What's included in the price?
The pitch, electricity, water and Wi-Fi. The water is off between 1 November and 1 April.
Can I arrive with my tent on a Saturday?
No. Arrivals and departures run from Sunday 12:00 to Friday 12:00. Over the weekend, tents already on a pitch stay put.
How far is the campsite from Câmpulung Muscel?
5 km.
How do I book?
On WhatsApp, at +40 766 669 966: tell us your arrival date, how long you're staying and that you have a tent.
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