Wild River Camping

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Aerial shot showing mountain and river scenery
Aerial shot showing mountain and river scenery
Pitches with electric hook-ups
Peaceful pitches
Aerial view of the pitches
Spacious pitches by the river beach
The pitches at sunset
Campisite surrounded by countryside
View to the hills
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Pitches with electric hook-ups
Peaceful pitches
Aerial view of the pitches

  • Well-kept and peaceful tourer site on the banks of the Vjosa River
  • Tepelena five minutes’ drive, UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër half an hour
  • Fully-serviced pitches; watersports, hiking and climbing available
Looking for a remote getaway surrounded by river and mountain views? Wild River Camping, just outside Tepelena in spectacular southern Albania, sounds just the place for you. The site is utterly peaceful – all you can hear is the chirping of birds and the rushing of the waters down the Vjosa River – and yet only half an hour’s drive from the historic city of Gjirokastër, its castle and typical Ottoman houses with stone roofs, arch-shaped windows and galleries. Spacious touring pitches with drinking water and electric hook-ups overlook the river. Site facilities include showers and loos, a washing machine and dryer, and there’s secure parking as well as easy access off the main road between Tepelena and Gjirokastër. Once you’re settled in, you can head to the river beach for fishing, swimming and sunbathing as well as picnicking at the water’s edge. Canoes and rafts can be hired to paddle downstream, and there are numerous hiking and climbing routes in the region’s mountains and gorges.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open all year
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Languages spoken

Albanian

Dutch

English

French

Greek

Italian

Romanian

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Accommodation

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We would highly recommend this site.

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Jeremy H.

Fully-serviced grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Fabulous location on the banks of the river. Joni is a wonderful host - nothing was too much trouble. We stayed for 4 nights. The pitches are level, facilities are modest, very clean and everything works perfectly. There are sun loungers and kayaks available for use on the river. This is the perfect place for you if you want a truly peaceful campsite, stargazing and enjoying the fabulous landscape all around. It is also a good place from which to visit Tepelene, Gjiroklaster and explore the amazing Vjosa River valley. I am almost worried to give this review in case too many people find it!
Thank you Joni for a great stay. Sophie and Jeremy (UK)

Disliked Good idea to have watershoes to go in the river.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Dedicated quiet space Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Wild River Camping

E853

Tepelenë

Gjirokastër

Albania

6301

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Tirane CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

40.30923°N
20.01645°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër (half an hour’s drive) may be your first port of call; plan to spend the day there exploring its higgledy-piggledy cobbled streets connected by steps as it sprawls gracefully uphill. Have a poke around the colourful bazaar in the Old Town and admire the ornate Ottoman houses in the Manalat Quarter before clambering up to the fortress for views across the city and its surrounding valleys. Tepelena (five minutes) also has plenty of heritage to its name; its history museum displays traditional regional costumes and relics from antiquity, while the town’s austere castle was once home to the notorious Ali Pasha, who ruled over much of the Ottoman Empire in the early 1800s. Those with a head for heights can cross the Aqueduct of Ali Pasha in Bënçë (10 minutes), built during his reign to bring water to the area. If you’d rather be hiking than driving around the countryside, there are tumbling waterfalls to discover in the hills surrounding Progonat (half an hour), as well as stunning trails and mountain views in Nivica Canyon (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Borsh 20.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Himare 20.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Borsh 20.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Himare 20.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Himare 20.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wild River Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild River Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild River Camping? UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër (half an hour’s drive) may be your first port of call; plan to spend the day there exploring its higgledy-piggledy cobbled streets connected by steps as it sprawls gracefully uphill. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild River Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild River Camping? From £8.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.