Camping Orsa Minore

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General view of the grass pitches
New
Pitches partially shaded by trees
Pitches with optional electric hook-ups
Wild pitches among the trees

  • Quiet family-friendly site with alpine views in Maiella National Park
  • Zipline Majella 25 minutes’ drive; Grotta del Cavallone 40 minutes
  • TV room and modern facilities block; restaurants five minutes’ drive
Feeling the need to escape into big, bold mountain landscapes? Form a queue for your stay at Camping Orsa Minore in Abruzzo’s Maiella National Park, a UNESCO Global Geopark known for its biodiversity, dramatic limestone plateaus, forested valleys and craggy peaks. Surrounded by greenery, the site was extensively renovated and reopened for 2025 with a modern, solar-powered facilities block. Take your pick of the spacious pitches scattered among lush greenery; family-friendly facilities include a play area and a communal room where you can watch favourite TV programmes with the kids. You can fill up on pizza and pasta dishes at trattorias in the alpine town of Campo di Giove (five minutes’ drive) too. But perhaps the biggest selling point of this peaceful spot is its scenery, which you can admire on a myriad of walks and biking trails starting right from the pitches. It’s very easy to reconnect with nature in this spectacular national park, especially after dark on clear nights, when the sky comes alive with a million stars.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 3
Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 7 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of €1.00 (£0.86) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The site only allows dogs up to 40kg.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Open from Tue, 1 Jul to

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Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

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

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Dedicated quiet space Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Orsa Minore

Via Pinete del Pizzalto

9

Campo di Giove

L'Aquila

Italy

67030

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

42.00663°N
14.03082°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

Trekking, mountaineering and hiking adventures for all levels of ability await you at Camping Orsa Minore. Follow the short Sentiero del Lupo (Wolf Trail) through the dense forest, or take the more challenging route up to Guado di Coccia (an hour’s walk each way) from the Seggiovia Palena cable-car station (10 minutes’ drive). Once at the summit, there are spectacular views over the peaks of Maiella National Park. More exceptional vistas can be found at Belvedere Pacentrano (half an hour), looking down over rooftops in the medieval village of Pacentro (20 minutes). If you’d rather explore under pedal power, mountain biking trails lead through woodland to more scenic observation points too. Give your feet a rest by booking guided quad-bike tours or jeep safaris from Campo di Giove (five minutes). Test your head for heights on the zipwire at Zipline Majella (25 minutes), or explore deep into the cliffside at the Grotta del Cavallone, accessed by cable car (40 minutes) and a set of steep rock-hewn steps up the mountainside.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
75 Mt Sud Stazione Ff.Ss. Fossacesia M. 29.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
50 Mt A Nord Fosso Cintioni 29.8 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
50 Mt. A Sud Fosso Cintioni 29.8 mi Sea N/APoorN/APoor
100 Mt A Nord Foce F. Feltrino 29.8 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Zona Antistante Molo Sud 29.9 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Orsa Minore have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Orsa Minore dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Orsa Minore? Trekking, mountaineering and hiking adventures for all levels of ability await you at Camping Orsa Minore. Follow the short Sentiero del Lupo (Wolf Trail) through the dense forest, or take the more … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Orsa Minore?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Orsa Minore? From £25.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.