Lakeside Camping Sigulda
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Add your business details- Family-friendly site on Lake Matinu, a five-minute drive from Sigulda
- Turaida Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Gauja National Park 45 minutes
- Picnic areas, communal kitchen; barbecues allowed; firewood for sale
The name of the site tells you all you need to know (or, at least, a lot) about the location: Lakeside Camping Sigulda sits on the banks of Lake Matinu and a five-minute drive from Sigulda, a pretty town about an hour’s drive east of the Latvian capital Riga. False advertising, this certainly isn’t.
This peaceful, family-friendly place draws people keen to partake in water-based activities: the lake is a popular spot for refreshing dips in the summer months, and the site has a number of paddleboards for hire. They will also organise waterfront picnics for you, supplying everything (including flowers and candles for a romantic ambience) except the food, which you can source at a well-stocked supermarket a five-minute drive away (or a 20-minute walk).
In addition to sheltered picnic areas, there is a kitchen with a communal freezer, kettle and washing-up area, and wood is sold on site – whether you need it for a barbecue or a campfire. Showers, toilets and charging facilities complete the picture.
The surrounding landscape runs from woodlands to orchards, and you and your dog (a welcome guest here) can explore it at your leisure. There’s also plenty to do in Sigulda town: the sandy beach on the Gauja river is popular for sunbathing and swimming; you can also join in a game of volleyball (there are several riverside courts). Those with a head for heights might like to go on the Ferris wheel, which gives you far-reaching views of the forested surrounds. And if that’s not quite high enough, there’s also a cable car linking the banks of the river, not to mention several outfits arranging hot-air balloon rides.
Site type
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20Languages spoken
English
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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountainUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Lakeside Camping Sigulda
Pļivkas
Kalnabeites
Sigulda
Sigulda
Latvia
2150
Directions Timezone
Europe/Riga EEST (GMT+03:00)
GPS
57.13113°N
24.86566°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
If you’re in need of some cardio, Fischer Slēpošanas centrs (10 minutes’ drive) is a ski resort that stays open year-round, with forested trails for mountain biking and Nordic walking, plus a paved track for skating and running. They also hire much of the equipment needed for a sports day, from roller skates to helmets.
With its red-brick architecture, the 13th-century Turaida Castle (15 minutes) stands proudly on a forested hilltop overlooking the Gauja river. In addition to historic and artistic displays, you can visit its grounds, which include traditional buildings (such as a sauna) with workshops and ethnographic exhibitions.
Latvia’s biggest and oldest national park, Gauja National Park (45 minutes) is famed for its rocky landscape with cliffs and cave systems. A hike along its forested trails might yield encounters with wildlife such as deer and wild boar, plus beavers on the watercourses.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saulkrastu Centrs | 19.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saulkrastu Pludmale "Rūķīši" | 20 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Baltijas Jūra, Peldvieta "Vārzas" | 24.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vecāķi | 28.8 mi | Estuary | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lakeside Camping Sigulda have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lakeside Camping Sigulda dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lakeside Camping Sigulda? If you’re in need of some cardio, Fischer Slēpošanas centrs (10 minutes’ drive) is a ski resort that stays open year-round, with forested trails for mountain biking and Nordic walking, plus a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lakeside Camping Sigulda?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m.