Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Costa Rica
3 bookable campgrounds in Costa Rica
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Tolomuco Glamping
La Virgen, Heredia, Costa Rica- Jungle stays on the banks of the Sarapiquí river
- Within five minutes of rainforest tours and biological reserves
- Restaurant, rafting, kayaking, zip lining, rappelling on site
Sesancestros
División, San José, Costa Rica- Glamping with Alto Macho Mora mountain views in Pérez Zeledó
- Jardines Secretos an hour's drive; Orquilandia an hour and 15 minutes
- Luxury units each with queensize bed, private bathroom and kitchen
Rio Agujitas EcoFarm Hostel
Bahia Drake, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- Sustainable hostel in the rainforest a mile from Drake Bay town
- Jungle tours, Corcovado trips and snorkelling outings available
- Part of a property owned by the same family since the 1920s
Finca de Fin del Sol
Quebrada Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica- Wild adults-only farm site with trails to 10 waterfalls
- Half an hour’s drive from Lake Arenal and 50 minutes from Monteverde
- A 10-minute walk to the La Piedra del Indio waterfalls and restaurant
Finca Chilamate
Montenegro, Guanacaste, Costa Rica- Dog-friendly site in Guanacaste with an outdoor swimming pool
- Under an hour’s drive from Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio
- Barbecue or breakfast, lunch and dinner available; tours available
Camping Gosén
Buena Vista, Heredia, Costa Rica- Peaceful riverside site set in the famed volcanic region of Heredia
- Access to challenging hikes through rainforests and around volcanoes
- Bar, restaurant, gym, football pitch, TV room and barbecue
Samasati Yoga and Wellness Retreat
Hone Creek, Limón, Costa Rica- Yoga retreat set amid 250 acres of pristine, wildlife-rich rainforest
- A 20-minute drive from Chiquita beach and Cahuita National Park
- Restaurant, lounge area and wellness spa with massages and a whirlpool
Ailanto Campground
Fortuna, Guanacaste, Costa Rica- Wooded site among the hot springs of the Miravalles Protected Zone
- Four kilometres from La Fortuna
- Hot spring pool, bar and café
Dreamsea Surf Camp Costa Rica
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica- Glamping and surf camp in the jungle two kilometres from Tamarindo
- Breakfast and dinner cooked by resident chefs: breakfast free
- Yoga classes,waterfall excursions and shuttle to surf beaches
Lirio Lodge
Limón, Limón, Costa Rica- Pristine eco lodge on the Madre de Dios canal
- Fishing, kayaking and boat trips to see endangered turtles
- Restaurant, hammocks, huge campfire and free beach shuttle
Camping Avatar House
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón, Costa Rica- 15 minutes' walk from the beach in the middle of the Caribbean jungle
- Back-to-nature site with added hot showers and wifi
- Hiking and horseback excursions available
Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp
Bahia Drake, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- On Costa Rica's remote Osa peninsula, with its own private beach
- Cool rental tents with proper beds, electricity and wifi
- Price includes meals, transport and watersports kit/fishing gear use
Pineapple Creek Camping
Pavones, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- Beachfront site 15 minutes’ walk from Pavones Point
- Well-based for surfing the left-point wave, fishing and horse riding
- Dog-friendly; barbecue, cooking stove and seasonal fruits and plants
La Cuna Camping
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- Small, peaceful site on the banks of the Agujas River
- A 15-minute drive to Puerto Jiménez; small beach a short walk away
- On the edge of the Corcovado National Park; lots of wildlife on site
Osa Corcovado Camping
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- Simple and peaceful site with beach, freshwater creeks and mangroves
- A 20-minute drive from the wildlife of the Corcovado National Park
- Puerto Jiménez beaches, bars and watersports 20 minutes away
Mal Pais Surf Camp
Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- Surfer-friendly site 100 metres away from Mal País beach
- Close to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
- Outdoor pool set among 10 acres of landscaped tropical gardens
Seas the Day
Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- Sustainable rainforest campsite at Uvita on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast
- Playa Colonia 10 minutes’ walk; Envision Festival 10 minutes’ drive
- Surrounded by trees, hills, rivers and creeks; shops 25 minutes’ walk
La Negrita Miralvalle
Sacramento, Heredia, Costa Rica- Cabins with volcano views
- Rural retreat with no TV and no internet
- Cook on a firewood stove
Topo's Tree House
Los Pargos, Guanacaste, Costa Rica- Luxury two-bedroom treehouse in tropical gardens near Cahuita
- A short walk from the beach; 10 minutes' drive from a national park
- Spot monkeys, sloths, birds and butterflies from the treehouse deck
Osa Mountain Camping
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica- Secluded rainforest site on Costa Rica’s stunning Osa Peninsula
- On the edge of Corcovado National Park and 13km from Puerto Jiménez
- A three-hour hike from town of Puerto Jiménez
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