Camping La Genziana

View prices & book 9.4 17 reviews
Panorama of the village and the lake (added by manager 10 Oct 2022)
View from the top of the site towards the mount greco massif
Plenty of space
Pitches

  • Peaceful terraced site overlooking the valley of Lake Barrea
  • Near Barrea village in Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
  • Surrounded by scenic walking, cycling, horse riding and driving routes
Take a look at this for a spectacular setting – the views from here are really quite something, surrounded by mountains in all directions and overlooking Lake Barrea four kilometres away. The site itself is also pretty excellent: Camping La Genziana lies 1,100 metres above sea level across two grassy hectares, with terraced pitches surrounded by acacia, maple and beech trees. It’s all set half a kilometre from the village of Barrea, right in the middle of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, and with smashing views towards the Mount Greco massif from the top of the site. You’ll receive a friendly welcome from well-travelled owner Pasetta, who expertly ensures his guests have everything they need to make the most of this splendid mountain setting: talk to him about the various hikes that lead directly from the site, as well as which villages in the area to visit, and what wildlife to look out for around the locale. This is a simple and well-maintained site that won’t leave you wanting for a thing (except a longer stay) – toilet roll is provided, showers are hot, the sinks are sectioned off to make your daily cleansing routine a little more private, and there’s also a hairdryer to help you blow dry your barnet back into order once you’re done. A washing machine is available for use too for a small fee, and an iron is also on hand to straighten out your garments before donning them on your next adventure.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Caravan sites 30
Open now
Opens 13 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of EUR1.00 ($1.67) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar is open between 22/05 and 24/09.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Open from Mon, 13 May to

Open from Sat, 10 May to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Servizi pulitissimi, personale cordiale

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked: Tranquillo, immerso nella natura, privacy rispettata al massimo. Consigliatissimo

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Personale ospitale e posto bello pulito! Ci sono tutti i servizi disponibili!…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site (three person)

Liked: Personale ospitale e posto bello pulito! Ci sono tutti i servizi disponibili! Immerso nella natura a poca distanza da un bellissimo paesino! Lo consiglio!

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Struttura accogliente e tranquilla con servizi comodi e puliti.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked: La Genziana è la tipologia di campeggio perfetto per chi viaggia come noi in van, cerca silenzio, riposo ma anche un luogo strategico che ti permetta di partire per le escursioni come di raggiungere comodamente a piedi la piazza di Barrea. Piazzole ampie su prato, tanta ombra e molto spazio per avere comunque un po' di privacy. I bagni sono puliti, servizio lavanderia, un piccolo bar ben fornito. E poi Marco e i gestori sono gentilissimi.

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Camping essenziale, silenzioso e con una vista mozzafiato. Ideale per rilassarsi e…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site (three person)

Liked: Camping essenziale, silenzioso e con una vista mozzafiato. Ideale per rilassarsi e fuggire dal caldo delle grandi città. Piazzole spaziose e riservate. C'è sempre da migliorare ma noi ci siamo trovate molto bene. Consiglio inoltre di mettere più colonnine con la presa elettrica.

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Mooi uitzicht, grote plekken vriendelijke host

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked: Een heerlijke plek. Je kan er wandelen, fietsen en zwemmen in het meer Het dorpje is op loopafstand en er zijn vele kleine winkeltjes zodat je alles vind wat je nodig hebt.

Disliked: Met alles blij. Zelfs met het onweer

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Il campeggio è in un posto panoramico, i servizi sono efficienti e…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site (three person)

Liked: Il campeggio è in un posto panoramico, i servizi sono efficienti e puliti, i gestori gentili e disponibili Il soggiorno è stato molto piacevole anche grazie ai posti particolarmente scenografici e spettacolari, al cibo e alla cordialità degli abruzzesi

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Abbiamo campeggiato 2 notti in tenda. La piazzola era dotata di una…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Simona B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site (three person)

Liked: Abbiamo campeggiato 2 notti in tenda. La piazzola era dotata di una fontanella di acqua potabile a pochi passi e, come richiesto durante l’ordine, di una presa elettrica. La location è molto bella, con vista sui monti e uno scorcio del lago. Da li è facile raggiungere sia percorsi di trekking a piedi, sia il paese che è poco sotto. Nel campeggio ci sono tutti i comfort, compresa una fantastica zona barbecue e cucina all’aperto a disposizione di tutti. Il titolare sempre gentile e disponibile. Punto extra: nel campeggio girano due gattini adorabili in cerca di coccole. Consigliamo.

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Piazzole spaziose, molto curato, personale gentile e disponibile. Bagni puliti. Ottimo punto di partenza…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Lorenzo F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked: Piazzole spaziose, molto curato, personale gentile e disponibile. Bagni puliti. Ottimo punto di partenza per escursioni.

Disliked: Distanza dal lago, scarico wc chimico non ben segnalato.

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As above

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
mike j. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked: Lovely situation with views over the lake. Great welcome from Marcos. Good pitch. Clean toilets, hot showers. Easy walk into village to access restaurants. Surrounding area perfect for hiking and cycling.

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Extremely warm and welcoming staff. Pleasant and quiet pitches with easily accessible…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Maks Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site (three person)

Liked: Extremely warm and welcoming staff. Pleasant and quiet pitches with easily accessible information about the whole area. Great restaurants nearby, fantastic places to swim, small shops have mostly everything you'd need - honestly not more to ask for. We stayed in a tent for about a week and a half and loved every minute of it, it was very easy to forget that there was WiFi at times. We absolutely loved our stay, felt very accommodated for with Marko always doing his best to help us. Can't wait to return again one day.

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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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Camping La Genziana

Via Rione Orientale

56

Contrada Tre Croci

Barrea

L'Aquila

Italy

67030

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

41.74975°N
13.99147°W

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

Your walking boots will be put to good use around here: direct from the site are several hiking routes, and the local village of Barrea is a popular departure point for moderately flat and short hikes in the surrounding parkland. You can get up on a horse or get yourself on two wheels to explore the area too, on the mountain biking and horse riding trails for all abilities around Barrea and the wider national park. There are also spectacularly scenic driving and cycling routes around the mountain passes of Gran Sasso d'Italia, Maiella, Sirente and Velino. Lake Barrea, four kilometres from base (the view from the site is so clear you might just think you can dive in from your pitch), is the place to hire pedalos and windsurfing boards for something active, or if you’re feeling a little lazy, umbrellas and comfy sunbeds for lounging days.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Genziana have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping La Genziana dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Genziana? Your walking boots will be put to good use around here: direct from the site are several hiking routes, and the local village of Barrea is a popular departure point for moderately … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Genziana?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Genziana? From $39.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.