Càmping Riu Gelat

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Visitor image of their view from the pitch (added by manager 30 May 2023)
Aigüestortes i estany de sant maurici national park
Grass pitches
The site

  • Green and serene site in the midst of mountains and waterfalls
  • A 10-minute drive from Catalonia’s only national park, five from Espot
  • Metres from the Escrita river with an on-site bar, shop and wifi
Spectacular scenery awaits. Catalonia’s Càmping Riu Gelat, under 10 minutes' drive from the region’s only national park, Aigüestortes i Estany of Saint Maurici, is in a region of the Spanish Pyrenees that should be mighty memorable, being right next to two waterfalls and surrounded by gorgeous greenery, leafy trees and a backdrop of hills. The pretty village of Espot is under 20 minutes' walk away along the Escrita river for food shopping and tapas hunting, or you can stick to the site and fill up at the shop or bar. Woodland areas nearby are also fab for foraging mushrooms in the right season (and with an idea of how to avoid the deadly ones…) An itinerary can be sorted while snacking, with many an activity to squeeze into your hol. The national park's lakes (several of which are rich with tasty brown trout) are all ready for explores, as are the walking tracks, high peaks and boreal forests. Make your way to the waters of Lake San Mauricio, a 25-minute drive away through Aigüestortes, for fishing or veer the same distance east to La Torrassa for canoeing and kayaking. Climbing can also be had around this area, while trekkers might want to pull on their boots to master one of the many marked paths – including to waterfalls like the Cascada Ratera, a 25-minute drive from the site.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 60
Tent sites 60
Caravan sites 60
Open now
Opens 1 June

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

French

Spanish

Open from Sat, 1 June to

Open from Tue, 1 Oct to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The park is very well situated, with nice tree shades, near the…

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

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The park is very well situated, with nice tree shades, near the Escrita River. The facilities were always impecable and clean. Josep was always helpful and patient with us. Hope we return soon!

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A fantastic site

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

Power optional grass site

Liked: A beautiful location, amazing views. Really well managed site and super clean facilities, toilets, showers, pot washing - everywhere. Really quiet site Really close to the best walking trails. Free WiFi /reasonable service

Disliked: Shop very basic - so stock up before arriving. Small shops in Espot close by.

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Lovely tranquil terraced site. The sound of the river and the amazing…

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

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely tranquil terraced site. The sound of the river and the amazing mountains surrounding us made this wonderfully peaceful. The toilets etc were immaculate. Short walk into Espot, which has loads of restaurants and a taxi service up to the higher mountains. Would love to come back. Also, very good WiFi!

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Es un camping tranquilo, esta muy cerca del parque natural y a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Raúl O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Es un camping tranquilo, esta muy cerca del parque natural y a buen precio.

Disliked: No tiene piscina.

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Excellent site with amazing views!

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

Power optional grass site

Liked: We loved everything about this site. The pitches are shaded and generous, the views are outstanding and the toilet block is clean and modern. Lots of recycling available too (including compost) which we like. The site was quiet - lots of groups of people there to walk, as well as families. The peace and quiet was a real win for us. The light pollution is minimal and the stars are beautiful on a clear night and there are lots of walking trails nearby into the national park. You can walk direct from the site or get one of the official taxis up to Sant Maurici lake and start your walk from there. Trails are well marked and plentiful - lots on All Trails too. Espot is a short (10 mins) walk downhill from the site and is a really pretty town with good shops and places to eat if you don’t want to cook. There is chemical waste disposal available - you just have to ask at reception. We will definitely be returning!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Camping sencillo pero muy bonito.

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

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Ubicación idílica, en verano es fresquito. Muy tranquilo y dispone de lo imprescindible de forma correcta. Parcelas muy planitas y verdes.

Disliked: El bar cierra a las 21h00 y la tienda es muy pequeñita aunque dispone de lo básico.

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Buena limpieza de los aseos y ducha. Cerca del pueblo.…

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

Power optional grass site

Liked: Buena limpieza de los aseos y ducha. Cerca del pueblo.

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Muy tranquilo y muy bien equipado para tener un precio tan económico…

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

Power optional grass site

Liked: Muy tranquilo y muy bien equipado para tener un precio tan económico

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El entorno es precioso, respecto al Camping, Las instalaciones son correctas y…

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

Power optional grass site

Liked: El entorno es precioso, respecto al Camping, Las instalaciones son correctas y las parcelas muy bien cuidadas. La atención del personal excelente.

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The location was great! Calm and beautiful. The showers and toilets were…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The location was great! Calm and beautiful. The showers and toilets were clean and in a good condition.

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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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Càmping Riu Gelat

Carretera d'Espot a Sant Maurici

0.8km

Espot

Lerida

Spain

25597

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

42.58233°N
1.07728°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

Once you’ve gotten to know Espot and its ever-so-varied vicinity – perhaps on horseback from the riding centre in the village – other riverside towns worth visiting in the region include Sort (35 minutes away) with its medieval castle and nearby watersports activities on the Noguera Pallaresa river. Wildlife aficionado? Drive for another 15 minutes to Pujalt for its butterfly museum if you’re a fan of the fluttery creatures. Roams around the region DIY style will have you passing small villages of stone houses and Romanesque bridges (ask on site for suggestions), while those who prefer organised tours can set off on a 4x4 trip. Visiting in winter? Snowboard and ski resorts like Super Espot (five minutes) and Baqueira Beret (35 minutes) mean you can slalom, sledge and snowshoe along the slopes. In the warmer months, adventurous types can try out ziplining and bungee jumping at the national park.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Càmping Riu Gelat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Càmping Riu Gelat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Càmping Riu Gelat? Once you’ve gotten to know Espot and its ever-so-varied vicinity – perhaps on horseback from the riding centre in the village – other riverside towns worth visiting in the region include Sort … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Càmping Riu Gelat?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Càmping Riu Gelat? From $43.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.