Wild River Camping
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- Well-kept and peaceful tourer site on the banks of the Vjosa River
- Tepelena five minutes’ drive, UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër half an hour
- Fully-serviced pitches; watersports, hiking and climbing available
Looking for a remote getaway surrounded by river and mountain views? Wild River Camping, just outside Tepelena in spectacular southern Albania, sounds just the place for you. The site is utterly peaceful – all you can hear is the chirping of birds and the rushing of the waters down the Vjosa River – and yet only half an hour’s drive from the historic city of Gjirokastër, its castle and typical Ottoman houses with stone roofs, arch-shaped windows and galleries.
Spacious touring pitches with drinking water and electric hook-ups overlook the river. Site facilities include showers and loos, a washing machine and dryer, and there’s secure parking as well as easy access off the main road between Tepelena and Gjirokastër.
Once you’re settled in, you can head to the river beach for fishing, swimming and sunbathing as well as picnicking at the water’s edge. Canoes and rafts can be hired to paddle downstream, and there are numerous hiking and climbing routes in the region’s mountains and gorges.
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30Open all year 
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Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
Greek
Albanian
Romanian
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Dedicated quiet space Site close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Wild River Camping
E853
Tepelenë
Gjirokastër
Albania
6301
Directions Timezone
Europe/Tirane +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
40.30923°N
20.01645°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
UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër (half an hour’s drive) may be your first port of call; plan to spend the day there exploring its higgledy-piggledy cobbled streets connected by steps as it sprawls gracefully uphill. Have a poke around the colourful bazaar in the Old Town and admire the ornate Ottoman houses in the Manalat Quarter before clambering up to the fortress for views across the city and its surrounding valleys.
Tepelena (five minutes) also has plenty of heritage to its name; its history museum displays traditional regional costumes and relics from antiquity, while the town’s austere castle was once home to the notorious Ali Pasha, who ruled over much of the Ottoman Empire in the early 1800s. Those with a head for heights can cross the Aqueduct of Ali Pasha in Bënçë (10 minutes), built during his reign to bring water to the area.
If you’d rather be hiking than driving around the countryside, there are tumbling waterfalls to discover in the hills surrounding Progonat (half an hour), as well as stunning trails and mountain views in Nivica Canyon (50 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borsh | 20.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Himare | 20.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Borsh | 20.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Himare | 20.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Himare | 20.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Wild River Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild River Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild River Camping? UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër (half an hour’s drive) may be your first port of call; plan to spend the day there exploring its higgledy-piggledy cobbled streets connected by steps as it sprawls gracefully uphill. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild River Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Wild River Camping? From $11.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.