Wild Camping Paladini

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Visitor image of the early morning naps by the mountains
Visitor image of the early morning naps by the mountains
Asana bell tent
Chestnut grove
Asana bell tent
Camping grounds located in ancient chestnut forest
Autumn in the campsite
The communal kitchen area
Looking out over the surrounding hills
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Asana bell tent
Chestnut grove
Asana bell tent

  • Eco-friendly wild camping site in a remote Apennine forest
  • Less than a two-kilometre walk from a river and small waterfall
  • Outdoor kitchen for guests' use and communal evening meals
Nature seekers, go wild. As the name may well suggest, Wild Camping Paladini is a place where you can cast off modern cares and get back to a simpler way of life. In a secluded part of an unspoiled Apennine forest, three kilometres from Castiglione di Garfagnana and a 20-minute walk from Chiozza, this eco-friendly community aims to have minimal impact on its surroundings and maintain a peaceful atmosphere. You can’t even drive all the way up here; you’ll need to ditch the car 300 metres away and walk, cycle or ride to the site so as not to disturb your neighbours (of the human variety as well as the local deer, wild boar and foxes). Facilities are kept to a minimum here but you’re not entirely without comforts: an outdoor kitchen has drinking water and places to keep food and cook – you can either do your own thing or join with other guests for a communal meal of an evening. A compost toilet and a shower (with woodfired hot water) are provided and there’s also a little wood-framed cob building housing a sauna – all the better to relax the muscles after a day of hiking or biking… It’s not just nature spotters who come here – the site also particularly welcomes musicians, painters and artists in search of inspiration: hang out in the lounge area’s hammocks or gather round the communal campfire by night for some interesting chats.

Campground type

Tent sites 12
Rent a tent 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens April 29
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site has no facilities for parking and is accessed by a path suitable for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. The closest parking space is 300 metres away.

Languages spoken

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Italian

Portuguese

Open from Tue, Apr 29 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, nature-filled campsite offers pitches a short walk away. Guests loved the great facilities, outdoor kitchen, and having power/water at each spot. Friendly staff and lovely valley views/hiking abound, though the return walk is uphill.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Un'oasi di pace e tranquillità in mezzo ad un bellissimo castagneto. Persone…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Siddharta F.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent campsite

Liked Un'oasi di pace e tranquillità in mezzo ad un bellissimo castagneto.
Persone meravigliose e accoglienti.
Spazi comuni in condivisione e tanta tanta voglia di stare insieme..
Super consigliato.
Ps: non c'è un km e mezzo per arrivare al camping dal parcheggio ma circa 300mt!!
Ovviamente bisogna partire ben attrezzati ma ne vale la pena!!

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Total versteckter Platz in der Natur. Richtige sanitäre Anlagen. Outdoorküche vorhanden, jeder…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent campsite

Liked Total versteckter Platz in der Natur. Richtige sanitäre Anlagen. Outdoorküche vorhanden, jeder Platz hat einen Stromanschluss und wasserhahn. Die Zeltplätze sind nur über einen 5 minütigen Fußmarsch zu erreichen, das Auto muss vorher abgestellt werden. Netter Gastgeber.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and tranquil campground situated on the side of a hill. The…

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Stefan M.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful and tranquil campground situated on the side of a hill. The owner is very friendly and attentive, and so are the rest of the staff. You can go hiking, enjoy the view into the valley or take part in various activities around the camp. Or just hop into a hammock and breathe ;)

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Accoglienza, atmosfera, location, falò…

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9 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent campsite

Liked Accoglienza, atmosfera, location, falò

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping immerso nella natura, raggiungibile con un percorso in discesa. Ps. La…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass tent campsite

Liked Camping immerso nella natura, raggiungibile con un percorso in discesa.
Ps. La salita quando te ne vai è tosta

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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wild Camping Paladini

La Fallita

Chiozza

Castiglione di Garfagnana

Lucca

Italy

55033

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

44.15204°N
10.42763°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

When you do want to head out from the site, you’ll be doing so on foot or by bike as there’s no vehicle access. Handily, these are also the best ways to see the best of what the immediate area has to offer, thanks to some tracks that were put in place during medieval times to lead between hilltop villages. A popular route from the camp is the three-kilometre trail that leads to the walled village Castiglione di Garfagnana where you can see the medieval bridge and have a swim in the river that flows beneath. If you do have access to your own wheels (either two or four will do), you can travel a little further afield, such as 20 kilometres away to the hilltop Verrucole Fortress, thought to date back to the 11th century. Nearby is the Selva del Buffardello Adventure Park, where you can see the forest from a different perspective from one of the 10 treetop adventure trails.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Confine Massa Carrara - Lucca 18.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Forte Dei Marmi Nord 18.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sinistra Torrente Versilia 18.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Forte Dei Marmi - A Nord Del Pontile 18.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Confine Massa - Montignoso 18.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wild Camping Paladini have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild Camping Paladini dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild Camping Paladini? When you do want to head out from the site, you’ll be doing so on foot or by bike as there’s no vehicle access. Handily, these are also the best ways to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping Paladini?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping Paladini? From $42.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.