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Foresta Umbra

Vico del Gargano, Italy

Nature

An old beech forest in the middle of the Gargano, part of a UNESCO series of European beech woods. Picnic areas and marked trails start at the visitor centre on the road across.

Nearest town
Vico del Gargano, Italy
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.8200, 15.9950

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Naturist Club Parco del GarganoCampsite
    12 km from Foresta Umbra
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowed
  • Baia CalenellaCampsite
    13 km from Foresta Umbra · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
  • Area Camper Lido AzzurroMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Foresta Umbra · 50 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Degli UliviCampsite
    14 km from Foresta Umbra
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • Villaggio IalilloCampsite
    14 km from Foresta Umbra
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • Camping FunniCampsite
    14 km from Foresta Umbra
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Foresta Umbra?

Foresta Umbra is in Vico del Gargano, Italy, at GPS 41.8200, 15.9950. It is about 13 km from Monte Sant’Angelo.

Can you camp near Foresta Umbra?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Naturist Club Parco del Gargano, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 82 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Foresta Umbra?

Foresta Umbra is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gargano: forest, cliffs and sea stacks.

What is there to see near Foresta Umbra?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sanctuary of St Michael (13 km), Baia delle Zagare (14 km), Pizzomunno (16 km) and Trani Cathedral (69 km).

When is the best time to visit Foresta Umbra?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)