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Blue Lake

Imotski, Croatia

Nature

A sinkhole lake right on the edge of Imotski, whose level rises and falls sharply with the seasons and sometimes dries out in late summer. A path leads down to the water; view it first from the fortress above.

Nearest town
Imotski, Croatia
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
43.4496, 17.2147

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

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Getting there

  • Croatia: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Rock Oak CampingCampsite
    1 km from Blue Lake
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
  • Autocamp BiokovoCampsite
    15 km from Blue Lake
    TentsCaravansElectricityWi-Fi
  • Camp MakarskaCampsite
    23 km from Blue Lake
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Camp KrvavicaCampsite
    23 km from Blue Lake · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Camp Riviera MakarskaCampsite
    23 km from Blue Lake · 114 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi

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

FAQs

Where is Blue Lake?

Blue Lake is in Imotski, Croatia, at GPS 43.4496, 17.2147. It is about 23 km from Makarska.

Can you camp near Blue Lake?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rock Oak Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Blue Lake?

Blue Lake is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Split’s hinterland: Klis, the Imotski lakes and Biokovo.

What is there to see near Blue Lake?

Places worth a stop nearby: Red Lake (1 km), Biokovo Road and Sveti Jure (18 km), Neretva Delta (55 km) and Dingač Vineyards (57 km).

When is the best time to visit Blue Lake?

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