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Lacu Roșu

Lacu Roșu, Romania

Nature

A lake formed in 1837 when a landslide dammed the valley, with the stumps of drowned trees still sticking out of the water. Walk the shore path or rent a rowing boat; car parks by the resort.

Nearest town
Lacu Roșu, Romania
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.7872, 25.7910

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 May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Grand Parking Lacu RosuMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Lacu Roșu
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Lacu RoșuCampsite
    3 km from Lacu Roșu
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping VaraljaCampsite
    13 km from Lacu Roșu
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  • Camping BistraCampsite
    17 km from Lacu Roșu
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  • Campare Piatra LatăCampsite
    23 km from Lacu Roșu
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  • Izvoru MunteluiCampsite
    24 km from Lacu Roșu
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All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lacu Roșu?

Lacu Roșu is in Lacu Roșu, Romania, at GPS 46.7872, 25.7910. It is about 47 km from Piatra Neamț.

Can you camp near Lacu Roșu?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grand Parking Lacu Rosu, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lacu Roșu?

Lacu Roșu is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bicaz Gorges and the painted monasteries of Bucovina.

What is there to see near Lacu Roșu?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bicaz Gorges (4 km), Ceahlău Massif at Durău (25 km), Bear Lake, Sovata (58 km) and Neamț Citadel (63 km).

When is the best time to visit Lacu Roșu?

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