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Paklenica National Park – Climber hanging on a rock📷 Danilo Tic, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Paklenica National Park

Starigrad, Croatia

Nature

The limestone canyon of Velika Paklenica cuts into the Velebit range right above the coast road, famous for rock climbing and trails to mountain huts. The entrance is signposted from Starigrad; park fee, cooler in the morning.

Nearest town
Starigrad, Croatia
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.3010, 15.4590
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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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–February. (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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Campsites nearby

  • Camp Anica KukCampsite
    1 km from Paklenica National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Paklenica National ParkCampsite
    2 km from Paklenica National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Autocamp VesnaCampsite
    2 km from Paklenica National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Camp NavisCampsite
    8 km from Paklenica National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camp ŠibuljinaCampsite
    10 km from Paklenica National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping MiočićCampsite
    12 km from Paklenica National Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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All campsites in Croatia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Paklenica National Park?

Paklenica National Park is in Starigrad, Croatia, at GPS 44.3010, 15.4590. It is about 27 km from Zadar.

Can you camp near Paklenica National Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Anica Kuk, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Paklenica National Park?

Paklenica National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northern Dalmatia: Paklenica, Krka and Trogir.

What is there to see near Paklenica National Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Church of the Holy Cross, Nin (23 km), Sea Organ (28 km), Plitvička jezera (64 km) and Skradinski buk (68 km).

When is the best time to visit Paklenica National Park?

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)