Red Lake
Imotski, Croatia
One of the deepest sinkholes in Europe, with reddish cliffs dropping hundreds of metres to a lake at the bottom. View it from the rim path; there is no way down, and the rim has only low railings in places.
- Nearest town
- Imotski, Croatia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.4586, 17.2019
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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 CampingCampsite2 km from Red LakeTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Autocamp BiokovoCampsite14 km from Red LakeTentsCaravansElectricityWi-Fi
- Camp KrvavicaCampsite23 km from Red Lake · 50 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camp MakarskaCampsite23 km from Red LakeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camp Riviera MakarskaCampsite23 km from Red Lake · 114 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Red Lake?
Red Lake is in Imotski, Croatia, at GPS 43.4586, 17.2019. It is about 23 km from Makarska.
Can you camp near Red Lake?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rock Oak Camping, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Red Lake?
Red Lake is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Split’s hinterland: Klis, the Imotski lakes and Biokovo.
What is there to see near Red Lake?
Places worth a stop nearby: Blue Lake (1 km), Biokovo Road and Sveti Jure (17 km), Klis Fortress (56 km) and Neretva Delta (57 km).
When is the best time to visit Red 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)