Laguna Negra de Urbión
Vinuesa, Spain
A glacial lake ringed by pine forest and rock walls in the Sierra de Urbión. A short walk from the car park reaches the shore; the access road can close in snowy winters.
Laguna Negra lies at 1,750 m in the Picos de Urbión and was formed by the erosive power of ice. It is part of the Laguna Negra y Circos Glaciares de Urbión Natural Park, which covers more than 4,600 ha and is also where the Duero rises. Large pine forests cover the valleys. Several walking routes continue from the lake, including a route of about 8.6 km to Pico Urbión (2,228 m).
Access is by a paved forest road from Vinuesa over the Puerto de Santa Inés. In peak season access is restricted (as of October 2026). You then park at Paso de la Serrá and take a bus for the last 2 km. Snow can affect access and the higher paths, so check ahead in winter. The Casa del Parque visitor centre in Vinuesa can provide information.
- Nearest town
- Vinuesa, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 41.9987, -2.8455
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 March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
© José Ibáñez · CC BY 3.0Cañón del Río Lobos
© Jose Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 3.0San Millán de la Cogolla monasteries
© José Antonio Gil Martínez from Vigo, Spain · CC BY 2.0Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos
© whatsthatpicture from Hanwell, London, UK · CC BY 2.0Burgos Cathedral
Campsites nearby
- Área de autocaravanas de CovaledaMotorhome stopover8 km from Laguna Negra de Urbión · 10 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Área de Autocaravanas de Duruelo de la SierraMotorhome stopover8 km from Laguna Negra de Urbión · 16 pitchesMotorhomesWaste disposalFree
- Camping Refugio de PescadoresCampsite9 km from Laguna Negra de Urbión
- Camping CobijoCampsite11 km from Laguna Negra de UrbiónWi-Fi
- Campamento Juvenil SotolengoCampsite15 km from Laguna Negra de Urbión
- Camping UrbiónCampsite18 km from Laguna Negra de Urbión
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Laguna Negra de Urbión?
Laguna Negra de Urbión is in Vinuesa, Spain, at GPS 41.9987, -2.8455. It is about 36 km from San Millán de la Cogolla.
Can you camp near Laguna Negra de Urbión?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de autocaravanas de Covaleda, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Laguna Negra de Urbión?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cañón del Río Lobos (34 km), San Millán de la Cogolla monasteries (37 km), Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos (48 km) and Burgos Cathedral (80 km).
When is the best time to visit Laguna Negra de Urbión?
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)