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Morskie Oko

Zakopane, Poland

Nature

The largest lake in the Tatras, a 9 km walk or horse-cart ride from the car park at Palenica Białczańska.

Nearest town
Zakopane, Poland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
49.2013, 20.0715

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

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Poland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Some motorway sections are tolled; pay with the e-TOLL app. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.

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Mountains & lakes

High Tatras: Poland and Slovakia

206 km7 stops3 days

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Kościeliska Valley

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Ždiar

Ždiar, Slovakia
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Chochołów

Chochołów, Poland

Campsites nearby

  • Pod KrokwiąCampsite
    12 km from Morskie Oko
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Autocamping Tatranská ŠtrbaCampsite
    13 km from Morskie Oko
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • RIJOCamping VYSOKÉ TATRY Stará LesnáCampsite
    16 km from Morskie Oko
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Leharo CampingCampsite
    17 km from Morskie Oko
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Minicamp JanaCampsite
    22 km from Morskie Oko · 5 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp Gorący PotokCampsite
    22 km from Morskie Oko · 80 pitches
    CaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Morskie Oko?

Morskie Oko is in Zakopane, Poland, at GPS 49.2013, 20.0715. It is about 9 km from Štrbské Pleso.

Can you camp near Morskie Oko?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Szałasiska, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Morskie Oko?

Morskie Oko is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: High Tatras: Poland and Slovakia.

What is there to see near Morskie Oko?

Places worth a stop nearby: Štrbské Pleso (9 km), Kościeliska Valley (15 km), Ždiar (16 km) and Chochołów (26 km).

When is the best time to visit Morskie Oko?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)