Plitvička jezera
Rakovica, Croatia
Sixteen terraced lakes joined by waterfalls and boardwalks. Buy tickets online in summer.
Plitvice Lakes National Park has 16 lakes arranged in cascades and held back by barriers of travertine. The upper lakes sit on dolomite and the lower lakes on limestone. The largest waterfall, Veliki Slap, is 78 m high. The barriers grow by up to 13 mm a year. The park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, and swimming has been banned since 2006.
There are two main entrances: Entrance 1 is closer to the lower lakes and Veliki Slap, while Entrance 2 is closer to the upper lakes and is closed in winter. Plan a full day for a good impression; the marked routes are 3.5 to 17.5 km long. Book tickets online in advance, as visitor numbers are limited. You will find fewer crowds if you start early in the morning or visit outside July and August. Drones are not allowed. Parking at both entrances is paid in the season.
- Nearest town
- Rakovica, Croatia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 44.8654, 15.5820
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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 June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May 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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© Laci30 · CC BY 3.0Rastoke
© This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submit to the Wikipedia Project are… · CC0Nehaj Fortress
© Danilo Tic · CC BY-SA 2.0Paklenica National Park
© Barrettsprivateers · CC BY-SA 3.0Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor
Campsites nearby
- Big Bear Plitvice Camping ResortCampsite8 km from Plitvička jezeraTentsCaravansElectricity
- BearCampCampsite10 km from Plitvička jezeraTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Kamp KoranaCampsite10 km from Plitvička jezeraTentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Plitvice Holiday ResortCampsite13 km from Plitvička jezeraTentsCaravansDogs allowed
- BorjeCampsite14 km from Plitvička jezeraTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Camping Zelena DolinaCampsite19 km from Plitvička jezeraTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Croatia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Plitvička jezera?
Plitvička jezera is in Rakovica, Croatia, at GPS 44.8654, 15.5820. It is about 66 km from Baška.
Can you camp near Plitvička jezera?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Big Bear Plitvice Camping Resort, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Plitvička jezera?
Plitvička jezera is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Plitvice and the Dalmatian coast to Kotor.
What is there to see near Plitvička jezera?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rastoke (28 km), Nehaj Fortress (55 km), Paklenica National Park (64 km) and Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor (67 km).
When is the best time to visit Plitvička jezera?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)