Soča
Bovec, Slovenia
An emerald river for rafting and kayaking, and for swimming if you can take the cold.
- Nearest town
- Bovec, Slovenia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.3380, 13.5522
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 May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Kamp PolovnikCampsite0 km from SočaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Kajak Camp ToniCampsite2 km from SočaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camp KovačCampsite2 km from SočaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Kamp SočaCampsite7 km from SočaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Kamp LazarCampsite10 km from SočaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Kamp KorenCampsite10 km from Soča · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Soča?
Soča is in Bovec, Slovenia, at GPS 46.3380, 13.5522. It is about 10 km from Kobarid.
Can you camp near Soča?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Bovec, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 46 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Soča?
Soča is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Slovenia’s Julian Alps.
What is there to see near Soča?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kozjak Waterfall (9 km), Fusine Lakes (18 km), Vršič (18 km) and Savica Waterfall (19 km).
When is the best time to visit Soča?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)