Camper rules in Croatia: wild camping, fines and what is allowed

Wild camping is forbidden in Croatia. Here is what the law says, how high the fine is and where you can park your camper.

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Short answer

Can you wild camp?	No. The law forbids camping outside campsites and outside areas designated for it (Art. 29(4) Zakon o ugostiteljskoj djelatnosti). Under Art. 29(1), camping includes staying in a tent, caravan, mobile home or camper.
Size of the fine	€190 to €1,320 (Art. 52(1)). The tourism inspector can collect €130 on the spot (Art. 52(2)).
Source and date	Zakon o ugostiteljskoj djelatnosti, consolidated text from the Croatian Ministry of Tourism (unofficial consolidation, up to and including NN 152/24) and NN 152/2024 (published on 24 December 2024). Checked on 31 October 2026.

Campsite	Camping on a registered campsite. Many campsites have a camper service point; some have a short-stop area. See the camping.hr FAQ.
Designated car parks	According to camping.hr, campers may stay on campsites or on car parks expressly designated for campers and caravans. Follow the signs on site.
Camp on private land	The law recognises a camp on a private host’s land (“kamp u domaćinstvu”): at most 10 pitches or 30 guests at the same time, children up to 12 do not count (Art. 30(3) and (4)).
Organised camping	For sports, scouting and cultural events and organised canoe or bike trips, organised camping is possible on designated areas (Art. 29(2) and (3)). That is not a licence to pick your own spot.

In high season, book a campsite in advance so you do not have to search.
See a sign that forbids parking or camping? Assume it applies.
If in doubt, ask the campsite reception or the municipality’s tourist office.
With children a campsite is usually easiest: sanitary facilities, water and room to play.

Checked on 31 October 2026.

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