Place suggestions for winter camp lovers
In this article, we have listed the places for you to go for a wonderful winter camp in all four corners of Turkey.
Various camping areas are at the top of the holiday lists that adorn the dreams of self-indulgent and free spirits. Various camping areas, especially in Turkey, turn into a fascinating holiday area with the miracles of nature. While camping in the sweltering summer heat, when the coolness of the evening falls, you can feel more peaceful and happy than ever before. Moreover, if the sunrise is added to this pleasure, you can put your signature on an indescribable holiday. There are many attractive features of the winter camp as well as the beauties brought by the summer camp. However, in order to find comfort in a winter camp, you need to pay attention to the choice of venue as well as the equipment you take with you. Uncanny and lack of security places cause you to spend your holiday with question marks instead of serenity. We have listed the places where you can go for a wonderful winter camp where you are protected from such negativities. Let's take a look.
Kaz Mountains (Çanakkale-Balıkesir)
When thinking of an unforgettable camping holiday, Kaz Mountains come to mind first. While exploring the famous town, you can make use of Mount Ida to make an unforgettable winter camp. You can step into a camp where you will be enchanted by the white snow cover on the slopes of the mountain, where the winter is harsh. You can reach the camping area by private vehicle or by Balikesir Edremit buses. Since Kaz Mountains are considered as a national park, you can benefit from guides when choosing a camping site. While the region meets your expectations for winter camping, it does not ignore safety criteria. Thus, it helps you to camp comfortably and safely at the foot of the mountain.
Mount Erciyes (Kayseri)
Erciyes Mountain, located within the provincial borders of the city of Kayseri, has a height of 3917 meters. In this way, it succeeds in addressing all your expectations such as scenery, peace and serenity for the winter camp. Erciyes Mountain, which is called “Çobanini” by mountaineers in the region, is also known as a frequent destination for visitors for summit climbing. You can reach the region, which promises a peaceful winter camp while enchanting with its majesty, with a walk of 4-5 hours from the Erciyes Ski Center location. If your load is heavy, instead of walking, you can take the chairlift and get off at the Zümrüt point. Afterwards, you can reach the campsite with a 1-hour walk.
Bozdag (Izmir)
Located in Ödemiş, the pearl of the Aegean, Bozdağ; paragliding, trekking and mountaineers' favorite winter camp routes. Considered as the Uludağ of the Aegean, Bozdağ has an altitude of 1150 meters. If you want both a peaceful stay and a fun skiing activity in the winter camp, you can include Bozdag in your excursion route. Moreover, you can witness an inadequate peace while watching the reflection of the stars on the lake on Gölcük, which is located at the foot of Bozdağ.
Murat Mountain (Kütahya)
Murat Mountain, located in the Gediz district of Kütahya; It is among the ideal locations for winter camping with its ski center, thermal bath and picnic areas. You can also benefit from the healing of thermal hot waters while camping in Murat Mountain, which experiences its most snowy periods in January-May. Although the highest point of Murat Mountain is 2312 meters, “Sarıçiçek Plateau” with an altitude of approximately 2000 meters will fully meet your expectations from the winter camp. You can follow the "Murat Mountain" signs from the Gediz district of Kütahya to the famous camping area.
Uludag (Bursa)
When talking about snow and winter camp, it is impossible not to mention Uludağ. You can reach the peaks of fun with skiing while camping in Uludağ, which has an altitude of 2543 meters. Moreover, you can set up camps in places such as Sarıalan, Kadı, Sobra and Kirazlı, which are located in the northern region of Uludağ. While appealing to the free spirit of campers, you can reach Uludağ, which fascinates with its white snow cover, from Bursa city center by cable car or vehicles.
Mount Light (Ankara)
When you get bored with the noise and stressful routines of the big cities, you can search for a close but decent camping area. At this point, Işık Mountain in Ankara is a candidate to meet your expectations. The highest route of Işık Mountain, located within the borders of Ankara's Kızılcahamam district, is 2034 meters. Moreover, there is a television transmitter on the mountain. You can have an unforgettable experience in the region, which is preferred by camping lovers due to its close proximity to the capital. To reach the region, you can take the Çankırı Çerkeş buses from Ankara and get off at the Işık Mountain turn. Afterwards, you can reach the campsite by walking for an hour in the south direction.
