HUNGARY
Places we stopped at.
Sziksós Tó, Szeged, Hungary
N 46° 16.309'
E 20° 1.336'
Pleasant spot for a night or two near to Szeged in Southern Hungary. The facilities are a bit old style. There is a tap and a dump, but you will have to ask where... there are no signs. There is a very large thermal pool included in the price. Park anywhere under the trees. Electricity is available. The price is complicated depending on what you want... and there are always Hungarian tourist taxes to be considered. But there are showers and toilets. In season there is a bar and a buffet. We’ve used this place over many years as the base for our Hungarian Land Rover Club outings and we like it. Some of the staff speak excellent English if your Hungarian is not up to date!
E 20° 1.336'
Pleasant spot for a night or two near to Szeged in Southern Hungary. The facilities are a bit old style. There is a tap and a dump, but you will have to ask where... there are no signs. There is a very large thermal pool included in the price. Park anywhere under the trees. Electricity is available. The price is complicated depending on what you want... and there are always Hungarian tourist taxes to be considered. But there are showers and toilets. In season there is a bar and a buffet. We’ve used this place over many years as the base for our Hungarian Land Rover Club outings and we like it. Some of the staff speak excellent English if your Hungarian is not up to date!
Abádszalók, Hungary
N 47° 28.888'
E 20° 35.310'
In grass car park outside the strand ("beach") area. Reasonably flat but could be noisy from the strand in season. No facilities but you can pay to enter the strand and use their facilities... and swim in Tisza Lake.
E 20° 35.310'
In grass car park outside the strand ("beach") area. Reasonably flat but could be noisy from the strand in season. No facilities but you can pay to enter the strand and use their facilities... and swim in Tisza Lake.
Tiszatardos Ferry, Hungary
N 48° 2.083'
E 21° 22.420'
Just enough space at side of road near ferry and next to old style "pub". No problems to stop here. Ferry closes when dark and starts at 0600. With a long MH you may ground when boarding ferry.
E 21° 22.420'
Just enough space at side of road near ferry and next to old style "pub". No problems to stop here. Ferry closes when dark and starts at 0600. With a long MH you may ground when boarding ferry.
Jánd Strand, Hungary
N 48° 6.837'
E 22° 21.454'
This is a free "beach" on the river Tisza. Everyone very friendly and helpful. There is lots of parking under trees. On the "beach" there is drinking water from a standard Hungarian blue pump. Also a shower from the pump. The river is clean and safe to swim in.
E 22° 21.454'
This is a free "beach" on the river Tisza. Everyone very friendly and helpful. There is lots of parking under trees. On the "beach" there is drinking water from a standard Hungarian blue pump. Also a shower from the pump. The river is clean and safe to swim in.
Károlyfalva, Hungary
N 48° 21.806'
E 21° 34.784'
Rustic spot at edge of village, surrounded by Tokaj hills. Road is signed "Tengerszem". You will be welcomed with 2 or 3 free glasses of excellent Tokaj wine. This is not a campsite and parking is free. You SHOULD buy a bottle of the owner's wine. Peter and his dog will be around. Water, earth toilet and electric available. Level grass. Mosquitoes in Summer. Brisk uphill walk to the Tengerszem, a lake on the hilltop.
Excellent position, so stayed 3 nights.
E 21° 34.784'
Rustic spot at edge of village, surrounded by Tokaj hills. Road is signed "Tengerszem". You will be welcomed with 2 or 3 free glasses of excellent Tokaj wine. This is not a campsite and parking is free. You SHOULD buy a bottle of the owner's wine. Peter and his dog will be around. Water, earth toilet and electric available. Level grass. Mosquitoes in Summer. Brisk uphill walk to the Tengerszem, a lake on the hilltop.
Excellent position, so stayed 3 nights.
Sarospatak possible, Hungary
N 48° 19.112'
E 21° 34.213'
Retel utca, near open air theatre to the left of the bridge as seen in this GE shot. Level and very quiet. Planned to stay here but were told of Karolyfalva. Noted for later use.
E 21° 34.213'
Retel utca, near open air theatre to the left of the bridge as seen in this GE shot. Level and very quiet. Planned to stay here but were told of Karolyfalva. Noted for later use.
Smaragdvölgy, Hungary
N 48° 25.032'
E 21° 36.483'
We did not sleep here but it would make a quiet "last resort" stop. The area is next to the entrance of the privately owned "Emerald Valley". They have a hotel and fishing lakes, etc. The road had a barrier stopping us entering because of a private function. So we stopped for a homemade lunch.
E 21° 36.483'
We did not sleep here but it would make a quiet "last resort" stop. The area is next to the entrance of the privately owned "Emerald Valley". They have a hotel and fishing lakes, etc. The road had a barrier stopping us entering because of a private function. So we stopped for a homemade lunch.
Füzér Castle car park, Hungary
N 48° 32.717'
E 21° 27.690'
The site is up a rough steepish hill with low trees here and there. It's sloping in all directions but very quiet and very dark as it is surrounded by forest. No lights. There's an earth toilet and a bufé. Other than that nothing, but provides excellent access to the castle.
E 21° 27.690'
The site is up a rough steepish hill with low trees here and there. It's sloping in all directions but very quiet and very dark as it is surrounded by forest. No lights. There's an earth toilet and a bufé. Other than that nothing, but provides excellent access to the castle.
Miskolctapolca, Hungary
N 48° 3.981'
E 20° 45.213'
A large car park that is FREE. There are a few shade trees but no facilities. Quiet and flat. Used by buses during the day transporting folks to the Barlangfurdo (cave baths). Streetlights.
E 20° 45.213'
A large car park that is FREE. There are a few shade trees but no facilities. Quiet and flat. Used by buses during the day transporting folks to the Barlangfurdo (cave baths). Streetlights.
Bélapátfalva, Hungary
N 48° 2.984'
E 20° 22.071'
Follow the GPS track. At top of hill is a disused quarry. Road turns right. 100 yards down the slope is a short lane. Park there. Don't go too far. There is a sign saying "méhek". This means there are beehives past there. The beekeeper came and said it was OK to stop there. No facilities but flat and quiet. No lights.
E 20° 22.071'
Follow the GPS track. At top of hill is a disused quarry. Road turns right. 100 yards down the slope is a short lane. Park there. Don't go too far. There is a sign saying "méhek". This means there are beehives past there. The beekeeper came and said it was OK to stop there. No facilities but flat and quiet. No lights.
Arló, Hungary
N 48° 9.853'
E 20° 15.980'
Small rough car park opposite side of road from the strand (beach). The area is next to some weekend houses. There are street lights.
A walk around the lake is well worth the effort. Anglers' small huts and lovely views. The road from the main road does NOT look promising, but keep going.
E 20° 15.980'
Small rough car park opposite side of road from the strand (beach). The area is next to some weekend houses. There are street lights.
A walk around the lake is well worth the effort. Anglers' small huts and lovely views. The road from the main road does NOT look promising, but keep going.
Egerszalók Spa, Hungary
N 47° 51.237
E 20° 19.812'
Park in Spa car park for 450 Forint (about £1.20). Use the simple baths, not the Hotel, for 1,100 Forint for the day. Buses run to Eger for a good day out. No facilities. Reasonable level. Street lights. Quiet at night. Stayed 2 nights.
E 20° 19.812'
Park in Spa car park for 450 Forint (about £1.20). Use the simple baths, not the Hotel, for 1,100 Forint for the day. Buses run to Eger for a good day out. No facilities. Reasonable level. Street lights. Quiet at night. Stayed 2 nights.
Vác, Hungary
N 47° 46.381'
E 19° 7.738'
Street near the Danube. A little busy early evening with walkers and cyclists, and the odd poser in his noisy car. But level and streetlights. Nearby is a large car park but it is not illuminated and is not level. Vác is a lovely old town to meander around.
E 19° 7.738'
Street near the Danube. A little busy early evening with walkers and cyclists, and the odd poser in his noisy car. But level and streetlights. Nearby is a large car park but it is not illuminated and is not level. Vác is a lovely old town to meander around.
Letenye Camp, Hungary
N 46° 26.057
E 16° 43.512
A small campsite next to the quiet main road with 3 thermal pools, lots of shade from mature oaks, very clean toilets and showers, a bar (not open when we visited) and 3 hours of free wifi per day. Plus a spotless kitchen with fridge, cooker and microwave. As we were not using electricity we got the price down to 5100 Forint (about £15). Another good thing about the camp is that we are just a couple of miles from the border. NOTE: If you use Google Earth, the view was taken before the camp was built.
It closes on September 1st. We parked outside under the trees that time.
E 16° 43.512
A small campsite next to the quiet main road with 3 thermal pools, lots of shade from mature oaks, very clean toilets and showers, a bar (not open when we visited) and 3 hours of free wifi per day. Plus a spotless kitchen with fridge, cooker and microwave. As we were not using electricity we got the price down to 5100 Forint (about £15). Another good thing about the camp is that we are just a couple of miles from the border. NOTE: If you use Google Earth, the view was taken before the camp was built.
It closes on September 1st. We parked outside under the trees that time.
Buddhist Centre car park, Tar, Hungary
N 47° 57.771'
E 19° 44.559'
Flat, gravel car park for the Buddhist temple and shop. Not far from main road but quiet. We left before the cafe was open but nobody seemed to mind.
E 19° 44.559'
Flat, gravel car park for the Buddhist temple and shop. Not far from main road but quiet. We left before the cafe was open but nobody seemed to mind.
Niche Camping, Budapest, Hungary
N 47° 30.964'
E 18° 58.433'
Well appointed a very friendly campsite on the Buda side of the river. Bus stop to centre of Budapest or local shopping centre. Welcomed with a drink. Hot showers and heated washrooms.
SADLY THIS IS NO LONGER A CAMPSITE.
IT HAS BEEN BOUGHT BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL FOR AN UNKNOWN PURPOSE
E 18° 58.433'
Well appointed a very friendly campsite on the Buda side of the river. Bus stop to centre of Budapest or local shopping centre. Welcomed with a drink. Hot showers and heated washrooms.
SADLY THIS IS NO LONGER A CAMPSITE.
IT HAS BEEN BOUGHT BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL FOR AN UNKNOWN PURPOSE
Hungary, Cserkeszölö Thermal Camp
N 46° 51.852'
E 20° 12.155'
The well appointed campsite caters for visitors to the Thermal Spa and the price includes entry to the various pools. The toilets and showers are very clean and tidy. There is a self service restaurant and a bar in the Spa area. Electricity and wifi are included in the price. Parking is on grass on sandy soil. When we were there all the shade trees had been taken, but new ones were already planted. Cost about 6,000 Forint with ACSI. (around £16.00)
E 20° 12.155'
The well appointed campsite caters for visitors to the Thermal Spa and the price includes entry to the various pools. The toilets and showers are very clean and tidy. There is a self service restaurant and a bar in the Spa area. Electricity and wifi are included in the price. Parking is on grass on sandy soil. When we were there all the shade trees had been taken, but new ones were already planted. Cost about 6,000 Forint with ACSI. (around £16.00)
Hungary, Torokszentmiklos Camp
N 47° 11.308'
E 20° 24.871'
Very quiet when we were there; us and a Hungarian caravan. All usual facilities but only a few electric points and could not find a grey water dump. Pitches on grass. Lots of shade. Camp entrance gives entry to spa with “healthy water” pools.
E 20° 24.871'
Very quiet when we were there; us and a Hungarian caravan. All usual facilities but only a few electric points and could not find a grey water dump. Pitches on grass. Lots of shade. Camp entrance gives entry to spa with “healthy water” pools.
Hungary, Hajduszoboszló Camp and Spa
N 47° 27.409'
E 21° 23.692'
Reputed to be biggest “Aqua Park” in Europe. Camp entry gives free entry to water park. Camp has all facilities. Good shade, clean toilets. Pitches on grass. Seems to be favoured by Germans. Massive water park area with many pools and restaurants. Pay extra for the water slide area.
E 21° 23.692'
Reputed to be biggest “Aqua Park” in Europe. Camp entry gives free entry to water park. Camp has all facilities. Good shade, clean toilets. Pitches on grass. Seems to be favoured by Germans. Massive water park area with many pools and restaurants. Pay extra for the water slide area.
Hungary, Hortobagy Puszta Camping
N 47° 34.762'
E 21° 8.900'
Very quiet end of August. Only us there. Lots of shade, good toilets and showers. Nearby the Hortobagy National Park with lots to do.
E 21° 8.900'
Very quiet end of August. Only us there. Lots of shade, good toilets and showers. Nearby the Hortobagy National Park with lots to do.
Hungary, Borostjany Camp
N 46° 51.228'
E 16° 34.224'
Originally owned by Hungarian man but taken over by Austrians and costs have risen accordingly. Pleasant spot next to lake but must drive on rough dirt roads to get there.
All signs are in German, nothing in Hungarian or English. Most lovely young Hungarian lady serving in bar. She seems to be the only one to understand English.
E 16° 34.224'
Originally owned by Hungarian man but taken over by Austrians and costs have risen accordingly. Pleasant spot next to lake but must drive on rough dirt roads to get there.
All signs are in German, nothing in Hungarian or English. Most lovely young Hungarian lady serving in bar. She seems to be the only one to understand English.
Hungary, Balatonalmadi car park NS
N 47.027044°
E 18.011602°
Entrance to strand parking area. Cross the railway line... carefully of course. Turn right into car park area. No charge. No facilities. Cafes, etc open inside and outside the Strand area.
Can be very busy in Summer season.
E 18.011602°
Entrance to strand parking area. Cross the railway line... carefully of course. Turn right into car park area. No charge. No facilities. Cafes, etc open inside and outside the Strand area.
Can be very busy in Summer season.
Hungary, SARA Thermal baths and camping
N 47.620601°
E 16.784529°
Nice neat campsite with thermal baths. Usual facilities..
Excellent restaurant 50 meters away. Convenient for those leaving Austria as not far from Sopron border.
Entrance entitles you to use the thermal baths.
E 16.784529°
Nice neat campsite with thermal baths. Usual facilities..
Excellent restaurant 50 meters away. Convenient for those leaving Austria as not far from Sopron border.
Entrance entitles you to use the thermal baths.
