Best Caravan-Friendly Campsites Between Istanbul and Antalya — Field-Tested 2026 List

The single most-asked question on a caravan trip in Turkey isn't about driving rules or pricing — it's "where do I sleep tonight?". Turkey doesn't yet have a continent-wide app like Park4Night with full coverage, so we maintain this list internally and hand it to every renter at pickup. Here's the public version: 14 reliable, motorhome-friendly campsites along the Istanbul → Antalya route, grouped by leg.

This list is opinionated. We've stayed at each of these, or sent renters to them and listened to feedback. Prices are 2026 averages; book ahead in July–August.

For the booking process itself, see How to rent a caravan in Istanbul. The vehicles, fleet management and roadside assistance for all routes below come from Aydeniz Karavan — we're the English-language interface and you book in EUR or USD.

Leg 1 — Istanbul outskirts

1. Polonezköy Country Club Camping (Beykoz, Asian side)

• Cost: TRY 600–800/night (≈ €13–€17)
• Hookups: water, 16A electric, waste
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m motorhome
• Best for: first or last night of a trip, 30 minutes from IST airport, quiet pine forest

A favourite for travellers who want to be near Istanbul without parking inside it. Polonezköy is a Polish heritage village turned countryside escape — restaurants on-site, easy taxi access to Sariyer.

2. Camping Marmara Şile (Şile, Black Sea coast)

• Cost: TRY 700–900/night
• Hookups: water, electric, waste, shower, on-beach
• Vehicle size: up to 7 m
• Best for: a beach night within easy reach of Istanbul

Two hours from the city, this is the closest Black Sea campsite that still feels remote. Cold-water swimming, fresh fish lokantas, an active beach in summer.

Leg 2 — Istanbul → Bursa / Iznik

3. Iznik Lake Camping (Iznik / Nicaea)

• Cost: TRY 550–700/night
• Hookups: water, electric, waste
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m
• Best for: lakeside parking, walking tour of ancient Nicaea

Iznik is the historic Nicaea — early Christian councils, Roman walls, a calm freshwater lake. The campsite sits on the southern shore. A perfect first or second night out of Istanbul if you're heading down to the Mediterranean.

4. Uludag National Park Camping (Bursa)

• Cost: TRY 400–600/night
• Hookups: water, limited electric, basic
• Vehicle size: up to 6 m
• Best for: cooler summer nights, mountain hiking

Sits at 1,500 m on the slopes of Uludağ. Pine forest, alpine meadows, a 30-minute drive up from Bursa. The road has switchbacks — fine for a campervan, tighter for a 7 m motorhome.

Leg 3 — Eskişehir to the Mediterranean transit

5. Sazova Camping (Eskişehir)

• Cost: TRY 500–650/night
• Hookups: water, electric, waste
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m
• Best for: a halfway resupply stop on the Istanbul → Antalya drive

Eskişehir is a university city with a famously cosmopolitan vibe. The campsite is inside Sazova Park — walking distance to a science centre that doubles as a great rainy-day option for families.

6. Cappadocia detour — Göreme camping

• Cost: TRY 700–900/night
• Hookups: full
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m
• Best for: a 2-night detour from the Antalya route

If you have time, the Cappadocia detour adds 700 km but pays back with the most-photographed landscape in Turkey. See the full plan in our 7-day Cappadocia itinerary.

Leg 4 — Konya → Antalya

7. Tuz Gölü Camping (Lake Tuz)

• Cost: TRY 400–500/night
• Hookups: water, basic electric
• Vehicle size: up to 7 m
• Best for: salt-flat sunsets, photographers

Bare-bones but unforgettable. Park up beside the salt flats; the sunset is unlike anywhere else you'll go on this trip.

8. Konya Mevlana Camping

• Cost: TRY 500–700/night
• Hookups: water, electric, waste
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m
• Best for: a Konya city night before the Mediterranean descent

Walking distance from Mevlana's tomb and the old bazaar. Konya is conservative; campsite is calm and well-secured.

9. Beyşehir Lake Camping

• Cost: TRY 600–800/night
• Hookups: full
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m
• Best for: a lakeside breakpoint between Konya and Antalya

Turkey's third-largest lake, calm water, fishing villages. Beyşehir town has good lokantas; the campsite is on the eastern shore.

Leg 5 — Antalya region (Mediterranean coast)

10. Çiralı Camping (Olympos / Çıralı)

• Cost: TRY 700–1,000/night
• Hookups: full
• Vehicle size: up to 7 m
• Best for: Mediterranean beach, ancient ruins on the sand

Çıralı is the gold standard for caravan stays in southern Turkey. The campsite sits 100 m from the beach, the Olympos ruins are a 20-minute walk, and the Yanartaş (eternal flames) hike starts from the village. Book ahead in July–August.

11. Adrasan Bay Camping

• Cost: TRY 650–850/night
• Hookups: full
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m
• Best for: quieter alternative to Çıralı, family-friendly

Adrasan is a horseshoe bay 15 km from Çıralı. Calmer water, smaller crowd, several caravan-specific sites along the shore road.

12. Kaş Camping

• Cost: TRY 800–1,100/night
• Hookups: full + sea view
• Vehicle size: up to 7 m
• Best for: the most scenic terrace in the region

Perched on a cliff above Kaş harbour. Sunset views are the headline. Tighter pitches — book early in summer.

13. Patara Beach Camping

• Cost: TRY 700–900/night
• Hookups: full
• Vehicle size: up to 8 m
• Best for: 18 km of Mediterranean beach, ancient Lycian capital

Patara is the longest sand beach in Turkey and the site of one of the most under-rated Roman cities. The campsite sits in pine forest at the inland edge — 5-minute walk to the sand.

14. Antalya Beach Park Camping

• Cost: TRY 850–1,200/night
• Hookups: full, swimming pool, restaurant
• Vehicle size: up to 9 m
• Best for: end-of-trip rest before flying home

Inside Antalya city limits, family resort vibe, the most premium of the list. Use it for a relaxed final night before dropping off the caravan (if you're doing a one-way return to Antalya — talk to us on the contact form for one-way logistics).

Things to know before you book a campsite in Turkey

• Cash is welcome but card works at most. TRY is preferred at smaller sites.
• Reception hours: many sites close reception at 22:00. Arrive earlier.
• Wild camping: legal in most of rural Turkey but discouraged near military zones and tourist beaches. We give a "where you can sleep tonight" briefing at handover.
• Water tanks: every campsite in the list has potable water. Off-grid for 2–3 nights is realistic with a full 100 L tank.
• Waste disposal: chemical toilet emptying is available at every full-service site. Don't pour cassette contents into a regular WC.

Read next

• The full destination guide for Antalya — when to go, ferry options, beach picks.
• The route plan for Cappadocia if you want to extend east.
• Driving rules and tolls for the in-between legs.
• The original Turkish-language listings on Aydeniz Karavan — same vehicles, Turkish booking flow.

Ready to plan the trip?

A Mediterranean caravan trip from Istanbul is usually best with a family motorhome or alcove (for 4–6 travellers). Browse availability at /caravans and send a quote through the contact page; we'll match the right vehicle to your route.