Camping Călătorul
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- Peaceful dog-friendly site in a rural area of the Carpathian Mountains
- Mountain and waterfall walks nearby; museums half an hour's drive away
- Partially covered terrace with an outdoor kitchen and café on site
Packing your bags for the Carpathians? The dog-friendly Camping Călătorul is certainly a spot you’ll want to circle on your trusty map. This peaceful site is in a rural area in the southern part of the Carpathian Mountains, up in the hills and surrounded by scenic forests and mountains.
Imagine: peaceful mornings sipping a coffee on the site’s terrace, taking your time to admire the views. The terrace has an outdoor kitchen for those times when you feel like cooking up and consuming something more substantial in preparation for the day’s adventures. Next to the terrace is a coffee bar (for that aforementioned coffee, of course).
These are well-maintained, modern facilities. The terrace is partly covered to keep off any rainfall when it passes over. There’s also a designated area for guests to build a firepit in the evenings and a modern sanitary block on site.
Outdoorsy folks are in the right spot here. Your first (lengthy) walk might be to Cascada Săritoarea, which is under two hours’ walk away from the site. There are shorter and longer routes in the area if you’re wanting something a little easier or challenging.
Once you’re adequately warmed up with the easier walks, the mountain of Buceș-Vulcan (20 minutes’ drive) might make for a more challenging trek. For snacks to keep you going on the way up, first take a drive to the nearest grocery shop, 15 minutes’ drive away from the site.
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
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Peaceful site with great facilities and friendly hosts
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Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked: The campsite was really pretty and peaceful with a communal kitchen and fridge, as well as a coffee machine. The bathrooms were super clean and spacious and the showers were a nice pressure. There were lots of walks to do in the area too so great for people into hiking. The hosts themselves were super friendly and made an effort to socialise with the guests- it was also a very child friendly site as they had 2 small children themselves.
Disliked: There was a bit of barking at night although this is normal for Romania, and unfortunately I chose to park at the bottom of the hill where my car got stuck after some rain! I was told a level parking field is being constructed though so this won’t be a problem for much longer.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Camping Călătorul
Grohoțele 5
Grohoțele
Hunedoara
Romania
337138
Directions Timezone
Europe/Bucharest EEST (GMT+03:00)
GPS
46.18559°N
23.00122°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
A little culture and history to start with? You’ll get plenty of that in Deva (an hour and five minutes’ drive), a city with museums, churches and a 13th-century hilltop citadel with views of the city.
More on that note, Alba Iulia (an hour and 40 minutes) is one of the oldest Roman settlements in Romania. Roșia Montană (50 minutes) has Roman mining galleries and architecture. Then, there’s Hunedoara (an hour and 20 minutes), a city in the mountains with a castle and gorgeous mountain scenery.
Museum hopping can be done closer to base too if you wish, starting with Muzeu Mineral Toda (25 minutes), which documents the evolution of local minerals from Hunedoara. Combine it with a visit to Gold Museum Brad (half an hour), which has over four kilograms of native gold found in the Metaliferi Mountains.
An unusual sight, perhaps? The flooded church Geamana (an hour and 25 minutes) is part of an abandoned village flooded by toxic waste from a mining pit in 1978. Further afield, the Scărişoara Glacier Cave (two hours) is one of the biggest ice caves in the Apuseni Mountains.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Călătorul have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Călătorul dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Călătorul? A little culture and history to start with? You’ll get plenty of that in Deva (an hour and five minutes’ drive), a city with museums, churches and a 13th-century hilltop citadel with … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Călătorul?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping Călătorul? From £18.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.