Camping Baleia
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- Family-friendly eco-site with Retezat Massif views in Transylvania
- Mount Baleia 40 minutes’ drive and Sarmizegetusa Regia 90 minutes
- Honesty shop in the lounge, picnic area and garden produce available
When views of spectacular mountain peaks are what it’s all about for you, get yourselves booked in at Camping Baleia, a rural eco-site with a dramatic backdrop of the Retezat Massif in Hunedoara County, Transylvania.
Run by multilingual hosts Andrea and Cris and set in leafy meadows by the side of the River Bărbat, this site is a stunning and convenient base for exploring the culture, history and wilderness landscapes of the Transylvanian Alps. Alternatively, of course, it’s also somewhere for doing nothing more taxing than recharging batteries and chilling in the fresh air as you soak up the views.
This well-equipped site in the tiny village of Pui has a communal picnic area with wooden seating, and a shared lounge where you can source chilled wines, beers and snacks paid for by honesty box. There are also games and books to borrow for relaxing afternoons in the sun if you’re intent on doing not very much at all – and bikes to hire if you want to up the activity levels a bit.
It’s gloriously free from noise, air or light pollution, and the accommodation areas are car-free zones where kids can wander around freely and safely. You can also help yourself to the organic produce – think plump red tomatoes for salads – grown in the owners’ garden.
Site type
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4Open all year
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Romanian
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
Max. persons unlimited 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €18 (€18) 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass and earth travel trailer campsite
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom €22 (€22) 1 night, 2 adults
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Ready tent
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom €90 (€90) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public internet workstation(s) Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Large (51-200 sites) VineyardNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Camping Baleia
Strada Baleia
Pui
Hunedoara
Romania
337345
Directions Timezone
Europe/Bucharest +0300 (GMT+03:00)
GPS
45.50195°N
23.09495°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
Hikers grab your boots and head into the foothills around Mount Baleia (40 minutes’ drive), or make for Retezat National Park (45 minutes) for alpine adventures taking in glacial lakes and wildflower meadows. There are also demanding trails in the Piatra Mâțeștilor (half an hour) walking area, with spectacular views over the mountain peaks.
Grădiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park (20 minutes) is another haven for walkers, with cave complexes among its limestone canyons and plateaux. As well as all its natural attributes, the park is rich in ancient Dacian history, with the amazing mountaintop archeological site at Sarmizegetusa Regia (90 minutes, well-worth the journey) just begging to be explored.
Adrenaline-sports lovers can go canyoning and rappelling down waterfalls in Jgheabului Canyon near Crivadia (15 minutes). However, if that’s all too extreme for younger kids, take them to meet the animatronics monsters at Dinosaur World Transylvania (half an hour), where there are also cute donkeys and alpacas to cuddle, zorbing facilities and treetop zipwires.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Baleia have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Baleia dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Baleia? Hikers grab your boots and head into the foothills around Mount Baleia (40 minutes’ drive), or make for Retezat National Park (45 minutes) for alpine adventures taking in glacial lakes and wildflower … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Baleia?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping Baleia? From $28.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.