Wild Camping Paladini
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- Eco-friendly wild camping site in a remote Apennine forest
- Three kilometres' walk from the village of Castiglione di Garfagnana
- Outdoor kitchen for guests' use and communal evening meals
Nature seekers, go wild. As the name may well suggest, Wild Camping Paladini is a place where you can cast off modern cares and get back to a simpler way of life.
In a secluded part of an unspoiled Apennine forest three kilometres from Castiglione di Garfagnana and a 20-minute walk from Chiozza, this eco-friendly community aims to have minimal impact on its surroundings and maintain a peaceful atmosphere. You can’t even drive up here; you’ll need to ditch the car a kilometre and a half away and walk, cycle or ride to the site so as not to disturb your neighbours (of the human variety as well as the local deer, wild boar and foxes).
Facilities are kept to a minimum here but you’re not entirely without comforts: an outdoor kitchen has drinking water and places to keep food and cook – you can either do your own thing or join with other guests for a communal meal of an evening. A compost toilet and a shower (with woodfired hot water) are provided and there’s also a little wood-framed cob building housing a sauna – all the better to relax the muscles after a day of hiking or biking…
It’s not just nature spotters who come here – the site also particularly welcomes musicians, painters and artists in search of inspiration: hang out in the lounge area’s hammocks or gather round the communal campfire by night for some interesting chats.
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site has no facilities for parking and is accessed by a path suitable for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. The closest parking space is 350 metres away.
Languages spoken
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Open from Tue, 29 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding and grass tent pitch
8 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 7.0m depth (26.2ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 56.0m² (602.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €36 (€36) 1 night, 2 adults
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Asana bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €61 (€61) 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping immerso nella natura, raggiungibile con un percorso in discesa. Ps. La…
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Electric hardstanding and grass tent pitch
Liked: Camping immerso nella natura, raggiungibile con un percorso in discesa.
Ps. La salita quando te ne vai è tosta
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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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Wild Camping Paladini
La Fallita
Chiozza
Castiglione di Garfagnana
Lucca
Italy
55033
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
44.15204°N
10.42763°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
When you do want to head out from the site, you’ll be doing so on foot or by bike as there’s no vehicle access. Handily, these are also the best ways to see the best of what the immediate area has to offer, thanks to some tracks that were put in place during medieval times to lead between hilltop villages.
A popular route from the camp is the three-kilometre trail that leads to the walled village Castiglione di Garfagnana where you can see the medieval bridge and have a swim in the river that flows beneath.
If you do have access to your own wheels (either two or four will do), you can travel a little further afield, such as 20 kilometres away to the hilltop Verrucole Fortress, thought to date back to the 11th century. Nearby is the Selva del Buffardello Adventure Park, where you can see the forest from a different perspective from one of the 10 treetop adventure trails.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confine Massa Carrara - Lucca | 30 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Forte Dei Marmi Nord | 30 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sinistra Torrente Versilia | 30.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Forte Dei Marmi - A Nord Del Pontile | 30.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Confine Massa - Montignoso | 30.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Wild Camping Paladini have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Camping Paladini dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Camping Paladini? When you do want to head out from the site, you’ll be doing so on foot or by bike as there’s no vehicle access. Handily, these are also the best ways to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping Paladini?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping Paladini? From R748,44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.