Monti Sibillini Camping: Lago di Fiastra and Other Campsites

Sibillini Mountains camping: the best areas

Lago di Fiastra is the best area for those who want to stay near the water.

R&B Camping is at San Lorenzo al Lago, on the right shore of the lake. There are 90 pitches, with electricity, water and sewer hookups, and direct access to the beach. It takes campers, travel trailers, vans and tents. Other accommodation in the area, including vacation homes and apartments, is on the page about where to stay near Lago di Fiastra.

The trail to the Lame Rosse starts from the lake's dam. The out-and-back route takes a few hours on foot. It first follows a dirt road with glimpses of the lake, then enters a holm oak wood.

In Montefortino, at Tenna, is Camping Sibilla, along the road linking the Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Ambro to the Gole dell'Infernaccio. It has spacious pitches, restrooms with showers, electric hookups, a camper service point, laundry, a barbecue area and Wi-Fi. There are also a mini-market and access for people with disabilities. Pets are allowed on a leash. It is a good base for those traveling by bike or mountain bike. The campsite lists secure bike storage, a workshop or equipped space, guides and route maps.

In Montegallo, at Balzo, at just under 900 m altitude, is Camping Vettore. It has 60 pitches for tents, campers and travel trailers, 12 wooden bungalows and a restaurant. From here Monte Vettore, the highest peak of the Sibillini, is in view. Trails of varying difficulty start nearby, from routes suitable for families with children up to Monte Vettore and Lago di Pilato. The campsite gives Castelluccio di Norcia as 25 km away.

In Sarnano, in contrada Brilli, is Camping Village Quattro Stagioni. It lies at 600 m altitude, 2 km from the town, and covers 45,000 square meters. The pitches are on grassy, shaded terraces, with electricity, water and sewer hookups. Pets are accepted and the campsite is equipped for people with disabilities. Ussita is another base for exploring the Park: its campsites and holiday villages take tents, travel trailers and campers, or offer bungalows with a bathroom. Properties listed in the Park also include BaseCamp 1070 in Bolognola and TGS Amici Colorito in Ussita.

Sibillini National Park camping: the map of campsites

The map shows where the campsites are in relation to villages, lakes and trailheads. It is best read by area. Camping Sibilla is in the Montefortino area, between Madonna dell'Ambro and the Gole dell'Infernaccio. Camping Vettore is on the Montegallo side, at the foot of Vettore. Camping Village Quattro Stagioni is near Sarnano, toward the edge of the Park.

The Sibillini span four provinces, Macerata, Fermo, Ascoli Piceno and Perugia, so distances between campsites can be considerable. Anyone planning to move between several areas should check the routes before leaving. For a different type of stay there are the pages on Monti Sibillini camping car areas and on mountain huts in the Sibillini, or the general page on where to stay in the Sibillini Mountains.

Monti Sibillini camping: how to choose

The first choice concerns the vehicle. For campers, travel trailers and vans, the options are R&B Camping in Fiastra, Camping Sibilla in Montefortino, Camping Vettore in Montegallo or a campsite in Sarnano. Those arriving by camper and only looking for a place to park can check the page on camper areas. At San Lorenzo al Lago there is also a camper stopover area.

The second choice concerns services. If electricity and drainage at the pitch are needed, R&B Camping, Camping Sibilla and Quattro Stagioni are suitable. Those traveling with pets need to check each campsite's rules. Camping Sibilla and Quattro Stagioni accept them; for the others it is best to ask first. Those who want to sleep in a bungalow will find options at Camping Vettore. Those who prefer solid walls can look at holiday rentals in the Sibillini Mountains.

The third choice concerns the Sibillini National Park rules, especially for those thinking of pitching a tent outside campsites. Itinerant camping is allowed only in certain areas on the Park map, with stays of no more than forty-eight consecutive hours. In SIC and ZPS sites it is allowed only for educational purposes. Throughout the Park, lighting open fires and leaving litter are banned. In Fiastra itinerant camping is banned across the whole municipal territory, with a few exceptions set by a 2009 ordinance. In Bolognola a 2020 ordinance bans it across the whole municipal territory, except for camper stopover areas and equipped zones, while in Ussita an ordinance from the same year allows it only in two areas. For alternative options there is the page on bivouacs in the Sibillini Mountains.

Castelluccio di Norcia has its own rules. On the Piani di Castelluccio (Piano Grande, Piano Perduto, Piano Piccolo and Valle della Dogana) camping and bivouacking are banned. For overnight camper stops, it is best to check the rules in force beforehand. On the flowering weekends between June and July, in 2026 access by car and camper was suspended. On those days vehicles are left in nearby parking lots and visitors go up by shuttle bus. For places to stay in the area, see the page on where to stay near Castelluccio.

Before leaving, it is wise to check the weather and confirm opening periods with each campsite, as they vary from one to another.