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PLANNING

Night campsites

Every overnight campsite in Israel, free and up to ₪100, on one interactive map. Tap a point for details.

Before you pick a campsite: in nature reserves you sleep only inside a designated campsite, fires only in the marked spot with wood you brought, and firing zones need advance coordination.

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Legend: Paid, book ahead Free, no water or toilets Water and toilets Water only
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Roy Levi’s map

This map was built by Roy Levi. He started it in 2022 after seeing how much backpackers, trail hikers and campers needed it, and it has been growing and improving ever since.

You can filter campsites by category and colour to find the one that suits you.

Note: the map also marks spots that aren’t official overnight campsites but where people commonly sleep. Sleeping there is entirely at your own responsibility.

Questions, advice or campsite updates: Roy Levi · +972 58-651-7717 WhatsApp

Found a mistake? A campsite closed? Want to add one?

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Free and low-cost camping in Israel

Israel has a network of overnight campsites run by the Nature and Parks Authority: free "sign" campsites, first come first served, with no facilities, and paid ones you book online. There are also KKL forest campsites. In nature reserves you may only sleep inside a designated campsite. All the sleeping rules →

How to choose a campsite

  • Close to a water point.
  • Sheltered from the wind.
  • Away from roads.
  • Not in a wadi bed in winter.
  • One you can reach before dark.

FAQ

Do I need to book a campsite?

Not the free INPA campsites: first come, first served. Paid INPA campsites are advance booking only.

Is there water at the campsite?

Free campsites have no infrastructure, so bring your own water. Paid campsites usually have toilets, and sometimes showers.

Can I light a campfire?

Only in the marked spots, with wood you brought, and only when there’s no fire ban.

What if the campsite is full?

Have a backup: another campsite nearby, a hostel in town or a trail angel. At holidays and weekends, arrive before sunset.

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PARTNERS ON THIS JOURNEY

The partners behind the community

Israeli companies that ride with us: they back our events, offer perks to community members and help bikepacking in Israel grow.

CTC · Trek Israel Trek importer in Israel

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Joe's No Flats Sealant and repairs

An Israeli maker of sealant, lubes and repair kits. They built a full bikepacking repair kit with us: everything you need so a flat never ends your ride.

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Small World Satellite tracker rental

Rents out satellite trackers and communicators. In the desert and in areas with no signal, your family can follow your location, and in an emergency you can call for help.

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TwoNav GPS navigation

The only devices that display Shvilnet maps perfectly, with a big screen and the Land planning app. Site visitors get special deals.

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Swift Optics Riding sunglasses

An Israeli company making quality glasses at fair prices. Protection from sun, dust and wind over long days on the trail, and 20% off for the community.

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