The National Tourism Office of Romania, based in Rome, provides a map and a full list of campsites on request, detailing their categories, how to reach them, opening periods, number of pitches, prices, phone numbers, email addresses, and websites when available.
In Romania, you can also obtain this information from local tourist offices. There is a specialized tour operator, Romania International Touring, ready to assist camper travelers. However, there are not yet any local camper associations.
About the Rovinieta
To drive on Romanian roads and highways, you are required to pay a tax called rovinieta. The amount depends on your vehicle’s engine size and the duration of your stay. We recommend purchasing it at the start of your trip to avoid any issues or fines. The sticker, which must be placed on your windscreen, can be bought at border service stations or post offices.
Documents and Speed Limits
To enter the country, each camper must have registration papers, insurance (with sticker), and a Green Card. Within urban areas, the speed limit is 50 km/h, increasing to 90 km/h on provincial roads, 100 km/h on state roads, and 120 km/h on highways.
Understanding the Star Ratings
Romanian campgrounds are rated by stars, similar to hotels: from the good quality of 3-star sites down to the simpler, but decent, 1-star options. A commission of experts, appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Tourism, regularly checks and evaluates sites based on the overall environment, cleanliness, modernity of facilities, and quality of services.
Most campsites offer discounts (usually around 15%) for holders of the International Camping Card. Thanks to their location in natural parks, by lakes, near woods and forests, or at the foot of mountains—and sometimes with easy access to ski lifts or bike trails—many sites are true paradises for outdoor enthusiasts.
Camper Stops in Romania: Suggested Sites
About 4 km from Brasov, at the foot of the Transylvanian Alps, you’ll find Camping Dirste Brasov. This 3-star site offers not only a stunning natural setting, but also a high standard of services: spacious and well-equipped pitches, laundry, kitchen, TV, phone, security, a restaurant serving regional and international cuisine, a pub, and a garden bar (daily rate: €12). In addition to numerous hiking options, the area features cultural excursions—like the impressive Bran Castle, a dramatic medieval fortress perched on a 60-metre rock and long associated with the legend of Dracula’s Castle.
Nearby Brasov impresses with its unique charm and rich cultural and commercial history, while Risnov is home to a splendid 14th-century fortified city.
On the northeastern edge of Timisoara, beside a forest over 4 hectares in size, you’ll find Camping International. This 2-star site offers camper and caravan pitches, good communal services, sports facilities, and the convenience of being close to both the city and its airport (daily rate: around €12).
About 5 km north of Bucharest, on DN1, you’ll come across Casa Alba: a renowned tourist complex featuring a traditional restaurant with live folk performances. The attached campsite, nestled in lush forest, promises peace, relaxation, and comfort (daily rates from €12).
