The National Tourism Authority of Romania, based in Rome, publishes and distributes upon request a map and the complete list of campsites, which include the category, how to reach them, opening periods, number of places, rates, phone numbers, email addresses, and any websites.
In Romania, this information can be obtained at territorial tourist offices, and there is also a tour operator, Romania International Touring, which assists those traveling by camper. Local camper associations do not yet exist.
The Rovinieta Issue
To travel on Romanian roads and highways, the payment of a tax called rovinieta is mandatory, the amount of which is based on the engine displacement of the vehicle and the duration of the stay. It is recommended to pay it at the beginning of the vacation to avoid any disputes and complications. The related sticker to be placed on the vehicle’s windshield can be purchased at service stations at the border and post offices.
Camper documents and speed limits
To enter the country, every camper must be equipped with registration documents, insurance sticker, and green card. In urban areas, speeds must not exceed 50 km/h, which become 90 on provincial roads, 100 on national roads, and 120 on highways.
Navigating by the stars
In Romanian campsites, the level of services is indicated by stars, as in hotels: it ranges from the good quality of 3 stars to the modest but decent service of 1 star campsites. Inspections and evaluations are carried out periodically by a commission of experts appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Tourism, using criteria such as the overall environment, cleanliness level, modernity of the facilities, and the quality of services.
Almost all campsites offer discounts (on average 15%) to holders of the International Camping Card.
Finally, several, helped by their location in natural parks, on lake shores, on the edge of woods and forests, at the foot of mountains, or the fact of having ski lifts or cycling tracks nearby, are small paradises for sports enthusiasts and lovers of outdoor life.
Camper rest areas Romania: some addresses
About 4 km from Brasov, at the foot of the Transylvanian Alps, nests the Camping Dirste Brasov, a 3-star campsite, which besides a stunning natural setting, offers an excellent level of services: comfortable and equipped pitches, laundry, kitchen, TV, phone, surveillance, restaurant with regional and international menus, pub, and garden bar (daily rates 12 euros). In addition to the many opportunities for walks and high-altitude excursions, the surroundings also offer interesting cultural trips, such as, for example, to the spectacular Bran Castle, built in medieval times on a 60-meter high rocky outcrop, which legend has always associated with Dracula’s castle.
In nearby Brasov, a town with subtle charm, rich in vestiges testifying to a remarkable cultural and commercial past, or in Risnov, to admire the splendid 14th-century fortress city.
On the northeastern side of Timisoara, on the edge of a forest extending over 4 hectares, emerges Camping International, a well-equipped 2-star campsite, with pitches for campers and caravans, good collective services, sports facilities, and the convenience of being close to the city and its airport (daily rates about 12 euros).
5 km north of Bucharest, on the DN1 road, is Casa Alba, a tourist complex famous for a restaurant with a great tradition, where shows and performances of the rich national folklore are also held, with an adjoining campsite, nestled in a very green forest, guaranteeing absolute relaxation and quiet (daily rates starting from 12 euros).
