Camping in Israel

Southern Israel’s Best Camp Sites

Hebrew: חניוני לילה – אתרי קמפינג בדרום

Since the onset of the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic all visits to camp sites run by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority must be coordinated prior to your visit.

Masada National Park

The best months to visit Masada National Park are April, May, September and October.

Facilities: Toilets and hot showers, electric outlets, field kitchen including fridge, cooking corner, large barbecues, tables and benches.  The camping fees include the entrance fee to the national park but does not include the cable car.

Location:  The western approach to Masada

Tel: 08-627-6853

Eshkol National Park

Facilities: Extensive lawns, wheelchair accessible, picnic areas and a playground. 

Location: Near Ofakim in the Negev

Tel: 08-998-5110

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Mamshit National Park

Facilities: Camping, bungalows & Tukuls

Location: Nabatean city in the Negev – 8km S.E. of Dimona

Tel: 08-655-6478

Hai-Bar Yotvata

Location: The Hai-Bar is situation on the Dead Sea-Eilat (no. 90) road, between kibbutz Yotvata and Samar – 35 km north of Eilat

The camping area is at the entrance to the reserve, for individuals and groups, with prior coordination.

Tel: 08-637-6018