Akçakoca has been popular with campers since the 1950s. But you need to choose the right place: pitching a tent on the municipal beaches is forbidden. For camping and caravans, use the commercially run campsites along the coast. We don't recommend businesses on this page; we explain where to camp and the rules.
Can you pitch a tent on the beach?
No. In summer 2026 Akçakoca Municipality renewed the warning signs on its beaches. They state that pitching tents, camping and lighting fires are forbidden. The municipal beaches are for day use; don't plan to spend the night in a tent on the sand.
Where are the campsites?
Most campsites are open only in the summer season; opening and closing dates change every year. Call ahead and book a pitch.
Camping and fires in the forest
- Lighting fires in the forest is forbidden. Under the Forest Law, fires may not be lit in forests except in designated places. Only light a barbecue in the marked spots at picnic areas.
- Check for summer bans. When the fire risk is high, Düzce Governorship may restrict entry to forests. Check the governorship's announcements before setting out on the nature route.
- Picnic areas are for day use. Places such as Cumayanı Picnic Area are for picnics, not for overnight stays.
Before you go camping
- Sea and weather: the Black Sea can get rough quickly. Check the sea conditions and the weather; only swim at beaches with lifeguards.
- Be ready for rain: on the Black Sea it can rain even in midsummer. Bring a waterproof tent and a groundsheet.
- Ask: electricity, showers, toilets and caravan waste-water connections vary from site to site.
- Don't leave rubbish: leave campsites and picnic spots as you found them.
- In an emergency call 112; for a pharmacy open at night, see the pharmacy on duty page.
A bungalow or guesthouse instead of a tent
If you don't want to bother with a tent, the bungalows in the western coves or the teachers' house and public guesthouses can be options. A comparison of the areas is in the accommodation guide.
Beaches near the campsites
Kalkın Beach
A very shallow beach with fine sand in Kalkın village; suitable for families with small children.
Karaburun Beach
A beach in Hasançavuş next to a small fishing harbour, used for sailing and canoeing.
Paşalar Beach
A quiet cove west of Akçakoca, away from the crowds.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pitch a tent on the beach in Akçakoca?
No. In summer 2026 Akçakoca Municipality renewed the signs on its beaches; they state that pitching tents, camping and lighting fires are forbidden. Use commercially run campsites for camping.
Where are the campsites in Akçakoca?
Commercially run camping and caravan sites are spread along the coast; they are most concentrated in the west, on the Karaburun–Melenağzı stretch of the Karasu road (D010). There are also campsites around Edilli.
Can you light a fire in the forest?
No. Under the Forest Law, lighting fires in forests is forbidden except in designated places. In summer, when the fire risk is high, the governorship may also restrict entry to forests.