Camping Arenal Vista
ICTArenal — La Fortuna
ICT-certified camping at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Clean facilities, hot showers and direct view of the cone.
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Fire pits
- Drinking water
- Volcano view
Camping Map
Certified Camping Sites
A curated map of ICT-certified camping spots across Costa Rica. We update this list constantly so you always know where you can stay safely with your 4x4.
All sites are certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).
Monteverde Cloud Camp
ICTMonteverde — Cloud Forest
ICT-certified site high in the cloud forest. Covered camping decks shelter from frequent mist. Cold nights — bring layers.
- Covered platforms
- Bathrooms
- Hot showers
- Kitchen area
Playa San Miguel Camping
ICTNicoya Peninsula — Pacific Coast
ICT-certified beachfront camping with direct access to one of Nicoya's quietest beaches. Surfboards rental nearby.
- Beachfront
- Bathrooms
- Cold showers
- Fire pits
Drake Bay Wild Camp
ICTOsa Peninsula — Drake Bay
ICT-certified remote site near Corcovado. Truly wild — monkeys, macaws and the Pacific Ocean as soundtrack.
- Basic bathrooms
- Drinking water
- Wildlife viewing
Tortuguero Caribbean Camp
ICTCaribbean — Tortuguero
ICT-certified site near Tortuguero canals. Best months: turtle nesting season (Jul–Oct). Mosquitoes are real — bring repellent.
- Bathrooms
- Cold showers
- Boat tour kiosk
- Restaurant nearby
Rincón de la Vieja Volcanic Camp
ICTGuanacaste — Rincón de la Vieja
ICT-certified site at the foot of Rincón de la Vieja active volcano. Access to volcanic springs and bubbling mud pots.
- Bathrooms
- Hot springs nearby
- Trail access
- Drinking water