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🚐 Why Visit Lake Garda by Campervan
Lake Garda is one of Italy’s most beloved destinations for outdoor tourism with a campervan. Its diverse landscapes, picturesque villages, scenic beaches, and numerous facilities make it ideal for a camper holiday in any season.
Whether you’re seeking relaxation, sports, culture, or good food, you’ll find well-equipped camper stops just steps from the lake and often near the harbors, perfect for alternating camper days with boat trips with Navicharters.
Here’s why Garda is perfect for campervan travellers:
- Numerous serviced areas with waste disposal, water refill, electricity, and amenities
- Lakeside campsites, many with direct beach access
- Freedom to move between different shores and experience the lake from multiple perspectives
- Ability to reach Navicharters harbors and embark on boat tours without using your car
📌 Many sites are open year-round and can be booked in advance, especially during the summer months.
🧭 Camper Stops – Southern Shore
The southern shore of Lake Garda is flat, well connected, and rich in attractions. It’s the most accessible area for those arriving via the A4 motorway and serves as a perfect base to explore the lake in every direction.
🅿️ Peschiera del Garda
📍 Camper Area “Peschiera Parking”
- About 500 m from the historic center
- A short walk from the Navicharters harbor
- Video monitored, with essential services
💡 Perfect for taking a boat trip and then relaxing along the Venetian walls or the beach.
🔗 Info: peschieraparking.com
🅿️ Sirmione
📍 Camper Area “Montebaldo”
- Near Terme Virgilio spa complex
- Bus stop for the center and Scaliger Castle
- Quiet and well shaded
📌 From here you can easily reach Jamaica Beach or embark on a Navicharters tour to Grotte di Catullo.
🅿️ Desenzano del Garda
📍 Camper Area “Desenzano Camper”
- Located on Via Vo’ per Bertesina
- Basic services and good connections to the center (by bike or bus)
- Quiet residential area
💡 Great starting point for a boat day and visiting Desenzano’s center with its bars and castle.
🏕️ Camper Stops – Eastern Shore (Lazise, Bardolino, Malcesine)
The eastern shore is beloved for its welcoming towns, markets, bike paths, and well-equipped beaches. Many camper owners choose it for its convenience and proximity to ideal boat tour departure points.
🅿️ Lazise
📍 Camper Area “Lazise Parking” – Via Peschiera
- Steps from the historic center and lakefront
- Electric hook-ups, waste dump/fill-up, restrooms
- Easy access to the lakeside promenade and harbor
💡 From here you can book Navicharters tours departing from Lazise or Peschiera, perhaps after an artisan gelato along the shore.
🅿️ Bardolino
📍 Camper Area “Camping La Rocca”
- Right on the lake, between Bardolino and Garda
- Beach access, full services, natural shade
- Bike path and lakeside walk within walking distance
📌 Ideal for families and couples who want to alternate biking with boating.
🅿️ Malcesine
📍 Camper Area “Retelino” – Loc. Retelino
- 2 km from Malcesine center
- Close to the Monte Baldo cable car
- Stunning panoramic views
💡 Excellent base for mountain excursions, lake swims, and Navicharters tours from Malcesine to Limone or Riva.
🏞️ Camper Stops – Western Shore (Salò, Manerba, Limone)
This shore offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and tranquility. Ideal for those who enjoy less crowded villages, hilly panoramas, and small harbors to depart on excursions.
🅿️ Salò
📍 Camper Area “Via Tavine”
- Close to the center and lakeside promenade
- Basic amenities and spacious pitches
- Easy walking access to the harbor and restaurants
📌 Salò is an elegant, peaceful town with plenty of cultural activities and boat connections.
🅿️ Manerba del Garda
📍 Camper Area “La Romantica”
- Near La Romantica beach
- Basic services, partial shade
- Quiet, ideal for relaxation and water sports
💡 From the beach, you can set out on a boat tour or hire a dinghy from Moniga.
🅿️ Limone sul Garda
📍 Camper Area “Nanzel”
- Just above town, with panoramic views
- Reachable by shuttle bus
- Modern facilities, suitable for longer stays
📌 Strategic point to visit the suspended cycle path and take a boat from Limone to Malcesine or Riva with Navicharters.
🏔️ Camper Stops – Northern Shore (Riva del Garda, Torbole)
The northern shore is the most mountainous and spectacular, popular with outdoor sports enthusiasts like windsurfers, hikers, and mountain bikers. It offers well-kept camper areas and a unique natural setting.
🅿️ Riva del Garda
📍 Camper Area “Riva Park” – Via Brione
- Close to Sabbioni beach and the Torbole bike path
- Equipped with electrical hook-ups, waste facilities, and lighting
- Center reachable by bike or a pleasant walk
📌 Excellent starting point for Monte Brione hikes or Navicharters tours to Limone and Malcesine.
🅿️ Torbole sul Garda
📍 Camper Area “Al Porto” – Via Matteotti
- 200 m from the shore and the windsurf school
- Basic amenities, supermarket nearby
- Direct access to the Torbole–Riva bike path
💡 Ideal for sporty camper travelers who want to combine cycling, water sports, and boat relaxation.
✅ Top Tips for Campervan Holidays on Lake Garda
- 📅 High season: book early (June to September)
- 🧼 Facilities: check for waste disposal, showers, and electricity, especially at smaller sites
- 🛥️ Navicharters: choose a stop near a harbor to easily embark on boat tours
- 🗺️ Suggested route: Peschiera → Bardolino → Malcesine → Limone → Riva → Salò (complete camper loop of Lake Garda!)
💡 Traveling as a couple or family? Plan a 100% Garda day: camper departure, panoramic stop, lakeside lunch, and a sunset boat tour with Navicharters. Unforgettable!
🏁 A Custom Garda for Campervan Travelers
Lake Garda is the perfect destination for campervan enthusiasts: easy to explore, well-serviced, and full of scenic overnight stops overlooking the water. With camper freedom and Navicharters’ tailor-made experiences, every stop becomes an adventure between land and lake, blending nature, villages, and sunsets.
Whether you want to relax, discover new places, or immerse yourself in the lake life, touring Lake Garda by campervan never disappoints.
