Parque Ecological Arenal | Established Campground

June 20th, 2022 by matthiasthespieler

we arrived quite late at night but the guy at the entrance was super friendly. The way up is quite steep but we managed easily with our 4×4. There are parking spaces, a camp ground for tents, and some parking spaces for campervans. We stayed on one of those with our rooftop tent, there was enough space and the ground was flat.
The area includes an artificial lake with a tarzan swing, several hikes, horseback riding and much more. The forest behind the campground has many birds and amphibians roaming around. Showers and toilets were clean and working, and there is a sitting space and sinks to do the dishes.
Overall it is a bit pricy but it's evident that the owners invested a lot in this place and continue to do so, it's like a little resort. They also offer tours and there is a nice easy hike with great view on the volcano.

March 31st, 2022 by annendhai

Quiet beautiful place with clea restrooms. Several hiking possiblities. Not good for big rigs the sides are small and the way up sometimes really steep. We saw a lot of animals.

February 10th, 2022 by robin.benz

10$ p.p/night
the only guests, roofs over tables, dishwashing area, clean toilets, cold water showers, lockers.
didnt swim in the lagoon due to green water (dry season)

October 6th, 2021 by Dejando huella en familia

It is a very wooded and beautiful place with a large green lagoon. The entrance is 6 thousand colones per person per night. Includes camping site and park entrance with trails. There are toilets, showers, a sink for washing dishes and clothes. There is a large ranch with tables that is the common area. From the entrance to the ranches it is 1km away, we managed to go up to the end with a 25-passenger high-roof van. There is no electricity or wifi in the ranches, only at the reception.

Es un lugar muy boscoso y lindo con una gran laguna verde. La entrada vale 6mil colones por persona por noche. Incluye el lugar para acampar y la entrada al parque con senderos. Hay servicios sanitarios, duchas, pila para lavar trastos y ropa. Hay un rancho grande con mesas que es el área común. Desde la entrada hasta los ranchos es un 1km de distancia, nosotros logramos subir hasta el final con una buseta de 25 pasajeros de techo alto. No hay electricidad ni wifi en los ranchos, solo en la recepción.

November 22nd, 2019 by ivo.beerman

it is a really beautifull place, but the price is ridiculous .
we were traveling with a car incl a roof tent ,2 persons. and stayed 2 nights
we thought we payed for 2 days when we arrived , but when we left, the owner said the price was for one day, 25 dollar per person per day!!! so 50 dollar a day!!!!
what a rip off, the fence was closed so we had no choice then to pay the guy

October 31st, 2019 by Dan Lucachick

This place is expensive. $15/p. It is also very beautiful. There is a great place with a rope swing and nice water. The covered cooking area with tents upstairs has potable water. It is super secure and we had the whole place to ourselves which made it nicer. There are trails and a Coati that will steal everything you take your eyes off of. Some places are cheaper, but not anywhere near so sexy. For an extra $10 per person you get access to Montana de Fuego resort pools and wifi which are 2k away.

March 18th, 2019 by Michael

Could be nice but is too expensive for what you get.

February 26th, 2019 by Michael

The campground is in a nice area direct by a lake. There is a grassy patch where you place your vehicle but you will find nowhere a flat patch. Beside there is a 3-floor wooden construction without any wall. On the groundfloor there are some tables and benches where you can sit and eat on the 2 other floors there are built-up tents which you probably can hire.

Toilets are not working you have to flush with water from a bucket. Showers are only cold. There is no electricity at the place which makes it very uncomfortable at a cold and rainy night and your torch isn't the best.

We asked at the entrance for the fee and the keeper said 15 $ to us. We had to do some shopping in La Fortuna and when we came back, he said 30 $ because the 15 $ is only for one person. We asked to visit the place before paying which he rejected. We should have been warned since 30 $ is definitely too expensive.

The last few meters to the area are very steep and narrow so it is not for sure that a big rig can manage that. We watched a normal campervan which had problems to come up.