Camping in Armenia

Camping in Armenia

What is Camping 

Camping is a recreational, outdoor activity away from the cities and towns drown deep to the nature. Camping is usually combined with other outdoor activities such as hiking/ trekking, fishing, kayaking and etc. Camping can be enjoyed both by young and old people.

It also introduces you with the new experiences, the activities you always wanted to try but never found time for.

During the ages the tents have had different usages – they have been used by Native Americans, by Mongholians and by armies moving from battleground to battleground. But as a pastime activity camping became popular in the British Isles towards the end of the 19th century. Now, there are camping groups all over the world, official campsites, downloadable trail maps, all sorts of camping gear, and many resources for people who want to go camping.

camping in Armenia

Camping in Armenia

What Camping Gives us ?

Camping helps to develop problem solving skills – from the moment you arrive to a campsite you have to deal with the problems that camping requires: this can be problems with meal, with getting woods, organizing activities and etc. And all this process requires problem solving skills which can be developed with the help of camping experiences. 

Camping promotes healthy lifestyle – There can’t be any question that camping is good for health and fosters healthy lifestyle. Camping helps to reduce stress as you don’t have to hurry somewhere, you don’t have any deadlines, you just enjoy where you are. Besides there is always a fresh air and a tasty scents of a dinner cooking over an open fire.

 

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Camping has a positive effect on children’s education – Camping introduces children to a whole new world and asks of them an ability to overcome new challenges. Having exposure to a different set of challenges not only keeps kid’s brain healthy but leads to increased learning opportunities. When camping, kids learn about various plant life. Campers also learn about what various plants and trees look like, what they need to survive. While camping, campers are also exposed to astronomy as they gaze at the stars at night.

Camping in Armenia

Outdoor Experiences in the Mountains

Camping in Armenia

Camping in Armenia is becoming popular year by year. And the interest towards camping rises not only among tourists but also among local people. Besides mountains of Armenia are reach with forests and valleys, with rivers and natural springs which are perfect for camping. For those who are tired of hotel and guesthouse accommodation the wild nature of Armenia has much to offer. So here are some of the most interesting and popular campsites in Armenia.

Crossway campsite was established in 2013. It is located 5 km from Yeghegnadzor, next to the crossroads of Yerevan-Tatev-Sevan highways. The campsite occupies over 2.5 acres of open field camping space, offering beautiful views of the mountains. Crossway has everything you need on site in order to make your stay enjoyable. Our site has Garden with fruit trees, Swimming Pool, Wi-Fi, Parking for camper, Laundry, Kitchen, Gazebos, Lake for fishing and Barbecue area.

Camping in Armenia

Crossway Campsite

 

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Camping 3 Gs: The name of the Camping 3 Gs comes from the first letters of Garni, Geghard and Goght. It is situated just in the middle of the two well-known places Garni and Geghard. Garni is 15 minute-drive and Geghard is 10 minute-drive from Camping 3 Gs. They both are easily reached by local taxi,taxi vans, by foot or on the bike.Camping area has a large yard with a swimming pool where you can enjoy the 300 days of sunshine. The orchard which is  6000 m2 where you can put your tent up between the traditional trees such as walnut, different types of apple trees, pear trees, grapes, peach and cherry trees are grown.

Camping in Armenia

Camping in Armenia / photo from 3Gs camping Armenia web page

Areviq campsite was founded at 2018 near the picturesque waterfalls of Lichk. In Areviq camp you can always admire the beautiful nature scenes listen music , use free WiFi and spend your starry nights around the campfire. Near the campsite there is a wonderful waterfall cascade composed by more then 10 waterfalls which are located in Zvaraget and Meghri rivers. 

Camping in Armenia

Areviq Camp

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