A map-first guide to the best places to spend the night across Europe — with clear rules on where wild camping is actually allowed.
CampCompass brings together wild-camping spots, bivouac zones, huts, shelters, free pitches, campsites and "Welcome To My Garden" style stays from all over Europe on a single map. No more digging through forums and scattered listings — just find a spot, check the rules, and go.
Every country has its own laws on sleeping outdoors, and they're rarely written for travellers. So alongside the spots, we map out exactly where wild camping is allowed, restricted or banned — in plain language.
Clear, per-country guidance on where wild camping is allowed, restricted or banned — so you can sleep outdoors with confidence.
Browse everything on one interactive map. Filter by type and price, and find the right spot for tonight in seconds.
Facilities, access, pricing and stay limits laid out clearly — no surprises when you arrive.
Eight ways to spend the night, so you can pick exactly the kind of stay you're after:
Free-standing spots out in nature, where the law and the landscape allow it.
Official one-night bivouac zones — a light tent, pitched late and packed up early.
Simple overnight infrastructure in nature: huts, lean-tos, primitive shelters and designated free tenting spots.
Fully equipped sites and designated motorhome areas, plus friendly garden stays.
It depends entirely on the country. Some allow it under "right to roam" rules, others restrict it to one night or ban it outright. Each of our country guides spells out exactly what's allowed.
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Our guides are a general overview, not legal advice. Rules vary by region and season and can change, so always check the local rules on site.