Arenal Volcano Ecological Park · La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Camping One night inside the park.
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Overview
One night inside the park in a pre-pitched tent, with the Day Pass included. Check in from 8:30 a.m., campsite from 2:00 p.m., check out by 12:00 p.m. and keep walking or swimming until 5:00 p.m. $50 per adult, tax included. Bring your own food.Format: One night in an equipped, pitched tent
Booking
Camping at Arenal Volcano One night, Day Pass included.
Your stay includes
- Covered area
- Equipped, pitched tent
- Tables with chairs
- Grill with charcoal and a cooking kit
- Day Pass
One night
Camping
An equipped tent for one night, with the Day Pass included.
Camping: Maximum 35 campers per night · Children 6–10: $40 · Under 6: free · per person, tax included · Book at least 48 hours ahead
- Secure booking with Peek
- Questions? WhatsApp
Your stay
Check-In, Night and Check-Out Arrive in daylight.
Check-in
Check in at reception from 8:30 a.m. and strictly before 5:00 p.m., so you can be shown to your campsite safely in daylight.
Campsites are handed over after 2:00 p.m.
Check-out
Return your campsite by 12:00 noon at the latest.
You can stay in the park, walking or swimming, until 5:00 p.m. on the day you leave.
Quiet hours
From 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., total silence so every camper can rest and the nocturnal wildlife stays at peace.
Speakers off and voices low.
Lighting and fire
After 9:00 p.m., keep lighting outside tents and vehicles to the minimum needed.
Campfires are prohibited, except in the specifically marked areas; lighting one there requires a prior request and depends on the weather.
Before You Go What’s included, what to bring, what to know.
What’s included
- Covered area
- Equipped, pitched tent with sheets, blankets and pillow
- Tables with chairs
- Grill with charcoal
- Cooking kit
- Day Pass: trails and lagoon activities
What to bring
- Food and drinks for your stay
- Swimsuit and towel
- Change of clothes
- Toiletries
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Rain jacket
- Hiking or tennis shoes
- Camera
Important notes
- Check in at reception before 5:00 p.m.
- Campsites are handed over after 2:00 p.m. and returned by 12:00 noon on the day you leave.
- Quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Cancellation: Free changes or cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit.
Park rules
Pet friendly: dogs on a leash at all times (muzzle for large breeds); pick up after them.
100% smoke-free, vapes included.
No alcohol.
Do not take, damage or bring in plants or animals; do not feed wildlife.
No speakers or loud music.
What you bring in, you take out.
Closed shoes are mandatory on every trail.
Related Tours
More Ways to See the Park The lagoon by day, the forest at night, the trails alone.
Plan the day around your night in the park.
Day Pass
The trails plus the volcanic lagoon: kayaks, paddleboards, Tarzan Swing and water zipline.
- Departure
- 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Duration
- 3.5–4 h
- Includes
- Three trails and lagoon activities
- Price
- From $40
Arenal Night Walk
The forest after dark with a naturalist guide.
- Departure
- 5:00 p.m.
- Duration
- 2 h
- Includes
- Bilingual naturalist guide, round-trip transport from Zone 1 hotels
- Price
- $65
Park Entrance
Self-guided trails, lookouts and forest. Hourly entry blocks.
- Departure
- Hourly entry blocks
- Duration
- 1.5–2 h
- Includes
- Three trails, lookouts, Nature Amplifier
- Price
- $18
Camping FAQ Answers before you book.
What time can I check in?
Check-in at reception opens at 8:30 a.m. and must be done before 5:00 p.m. Campsites are handed over after 2:00 p.m.
Do I need to bring a tent?
No. Camping includes an equipped tent, already pitched, with sheets, blankets and a pillow, plus a covered area, tables with chairs, a grill with charcoal and a cooking kit. The Day Pass is included too.
Is the Day Pass included?
Yes, the Day Pass is part of your camping stay. On the day you leave you can stay in the park, walking or swimming, until 5:00 p.m.
Can we make a campfire?
Campfires are prohibited, except in the specifically marked areas; lighting one there requires a prior request and depends on the weather.
What should I bring?
Food and drinks for your stay, swimsuit and towel, change of clothes, toiletries, flashlight or headlamp, insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, rain jacket, hiking or tennis shoes and camera.
Questions Before You Book? Ask someone who walks these trails.
Write to the park’s reception on WhatsApp before you book.
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