Kempy v Hokkaido

Top Hokkaido Campsites

Hokkaido’s vast landscape offers a diverse range of camping environments, from the UNESCO-protected forests of Shiretoko to the volcanic shores of Lake Onuma. This selection includes lakeside grounds on Japan’s largest man-made lake, coastal sites along the Sea of Okhotsk, and high-altitude plateaus overlooking Hakodate. These locations provide access to unique natural features such as glasswort fields, migratory bird habitats, and geothermal hot springs.

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Kokusetsu Shiretokoyaeijo

Located within Shiretoko National Park near the Yuhidai sunset viewpoint, this site provides basic facilities within a UNESCO World Heritage forest habitat.

Higashi-Onuma Camp

A free public campsite situated on the eastern shore of Lake Onuma, providing direct views of the volcanic peaks of Mount Komagatake.

かなやま湖キャンプ場

Situated on the shores of Lake Kanayama in Minamifurano, this site is adjacent to seasonal lavender fields and offers boat rentals and freshwater fishing.

朱鞠内湖キャンプ場

Set on Japan’s largest man-made lake, this site is known for its complex shoreline, Sakhalin taimen fishing, and secluded woodland camping spots.

層雲峡オートキャンプ場

Located at the entrance to Sounkyo Gorge in Daisetsuzan National Park, providing proximity to the Kurodake Ropeway and local hot spring bathhouses.

Lakeside park Notoro camp site

A lakeside facility on the banks of Lake Notoro, noted for the surrounding crimson glasswort fields that bloom during the autumn months.

オートキャンプ場マリンビュー

A hilltop campground in Kyowa featuring panoramic views of the Shakotan Peninsula and the Sea of Japan coastline.

Lake kuccharo camp site

Located on the shore of a shallow lake that serves as a major migratory stopover for whistling swans between autumn and spring.

キムアネップ岬キャンプ場

A free campsite on a narrow cape extending into Lake Saroma, Hokkaido’s largest lagoon, offering unobstructed views of the sunset over the water.

きじびき高原キャンプ場

Elevated campsite in Hokuto providing 360-degree views of Hakodate City, the Tsugaru Strait, and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Usutaibe senjouiwa camp site

A free coastal site in Esashi characterized by its unique flat, layered rock formations known as 'thousand-mat rocks' along the Sea of Okhotsk.

森林公園びふかアイランド（キャンプ場）

Located in a riverside park along the Teshio River, this facility includes an on-site hot spring and a specialized sturgeon museum.