Costa Rica Camping Guide – Discover Costa Rica Camping with Campervan and 4×4 Campers

The Best Campsites in Costa Rica

Discover amazing campsites and activities in Costa Rica, hand-picked and personally tested offering great discounts for Nomad America Adventurers

What our website offers

90+ Best Activities

Find great activities near the camping spots in Costa Rica for your perfect outdoor adventure.

60+ Campsites

Our favorite campsites in the country offering great discounts or deals for Nomad America 4x4 Camper Rental Customers!

Easy To Navigate

Easily plan your camping trips with our map and campsite info

Camping Regions

We’ve divided Costa Rica into 5 basic regions. Click on a zone on the interactive map or the link below to discover campsites in that region.

Nicoya Peninsula

Discover great beaches, good surfing, charming villages, and lush landscapes in rainy season and windy dry forests in summer (dry) season.

Northern Highlands Volcanoes

Costa Rica’s amazing north west volcanic region – rural roads & small towns, great views, always green and full of adventure.

Caribbean Coast

Enjoy amazing calm beaches, clear water coral reefs, diverse wildlife, and vibrant local afro-caribbean culture and food.

Pacific Coast

Relax on sandy beaches, great surf spots, lush year round rainforests and tropical wild-life.

Central to South Highlands

Explore scenic mountains, Costa Rica’s famous coffee growing regions, cloud-forests, and picturesque trails.

Featured Campsites

Some of our favorite campsites in Costa Rica with great deals for Nomad America Customers! These stand out either for being a beautiful place, very nice installations, great food and activities or incredibly friendly hosts – or all of the above!

Camping & Restaurant Turin

Authentic, family-friendly restaurant & campsite immersed in nature

Surf School San Miguel & Camping

Great beachfront campsite away from touristy towns with access to beginner surf lessons and perfect sunsets

Los Sementales Camping & Restaurant

Authentic, rural farm campsite at the half way point between the Caribbean coast and the Central/Northern Highlands of Costa Rica.

Truchas Selva Madre Restaurant & Camping

Camping spot in an isolated mountain range with trails to hidden waterfalls

Why Costa Rica is the perfect place to camp

Diverse Ecosystems

Costa Rica's rainforests, cloud forests, and coastlines offer unique wildlife and nature experiences. Over 50 Micro-climates! Camping brings you right into the middle of it all and helps get off the beaten tourist path!

Adventure Activities

Enjoy zip-lining, kayaking, hot springs, wild-life viewing, volcano hikes, surfing, diving, local culture and food and much much more in our small adventure filled Pura Vida paradise.

Sustainable Camping

Almost all of our suggested campsites are family run & immersed in nature. As Eco-friendly as it gets!

Featured Activities

Our top recommended activities to do around the country close to our recommended campsites

El Tigre Waterfall

Intermediate waterfall hike near Monteverde with hanging bridges and freshwater pools

Kayaking at Lake Arenal

Kayak right in front of an active Volcano

Maquique Canyoning

A thrilling canyoning, waterfall repelling, and zip-lining adventure in the jungle

special offer at campsites when renting a Nomad America 4x4 Campervan

Ready to take your Costa Rican adventure to the next level? Rent a Nomad America 4×4 camper equipped with a rooftop tent and get great discounts and offers at these campsites and activities!