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Camping Rules in Slovenia 2026: Where You Are Allowed to Spend the Night
October 22, 2026
Wild camping is prohibited in Slovenia, but overnight stays in a motorhome are not forbidden everywhere. A new Public Order and Peace Protection Act has been in force since 27 January 2026, leaving most of the details to individual municipalities. As a result, rules, fines and permitted locations vary from place to place. Below, we explain what currently applies at national level, where the rules are strictest, how to distinguish resting from camping, and where you can spend the night in a motorhome or campervan without worrying about being woken by a municipal enforcement officer.
Campervan
Travel without worrying about overnight stays
Choose a campervan for exploring Slovenia, and check local rules and official overnight stopovers before settling down for the night.
The new Public Order and Peace Protection Act (ZJRM-2) has been in force since 27 January 2026. Fines for unauthorised overnight stays range from €100 to €500, and both the police and municipal enforcement officers can issue them.
Municipalities decide where overnight stays are permitted and under what conditions, so the rules apply locally rather than uniformly throughout the country.
In 11 municipalities in the Julian Alps, the standard fine for wild camping is €500 per person. In Triglav National Park, overnight stays are permitted only in designated areas.
A short rest in a vehicle is generally permitted, but camping outside campsites and designated motorhome stopovers—using an awning, tables, chairs or a barbecue—is not.
The safest options are an official campsite or a motorhome stopover (PZA), where you may also have access to electricity, water and wastewater disposal.
Overnight stays in public spaces are restricted. The law prohibits overnight stays in public places and other accessible areas not intended for that purpose when they disturb others.
Fines range from €100 to €500. The amount depends on the violation and on the applicable municipal rules.
More enforcement officers. In addition to the police, municipal enforcement services can identify violations and issue fines. They often know the local area better than anyone.
The biggest change, however, concerns who has the authority to set the rules. As the Avtokampi.si portal explains, the ministry has transferred most responsibility for overnight stays and camping to municipalities. Slovenia has 212 municipalities, so the rules can change as soon as you cross into a neighbouring municipality. What is allowed along the Kolpa River may not be permitted at Lake Bled.
On ordinary car parks where no local restriction applies
A short nap for the driver
Resting, including for road safety
In car parks and rest areas
Sleep overnight, keeping everything inside the vehicle
Depends on the municipality and whether you disturb others
Safely at a campsite, motorhome stopover or with the landowner’s consent
Open the awning and set out a table and chairs
Camping
Only at a campsite or motorhome stopover where this is permitted
Use a barbecue or open fire, or pitch a tent beside the vehicle
Camping, often also a fire hazard
Only at a campsite and in accordance with its rules
Our practical advice to guests is simple: if a passer-by would assume from your setup that you have settled in for the night, a municipal enforcement officer probably will too. Outside campsites, keep everything inside the vehicle and leave the awning closed.
Also bear in mind that overnight stays in a motorhome are prohibited in some areas even if you do not set up any outdoor equipment. In those places, staying inside the vehicle will not protect you from a fine.
Campervan
Start planning your trip from Ljubljana
Visit us and choose a campervan for exploring Slovenia, while planning your overnight stays at official locations and checking local rules.
Since local ordinances determine the details, it is worth checking the rules before settling down for the night: look for signs at the entrance to a town, check the municipality’s website or consult information about motorhome stopovers. Our overview of the rules at motorhome stopovers and how to check local ordinances can help.
Julian Alps: standard fine of €500 per person
The country’s most visited region also has the strictest rules. Since 31 May 2026, amended public-order ordinances have applied in Bled, following an agreement in which eleven municipalities in the Julian Alps harmonised their fines for wild camping, which now amount to €500 per person. For a family of four staying overnight in the wrong car park, the bill could exceed the cost of a week at a campsite.
Enforcement is not just a formality. Bled has reported numerous violations, from littering to open fires and unattended fire pits. During summer evenings, inspectors and municipal enforcement officers often start by issuing warnings and directing travellers to campsites. By morning, however, there is little sympathy for those who have clearly set up camp where they should not.
Where you can stay overnight in a motorhome without worry
The good news is that Slovenia offers plenty of legal options, from large campsites by the coast to small stopovers at tourist farms.
Campsites
A campsite is the most comfortable and predictable option. You get a pitch, electricity and sanitary facilities, often with laundry facilities and a shop as well. You can open your awning, set out a table and chairs, and enjoy an evening under the stars. Each campsite has its own rules, including check-in and check-out times and quiet hours, so read them when you arrive. During peak season in July and August, popular campsites by lakes and on the coast fill up quickly, so book ahead.
When booking or checking in, some accommodation providers require a card guarantee. It is useful to understand how card pre-authorisation works and what to do if the amount remains on hold before you travel, so you are not caught out by your account balance.
Motorhome stopovers (PZA)
These stopovers are specifically designed for vehicles like yours. They usually offer grey- and black-water disposal, drinking water and often electricity; some provide only a designated parking space for the night. Avtokampi.si therefore recommends that travellers prioritise official stopovers and campsites, as these are equipped to service motorhomes.
At a stopover, the general rule is to sleep inside your vehicle and not set up outdoor equipment unless the operator explicitly allows it. Our regional guide explains where to park a motorhome in Slovenia, by region. You can find out what PZA locations offer and how much they cost in our section on stopover services and prices.
Private land with the owner’s consent
Tourist farms, wine taverns and some restaurants offer motorhome travellers a place to stay overnight. The key word is consent: even a meadow in the middle of nowhere is off-limits without the owner’s permission. Ask in advance, agree on a price or buy some local produce, and leave the place cleaner than you found it.
Forests, Natura 2000 and open fires
A forest may seem like the perfect place for a peaceful night, but this is where the rules can be particularly sensitive. The Association of Municipalities of Slovenia has raised concerns about illegal camping in forests following a warning from the Forestry Inspectorate. Driving on forest roads, staying overnight and lighting fires can disturb wildlife, leave litter and increase the risk of fire, especially during dry summers.
Large parts of Slovenia are also within Natura 2000 sites. Activities are not automatically prohibited there, but they may be restricted. The Natura 2000 portal, for example, explains that swimming is not generally prohibited in these areas, although it is restricted in some locations to protect species and habitats. Apply the same approach to stopping and parking: check the signs on site.
Here are a few rules that apply everywhere outside campsites:
Do not light open fires or use a barbecue.
Never discharge wastewater into nature; use designated disposal points only.
Take your rubbish with you to the nearest bins.
Do not drive on gravel or forest tracks that are not designated for public traffic.
Checklist for every evening
We recommend this routine to everyone who rents a motorhome from us. It takes five minutes and can save you a lot of stress.
Choose your overnight stop by 5 p.m. Once it gets dark, your options are more limited and you are more tired.
Check which municipality you will be staying in. This is especially important in the Gorenjska region and on the coast, where ordinances are stricter.
Read the signs when you arrive. A sign prohibiting overnight stays or motorhome parking means you cannot sleep there, regardless of the time.
Book during peak season. In July and August, popular places may already be full by the afternoon.
Stay inside the vehicle outside campsites. Keep the awning closed and the chairs in the storage compartment.
Service your vehicle. At a PZA, empty the grey-water tank and toilet cassette, then refill with fresh water.
Our view
Every season, guests from Slovenia, Europe and other continents collect their motorhomes from us, and almost all ask the same question when we hand over the keys: where are we allowed to sleep? This year, the answer has become more complicated. There is no longer one uniform national rule, and municipalities each regulate the issue differently. That is why, when handing over a vehicle, we advise guests based on where they plan to stay overnight, not just on what they want to see.
Our experience is simple. Travellers who plan their nights at campsites and designated stopovers enjoy their trip. Those who search for hidden spots for a free overnight stay often spend the evening looking and the morning dealing with a municipal enforcement officer. The cost difference is small compared with a €500 fine per person in the Julian Alps. And the feeling of opening your doors in the morning on a designated pitch beside a lake, coffee in hand and without a worry, is worth far more than any roadside car park.
Slovenia is small but diverse, and a motorhome is a great way to discover it. Respect the rules, nature and local residents, and you will be welcomed with a smile wherever you go.
— Rok
Set off in a motorhome from Ljubljana
If you are thinking about travelling around Slovenia, the Alps or the Balkans by motorhome, our family-run business in Ljubljana is here to help with a personal touch. Our fleet includes the modern Mercedes V Marco Polo and Ford Transit Nugget Plus campervans, with kitchens and sleeping space for several people. The Nugget Plus also has a fixed toilet. Basic insurance and 24/7 assistance are included, and we are happy to advise you on routes and overnight stops when you collect your vehicle.
Mercedes V Marco Polo: daily rental from €125 per night; weekly rental from €110 per night.
Ford Nugget Plus: daily rental from €125 per night; weekly rental from €110 per night.
Can I stay overnight in a motorhome in a car park in Slovenia?
It depends on the municipality and the car park. The law prohibits overnight stays in public spaces not intended for that purpose when they disturb others, while municipalities can set stricter rules or designate specific locations. In Gorenjska and Triglav National Park, overnight stays are permitted only in designated places, so choose a campsite or PZA.
What is the fine for wild camping?
Under ZJRM-2, fines range from €100 to €500. In eleven municipalities in the Julian Alps, the standard fine is €500 per person, while in Triglav National Park the fine for an individual can reach €1,000.
Is a short rest inside a vehicle permitted?
Generally, yes. A short stop, meal or nap inside a vehicle is not considered camping if you do not set up equipment around it. Exceptions apply in areas where resting in a motorhome is expressly restricted to designated locations, such as the Julian Alps and the national park.
Can I stay overnight on private land?
Yes, if you have the owner’s consent. Many tourist farms and wine taverns offer space for motorhomes, so ask in advance. Staying overnight on someone else’s land without permission is a violation.
Who enforces the rules?
The police and, since the new law came into force, municipal enforcement officers. In the national park and forests, park rangers and forestry inspectors are also active, particularly during summer.
At a stopover, the general rule is to sleep inside your vehicle and not set up outdoor equipment unless the operator explicitly allows it. Our regional guide explains where to park a motorhome in Slovenia, by region. You can find out what PZA locations offer and how much they cost in our section on stopover services and prices.
