Top 5 Camping Sites in Lebanon You Need to Visit

By CAMPassion — Lebanon’s Camping Store for Gear, Rental & Event Supply

Lebanon has some of the best camping in the Middle East.

Two hours from Beirut you can be sleeping under stars, cooking on a campfire, breathing mountain air.

Here are our top 5 sites — what makes each one worth it, and exactly what to pack.

 

1. Chahtoul Camping — Keserwan

Best for: Families, first-timers, weekend escapes

 

35km from Beirut. 930m above sea level. Cool air even in August.

Dense forest, birdsong, wildflowers. One of the most accessible camping spots in Lebanon.

•        Archery, rock climbing, nature walks, birdwatching

•        BBQ and Lebanese mezze available on request

•        Great for kids and adults alike

 

📍 Location: Chahtoul, Keserwan

📞 Contact: +961 70 302 040

🎒 Pack: Sleeping bag, compact stove, warm layers for the evening

 

No gear? CAMPassion rents tents, sleeping bags, mattresses and stoves. WhatsApp us before you go.

2. Paul’s Haven — Tannourine el Tahta, Batroun

Best for: Climbers, hikers, outdoor adventurers

 

Lebanon’s premier outdoor climbing and camping destination.

Tannourine’s cliff faces, deep valleys and cedar trails surround the site. The air here is different.

 

•        Rock climbing routes from beginner to advanced

•        Hiking trails connecting to Tannourine Cedar Reserve

•        Host of SpaceFest — Lebanon’s annual outdoor climbing festival

 

📍 Location: Tannourine el Tahta, Batroun District, North Lebanon

📞 Contact: +961 76 494 950

🎒 Pack: Full tent setup, warm layers, your own stove and cookware — this is proper outdoors

 

3. Oaktown Lehfed — Lehfed, Byblos District

Best for: Nature lovers, families, cultural weekenders

 

Founded in 1999. Rebranded in 2019. Named after Lebanon’s threatened oak trees — Lehfed is one of the few places still protecting them.

55km from Beirut, 1,000m altitude. Oak forest, mountain views, and a Sunday brunch that people drive up just for.

 

•        Historical hikes and treasure hunts through the village

•        Traditional Sunday Lebanese brunch buffet in the open air

•        Camping, picnics and private event hosting

 

📍 Location: Lehfed main road, Byblos District

📞 Contact: +961 71 616 805

🎒 Pack: Comfortable walking shoes, a camera, an appetite for the Sunday brunch

 

4. Skylodge Camp — Feytroun, Keserwan

Best for: Groups, beginners, social camping

 

The most approachable camping experience on this list.

Great food on-site, communal bonfires, outdoor climbing and a relaxed mountain vibe. Perfect for a group trip where not everyone is an outdoor expert.

 

•        Restaurant serving fresh pizza and meals on-site

•        Camping areas, climbing activities, open green spaces

•        Communal bonfire areas — social and easy

 

📍 Location: Feytroun, Satellity entrance, Keserwan

📞 Contact: +961 71 961 111

🎒 Pack: Tent and sleeping bag — food is sorted on-site. Hammock recommended.

 

5. Vigno — Bcharre, North Lebanon

Best for: Culture seekers, solo travellers, anyone who wants to fully disconnect

 

Sleep in nature. In the heart of Bcharre. Over 1,400m above sea level.

10 minutes on foot from the Gibran Khalil Gibran Museum and the Qadisha Valley — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There is nowhere in Lebanon quite like this.

 

•        Camping surrounded by cedar mountains and ancient valleys

•        Walking distance to Bcharre village, Gibran Museum, Mar Lichaa Monastery

•        Qadisha Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site nearby

 

📍 Location: Bcharre, North Lebanon

📞 Contact: +961 76 421 207

🎒 Pack: Sleeping bag rated to 5°C minimum, compact stove, warm layers, a camera

 

Heading somewhere remote? CAMPassion sells tents, sleeping bags, stoves and full cookware kits. Shop at shopcampassion.com or WhatsApp +961 71 630 350.

The CAMPassion Camping Checklist

Whatever site you pick — don’t forget these:

 

Shelter & Sleep

•        Tent — waterproof and freestanding

•        Sleeping bag — rated for the altitude

•        Inflatable mattress

•        Inflatable pillow

 

Cooking & Eating

•        Compact stove + gas canister

•        Lightweight cookware set

•        Folding cutlery

•        Flame torch as backup

 

Extras

•        Foldable camp chair

•        Headlamp + spare batteries

•        Reusable water bottle

•        First aid kit + power bank

 

Everything above is available at shopcampassion.com. We also rent gear if you’re not ready to buy.

 

📱 WhatsApp: +961 71 630 350

🛒 Shop: shopcampassion.com

 

CAMPassion is Lebanon’s camping store — we sell, rent and supply gear for outdoor adventures, events and everything in between. Based in Lebanon, delivering nationwide.