In Shatskyi National Nature Park, pitching tents is allowed only in specially arranged tent camps. Staying overnight in the forest or on the lake shore outside these areas is forbidden. It is also forbidden to drive a car directly to the water.
Three tent camps have been set up in the park: two on Lake Svitiaz and one on Lake Pisočne. All of them are located outside the border zone, so passes for visiting are not required.
Nezabudka near the village of Svitiaz
The largest and best-equipped tent camp is located past the village of Svitiaz, to the right of the T0315 road in the direction of the Shatski Ozera boarding house.
This is a fenced area of about 17 hectares. A pine forest grows here with clearings that open up to the lake. The order is monitored by the national park staff, and there is security on site.
Gazebos, lighting, shower cabins, outdoor toilets, and hand water pumps are provided for vacationers. The water from the pumps is non-potable, so you need to bring drinking water with you. Shops and bars operate near the entrance.
Prior contact with the park administration is not required. Vacationers choose a spot and pitch their tent on their own. In the evening, a park employee walks around the area and collects payment.
Zapisočne on Lake Pisočne
The second tent camp is located near Lake Pisočne, next to the Medyk recreation center. Its area is about two hectares, and the distance to the water is approximately 300 meters.
The area is divided into two plots, one of which is fenced. There are gazebos, toilets, water pumps, and electricity here. Firewood for campfires is collected on site.
There are no shops directly on the camp territory. The nearest one is located near the Medyk base, about 400 meters away. Other shops are available in the villages of Melnyky and Haiivka.
Mokoshyn tract near Pulmo
The third tent camp is located in the Mokoshyn tract near the village of Pulmo, 50 meters from Lake Svitiaz.
The area features gazebos, tables with benches, and toilets. A beach with catamarans and a large field for playing volleyball and football are also arranged.
Firewood and trailers for overnight stay are provided for an additional fee. For groceries, vacationers can walk to the shops in Pulmo.
When there are the most vacationers
The largest number of people in all three tent camps gathers in July and early August.
Other accommodation options near the Shatski Lakes — recreation centers, private homesteads, and national park cottages — are described in the article „Where to stay at the Shatski Lakes”.
