Campsites and Stellplätze in Bavaria for Campervans

Quick summary: Bavaria offers two main overnight options for a campervan: full campsites, with showers, hookups and often lakeside or mountain views, and Stellplätze, designated motorhome parking areas in towns and villages with basic services. Munich has campsites on the city’s edge, and the lakes and Alps have many more. Wild camping is generally not permitted, so plan each night at a campsite or Stellplatz in your RV rental, campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Campsites	Full facilities, often by lakes or mountains
Stellplätze	Motorhome parking areas with basic services
Munich	Campsites on the city’s edge
Wild camping	Generally not permitted
Busy times	Summer, Oktoberfest, holidays
Tours	Beer garden tours

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Where can you stay in Munich?

At campsites on the city’s edge, including one beside the Isar south of the center, with public transport into town. During Oktoberfest, a dedicated festival campsite opens in the east of the city. Book early.

What is a Stellplatz?

A designated parking area for motorhomes, often near a town center, with water, waste disposal and sometimes electricity. Some are free, others charge a small fee, and few take reservations, so arrive early in summer.

Can an RV rental park anywhere overnight?

No. Camping outside designated sites is generally not permitted, and many car parks prohibit overnight stays. Use campsites or Stellplätze.

Which campsites are best near the lakes and Alps?

Area	What to expect
Starnberg and Ammersee	Lakeside sites close to Munich
Chiemsee	Large lakeside sites
Füssen	Sites near Neuschwanstein and lakes
Garmisch-Partenkirchen	Mountain campsites
Berchtesgaden	Sites near the Königssee

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