Parque Ardales Campsite

Parque Ardales Campsite sits on the shore of the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir, among pine trees, in the municipality of Ardales. It is open all year and combines pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes with 40 m² apartments with water views. For the Caminito del Rey it is one of the closest places to stay to the north access: about 1.5 km to the pedestrian access and another 1.5 km of path to the ticket office.

The pitches and what they cost

There are three types. Tent pitches, in the shade of the pines, for five people at most, with or without electricity. Caravan and motorhome pitches take vehicles up to 8 metres and have a 15 A hook-up, drinking water, grey-water drainage and chemical toilet emptying. Camper vans up to 6 metres have their own area with a water point nearby.

The 2026 rates, for two people and including VAT, vary by season: a tent pitch without electricity €16 to €22, with electricity €21 to €27, a motorhome pitch €18.50 to €24 and a caravan pitch €22 to €28.50. Each extra adult adds €4 to €6, a child aged 2 to 12 €3 to €4, and a dog €1.50 to €2.50 a day. High season in 2026 runs from 29 June to 6 September. Pitch check-in is from 12:00 and check-out is until 11:30.

Apartments with a wood-burning stove

The apartments are for two, three or four people, with a bathroom, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, heating, a wood-burning stove and a terrace over the reservoir; sheets and towels are included. In 2026 the two-person apartment costs €60 in low season, €70 in mid season and €90 in high season; the four-person one, €90 to €120. A €100 deposit is required and firewood is bought at reception for €5; the stoves are used from November to the last weekend of March. Check-in is at 14:00, check-out at 11:30. Stays of a week or more get a 20% discount.

With a dog, with children, in winter

It is a campsite that admits dogs and has an area for them. On pitches they pay the daily rate; in the apartments they are only allowed in some, up to three, at €8 per stay, so ask when you book. For children there is the swimming pool, accessible from the pitches and apartments, which opens from May to 15 October if the weather allows; the supermarket opens from Easter to 15 October. Outside those dates, arrive with your shopping done. Free wifi only reaches the reception area, and there is a pay washing machine and dryer.

The Caminito and the reservoir from your pitch

If you book a pitch or apartment at least three days ahead, the campsite arranges your Caminito del Rey tickets, useful on spring weekends, when they sell out. The kayak trip on the Conde reservoir departs from the campsite itself, and the Ardales Cave is a few kilometres away. For eating without cooking, the El Kiosko restaurant is on the same shore.