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7 Top Camping Spots Around Almaty

11 Jan, 2025

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11 Jan, 2025

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  • 1. Kok Zhailau
  • 2. Kolsai Lake
  • 3. Akbulak to Kok Jailau
  • 4. Shymbulak Peak
  • 5. Furmanovka Campsites Butakovsky Pass
  • 6. Gorelnik Gorge
  • 7. Titova Pass
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Almaty is a beautiful place and there are tonnes of things to do, if you have chosen an Almaty Tour Package, but do you know how you can make the most of your trip? You can go around camping and trekking at some of the best camping spots around Almaty.

If you are not sure where to find those spots, let us help you with that for we have curated a list of camping spots around Almaty:

1. Kok Zhailau

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Head to one of the best camping spots around Almaty, featuring large green pastures, while offering incredible views of the surrounding. The Kok Zhailau is a 2-hour long hiking trail, with the starting point from Medeu. 

This 2-hour hike will take you to the beautiful Kumbel Peak. This is one of the popular hikes and the most favourite camping spots around Almaty. 

  • Location: Baizakov St.303, Almaty
  • Camp Trail Length: 8.5 km

2. Kolsai Lake

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Kolsai Lake is among the most beautiful natural spots in Almaty you can choose from, among all the best camping trails in Almaty. You will come across three crystal-clear lakes, offering a backdrop of the stunning mountains, and breathtaking views, while camping in Almaty.

Kolsai Lake is the best choice for outdoor activities near Almaty, which includes hiking, trekking, and camping, making it one of the best hiking and camping spots in Almaty. 

  • Location: Saty, Almaty
  • Trail Length: 14 km

3. Akbulak to Kok Jailau

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Akbulak to Kok Jailu is a challenging 14.6 km route near Almaty, taking 5 to 6 hours. This trail is popular among tourists for hiking and camping activities, allowing them to disconnect from the world and connect with nature. 

The trail remains open throughout the year, thus making it one of the best camping destinations near Almaty. 

  • Location: Ile Alatau Park
  • Trail Length: 14.6 km

4. Shymbulak Peak

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The Shymbulak Peak is another spot for camping in Almaty, after hiking for around 2.9 km trail near Kokshoky. This trail is usually considered a moderately challenging one, taking an average time of 1 to 2 hours. It is definitely among the best camping spots around Almaty. 

The place is also popular for outdoor activities near Almaty, and you will come across plenty of other people as well, who plan their day picnics here and sometimes even camp here. 

  • Location: Kokshoky
  • Trail Length: 2.9km

5. Furmanovka Campsites Butakovsky Pass

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After hiking for around 16.1 km trail near Leshoz, Almaty, you will come across Furmanovka Campsites, which will take a total of approximately 7 hours, offering a perfect trail for backpacking, hiking, and camping. 

The trail is accessible from Almaty and Medeu, if you take the Kim Asar trailhead, and once you finish the hike, you will be greeted by incredible views of the landscape, making it among the best camping spots around Almaty.

  • Location: Leshoz, Almaty
  • Trail Length: 16.1 km

6. Gorelnik Gorge

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Gorelnik Gorge is another one of the top camping spots around Almaty, which is a 14.8 km trail taking 7.5 hours to complete. Popular for camping and backpacking, you will also come across the beautiful Gorelnik Waterfalls here, which is a sight to behold. 
  • Location: Leshoz, Almaty
  • Trail Length: 14.8 km

7. Titova Pass

Titova Pass offers stunning views, and offers a 16.6 km long trail near Kokshoky. Camping here will be an experience that you will cherish for a long time, and you are not going to regret it. 
  • Location: Kokshoky, Almaty
  • Trail Length: 16.6 km

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