Is wild camping legal in Romania?
I'm interested in setting up a tent in a forest in Romania. Would this be legal to do as of 2016?
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I just spoke to my Romanian friend, who confirmed that this is technically legal. Having said that, it's not the safest thing ever, as Romania is known for high crime/theft rate against campers. If you're in the wild somewhere, it may be that much more difficult to get help if needed. There's some discussion of wild camping in Romania at this thread - http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/europe/warning-free-camping-in-romania-27342
It may be safer/more advisable to stay at a camp site - there's a list of campsites in Romania here - http://www.campingo.com/romania-camping.htm
Yet, to answer your question directly, yes, it is legal to wild camp in Romania, as long as you're not doing it on somebody's private land (e.g. farm) without their express permission.
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Can I pitch a tent anywhere?
The logical answer is that yes, technically, you can camp anywhere if you have permission. But campers needn't limit themselves to improved campgrounds. Dispersed campsites scattered across public lands provide an isolated place to pitch a tent.Free camping in Romania | Is it safe and legal to camp in Romania? | Romania travel vlog
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