Camping Dachstein West Gosau
Perched at 750 meters in Austria’s Salzkammergut region, this well-maintained campground sits in a valley bowl surrounded by limestone peaks. The facility offers hot showers, heated washrooms, and electrical hookups — a welcome luxury after days on mountain tracks. Sites are mostly level grass with gravel pads, accommodating everything from rooftop tents to large expedition rigs. The on-site restaurant serves proper schnitzel and local beer.
Access via the B166 then local roads — all paved but winding through tight Alpine villages. Open May through mid-October, though shoulder seasons can bring sudden weather changes. Book ahead during summer hiking season when German and Austrian families pack the place. The campground sits 15 minutes from Gosau Lake trailheads and makes a solid staging point for Dachstein glacier approaches.
Alpine basecamp beneath Dachstein peaks
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 4 Schulstraße, Gosau, Upper Austria 4824, Austria Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Gosau, Austria |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 80 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $28.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 21 nights |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Hookups, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |