Free Camping Spots Around Changsha

There are many good places for camping around Changsha, and many of them are free. We will introduce them in detail below! Don’t miss it if you want to go camping! Come and have a look!

1、Songya Lake Wetland Park

Songya Lake is a comprehensive park based on beautiful scenery and natural ecology, integrating functions such as leisure, tourism, entertainment, fitness, and water activities. You can ride bicycles, enjoy flowers, go hiking, play in the water and sand here. Short-term camping is allowed in the park, but no fire and overnight stays are allowed.

Ticket: Free

Address: No. 118, East Third Road, Changsha County

2、Red Flag Reservoir

Red Flag Lake is located in Chunhua Town, Changsha County. The water of Red Flag Lake is as clear as a mirror, a kind of clean that does not contain any dust. A round hill, Luosi Mountain, stands in the lake. It is surrounded by water on all sides. From afar, it looks like a snail soaking in the water. The scenery of mountains and waters is perfectly integrated. It is a wild campsite and you need to bring your own equipment. You can barbecue. Be careful by the water and be sure to take away your garbage when you leave!

Ticket: Free

Address: Red Flag Reservoir, Changsha County

3、Wuchuan Reservoir

Here, the mountains are high and the forests are dense, the mountains and rivers reflect each other, rare birds play on the lake, birds and beasts roam in the mountains and forests. It is a good place for tourism, leisure and vacation, and also an ideal second residence for urban people, forming a sharp contrast with the bustling city nearby. It is a wild campsite and you need to bring your own equipment. You can barbecue. Be careful by the water and be sure to take away your garbage when you leave!

Ticket: Free

4、Bailu Lake Reservoir

Bailu Lake Reservoir, originally known as Tongrenqiao Reservoir, is located in Gaoqiao Town, Changsha County, at the southeastern corner of Changsha City.
Because of its good ecology and water quality, many egrets inhabit and forage here, hence the name Bailu Lake. Here, the waves reflect the light, the peaks and ridges are stacked, the mist surrounds, the mountain flowers are blooming, birds are flying in groups, fish are playing in the water, shining together, with the beauty of the Southern Mirror Lake. It is a wild campsite and you need to bring your own equipment. You can barbecue. Be careful by the water and be sure to take away your garbage when you leave!

Ticket: Free

5、Jinjing Lake

Jinjing Lake Wetland is a good place for exploring and cycling. Here, you can breathe negative oxygen ions that are four or five times higher than the urban area, feel the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle, and experience the most primitive beauty of the countryside. It is a wild campsite and you need to bring your own equipment. You can barbecue. Be careful by the water and be sure to take away your garbage when you leave!

Ticket: Free

6、Shuanghua Reservoir

Shuanghua Reservoir is located in Kaihui Town, Changsha County. It is the first rural camping experience base in Changsha area. There is not only terrace camping, but also activities such as sledding, cycling, barbecue, and boating. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and waters by the reservoir and enjoy the leisurely and carefree natural life. You can also visit the Kaihui Former Residence at the foot of the mountain to pay homage to the revolutionary martyrs.

Ticket: Some projects are charged

Address: Shuanghua Reservoir, Kaihui Town, Changsha County, Changsha City

7、Fengmeiling Reservoir

Fengmeiling Reservoir is located in Beishan Town, Changsha County, south of the Black Mi Peak in Changsha Forest Park. It is named Fengmeiling because it produces famous authentic green plums. The Fengmei Lake Reservoir located here covers an area of more than 200 mu. The water is vast and the scenery is moving. It is surrounded by mountains, with undulating hills, warm in winter and cool in summer, beautiful scenery and ecological reservoir, with good water quality, suitable for camping and barbecue.

Ticket: Free

8、Baishaxi Reservoir

Baishaxi Reservoir is located in the back mountain of Black Mi Peak in Changsha. It is the second largest reservoir in Changsha County. The reservoir water quality is excellent, with several small streams flowing down from the mountains and into the lake. When playing and resting, it is best not to choose places near the deep water area, to prevent accidental falls into the water. Choose a shady place in summer. It is a wild campsite and you need to bring your own equipment. You can barbecue. Be careful by the water and be sure to take away your garbage when you leave!

Ticket: Free

9、Laodao River

Laodao River flows from Liuyang City through Changsha County to the Xiangjiang River. It is like a jade belt around the waist, winding and flowing, the surface of the water is rippling, and the green trees on both sides are reflected. There are many river beaches on both sides of the river beach, where you can camp, but you need to prepare your own camping equipment. It is a wild campsite and you need to bring your own equipment. You can barbecue. Be careful by the water and be sure to take away your garbage when you leave!

Ticket: Free

10、Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town

Across from Tongguan Kiln in Wangcheng, on the bank of the Xiangjiang River, there is a large piece of grassland that is super beautiful. The grassland faces the Xiangjiang River Hongzhou and Caijiazhou across the river. It is a very large piece of green and grows well. The villagers nearby raise many cattle and grass. There is also a clear stream flowing in the middle of the valley.

Charge: Free

11、Yang Family Ancestral Hall

Coordinates: Search “Yang Family Ancestral Hall” on the navigation. When you arrive at Yang Family Ancestral Hall, you will see a concrete bridge. Walk 1 kilometer southwest along the Liulinjiang River. The embankment and the island are covered with vetch. Don’t worry about not having enough space for taking pictures and camping. Liulinjiang River is very primitive, so don’t litter here.

Charge: Free

12、Chaiting Reservoir

Chaiting Reservoir is located in Chaiting Town, Wangcheng. It is about an hour’s drive from Changsha. The environment is beautiful, the water quality is good, especially suitable for camping, barbecue, stargazing, it is a rare leisure destination.

Charge: Free

13、Bao Gai Temple

Ticket: Free

In addition to the reservoir and waterfall, Bao Gai Temple also has a special camping base. There are also small streams nearby, as well as ancient temples for viewing.

Address: Bao Gai Temple, Guguang Town

14、Jinkeng

Ticket: Free

Under the Liuyun Mountains in Liuyang, there are several beautiful canyons, collectively known as Jinkeng. The water there is clear and bottomless, with an irresistible coolness, natural and powerful air conditioning, fresh air, delicious farmhouse dishes, about 2 hours drive from Changsha.

Address: Jinkeng Village, Liuyang City

15、Dao Wu Mountain

Ticket: Free

Dao Wu Mountain is very close to Liuyang City. The terrain on the mountain is flat, with lakes, suspension bridges, and temples. The scenery is also good. In addition, there are farmhouses nearby, which are convenient for dining.

Address: Daowu Village, Jili Street, Liuyang City, Changsha City

16、Chima Lake

Ticket: Free

Chima Lake is located in the northwest of Liuyang City. Here, the natural environment is beautiful, the water quality is pure, and the lake area is 160 hectares. Chima Lake Water Entertainment Center is a modern tourism and leisure center integrating sports fitness, leisure, sightseeing, and tourism. The center offers a variety of water entertainment projects, including motorboats, water skiing, self-rowing couple boats, fancy water speedboats, etc., which are diverse, comfortable to play, and full of fun, with a daily reception capacity of thousands of tourists.