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Slovenia
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Season
May to mid-October
About Camping Smlednik (naturist section)
Camp Smlednik is a riverside campsite at Dragočajna, near the village of Smlednik, about 20 km north-west of Ljubljana on the road towards Kranj. It sits directly on the Sava and is mainly a textile site with pitches, bungalows, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a supermarket and a children's playground. Part of the grounds is set aside for naturists: an enclosure beside the river with its own small beach, its own toilet and shower block, and electric hook-ups. One guide puts this area at roughly 30 by 100 metres with room for about fifteen units, so it is small and fills up in summer. It is one of the few naturist camping options in inland Slovenia and makes a quiet base for Ljubljana, Škofja Loka, Kamnik and Kranj. The season runs from May to mid-October.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is allowed within the campsite's designated naturist area; the rest of the site and the pool are textile.
Slovenia maintains a permissive legal environment toward naturism inherited from its Yugoslav heritage. While no explicit statute legalises nudity, cultural tolerance and the operation of major naturist spa facilities (Terme Olimia, Terme Laško) indicates de facto legal acceptance in designated venues and traditional naturist locations.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
Take the motorway from Ljubljana towards Kranj and follow signs for Smlednik and Dragočajna; the address is Dragočajna 14a, 1216 Smlednik. The site is open from 1 May to 15 October. Stays are booked with the campsite (+386 1 362 7002); ask for a pitch in the naturist area when booking, as it has only a few places. No day-visit or INF-card rules were found online.
What visitors say
Guests like the quiet riverside setting and the home cooking in the restaurant. Complaints centre on too few sanitary facilities for the size of the site, and naturist campers note that getting in and out of the river from their area can be awkward.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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46.1750, 14.4162
Frequently asked questions
Is the whole campsite naturist?
No. Only a small fenced area by the river is reserved for naturists.
When is it open?
From 1 May to 15 October.
Does the naturist area have its own facilities?
Yes, its own beach, toilet and shower block and electric hook-ups.
How far is it from Ljubljana?
About 20 km, towards Kranj.
Sources
- Camp Smlednik - Visit Ljubljana Official
- Camp Smlednik - Alan Rogers (seen in search results)
- Camping Smlednik reviews - camping.info (seen in search results)
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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