Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı
Located in the Şavşat district of Artvin, in the inner reaches of the Eastern Black Sea mountain forests, the 3,250-hectare Karagöl-Sahara National Park was declared a national park in 1994. Its position in the transition zone between the Euro-Siberian and Irano-Turanian regions makes the park an internationally recognized nature spot with a high density of endemism; it is included in the IUCN's list of the 25 most important terrestrial ecoregions and WWF's list of 200 priority ecoregions. As its name suggests, the park consists of two sections. The Sahara section, 17 km from Şavşat, is the living face of the region with its rich spruce and fir forests, its highland-pasture tradition and its traditional wooden village houses. The Karagöl section, 25 km from Şavşat, is a natural lake formed as the result of a slope landslide; with its steep forested slopes, the small islets in the middle of the water and the layers of mist descending over the lake, it offers one of the most mystical views of the Black Sea region. Home to species such as the brown bear, wolf, lynx, red deer and roe deer, the park also allows licensed trout fishing in the lake. The Sahara section is reached at a distance of about 87 km from the center of Artvin.
What's Offered
Soil
Grass
Lake
Forest
Mountain
Toilet
Parking
Fountain
Scenic View
Forest
Wildlife
Waterfall
First Aid Kit
Safe Area
Mobile Signal
Facilities
Public Transport
Restaurant-Bar
Activities
Trekking
Nature Tour
Cycling
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Fishing
Photography
Bird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
There is no electricity connection in the area. We recommend bringing chargers and a power bank.
The area may not be wheelchair accessible. Please contact the site owner before planning a visit with disabled guests.
Hot water and showers are not available in the area.
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Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı
Meşeli/Şavşat, Artvin
4.6
Located in the Şavşat district of Artvin, in the inner reaches of the Eastern Black Sea mountain forests, the 3,250-hectare Karagöl-Sahara National Park was declared a national park in 1994. Its position in the transition zone between the Euro-Siberian and Irano-Turanian regions makes the park an internationally recognized nature spot with a high density of endemism; it is included in the IUCN's list of the 25 most important terrestrial ecoregions and WWF's list of 200 priority ecoregions. As its name suggests, the park consists of two sections. The Sahara section, 17 km from Şavşat, is the living face of the region with its rich spruce and fir forests, its highland-pasture tradition and its traditional wooden village houses. The Karagöl section, 25 km from Şavşat, is a natural lake formed as the result of a slope landslide; with its steep forested slopes, the small islets in the middle of the water and the layers of mist descending over the lake, it offers one of the most mystical views of the Black Sea region. Home to species such as the brown bear, wolf, lynx, red deer and roe deer, the park also allows licensed trout fishing in the lake. The Sahara section is reached at a distance of about 87 km from the center of Artvin.
What's Offered
- Soil
- Grass
- Lake
- Forest
- Mountain
- Toilet
- Parking
- Fountain
- Scenic View
- Forest
- Wildlife
- Waterfall
- First Aid Kit
- Safe Area
- Mobile Signal
- Facilities
- Public Transport
- Restaurant-Bar
Activities
TrekkingNature TourCyclingRock ClimbingRowingFishingPhotographyBird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
There is no electricity connection in the area. We recommend bringing chargers and a power bank.
The area may not be wheelchair accessible. Please contact the site owner before planning a visit with disabled guests.
Hot water and showers are not available in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı?
Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı is located in Şavşat, Artvin (Karadeniz).
Is Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı free?
Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı is a paid area. Current fees: Park girişi (yaya) (Günlük) 60 TL; Park girişi (otomobil) (Günlük) 180 TL.
What facilities does Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı offer?
Facilities such as Toilet, Parking, Fountain, Scenic View, Forest, Wildlife are available.
What are the opening hours of Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı?
Opening hours: Daily 24 Saat Açık.
What activities are available around Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı?
Activities such as Trekking, Nature Tour, Cycling, Rock Climbing, Rowing, Fishing are possible.
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Entrance fees and area details are based on public national park records of the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Text and presentation belong to Obania. Last updated: July 19, 2026.