Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı
Located in the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, at the transition between the Amanos Mountains and the Eastern Taurus, the 4,346-hectare Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park was declared a national park in 1958 and, together with Yozgat Çamlığı, is one of Turkey's first national parks. This early conservation decision was based on the area's unique Late Hittite open-air museum and the forest-and-water landscape around the Aslantaş Dam. The park's landmark is the Karatepe Late Hittite Open-Air Museum, dating from the 8th century BC. The bilingual Luwian-Phoenician inscription in the walled fortress built by King Asitawanda was a critical source that served as a Rosetta Stone in the deciphering of Hittite hieroglyphs. Reliefs adorned with sphinxes, lions and battle scenes are exhibited in situ, which makes Karatepe Turkey's only Late Hittite museum preserved in its original place. The park's natural beauty is concentrated around the Aslantaş Dam on the Ceyhan River. The blue-green reservoir offers a dramatic panorama surrounded by the Taurus and Amanos ranges. In the area, covered with Turkish red pine and oak forests, there is camping with a capacity of 20 tents. It is 20 km from the center of Osmaniye and 97 km from Adana.
What's Offered
Camp
Soil
Grass
Forest
Lake
Mountain
Toilet
Parking
Campfire Allowed
Hot Shower
Fountain
Scenic View
Forest
Wildlife
First Aid Kit
Firewood
Safe Area
Kids Area
Mobile Signal
Facilities
Restaurant-Bar
Historic Building
Activities
Trekking
Nature Tour
Cycling
Rock Climbing
Fishing
PhotographyWarnings & 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.
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Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı
Kızyusuflu/Cennetler, Kadirli, Osmaniye
4.5
Located in the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, at the transition between the Amanos Mountains and the Eastern Taurus, the 4,346-hectare Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park was declared a national park in 1958 and, together with Yozgat Çamlığı, is one of Turkey's first national parks. This early conservation decision was based on the area's unique Late Hittite open-air museum and the forest-and-water landscape around the Aslantaş Dam. The park's landmark is the Karatepe Late Hittite Open-Air Museum, dating from the 8th century BC. The bilingual Luwian-Phoenician inscription in the walled fortress built by King Asitawanda was a critical source that served as a Rosetta Stone in the deciphering of Hittite hieroglyphs. Reliefs adorned with sphinxes, lions and battle scenes are exhibited in situ, which makes Karatepe Turkey's only Late Hittite museum preserved in its original place. The park's natural beauty is concentrated around the Aslantaş Dam on the Ceyhan River. The blue-green reservoir offers a dramatic panorama surrounded by the Taurus and Amanos ranges. In the area, covered with Turkish red pine and oak forests, there is camping with a capacity of 20 tents. It is 20 km from the center of Osmaniye and 97 km from Adana.
What's Offered
- Camp
- Soil
- Grass
- Forest
- Lake
- Mountain
- Toilet
- Parking
- Campfire Allowed
- Hot Shower
- Fountain
- Scenic View
- Forest
- Wildlife
- First Aid Kit
- Firewood
- Safe Area
- Kids Area
- Mobile Signal
- Facilities
- Restaurant-Bar
- Historic Building
Activities
TrekkingNature TourCyclingRock ClimbingFishingPhotographyWarnings & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı?
Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı is located in Kadirli, Osmaniye (Akdeniz).
Is Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı free?
Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı is a paid area. Current fees: Park girişi (yaya) (Günlük) 60 TL; Park girişi (otomobil) (Günlük) 180 TL; Karatepe açık hava müzesi (MüzeKart geçerli, ayrı bilet) 180 TL.
What facilities does Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı offer?
Facilities such as Toilet, Parking, Campfire Allowed, Hot Shower, Fountain, Scenic View are available.
What are the opening hours of Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı?
Opening hours: Weekdays 08:00 - 19:00, weekends 08:00 - 20:00.
What accommodation options does Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı offer?
Accommodation options: Camping (tent).
What activities are available around Karatepe-Aslantaş Milli Parkı?
Activities such as Trekking, Nature Tour, Cycling, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Photography 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.