Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara)
Located at the Aşağı Çanlı locality in the Kızılcahamam district of Ankara, Kartaltepe Nature Park is a protected area of 93 hectares declared a nature park in 2011. Situated in the transition belt between Central Anatolia and the Black Sea, the park, with its semi-humid climate, offers a combination of lake and forest rarely seen in Ankara's interior. Most of the area is covered by mixed deciduous forests dominated by oak, hornbeam, beech and chestnut, while lakes fed by winter and spring precipitation form the aquatic ecosystem. Its adjacency to Soğuksu National Park enhances the park's faunal richness: wild boar, red fox, marten, red deer and jackal, as well as songbirds and raptors, and waterfowl around the lake, can be observed. Rowing boat trips and licensed fishing are possible in the lake section; the area is also suitable for day use for nature walks, scenic viewing and lakeside recreation. The park is 74 kilometers from the city center of Ankara and 7.5 kilometers from the Kızılcahamam district. It is reached by the road branching off to the northeast at the Kargasekmez locality at the 53rd kilometer of the Ankara-Istanbul highway. The most rewarding period is between May and October, while September-November is ideal for autumn colors. The park is open every day between 08:00 and 22:00. Entry is subject to a fee: pedestrian entry costs 60 TL per day and car entry 180 TL per day. Basic facilities such as toilets, parking, fountains and a viewing terrace are available.
What's Offered
Soil
Grass
Forest
Lake
Valley
Toilet
Parking
Fountain
Scenic View
Forest
Wildlife
First Aid Kit
Safe Area
Mobile Signal
Facilities
Activities
Trekking
Nature Tour
Cycling
Fishing
Rowing
Bird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
There is no market or food facility in the area. We recommend stocking up on food and drinks from a nearby town in advance.
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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Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara)
Aşağı Çanlı, Kızılcahamam, Ankara
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Located at the Aşağı Çanlı locality in the Kızılcahamam district of Ankara, Kartaltepe Nature Park is a protected area of 93 hectares declared a nature park in 2011. Situated in the transition belt between Central Anatolia and the Black Sea, the park, with its semi-humid climate, offers a combination of lake and forest rarely seen in Ankara's interior. Most of the area is covered by mixed deciduous forests dominated by oak, hornbeam, beech and chestnut, while lakes fed by winter and spring precipitation form the aquatic ecosystem. Its adjacency to Soğuksu National Park enhances the park's faunal richness: wild boar, red fox, marten, red deer and jackal, as well as songbirds and raptors, and waterfowl around the lake, can be observed. Rowing boat trips and licensed fishing are possible in the lake section; the area is also suitable for day use for nature walks, scenic viewing and lakeside recreation. The park is 74 kilometers from the city center of Ankara and 7.5 kilometers from the Kızılcahamam district. It is reached by the road branching off to the northeast at the Kargasekmez locality at the 53rd kilometer of the Ankara-Istanbul highway. The most rewarding period is between May and October, while September-November is ideal for autumn colors. The park is open every day between 08:00 and 22:00. Entry is subject to a fee: pedestrian entry costs 60 TL per day and car entry 180 TL per day. Basic facilities such as toilets, parking, fountains and a viewing terrace are available.
What's Offered
- Soil
- Grass
- Forest
- Lake
- Valley
- Toilet
- Parking
- Fountain
- Scenic View
- Forest
- Wildlife
- First Aid Kit
- Safe Area
- Mobile Signal
- Facilities
Activities
TrekkingNature TourCyclingFishingRowingBird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
There is no market or food facility in the area. We recommend stocking up on food and drinks from a nearby town in advance.
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 Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara)?
Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara) is located in Kızılcahamam, Ankara (İç Anadolu).
Is Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara) free?
Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara) is a paid area. Current fees: Park girişi (yaya) (Günlük) 60 TL; Park girişi (otomobil) (Günlük) 180 TL.
What facilities does Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara) offer?
Facilities such as Toilet, Parking, Fountain, Scenic View, Forest, Wildlife are available.
What are the opening hours of Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara)?
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 - 22:00.
What activities are available around Kartaltepe Tabiat Parkı (Ankara)?
Activities such as Trekking, Nature Tour, Cycling, Fishing, Rowing, Bird Watching 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.