Yarışlı Gölü
Yarışlı Lake in Burdur's Yeşilova district is a wetland of approximately 13,216 hectares registered in 2016. Located south of Yarışlı Village on the way from Burdur center toward Yeşilova, the lake nourishes a rich ecosystem with its shores surrounded by rushes and reed beds. The lake and its surroundings are extremely rich in vegetation: 867 taxa belonging to 85 families have been identified, 90 of which are endemic. Also notable for its fauna, the area has 185 recorded bird species; the endangered white-headed duck and Egyptian vulture are present here. Endemic fish such as the Burdur killifish and the toothcarp, along with an endemic water snail, are also among the species unique to the lake. This richness makes the lake ideal for birdwatching; there is a birdwatching hut on the shore. The natural footpaths around the wetland allow activities such as hiking, trekking, cycling, and photo safaris.
What's Offered
Soil
Mountain
Lake
Safe Area
Mobile Signal
Forest
Wildlife
Activities
Bird Watching
Photography
Trekking
CyclingWarnings & Important Information
Free entry.
No market or grocery store.
No electricity.
May not be wheelchair accessible.
No hot water or showers.
No toilets.
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Yarışlı Gölü
Burdur Yeşilova
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Yarışlı Lake in Burdur's Yeşilova district is a wetland of approximately 13,216 hectares registered in 2016. Located south of Yarışlı Village on the way from Burdur center toward Yeşilova, the lake nourishes a rich ecosystem with its shores surrounded by rushes and reed beds. The lake and its surroundings are extremely rich in vegetation: 867 taxa belonging to 85 families have been identified, 90 of which are endemic. Also notable for its fauna, the area has 185 recorded bird species; the endangered white-headed duck and Egyptian vulture are present here. Endemic fish such as the Burdur killifish and the toothcarp, along with an endemic water snail, are also among the species unique to the lake. This richness makes the lake ideal for birdwatching; there is a birdwatching hut on the shore. The natural footpaths around the wetland allow activities such as hiking, trekking, cycling, and photo safaris.
What's Offered
- Soil
- Mountain
- Lake
- Safe Area
- Mobile Signal
- Forest
- Wildlife
Activities
Bird WatchingPhotographyTrekkingCyclingWarnings & Important Information
Free entry.
No market or grocery store.
No electricity.
May not be wheelchair accessible.
No hot water or showers.
No toilets.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to write one!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yarışlı Gölü?
Yarışlı Gölü is located in Yeşilova, Burdur (Akdeniz).
Is Yarışlı Gölü free?
Yes, Yarışlı Gölü is free and open to the public.
What facilities does Yarışlı Gölü offer?
Facilities such as Safe Area, Mobile Signal, Forest, Wildlife are available.
What are the opening hours of Yarışlı Gölü?
Opening hours: Daily 08:30 - 17:30.
What activities are available around Yarışlı Gölü?
Activities such as Bird Watching, Photography, Trekking, Cycling 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.