Lonavala Camping – Lakeside Camping Near Lonavala

Lonavala is famous for its hill views and monsoon waterfalls, but the best camping in the area is a short drive away at Pawna Lake. The lake is surrounded by hills and forts – Tung, Tikona, Lohagad and Visapur – and campsites sit right on the shore.

Camping at Pawna gives you what Lonavala hotels cannot: a night outdoors by the water, a bonfire, and a sky full of stars. Because the lake is only 20–25 km from Lonavala town, you can easily combine a camping night with the town's famous viewpoints, chikki shops and nearby caves on the same trip. Read the full Pawna Lake camping guide to learn more.

• Classic Camp Tent – ₹999 per adult. A lakeside tent with dinner, snacks, tea/coffee, breakfast, bonfire, outdoor activities and parking.
• Triangle Nest – ₹1,499 per adult. A couple-friendly A-frame tent with breakfast, snacks, bonfire, music and live BBQ.
• Dome House – ₹1,999 per adult. A lakeside dome cottage.
• Diamond House – ₹2,999 per person (minimum 2 guests). An AC cottage with dinner, breakfast, BBQ, bonfire and music.

Prefer more comfort? See our Pawna Lake cottages page.

For families and groups, Silva Villa is a 3BHK farmhouse villa at Patan/Malavli near Lonavala with a private 14 × 26 ft swimming pool. It sleeps up to 10, has a kitchen and a 24×7 caretaker, and costs ₹15,000 per night. A refundable ₹3,000 security deposit applies, kitchen use is ₹1,000 if used, and pets are not allowed.

Browse all villas or read more on Pawna Lake villas.

Combine your camping trip with some of the best sights in the region:

• Lohagad fort – an easy, popular trek with sweeping views.
• Visapur fort – right next to Lohagad, great in the monsoon.
• Tikona fort – a pyramid-shaped fort overlooking Pawna Lake.
• Tung fort – a steep, rewarding climb with lake views.
• Bhaje caves and Karla caves – ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves.
• Ekvira temple – near Karla caves.
• Pawna dam – the dam that forms the lake.
• Tiger Point, Lonavala – famous viewpoint, especially in the monsoon.
• Wet n Joy water park – near Lonavala, a fun day out for families.

See our full list of things to do near Pawna Lake.

• From Lonavala – about 20–25 km to Pawna Lake by road.
• From Mumbai – about 110–120 km (2.5–3 hours) via the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, exit at Lonavala.
• From Pune – about 55–60 km (1.5–2 hours) via the old Mumbai–Pune highway and Kamshet.
• By train – Lonavala and Kamshet are the nearest stations.

Transport to the campsite is not included. See camping near Mumbai and camping near Pune for detailed routes.

Lonavala has no shortage of hotels, so why choose lakeside camping instead? It comes down to the kind of weekend you want.

Choose camping if you want

• To be outdoors – evenings around a bonfire, dinner under the open sky and a sunrise over the lake.
• Value – camping at Pawna starts from ₹999 per person with dinner, breakfast, snacks and bonfire included, which is often less than a hotel room plus meals.
• A quieter setting – Pawna is away from Lonavala's busy main roads and weekend crowds at the viewpoints.
• Something memorable – for couples and friends, a night in a tent by the water feels like an adventure rather than just a stay.

Choose a villa if you want

• Privacy and space for a family or a group of up to 10
• A private pool and your own kitchen
• A base for sightseeing around Malavli, Bhaje, Lohagad and Lonavala

A sample two-day plan

• Day 1 morning – Visit Karla caves and Ekvira temple, or trek Lohagad fort.
• Day 1 afternoon – Check in at your Pawna campsite around 2 PM.
• Day 1 evening – Sunset by the lake, bonfire, music and dinner.
• Day 2 morning – Sunrise and breakfast, check out around 11 AM.
• Day 2 afternoon – Tiger Point in Lonavala, or Wet n Joy water park if you are travelling with kids.

Whichever you pick, the best camps in Pawna page will help you compare options.

• Monsoon (Jun–Sep) – Lonavala is at its greenest, with waterfalls everywhere. Some activities may be limited; carry rain gear.
• Winter (Oct–Feb) – Pleasant, clear weather and the best stargazing. Nights can be cold.
• Summer (Mar–May) – Hot days, pleasant evenings. An AC cottage is a good choice.

Planning a rainy trip? Read our monsoon camping guide.

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