Sahilköy, Şile, Istanbul

Perks: Toilet and shower facilities, beach access to the Black Sea, a restaurant on site, tent and bungalow rentals, accessible by bus

If you are new to tent camping, starting out at a campsite with amenities is a good way to get a taste for the activity. Sahil Kamp Istanbul is the perfect place to start out, located on the northern Black Sea coast of Istanbul. The campsite is accessible by buses (line 139S) that depart three times a day from Üsküdar and stop at Sahilköy, or you can drive and park your car at the campsite parking lot. If you don’t have your own tent, you can rent a tent or a bungalow. After setting up camp and stringing up your hammock between the pine trees, you’ll want to take a dip in the Black Sea or soak up some rays on the beach. This campsite offers plenty to keep you entertained while still getting you out of the urban jungle.