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Şavşat Karagöl

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Şavşat Karagöl

Şavşat, Artvin

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A landslide lake in Karagöl–Sahara National Park, surrounded by spruce and pine forests; one of Artvin's favorite lakes for camping and caravanning.

Safety warning

In winter, heavy snow makes access difficult or closes the road; follow national park rules (on fires and litter).

Its story

Karagöl formed from water collecting in a basin after a landslide mass that broke away from the slope blocked the valley. With a surface of about 5 hectares and a depth of up to 33 meters, the lake is the centerpiece of the Karagöl section of Karagöl–Sahara National Park. The dense spruce and pine forests surrounding it are reflected in its dark water, which gives the lake its name ('black lake'). The meadows northeast of the lake, nearby Çil Lake and the Meşeli Fairy Chimneys can be explored on short walks. It is considered one of the best places in the province for camping and caravanning; it can get crowded on summer weekends.

Key facts

Status
Within Karagöl–Sahara National Park
Distance
About 25 km from Şavşat
Getting there
Şavşat–Meşeli road
Visit duration
Half a day

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Traveling with kids

Location

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41.30813, 42.48402

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/artvin/gezilecekyer/savsat-karagol | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karagöl_(Şavşat) | https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/DKMP/Menu/27/Milli-Parklar | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/372879084