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Gölcük Crater Lake and Nature Park

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Gölcük Crater Lake and Nature Park

Merkez, Isparta

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A lake set in an extinct volcanic crater just southwest of the city, surrounded by pine and oak forests.

Safety warning

The lakeshore drops off suddenly; do not enter the water where it is not marked as a swimming area.

Its story

Gölcük is a small but deep lake formed in the basin of an old volcanic crater southwest of Isparta. The area around the lake is protected as a nature park, and with its walking path and picnic areas it is the city residents' favorite day-trip escape. From the slopes of the crater you can see the lake and the Isparta plain in the same frame. The area's volcanic past also plays a role in the fertility of the local soil. Autumn leaf colors, and snow cover in winter, give the lake a completely different look.

Key facts

Admission
Paid (DKMP 2026 tariff: 55 TL per person; vehicle entry charged separately)
Best time
April–November; October for autumn colors
Getting there
About 12 km from central Isparta, paved road
Visit duration
2–3 hours

Trip purpose

  • Cycling
  • Photography
  • Day trip
  • Hiking
  • Traveling with kids

Location

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37.73073, 30.49436

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.ktb.gov.tr/Eklenti/88982,ispartabrosurpdf.pdf?0 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gölcük_Gölü_(Isparta) | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gölcük_Tabiat_Parkı