Parking is not free in the park. Car parks around the National Park all charge for stay. There are however some free smaller car parks in more remote areas but you would then need to walk quite far to access the Park.
Please park responsibly, within marked bays, keeping away from verges and leaving enough room for maneuvering.
The parking prices are as follows:
Below is the Plitvice Lakes parking map for car parks that are in or in very close vicinity of the National Park >>
Parking 1: 44.907340, 15.612877 / 44°54’26.4″N 15°36’46.4″E
Parking 2: 44.883127, 15.623266 / 44°52’59.3″N 15°37’23.8″E
Parking 3: 44.884054, 15.623920 /44°53’02.6″N 15°37’26.1″E
Note: If you are driving from the south, from Split, or from Zadar directions, try to park at parking 2 and 3, as it is easier to cross the road to the Park entrance via the small bridge. If you are driving from the north, from Zagreb directions, parking 1 may be more suitable.
Popular Routes: Zagreb to Plitvice, Zadar to Plitvice, Split to Plitvice