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Pitch, Campsite or Wild Camping? The Differences Explained
"Pitch" and "campsite" often get lumped together – yet there are clear differences in price, facilities and feel. Here's the honest comparison, so you pick the right one for every trip.
The motorhome pitch
Pitches are designed for motorhomes – usually a paved area to spend the night, often with filling up & waste disposal, sometimes with power. They're cheap to free, hassle-free and ideal for one or a few nights while passing through. In return they offer little in the way of "holiday comfort": showers are rare, there's no lounge area, and they're often closer to the town and the road.
The campsite
Campsites are made for longer stays: marked-out pitches, sanitary buildings with showers and toilets, often power and water at your spot, plus extras like a playground, pool, bread-roll service or restaurant. It costs more (usually per person + vehicle + additional charges), but offers comfort and is family-friendly.
Wild camping
Wild camping means spending the night outside official sites. Maximum freedom and nature – but legally tricky and without any infrastructure. Tightly regulated in Germany (more on that in our guide Wild camping in Germany), and different from country to country.
What suits when? – the quick overview
- Passing through, one night, small budget → pitch.
- Holiday, several days, family, comfort → campsite.
- Adventure, nature, self-sufficiency → wild camping (only where allowed) or farms/Landvergnügen.
Everything on one map
In Muvano you see pitches, campsites and rest areas together on the map – with photos, facilities and reviews. That way you choose flexibly depending on the day: today a quick stop at a pitch, tomorrow two nights at a campsite. Route there included – matched to your vehicle dimensions.