Silvert Overnight Camping Site, Ofakim Park

Ofakim Park, east of the city of Ofakim, sprawls over 500 dunams. Nahal Ofakim runs by the side of the forest.

On the site: Picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms, lighting.

Nearby sites: Scenic route circling the park, a lookout from Hurvat Patish, Jarir Cave, coral fossils hiking trail at Nahal Ofakim, the British Railway Bridge trail in Sayeret Shaked Park, Besor Park (entrance fee).  

Location: Drive through the main entrance of Ofakim and continue south along the main road (Herzl Road). Turn left on HaHida Road, which will lead you directly to the park. Waze: Ofakim Park.
 
Group registration: Western Negev region - galitb@kkl.org.il

Notes and restrictions: Booking to camp in the camping site depends on the security officer's approval and the instructions of security personnel in the Gaza Envelope area.
Silvert Overnight Camping Site, Ofakim Park. Photograph: Yaakov Shkolnik, KKL-JNF Photo Archive