Roznov pod Radhostem is halfway up the Roznovska Becva valley amidst the scenic Beskydy hills, which extend from North Moravia into Poland in the extreme east of the Republic. It is a busy tourist centre which attracts visitors to the Wallachian open-air museum and those who enjoy hill walking and cycling along the various trails.

Camping Baldovec is in the Moravian Karst region, a few kilometres from the Macocha Gorge, Europe's largest sinkhole. It lies in the Bílá Vody valley, surrounded by deep forests and unspoiled nature. There are 100 good-sized pitches on slightly sloping grass or hard ground. Some areas have low terracing. In July and August, touring pitches must be reserved in advance.

In existence for over 50 years, Autocamping Hranice is run by the Hranikova family who have created a welcoming entrance with a pleasant variety of low trees and shrubs. The site provides two fields for 40 pitches (all for touring units) and 52 cabins to rent. The unmarked pitches on the lower field are level, arranged off a circular, tarmac access road. This field is mainly used for caravans and motorhomes and there are 18 safely housed electricity connections (4A). The top field is reached via a steep tarmac road and to the top right are three terraces for tents, with additional cabins on the other side.

Lipova Lazne is on the northern edge of the Hruby Jesenik area, a protected landscape in the shadow of Praded, Moravia’s highest mountain (1,491 m). On a clear day, you can see both the Krkonose of eastern Bohemia and the Tatras of central Slovakia from its peak. The area is great for walking, and waymarked trails abound, threading through rolling wooded hills with spectacular views at regular intervals. From the Cervenohorske Sedio Pass, you can take the cable car down to Ramzova or walk the red trail.

This is an interesting area of contrasts – heavy industry, fertile plains and soaring mountains. Mohelnice is a small industrial town but the campsite is in a peaceful setting surrounded by trees on the northern edge. The amenities on offer, particularly for children, may tempt one to stay longer.