Rules for visiting Puerto de la Ragua
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Sierra Nevada Natural Park (Espacio Natural Sierra Nevada), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: juntadeandalucia.es
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsNo free camping. Bivouac and overnight camping (tent pitched only at night) are allowed with notice by email to the Espacio Natural 15 days in advance; groups of more than 15 need authorisation. Maximum one night in the same place and never in reserve zones.Source: juntadeandalucia.es
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- ProhibitedAccording to the official information sheet of the Espacio Natural Sierra Nevada, caravans may not stay in protected areas.Source: juntadeandalucia.es
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsTo use the resort's slopes you must buy the slope pass: €3 per person per day according to the rates published by the Consorcio. Parking costs €2 per day.Source: puertodelaragua.com
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsPets are not allowed off the leash in the Espacio Natural Sierra Nevada.Source: juntadeandalucia.es
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedFires are prohibited during bivouac and camping. The PRUG of the Natural Park prohibits lighting fires outside designated areas and the authorised season, and throwing away cigarette butts.Source: juntadeandalucia.es
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsThe sled is used with the resort's sled pass: €8 per day, with access, sled and insurance included.Source: puertodelaragua.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedPicking plants or minerals and feeding animals is prohibited in the Espacio Natural Sierra Nevada.Source: juntadeandalucia.es
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Puerto de la Ragua?
- With conditions. No free camping. Bivouac and overnight camping (tent pitched only at night) are allowed with notice by email to the Espacio Natural 15 days in advance; groups of more than 15 need authorisation. Maximum one night in the same place and never in reserve zones.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Puerto de la Ragua?
- Prohibited. According to the official information sheet of the Espacio Natural Sierra Nevada, caravans may not stay in protected areas.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Puerto de la Ragua?
- With conditions. To use the resort's slopes you must buy the slope pass: €3 per person per day according to the rates published by the Consorcio. Parking costs €2 per day.
- Can you bring a dog to Puerto de la Ragua?
- With conditions. Pets are not allowed off the leash in the Espacio Natural Sierra Nevada.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Puerto de la Ragua?
- Prohibited. Fires are prohibited during bivouac and camping. The PRUG of the Natural Park prohibits lighting fires outside designated areas and the authorised season, and throwing away cigarette butts.
- Where can you go sledging at Puerto de la Ragua?
- With conditions. The sled is used with the resort's sled pass: €8 per day, with access, sled and insurance included.
Before you go
Rules collected on 11 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.