Plan on spending one night near the lakes for the best experience, so you can visit the park early and/or late in the day, when it is the least crowded.
How Long Should You Spend in Plitvice Lakes? It takes roughly one full day to explore Plitvice Lakes. Plan on spending one night near the lakes for the best experience, so you can visit the park early and/or late in the day, when it is the least crowded.