About Lake Mogoșa
At a glance: Lakes in Baia Sprie, Maramureș County. Opening hours: daily open 24 hours. Ticket: Free. The visit takes 1 – 1½ hours. Information verified on 4 October 2026.
Lake Mogoșa, also known as Lake Bodi, lies at 731 m in the forests of the Gutâi Mountains, at the foot of Mogoșa Peak (1,246 m), within the town of Baia Sprie. It is a reservoir of about 4 hectares, surrounded by forest, just 18 km from Baia Mare.
The lake was created around the middle of the 19th century, when an earth dam held back the water of nearby springs as a reserve for the mines of the Baia Sprie area; a local legend called it the Fairies' Lake. In the 1960s the dam was raised and strengthened, and the lake took the name of the engineer who led the work, Bodi. A wooden chalet first stood on the shore, until it burnt down in the late 1970s, and in 1984 the much larger Cabana Mogoșa opened. Since 2020 the area has been redeveloped as Domeniul Mogoșa, with holiday cabins, events and water sports.
What you can see
A themed path of about 1 km circles the lake on almost flat ground, with the water on one side and the forest on the other. On the chalet side are the terrace, the beach with sun loungers and the spot where you can hire kayaks or paddleboards. Above the lake climbs the old ski slope of Mogoșa Peak, and from the chalet area a red-triangle trail leads to Poiana Boului and Creasta Cocoșului.
Good to know
Don't confuse it with Lake Bodi-Ferneziu in Baia Mare, which has a similar name. The terrace and water sports only run in summer; from October to April the operator carries out improvement works.
- The themed path of about 1 km around the lake, on flat ground between the water and the forest.
- A kayak or paddleboard outing on the lake, with Mogoșa Peak above.
- The lakeside terrace, with more than 200 seats, open daily in summer.
- The red-triangle trail from the chalet area to Poiana Boului and the crags of Creasta Cocoșului.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: from Baia Mare, take the DN18 towards Sighetu Marmației through Baia Sprie; after leaving the town, turn right onto the DJ183C, ~3 km to the lake. That makes ~18 km in all, about 30 minutes. From the Gutâi Pass it is ~15 km downhill on the DN18, then the DJ183C. Cluj-Napoca to Baia Mare is ~150 km on the DN1C.
Public transport: Urbis bus line 8 (Dorna – Gara CFR – Baia Sprie) runs frequently between Baia Mare and Baia Sprie but does not reach the lake; from Baia Sprie it is another ~9 km by road, by taxi or on foot. In practice the lake is visited by car or by bike.
- Where to park
Domeniul Mogoșa has a large free car park next to the chalet and terrace, a few steps from the lake.
- Fees & discounts
Access to the lake and the path is free. Kayak, paddleboard and sun lounger hire is paid at Domeniul Mogoșa; prices are not published on its website.
- Rules
On the trails stay on the waymarked routes and wear proper mountain gear; the waymarks towards Poiana Boului are old and hard to follow near the end. Creasta Cocoșului is a nature reserve. Vipers live in the surrounding forests: watch your step on paths with tall grass.
- Facilities
Terrace and bar with kitchen, in summer · beach with sun loungers for hire · kayak and paddleboard hire · accommodation in mountain cabins (Mogoșa Village) · path of about 1 km, also accessible to people with disabilities · free car park
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mogoșa
- How much is a ticket to Lake Mogoșa?
- Admission to Lake Mogoșa is free (rentals are paid). Access to the lake and the path is free. Kayak, paddleboard and sun lounger hire is paid at Domeniul Mogoșa; prices are not published on its website.
- What are the opening hours of Lake Mogoșa?
- Opening hours at Lake Mogoșa: daily open 24 hours. The lake and the path around it are in the open air and can be reached at any time. Domeniul Mogoșa's terrace, bar, kitchen and kayak and paddleboard hire are open daily from June to the end of September; the rest of the year the operator carries out improvement works. Check opening times on the official website before setting off.
- How long does a visit to Lake Mogoșa take?
- A visit to Lake Mogoșa takes about 1 – 1½ hours (the path around the lake).
- Can you visit Lake Mogoșa with kids?
- Yes, Lake Mogoșa is suitable for children (flat path, about 1 km).
- Where can I park at Lake Mogoșa?
- There is free parking at Lake Mogoșa (at Domeniul Mogoșa). Domeniul Mogoșa has a large free car park next to the chalet and terrace, a few steps from the lake.
- How do I get to Lake Mogoșa?
- Lake Mogoșa is located at Strada George Coșbuc 121M (Domeniul Mogoșa), on the DJ183C, about 3 km off the DN18, Baia Sprie, Maramureș County. By car: from Baia Mare, take the DN18 towards Sighetu Marmației through Baia Sprie; after leaving the town, turn right onto the DJ183C, ~3 km to the lake. That makes ~18 km in all, about 30 minutes. From the Gutâi Pass it is ~15 km downhill on the DN18, then the DJ183C. Cluj-Napoca to Baia Mare is ~150 km on the DN1C. Public transport: Urbis bus line 8 (Dorna – Gara CFR – Baia Sprie) runs frequently between Baia Mare and Baia Sprie but does not reach the lake; from Baia Sprie it is another ~9 km by road, by taxi or on foot. In practice the lake is visited by car or by bike.
- When is the best time to visit Lake Mogoșa?
- The best season for Lake Mogoșa: June – September (terrace open June–Sept.).
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