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Karakaya is located 75 kilometers from Eskişehir, a city that is easily accessible from many western provinces of Turkey. When driving from Eskişehir, the route passes through Kaymaz town center, after which you follow the road leading to the gold mine. Before reaching Karakaya village, take the first dirt road on the left to arrive directly at the camping and climbing areas. For those using public transportation from Eskişehir, there are hourly minibuses heading toward Sivrihisar from the main bus terminal. These minibuses can drop you off at a small roadside lay-by, opposite a fountain, near the main road junction. From there, it’s approximately a 3-kilometer walk toward the visible rock formations to reach the camp.
Karakaya is 167 kilometers from Ankara. When coming from Ankara, climbers can follow the E90 highway and either take the Karakaya village turnoff (just after the sign that reads “Eskişehir 66 km”) or the Kaymaz junction to access the area. Those traveling from Ankara by public transportation can take a bus heading toward Eskişehir and ask to be dropped off at a roadside fountain area located roughly 1 kilometer past the Karakaya junction. From there, it’s again about a 3-kilometer walk toward the climbing site.
Karakaya is a former Tatar village and currently has no active businesses or services. However, Kaymaz, located 7 kilometers away, has several small markets, local restaurants, a butcher, and a bakery where climbers can stock up on supplies. Water in the village is not safe for drinking. If available, water for washing and general use can be taken from the fountain at the campsite or the public fountain in front of the village mosque. For tent camping, the acacia grove near the rocks provides a peaceful and shaded area, and it is best to choose camping spots that are set back from the village to minimize impact.
In case of emergencies, basic healthcare services and the local gendarmerie station can be found in Sivrihisar, approximately 30 kilometers away. For major medical needs, Eskişehir City Hospital is located 65 kilometers away, right beside the main highway.