Havat Mishmar Hacarmel

Havat Mishmar Hacarmel is an educational farm in the Mount Carmel region with designated camping grounds and facilities for different types of overnight stays. The property is surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and provides access to hiking trails throughout the national park area.

The farm was established in 1935 when early settlers began developing the land under difficult conditions with temporary structures. The site later became part of the broader story of settlement and change in this area.

The name reflects the watchpost role the location held for early settlers in this region. You can sense this history as you walk through areas where farming practices from different eras left their mark on the land.

The site has camping areas with restrooms, showers, and fire pits for cooking. Nearby communities have grocery stores where you can get supplies before or during your stay.

Archaeological excavations at the property have uncovered ancient olive and wine presses, terraces, and water storage pits from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. These remains show that people farmed this land intensively thousands of years ago.

GPS coordinates: 32.72595,35.01347

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04