Lake Arpi National Park

Lake Arpi spans 20 square kilometers at 2,025 meters altitude, featuring extensive reed beds and marshy areas that transition into meadows and steppe landscapes.

The natural lake expanded substantially after the construction of the Arpi Dam between 1946 and 1950, increasing its volume from 5 million to 90 million cubic meters.

The national park contains four distinct wetland sections, including the main lake and the Alvar Sanctuary, supporting traditional fishing practices of local communities.

The park maintains visitor centers in Ghazanchi and Mets Sepasar communities, with an entrance fee of 500 Armenian drams and designated camping areas.

The protected area hosts the largest breeding colony of Armenian Gulls in the world, with 5,000 to 8,000 pairs representing 30 percent of the global population.

Location: Shirak Province

Inception: 2009

GPS coordinates: 41.05444,43.64306

Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:14