The Krasnoskolskoye (Chervonoskolskoye) reservoir (Oskol River) is one of the largest water bodies in Ukraine. Most of it is located within the Kharkov region, and only 10% falls on Donetsk. The pond is surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests. Green spaces occupy about 7 km. In this area, unique air, the water in the pond is very clean, berries and mushrooms grow in the forest. There are always a lot of vacationers here in the summer season. There are recreation centers, but many tourists prefer to relax "savages", forming whole campsites.
Briefly about the river and the history of the construction of the reservoir
The Oskol River is the left tributary of the Seversky Donets. It originates in the Kursk region (Russia). But the mouth is located on the territory of another state - Ukraine. The length of the river is more than 470 km. The width of the channel is constantly changing mainly from 10 to 40 m, but there are places where it reaches even 300 m. The mouth is the place where it flows into the river. Seversky Donets (Kharkiv Oblast).
The beginning of the construction of the river basin on the river. Oskol began in 1958. This place is located 10 km from the mouth of the river. They began to fill the reservoir a year after completion of construction. The main goal is to supply the water supply channel Seversky Donets - Donbass. In the year the canal was built, the Krasnoskolskaya hydroelectric station was built on it.
Characteristic
At present, the Krasnoskolskoye reservoir has a length of 84.6 km. The total area of about 122 square meters. km, the volume slightly exceeds 474 million cubic meters. m. The width of the reservoir varies from 1.5 km to 4 km. The dam is located near the village. Red Oskol. The average depth of the reservoir is about 4 m, the maximum is 19 m.
The Krasnoskolskoye reservoir and the landscapes around it are very picturesque. The banks of the reservoir differ from each other. The right bank is high, has a hilly relief overgrown with forest vegetation. Access to the coast is difficult, because of this, there are practically no vacationers on this coast. The left bank is low and gentle, there are pine forests and poplar groves. The edge of the water was overgrown with reeds. But the access to the shore is successful, summer recreation centers are located here, which gladly accept vacationers. Some of them function in the winter season, fishermen stay here. Let's look at the most popular camp sites on the Krasnoskolskoye reservoir.
The recreation center "Sosnovy Bor"
The recreation center is located in the Kharkov region, in the village. Sublimen. It is located in the center of a pine forest, 100 meters from the reservoir. Sandy beaches are equipped with all amenities, there is a rental of catamarans, boats, restaurants, and in the evening there is a disco. There is a bathhouse at the base. To the attention of vacationers there are various attractions - riding a motorcycle, banana, covered water gazebo, etc. It works all year round.
Holiday Village "Red Oskol"
Tourists who decide to organize a trip to the Krasnoskolskoye reservoir can stay at the Krasny Oskol. This is the base, which is located in a picturesque place - a pine forest. It is geographically related to the Donetsk region, located near the village. Yatskoye.
The recreation center attracts with its appearance: all the houses are made of a wooden log house, even the fence is fenced with logs. The territory has everything for families: a playground, gazebos, barbecue facilities, sports grounds, benches and hammocks. To the beach you must overcome a five-minute walk through the forest. However, this is not a significant drawback. The beach is small, but well cleared, sandy. There are no special entertainments. Base "Red Oskol" is designed for a quiet secluded holiday.
The recreation center "House by the forest"
A tourist base opened in 2010. It is a two-story wooden mansion. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, on the second floor there are rooms with a balcony and a beautiful view of the water. The Krasnoskolskoye reservoir is approximately 500 m away, and a grocery store is nearby. There is a base in with. Yatskovka Donetsk region.
The recreation center "4 seasons"
The name of the tourist base suggests that relaxation is possible throughout the year. The hotel is located in the village of Krasny Oskol, Kharkov region, between the river and the reservoir. Comfortable rooms with all conditions of two types: stone apartment and wooden log cabins. On the territory of the base there are sports grounds, children's corners and a wood-fired sauna. Convenient sandy beach. The entire camp site is surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Fishing
Rest on the Krasnoskolskoye reservoir is not limited to swimming and sunbathing on the beaches. Very often you can meet fishermen here. Many of them come here every year, having their own special places. In the reservoir there is pike perch, roach, bream, perch, rudd and a particularly welcome specimen - pike. The best place for fishing is Borovsky Bay on the east coast. A predatory pike is caught on a spinning rod, and perch on a spinner or float rod. Carp comes close to the coast, especially from the channel.
How to get there?
The Krasnoskolskoye reservoir is located quite well. Arriving in these places is not difficult, as transport links are established in all directions. Most often, residents of Donetsk, Lugansk and Kharkov regions have a rest here.
You can get there either by car or by public transport. Also along the reservoir is the Kupyansk-Slavyansk railway, by train you can get to the east coast. The nearest major cities are Izyum (35 km), Svatovo (45 km), Kupyansk (50 km).