Hardstanding or gravel: Campsites in Brazil

Cânions do Jamacá

• In a tropical valley with trails leading towards three waterfalls
• A 30-minute drive to the centre of Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
• Shared kitchen and firepit; Cuiabá an hour and 20 minutes’ drive

Camping Refúgio da Seriema

• Tree-lined site five minutes' drive from Chapada dos Guimarães
• Five minutes' drive from Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
• Handy stopover on the MT251 state highway

Camping Estância da Mata

• Rural site in Mato Grosso, five minutes' drive from Vila Roda D’Água
• Wide range of excursions including hikes, snorkelling and river floats
• Restaurant, adventure park and river swimming on site

Balneário Lago Azul

• Stunning site set among tropical trees and next to two natural pools
• Just over an hour's drive to Cáceres, a Pantanal wetlands gateway town
• Restaurant, bar, playground, wifi and barbecue areas at the park

Camping Porto Jofre

• Remote Mato Grosso site on the banks of the Cuiabá river
• Boat tours, canoe hire and jaguar-spotting tours to book on site
• River access for fishing; barbecue area and self-service restaurant

Arteco Camp

Chalé Quintal Amazon

• Peaceful, tree-filled site close to the banks of the Amazon river
• A 20-minute drive from central Macapá; five minutes from the equator
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, barbecues and covered kitchen

Ecoforest Adventure

• Jungle site on a large eco park less than an hour's drive from Manaus
• Excursions including kayak trips, waterfall walks and Amazon tours
• Tree climbing, ziplining, archery and other activities on site

EccoMuna Hostel Ecológico

• Peaceful Amazonian setting on the edge of Alter do Chão
• A short walk from from Jacundá Beach and Jacundá Lake
• Eco-friendly lodging with great wildlife-spotting on site

Pousada Boto

• Lush and welcoming equatorial site on the scenic Marajó island
• In Salvaterra, 15 minutes’ walk from the beach, bars and eateries
• Restaurant, bike hire and outdoor recreational area on site

Camping Vale das Cachoeiras

• Site inside a waterpark with access to Rondônia’s biggest waterfall
• A 55-minute drive to the UNESCO-listed town of Ouro Preto
• Waterslides, pools, hiking trails, restaurant and barbecue areas

Camping Airumã

• On rainforest-covered Boipeba Island, steps from sandy Morere beach
• Local mangrove walks, sunset tours and snorkelling opportunities
• Communal kitchen, wifi and chillout areas; kayaks for rent on site

Camping Macacos d'Ajuda

• Quiet site 10 minutes’ drive from the village of Arraial d'Ajuda
• Arraial beaches and waterpark 15 minutes’ drive away
• Restaurant, bar and pool on site; grocery delivery and packed lunches

Camping Cachoeira da Gratidão

Aldeia Maracajaú Camping

• Peaceful shaded site among a coconut grove with direct beach access
• Less than an hour's drive from the state capital of Natal
• Quad bike, horseback and dune buggy tours, plus diving and snorkeling

Camping Hostel Kombi

• Family-friendly site in a central Curitiba location
• 10 minutes' walk from the Botanical Garden; museums a short drive away
• Barbecues permitted on site; two kitchens, dining areas and TV room

Camping e Pousada Tia Lenita

• Quiet site near Encantadas, on the car-free Ilha do Mel
• 25 kilometres of beaches to explore; good surfing spots
• Toilets, showers, shared kitchen and communal barbecue

Camping e Hostel Recanto dos Pássaros

• Leafy site 10 kilometres from Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
• A 40-minute drive from the nearest waterpark and an hour from Cuiabá
• Shared kitchen on site; shops and restaurants a short walk away