Camping Étang de la Vallée

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Site park by the lake
Site park by the lake
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  • Relaxed, nature-filled site on the banks of Étang de la Vallée
  • A 20-minute drive from the Loire; 40 minutes from Orléans
  • Lake beach, miniature golf, play area and café on site
Slow the pace of life with a stay at Camping Étang de la Vallée, a nature-filled site on the banks of a Loiret lake in the Forest of Orléans. With large shaded pitches and views out over the water, this is a place where you and your family can really relax, perhaps taking a walk in the woods or using your lakeside location for a bit of fishing, watersports or swimming from the lake beach (supervised in high season). If any kids in your party need a bit more activity, send them along to the site’s playground, miniature golf course or games area with table tennis. A café, food shop and bread delivery service are all on hand to provide eats, and barbecues are allowed if you fancy a bit of outdoor grilling. A local produce market is open once a week in July and August to give you a taste of the best of the local area. Other amenities on site include a launderette, wifi, showers and toilets. When you’re not spending your time chilling out on site, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the local area, including horse riding, bike rides and boat trips. Orléans is about 40 minutes’ drive away for an urban day out, or you could head down to the banks of the Loire in about 25 minutes for kayak outings or a visit to Château de Sully-sur-Loire.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Caravans for hire 5
Tent pitches 122
Rent a tent 4
Touring caravan pitches 122
Motorhome pitches 122
Open now
Opens 5 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Sat, 5 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
Other options

Reviews

7.5

Overall rating from 40 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 5
ForestLake and/or mountainPeaceful

68% would recommend this site to a friend

60% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite benefits from a superb location adjacent to a lake, offering natural beauty and nearby amenities. Pitches are generally well-sized and offer shade. Families appreciate the child-friendly activities and the convenient proximity to a lake beach. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, some visitors report issues with the cleanliness and maintenance of sanitary facilities, with occasional problems with soap and toilet paper availability. Noise levels have also been a concern for some guests.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 4
Arrival date (latest first)

Not a good experience if I could give zero stars I would.

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
 3
Value for money
 1
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Nothing. Paid for two night we left after one night.

Disliked Officially arrive at site after 14.00? As instructions. Reception does not open until 16.00? Called the number given each time answered tried to give booking details to have the put down x 3.
Toilets were a mess

Recommend to friends Visit again

Schön im Wald und Kinder freundlich…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 3
Wifi
 No rating
Lissie J.

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Schön im Wald und Kinder freundlich

Disliked Die Toiletten waren bei meinem Besuch nicht ausreichend gereinigt und machten keinen gepflegten Eindruck.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Vriendelijk personeel, rustige staanplaats en sfeer

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 6
Nadine D.

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked De locatie, de sportvoorzieningen, de omgeving, de rust

Disliked Sanitair blok was echt niet proper

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for families

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 7
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Nice that they had things for children and families quiet sit

Disliked The soap and toilet roll and all dispensers such as sanitizer were empty
I didnt meet any staff as we arrived 5.50 and no one was around so cant comment

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location next to lake. Ability to choose own pitch.…

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Location next to lake. Ability to choose own pitch.

Disliked Filthy and poorly maintained toilets and showers. Blocked toilets and shower drains. Site appeared tired and unloved. Abandoned (??) damaged car on pitch one side of us and old chairs scattered on pitch the other. Hedges overgrown. Bar closed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

La proximité de l’étang de la vallée…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
Jacques B.

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked La proximité de l’étang de la vallée

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don't visit on a Sunday

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 4
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Good location by lake

Disliked Nobody at reception, to explain the site and show us to our pitch. Poor facilities for campervans/motorhomes and lack of staff - unable to empty toilet cassette, and no staff to resolve the issue. Toilets and showers needed a clean, and there was no toilet paper or hand soap.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good experience that could have been frustrating.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 2
Nigel L.

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Facilities were good as were the pitches.

Disliked The site was unmanned on our arrival and calls to the number posted number were unanswered. Fortunately a site resident took sympathy and gave us access to the site where we were able to enjoy hook up, shower and toilet facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We don’t recommend this campsite.

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
Marina J.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Flexibility to do late check-in.

Disliked We arrived within normal check-in hours and there was no staff at the site.
Showers had automatic lights and timing was not changed since summer -> we showered at 20h in the dark. Lights went in an hour later.
Bathroom facilities were dirty even though the campsite was pretty much empty, so were not being cleaned daily.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location of the site. Adjacent to a lovely lake. Manager friendly…

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
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Angela S.

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked The location of the site. Adjacent to a lovely lake.
Manager friendly and helpful.

Disliked Pitch not great. Nice quiet location but a bit uneven and lots of cigarette ends. Chemical toilet waste facilities locked, therefore had to travel back to UK ‘full’.
Shower facilities ok. Toilets and washing up areas needed cleaning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Étang de la Vallée

180 Route de la Vallée

Combreux

Loiret

France

45530

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

47.95821°N
2.29024°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There are lots of fabulous places for a walk or bike ride along the trails of the Forest of Orléans, and several local stables can sort riding trips for you too if you prefer. To see the scenery at slower pace, organise a carriage ride in the area around the site, or head down to Sigloy (20 minutes’ drive) for a traditional boat trip along the River Loire. While you’re by the Loire, you can also try a kayaking or canoeing trip (having practised your skills first on the lake by the site) or pay a visit to Château de Sully-sur-Loire (25 minutes), a grand medieval fortress with all the hallmarks of a classic castle (including moat, turrets and ramparts). The Musée de la Marine de Loire (15 minutes) and Fleury Abbey (20 minutes) are good places to visit too if you’re interested in the history of the area. For a full day out, take a trip to Orléans (40 minutes) to visit the ornate cathedral, the Musée des Beaux-Arts and Parc Floral de la Source. It’s worth taking time to meander through the ancient streets too – and there's another lovely lake beach just outside the town if you need to cool off.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Étang de la Vallée have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Étang de la Vallée dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Étang de la Vallée? There are lots of fabulous places for a walk or bike ride along the trails of the Forest of Orléans, and several local stables can sort riding trips for you too if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Étang de la Vallée?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Étang de la Vallée? From £12.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.