Camping des Ribières

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Aerial view of the site
Pitches by the river
Relaxation area
Beach

  • Riverside site on the outskirts of Confolens
  • Hire canoes and fishing kit to take out onto the river
  • Pool, playground, shop and summer snack bar
Hire a canoe and get onto the river right from the Charente region's Camping des Ribières – and if you fancy fishing, that's on offer straight from this peaceful site too. Canoe trips can be started as well from des Ribières's local town of Confolens, where there's also a public pool, horse riding centre and tennis courts. The town's in the triangle between Poitiers, Angoulême and Limoges for further exploring; for family days, an animal park and an adventure park are both within 15 kilometres. Camping des Ribières is a spacious and quiet site, in a wildlife haven and walkers' paradise on the banks of the Vienne. It has free wifi throughout, a playground and a pétanque court for leisure, and a drying room, launderette and washrooms with toilets, showers and accessible facilities covering the amenities. The small shop on site sells crafts and drinks. In summer, there's also a snack bar selling pizza, burgers, ice cream and other food.

Site type

Tent pitches 112
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Touring caravan pitches 112
Motorhome pitches 12
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 20 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 20 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 20 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

91% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This riverside campsite is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained pitches with privacy hedges, and proximity to a charming town. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful owners, clean facilities, and the availability of free canoes and bikes. Some noted dated playground equipment and occasionally small showers, with a recurring comment about the lack of toilet paper. The site's location on the river is a significant draw for many.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Pitch sizes were good great riverside…

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7 out of 10
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9
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8
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8
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10
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No rating
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6
Wifi
7

Electric grass pitch

Liked Pitch sizes were good great riverside pitch Town and houses stunning

Disliked Grimy toilets n showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

La gentillesse et la serviabilité des…

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10 out of 10
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9
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8
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked La gentillesse et la serviabilité des gérants.
La proximité du centre de Confolens

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for one night

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8 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
5
Facilities / Activities
4
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9
Child friendliness
No rating
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9
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8

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff
Nice clean showers
Decent pitch
Great view of the river

Disliked Lack of toilet roll
Very quiet in village
Nothing going on in the evening

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend for a relaxing break

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8 out of 10
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9
Value for money
9
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8
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10
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No rating
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5
Wifi
10
Roy h. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful lakeside pitch. Free canoes.

Disliked Facilities are functional, but let down by the cleanliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Only 1 night stay, wish we had booked longer!

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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9
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No rating
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10
Wifi
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Ian G. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked On arrival, good welcome in reception, taken our pitch. Lovely site, good location next to river and short walk to a lovely town.
Pizza available too although we didn’t use.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location and facilities

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10 out of 10
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10
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No rating
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10
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No rating

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, pitches were good sizes, facilities were also good. Added bonus of the site being on the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

i Would highly recommend camping des Ribieres

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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No rating
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10
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No rating
David 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A great value for money site in a lovely location with really friendly and helpful staff, showers and toilets were spotless and pitch size is good

Disliked nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

R…

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10 out of 10
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9
Value for money
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9

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked R

Disliked T

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great little campsite, which was perfect for me.

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I arrived having booked through Pitch up. Check in was easy. I was directed to a plot which was perfect for me. I only had a small hike tent and my bicycle. I was close to all the facilities. The showers were hot and I even managed a dip in the river from their beach. They run a little pizza restaurant on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Endroit calme et à côté de…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked Endroit calme et à côté de la rivière, pizzas excellentes, propriétaires extrêmement gentils

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis 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 des Ribières

21 Avenue de Saint-Germain

Confolens

Charente

France

16500

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.01902°N
0.67542°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

As well as the fishing and canoeing straight from the site, you can find swimming, horse riding, tennis and more canoeing within a kilometre at Confolens. After all that, stick around in town to access a trip along the former railway line between Confolens and Roumazières, or – much recommended – taking your own velorail along the old railway track via rivers, forest, grassland and viaducts. If you're around in August, Confolens is the annual host of the International Folklore Festival, which sees hundreds of performers turn up to tell their tales. By car, La Colline Enchantée animal park 10 kilometres away and the Lacs de Haute Charente adventure park (15 kilometres) should see approval from the kids; within about an hour are the cartoonish attractions of painted walls, comics festival and Museum of Cartoons at Charente capital Angoulême. Châteaux are simple to get to from here too: try Château de St Germain (five kilometres), Château de Rochebrune (15 kilometres) and Château de Peyras (also 15 kilometres).

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping des Ribières have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping des Ribières dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping des Ribières? As well as the fishing and canoeing straight from the site, you can find swimming, horse riding, tennis and more canoeing within a kilometre at Confolens. After all that, stick around in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping des Ribières?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping des Ribières? From £13.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.