Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campsites in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Camping Terra Verdon

• Family-friendly site two kilometres from medieval Castellane
• Swimming pool, restaurant and activities programme
• Close to hiking, cycling and canoeing in the Gorges du Verdon

Camping Le Tampico

• Eco-friendly site in the lush surroundings of the Southern Alps
• A 20-minute walk from Barcelonnette via a river footpath
• Restaurant, wine bar, indoor lounge, TV, wifi and pétanque

Camping Coteau De La Marine

• Mediterranean resting spot in the heart of Verdon Regional Park
• Bordered by a lavender fields
• Close to the Verdon Gorge

Camping Le Jas Du Moine

• Family-friendly site with a pool in stunning southern Alps surrounds
• A 10-minute drive from Sisteron and Plan d'eau des Marres lake
• Terrace snack bar, waterslides, pony trekking, shop and playground

Camping Frédéric Mistral

• Between the Alps and the Côte d'Azur
• A short way from the Verdon du Gorges and regional lavender fields
• Fishing, free wifi and a TV room

La Roulotte du Verdon

• Stylish gypsy caravan five minutes' drive from the village of Quinson
• Basses Gorges du Verdon five minutes' drive; Valensole half an hour
• Pétanque court and spa on site; free mountain bikes for guest use

Camping La Beaume

• Near Esparron-de-Verdon and close to the Verdon gorges
• A couple of kilometres from lakeside beaches
• Heated indoor pool, playground and restaurant

Le Loup Blanc du Riou

• Peaceful family site on the edge of the Mercantour National Park
• Two ski resorts within 13km
• Outdoor pool, pétanque, billiards, table football and more

Destination Ailleurs

• Unusual accommodation on the edge of the Gorges du Verdon
• On the outskirts of Éoulx; 20 minutes' drive from Castellane
• Meals (including breakfast), spa and kids' play area on site

Le Mas des Pins

• Offbeat accommodation set in three hectares of forest
• Easily accessed from the D907, 20 minutes from Digne
• Adventurous, off-grid holidays in secluded natural surroundings

Camping l'Adrech

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Domaine du Petit Lac

• Family site 15 minutes’ walk away from the Lake of Sainte-Croix
• A 20-minute drive from Gorges du Verdon; bicycle hire available
• Restaurant, bar, pizzeria, convenience shop and sports courts on site

Domaine du Verdon

• Well-maintained park on the Verdon river, among the Verdon gorges
• Waterpark with heated pools, against a stunning mountain setting
• Fishing, fitness trail, outdoor gym, play area, restaurant and bar

Camping La Grangeonne

• Friendly-family campsite near Esparron lake
• Provençal villages, lavender fields and local markets nearby
• Snack bar and wifi

Camping l’Amandier

• Well-equipped site with mountain views in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac de Serre-Ponçon 20 minutes’ drive; Gorges de la Méouge 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool, play area and bowling alley; café and take-away service