How much does it cost to stay at Camping L'Hippocampe?

From £48.16 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping L'Hippocampe

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Swimming pool (added by manager 26 Jan 2018)

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Swimming pool (added by manager 23 nov 2018)

Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides

You don't have far to amble to find fine times for all tastes at the relaxed family park of Camping L'Hippocampe: on site or off, activities and leisure of all sorts awaits. As it's next to a handsome lake, you could par exemple spend your Camping L'Hippocampe time gently daydreaming among waterside views… or fishing, canoeing or paddleboating on the lake surface if your energy levels have risen slightly. The 11-hectare wooded estate is mighty fine for wanders as well, especially if you reckon a snooze in the shade of olive trees sounds just the ticket. It's a short stroll to the site's splendid waterpark for more activities and leisurely times: take a dip in one of the heated pools, sunbathe idly alongside, or zip down one/all of the five big waterslides. If you seek yet more action, the entertainment team arranges a variety of daytime activities in July and August including a kids' club and activities and sporting comps, before an evening of entertainment in the big marquee or soundproofed disco. For activities and leisure of all sorts off site, Camping L'Hippocampe is in Provence next to the Durance river, at an altitude of 430 metres and a kilometre from Volonne. The site office has info on sports like rafting, canyoning, canoeing, climbing, zipwiring, paragliding and parachuting, many of which can be accompanied by professional guides.

Site type

218

Open now

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.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 08/09 (subject to weather conditions).
The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 09/09.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
The bar is open between 01/07 and 09/09.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Open from Wed, 1 May to Sun, 8 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Fully-serviced grass pitch (XL)

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 13.0m width x 13.0m depth (42.7ft width x 42.7ft depth) Calculated area: 169.0m² (1819.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Motorhome or Tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 13.0m width x 13.0m depth (42.7ft width x 42.7ft depth) Calculated area: 169.0m² (1819.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Drainage hook-up
Use of a motorhome service point
Water hook-up

Arrival days

From €84 (€84) 2 nights, 2 adults

Other pitch types

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

J’ai adoré l’équipe d’animation, les animations, l’ambiance du club, la propreté, les…

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

Alizé C. Jul 2023

Loisir 2 bedroom static caravan (comfort, premium)

Liked: J’ai adoré l’équipe d’animation, les animations, l’ambiance du club, la propreté, les installations. C était un très beau séjour !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Martyna T. Jul 2022

Fully-serviced grass pitch (XL)

Liked: Loved everything! Very clean facilities, fresh croissants in small onsite grocery, big swimming pool, evening entertainment.

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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Teens' club Tennis Waterslide 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 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

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Camping L'Hippocampe

7 Rue de la Durance

Volonne

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

France

04290

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.10367°N
6.01613°W

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

Your many activity options around Camping L'Hippocampe include 350 kilometres of Haute Provence Alps marked mountain biking trails, as well as hiking around famed Provence landscapes and hills among lavender fields and olive groves. Or dip into the local history instead with a stroll around the small and old streets of Volonne or the museums, citadel, Old Town and medieval ramparts of Sisteron, 15 minutes away. This is a prime spot for wildlife watching too, either straight from the site by spotting the many bird species flitting around the lake, or taking a nature walk or horseback ride out into the countryside. The Camping L'Hippocampe team can point you in the right direction for the best sightings. Food fans can sample local produce like the Haute Provence olive oil, Miel de Lavande (honey) and the famed Sisteron lamb esteemed by food experts all over the world, and forage for wild lavender, thyme and rosemary growing on the surrounding hills.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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.

Extras

Entertainment passes are included in the rate.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The bar is open between 01/07 and 09/09.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 09/09.
The wellness centre is open between 01/05 and 08/09.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: €250.00 (£214.22) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of €85.00 (£72.84) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.
Swimsuits are obligatory and swimming shorts or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 08/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 01/05 and 29/06.
Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. between 30/06 and 08/09.
Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Does Camping L'Hippocampe have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping L'Hippocampe dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping L'Hippocampe? Your many activity options around Camping L'Hippocampe include 350 kilometres of Haute Provence Alps marked mountain biking trails, as well as hiking around famed Provence landscapes and hills among lavender fields and … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Hippocampe?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	10:30 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	5 p.m. –	11 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Camping L'Hippocampe? From £48.16 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.