Camping Porte des Alpilles
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- Peaceful site in Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, a 25-minute drive from Arles
- Alpilles Natural Regional Park five minutes’ drive; Nîmes 40 minutes
- Bar and ice-cream kiosk; food shop; playground; shaded pétanque courts
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Spanish
Open from Fri, 14 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Offer
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom €18.38 (€18.38)
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Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom €22.38 (€22.38)
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Moorea safari tent (no pets, two person)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 11.5ft length
Arrival daysFrom €41.38 (€41.38)
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Marquise 2 bedroom safari tent (five person)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 26.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom €76.38 (€76.38)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-managed campsite is praised for its friendly and accommodating staff, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. Pitches are generally private and spacious, with good proximity to showers and toilets. The location is considered excellent for exploring Provence and surrounding towns. While most reviews highlight positive experiences, a few mention Wi-Fi issues, mosquitoes, and the desire for warmer shower water. Despite minor drawbacks, many guests highly recommend the site and express intent to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Receptie zeer vriendelijk, heel verzorgde plaatsen…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked Receptie zeer vriendelijk, heel verzorgde plaatsen
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Très calme et staff très bienveillant et sympathique. Arrivée après les heures…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Très calme et staff très bienveillant et sympathique. Arrivée après les heures d’ouverture facile.
Disliked Les douches des hommes n’étaient pas propre (sentaient l’urine), manque de papier toilette dans les WC dames et le wifi ne marchait pas
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Fantastic stay and a lovely couple who own the site. Very…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked Fantastic stay and a lovely couple who own the site. Very accommodating. Gave us great knowledge of the surrounding area. Campsite very clean and facilities too. Wine a the bar was very good. We would like to say thank you to you both for a lovely stay. We would definitely recommend this site.
Many thanks Bob and Viki
P.S. See you next year!
Disliked None
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excellent camping site. everything was so clean, theres hedges around each spot…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked excellent camping site. everything was so clean, theres hedges around each spot so you get some privacy. Toilets and showers very close to each pitch. The food was delicious, the hosts were great. This was my very first camping spot abroad and it has definitely set a standard. I was very happy here and we actually ended up staying an extra night.
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The welcome we received when we arrived was very warm and helpful. The…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked The welcome we received when we arrived was very warm and helpful.
The sanitary facilities were clean and well maintained.
The pizzas were really good and the live music evening was great fun.
The site is calm, relaxing and no loud noise.
You can order bread and croissants for the next day.
Excellent location to visit Tarasscon, Avignon, Arles and many other small towns.
Brilliant starting point for cycle rides as there is a cycle path just behind the site.
Disliked WiFi was VERY poor!
We could access our roaming data tho.
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Een verborgen pareltje
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked De ontvangst. De eigenaren zijn echt geweldig. Zetten een extra stap. Hadden veel tips om te zien en doen in de omgeving
Disliked Niets
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Decent campsite for the money, nice people.
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked The staff were extremely nice and accommodating, going out of their way to be helpful, nearby restaurants and cost for pitch in proximity to the city.
Disliked Facilities were limited and we had a major issue with mosquitoes.
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Muy buena localización, servicio excepecional
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked Excelente espaço. Excelente serviço da equipe local
Disliked Todo perfecto. Wifi no funcionó
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The girl in reception friendly and polite. A little camping, clean and…
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked The girl in reception friendly and polite. A little camping, clean and beautiful. Basic services
The Area is beautiful
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Toller Platz und der Mann an Rezeption und Bar war super freundlich
Fully-serviced grass pitch (comfort)
Liked Super freundlich, zuvorkommend, Stellplatz und Campingplatz ausreichend groß und sauber, Kleiner Imbiss und Bar vor Ort, Preis-Leistung sehr gut
Disliked Viele Mücken (Mückenspray nicht vergessen)
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping Porte des Alpilles
2 Avenue du Docteur Barberin
Saint-Étienne-du-Grès
Bouches-du-Rhône
France
13103
Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
43.78625°N
4.71777°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Plage Des Cabassons | 22.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Monteau | 23.6 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
La Romaniquette | 23.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Le Ranquet | 25.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Varage Saint Mitre Istres | 26.1 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Offers
- 10% off PROMOTION SUMMER
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Porte des Alpilles have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Porte des Alpilles dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Porte des Alpilles? Although Vincent van Gogh spent only about a year in Arles, he is inextricably linked with this pretty city on the Rhône river. The Van Gogh Route takes you to the main … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Porte des Alpilles?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping Porte des Alpilles? From £15.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.