Camping du Signal

2 reviews
Forested slopes on one side
Forested slopes on one side
Plenty of greenery
Grass pitches
One of the pitches
Grassy pitches
Site surrounded by woods
Sports grounds
Flowers around the site
1/10

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  • Peaceful dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from Lac de Nantua
  • Access the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park from 15 minutes’ drive
  • Play area, tennis court, table tennis and other activities
Set between a glacial lake and the foothills of the Jura mountains, Camping du Signal is certainly not short on natural scenery. Peaceful, dog-friendly breaks await at this wildlife haven between forested slopes and Lac de Nantua, whose shores are just 10 minutes’ walk away and host activities from fishing and swimming to sailing and pedalo boating. There’s supervised swimming at the lake in July and August – good news for those who are heading here on a family getaway. Dogs are also welcome on site, and they’re sure to appreciate the tons of walks in the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park, which can be accessed within 15 minutes’ drive of the site. If you’d like to stick a little closer to home, there’s a football field across the road, a local stadium a few minutes’ walk away and a sailing club by the water. For any days where you’re after a little light-hearted entertainment or some history, there’s a cinema five minutes’ walk away for the former and a war museum 10 minutes’ walk away for the latter. You might also work up a sweat on the site’s tennis court or have a bit of a rest while the kids hit the play area or the ping pong table. Craving bistro cuisine like steak frites or croque monsieur? Nantua has plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the site. There are shops too for those who’d like to gather a selection of snacks for their hikes and days by the water. If you're visiting during high season, you also get to look forward to visiting the on-site guinguette (a tavern-style venue) and snack bar; there's also a food truck open every Tuesday and Friday in July and August. In terms of practical facilities, Camping du Signal's spacious pitches also have access to toilets accessible to any guests with reduced mobility.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 59
Touring caravan pitches 59
Motorhome pitches 59
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping du Signal

3

Avenue du Camping

Nantua

L'Ain

France

01130

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.151°N
5.60036°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

Head to Dinoplagne® (20 minutes’ drive) to pore over one of the longest trails of titanosaur footprints in existence, or set out to leave plenty of (smaller-sized) footprints of your own over the hiking trails in the gorgeous Vallée de l'Ain (35 minutes), a river valley packed with wildlife and hosting a watersports centre. There are more natural places nearby that will help you to reminisce over older times. The Ruines Chartreuse de Meyriat (25 minutes) was once a grand monastery and the Fort l'Écluse (40 minutes) was built into the side of a mountain in the 17th and 18th centuries. Another interesting trip (back in time and into an underground landscape) is the Cerdon caves - Prehistoric Amusement Park (20 minutes). To get to the cave, you’ll need to board a train and go on a small woodland trek. There are views of vineyards and caves once inhabited by prehistoric people. The amusement park also holds pottery and archaeology demonstrations.

Reviews

4.5

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

Location
 7
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 4
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
 2

50% would recommend this site to a friend

50% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite benefits from a stunning location with a beautiful lake a short walk away and incredible valley scenery. Pitches are spacious and level. While some guests found the manager very helpful and attentive, others reported her as rude and unhelpful, with language barriers contributing to negative experiences. Facilities are described as dated and in need of modernisation by some, with others finding them clean and adequate.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 1
Arrival date (latest first)

Good price for a comfortable stay in a stunning location.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 1
Lesley L.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Decent size pitch. Less than 10 minutes walk from the beautiful lake. Very reasonable price and cheaper than Pitchup quoted. Ablutions are comprehensive, though basic. Friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Barely warm water and very poor water pressure. The approach to the site is off-putting; thankfully, the site is better inside than out, though a bit shabby.
Pitchup charged a deposit, which the campsite claimed it did not receive and ‘wasn’t normal’ practice. No WiFi signal from the site WiFi….

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, great view of the side…

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 2
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
Andrew M.

Electric grass pitch (groups only)

Liked Location, great view of the side of the mountain and 10 mins walk to the lake.

Disliked Staff where abrupt. The facilities where not even 1 star, run down and in need of modernisation, lacked cleaning and didn't feel safe the children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and the beautiful view of the mountains, as well as the proximity to the lake.

We’re very sorry to hear that other aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. Since your visit, the campsite has undergone a full change in management and staff. We have also improved cleanliness standards, and ensuring the site feels safe and welcoming for families and children.

We genuinely appreciate your comments, as they help guide our ongoing improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future so you can experience the positive changes firsthand.

Warm regards,
The Campsite Team

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Signal have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping du Signal dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Signal? Head to Dinoplagne® (20 minutes’ drive) to pore over one of the longest trails of titanosaur footprints in existence, or set out to leave plenty of (smaller-sized) footprints of your own over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Signal?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more