When can I check in and check out of Camping du Chemin de Cassel?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Chemin de Cassel?

From $27.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping du Chemin de Cassel

View prices & book Last booked 21 hours ago 9 61 reviews

Fishing lake (added by manager 14 Sep 2022)

Quiet site with fishing pond, half an hour's drive from Dunkirk
Within half an hour's drive of the beach and an hour from Lille
A 40-minute drive to coastal nature reserve and Plopsaland theme park

Fancy somewhere quiet near the coast? With a fishing pond, nature walks and watersports and maybe a bit of history too? A three-minute drive from the village of Merckhegen in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of northern France, Camping Du Chemin de Cassel ticks all the boxes and then some. Half an hour’s drive from Dunkirk’s beaches, war museum and shops, this is a peaceful, tree-lined site surrounded by fields, with basic but well-tended facilities. It’s a compact place, making for easy ambles between quiet contemplation on the fishing pond and riotous family contests on the pétanque court. The comfy quarters take their name from the nearby town of Cassel, and it’s worth a 20-minute drive to see this tiny fortified settlement with its cobbled and crooked alleyways, hidden courtyards and elegant gardens. Climb Mont Cassel, the highest point in these parts, for views towards the sea and Belgium. There’s a small grocery store in Merckeghen (doubling up as a bar and tobacconist), supermarkets and weekly markets in Dunkirk: forage for French fare in town and have a barbecue back at the base. The amenities are equipped for wheelchair access and for family use, and there’s a laundry on-site to keep everyone looking smart.

Campground type

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 campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of EUR1.50 ($2.49) applies for the use of the shower.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great quiet site, nice toilet block, friendly owners, very handy for the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Glyn D. Sept 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: Great quiet site, nice toilet block, friendly owners, very handy for the ferry

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you very much Friendly

I got lost and phoned the site the lady was so helpful…

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

Anonymous Sept 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: I got lost and phoned the site the lady was so helpful found where I was and sent her son to guide me in. This he did in a very friendly way and took me straight to my pitch and as it was dark then took and showed where all the facilities were. I was truly impressed and grateful and would recommend them.

Disliked: Nothing

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It was a very nice site, well cared for and a friendly…

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

Odette G. Aug 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: It was a very nice site, well cared for and a friendly welcome. All the amenities we needed.

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From the manager: Thank you very much Friendly A Paccou

Calm, quiet, inexpensive, great stop over on way to Dunkirk or Calais

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

Ben T. Aug 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: Great little campsite - very quiet and peaceful. Very reasonable price too. Just half an hour away from the dunes and beaches of Flanders and about 35 mins from the Dunkirk Ferry port. Big pitches, nicely kept. Very small site - close to two small villages with shops, bank etc.

Disliked: Nothing - it was just what we needed for a stop-over on the way home.

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Very convenient site to get to the ferry at dunkirk. Quiet pleasant…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Marie T. Aug 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: Very convenient site to get to the ferry at dunkirk. Quiet pleasant site with a large pitch

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From the manager: Thank you very much ans good travel.. Friendly

Sehr freundlicher Empfang durch dem Betreiber Sehr ruhiger kleiner extrem gepflegter Platz War…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: Sehr freundlicher Empfang durch dem Betreiber Sehr ruhiger kleiner extrem gepflegter Platz War für uns für die Durchreise optimal

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Perfect for the ferry either Calais or Dunkirk. Secluded camping pitches, and…

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

Anonymous July 2024

Power optional grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Perfect for the ferry either Calais or Dunkirk. Secluded camping pitches, and great for being in nature and really quiet. It is a more basic campsite but perfectly acceptable, and with well maintained grounds.

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Peaceful, friendly campsite in the countryside, near Calais.

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

Barney B. July 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: Peaceful countryside location near Calais, friendly and helpful owners, large private pitch, clean facilities. We had a good night's sleep and will go back again.

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Quiet countryside, no traffic noise, the odd birdsong or two. Old French farm…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alan W. July 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: Quiet countryside, no traffic noise, the odd birdsong or two. Old French farm with basic facilities, toilet, wash basin and show (1Euro for 5 mins) Friendly owners, spoke only French as expected, with a little basic English. I enjoyed the stay and only 35-40 mins from the ferry. Thank you. Merci

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site, Friendly staff quiet location

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

Bronagh P. July 2024

Power optional grass and earth caravan site (XL)

Liked: lots of hot water Beautiful location and close to the ferry terminal

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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 Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping du Chemin de Cassel

960 Route de Cassel

Merckeghem

Nord

France

59470

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.85488°N
2.30343°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

From the memorials and monuments in virtually every town and village, to the numerous museums, bunkers and forts dotting the landscape, you won’t be able to ignore the lasting influence of World War II on the northern parts. The military exhibits in the enormous former bunker at Blockhaus d’Eperleques (20 minutes) and Dunkirk’s Operation Dynamo museum are two top picks; if you’re really into the subject, it’s worth the hour’s trip to the coastal batteries and Museum of the Atlantic Wall at Audinghen. If it’s wind and the water you want, make for Gravelines (half an hour) where there’s kitesurfing and kayaking to be had, or head into the Platier d’Oye nature reserve 40 minutes away for walks through a dune ecosystem visited by egrets, osprey and black and white storks. For town pursuits, Dunkirk’s zoo and contemporary art museum add a bit of colour to a shopping trip, and it’s just over an hour to the attractive city of Lille, where the paintings in the Palais des Beaux-Arts compete for your attention with the Art Deco ‘skyscraper’ and a massive antiques market. Feeling competitive? There’s paintballing at Teteghem (half an hour), go-karting at Gravelines, and just over the border in Belgium, a whole load of laughs, shrieks and thrills on the rides of the Plopsaland theme park (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poste De Secours De Petit-Fort-Philippe	21.5 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Poste De Secours - Digue Des Allies	22.3 km	Sea	Good	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand-Fort-Philippe	22.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poste De Secours Principal - Malo Centre	22.9 km	Sea	Good	Good	N/A	N/A
Oye-Plage Les Dunes	23.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Extras

A charge of EUR1.50 ($2.49) applies for the use of the shower.

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.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

General

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.

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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

General

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.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

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

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping du Chemin de Cassel have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping du Chemin de Cassel dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping du Chemin de Cassel? From the memorials and monuments in virtually every town and village, to the numerous museums, bunkers and forts dotting the landscape, you won’t be able to ignore the lasting influence of World … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping du Chemin de Cassel?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 2 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Chemin de Cassel? From $27.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.