Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping Le Gave d'Aspe

• Near the Pyrénées National Park, close to the Aspe river
• Many walking and cycle routes nearby
• Free wifi, barbecues and comfortable faciltiies

Domaine de la Motte

• 500 metres from a lake, beach, picnic area and 310-hectare forest
• Horse riding, quad biking, fishing, pedalo hire and more in the locale
• Miniature golf plus indoor pool, paddling pool and whirlpool

Le Mas Des Sédariès

• Family site in the Cévennes National Park
• Ten minutes' walk from a swimming, fishing and watersports lake
• Pool, spa, snack bar and summer shuttle bus to the local market

Camping Portes d'Ariège

• Leafy family campsite edging the Ariège River in the Midi-Pyrénées
• Pamiers five minutes’ drive and La Ferme aux Bisons 25 minutes
• Swimming pool, bar and restaurant; fishing and kayaking on the river

Camping du Lac de Grolejac

Camping Île de Boulancourt

• Quiet, eco and family-friendly site on the banks of the Essonne river
• An hour and 20 mins' drive from Paris and 25 from Fontainebleau forest
• Clean and modern amenities including disabled facilities

Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Restored medieval farmsteads with spectacular views near Souillac
• A 45-minute drive to Rocamadour; wine tastings in the Dordogne valley
• Outdoor pool with slide, sports, restaurant, snack bar and creperie

Camping de Sorel

• Friendly family campsite 10 minutes' drive from the A1 motorway
• A 25-minute drive to Compiègne or an hour and a quarter to Paris
• On-site restaurant, plus a play area, laundry room, food shop and wifi

Camping Le Lac

• On the shores of a lake five kilometres from La Trinité sur Mer
• Heated pool, paddling pool and solarium
• Bouncy castle, kayak hire/lessons and high season snack bar

Camping le Lac du Lit du Roi

• Family-friendly site with a lakeside and mountain setting
• Climbing, mountain biking, canyoning and much more available locally
• Pool, cyber café, playground and bar-restaurant

Camping Étang du Dordu

• Peaceful rural setting on the edge of a popular fishing lake
• Within an hour’s drive of south Brittany’s coastline
• Playground plus seasonal bar with theme and live music nights

Camping Les Goélands

• Relaxed family-friendly south Brittany site on the Atlantic coast
• Heated pool with water play area, whirlpool bench and jets
• Games room, play areas and disabled-friendly amenities

Camping Le Grand Bois

• Rural, woodland and peaceful site in the Drôme
• Pool, solarium, play area and shop
• Inn restaurant with outdoor terrace and bar

Camping Le Lignon

• Family-friendly site by the river in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
• A five-minute drive from Chambon-sur-Lignon river beach
• Playground, trampoline and summer entertainment

Écurie Leseigneur

• Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
• On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
• Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Camping Mille Etoiles

• In the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges
• A 20-minute walk from the Ardèche river via several routes
• Restaurant, shop, playground and small library

Camping La Grangeonne

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

Camping de Sainte-Mère-Église

• Normandy site in Sainte-Mère-Église with playground and shop
• WW2 museum five minutes' walk; Utah beach and museum 15-minute drive
• Play area, massages, bike hire and shop with the site's own craft beer

Camping Les Lacs de Courtès

• Countryside park between Bordeaux and Toulouse
• In the rural and foodie department of the Gers
• Two pools, spa, sun deck and private lake for fishing