Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Parc Camping de Pramousquier

• Site a 10-minute walk from Pramousquier beach with Côte d'Azur views
• Within 15 minutes’ drive of Le Lavandou and 45 minutes to Saint-Tropez
• Bar and restaurant plus petanque, a playground and ping pong

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 Vauban

• Family-style Nord-Pas-de-Calais site in a peaceful canalside setting
• Five minutes' walk from Bergues town centre; Dunkirk 15 minutes' drive
• Two minutes' walk from footpaths and fishing opportunities; free wifi

Camping Verte Vallée

• Friendly site in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
• 300 metres from a lake, 4km from Route des Crêtes and 9 from Gérardmer
• Pool, fishing, tennis, play area, shop and bar with terrace

Les Chalets de Lavialle

• Peaceful chalet site 20 minutes' walk from Juillac village centre
• A 35-minute drive from medieval Brive-la-Gaillarde
• Open-air swimming pool and play area on site

Le Sheep Inn

• Small and quiet Auvergne site outside the village of Sainte-Thérence
• A 20-minute drive to Montluçon; 50 minutes to Forêt de Tronçais
• Eco-friendly site with lovely views from a large wooden deck

Camping du Canal

• Family-friendly site, 15 minutes’ drive from German and Swiss borders
• Located in Kembs, on EuroVelo cycle routes 6 and 15
• Outdoor pool, snack bar, kids’ playground and launderette on site

Les Palmiers

Les Rives De L'Aygues

• At the heart of the Drôme Provençale, between vineyards and rivers
• Relaxing family-friendly campsite
• Discover the city of Avignon and participate in local wine festivals

Best Holiday at Camping Les Prairies de la Mer

Camping du Lac de Viam

• Dog-friendly site in a natural park on the shore of Lac de Viam
• A 20-minute drive from Treignac and 25 minutes from Meymac
• Lake beach 30 metres away; canoes available to hire from the site

Castelwood Vacances

• Peaceful woodland chalets 20 minutes' walk from Château de Biron
• 45 minutes' drive from the vineyards around Bergerac
• Quiet site with swimming pool, playground and pétanque court

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 Gallois Au Petit Bois

• Family-friendly farm site near Ladapeyre in rural Nouvelle-Aquitaine
• A 20-minute drive from Guéret and 40 minutes from Montluçon
• Dining room, daily breakfast, kitchen and woodland trails on site

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

A Place in Haute-Vienne

• Small and peaceful site in the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Half an hour's drive from Limoges, Reynou zoo, zipwires and go-karting
• Pool and games room; airport and shop runs and breakfasts on request

Pinàbre Camping and Caravan Site

• Peaceful family site 40 minutes' drive from Côtes d'Armor beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Moncontour and the Loudéac forest
• Tennis court on site; horse riding, fishing and kayaking nearby

Camping Puynadal

• Small family-friendly site in the Dordogne
• Large leisure area with pool, two play areas and more
• Snack bar and summer activities