Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Domaine du Pont de la Dordogne

• Site located near La Bourboule, 840m above sea level
• Modern on-site facilities include a playground, a spa and jacuzzis
• Enjoy paragliding, hiking and cycling in the Auvergnat mountains

Domaine du Haut des Bluches

• Family-friendly site near La Bresse in the Vosges mountains
• Shuttle bus running to ski resorts in winter season
• Restaurant with bar, kids' menu and takeaway picnic baskets

Domaine d'Haulmé

• Large family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Bogny-sur-Meuse
• Next to a voie verte trail for walks and bike rides
• Direct access to the Semois river for fishing and canoe trips

Camping Le Crêtoux

Domaine de l'Oiselière

• In a green wooded area in peaceful Vendée countryside
• A 40-minute drive from Puy du Fou and 55 from Atlantic beaches
• Summer pool, bike hire, barbecues, bakery, playground and small farm

Domaine de l'Herminière

• Forest site 10 kilometres from the spa town of Dax
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and a watersports lake
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground and barbecue area

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

Domaine de la Coronne

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from the centre of Valréas
• A good starting point for the Enclave des Papes wine route
• Poolside restaurant; pizzas available

Domaine de Claire Rive

• Comfy apartments in the Lot valley, 1.5 kilometres from Prayssac
• Surrounded by Cahors vineyards and 20 minutes from a beach
• Heated pool, bowling alley, playground and summer kids' club

Domaine de Calabel

• Quiet rural site on a Gers farm close to hiking trails
• Waterpark, château and L'isle de Noé village within 15 minutes' drive
• Swimming pool, snack bar and archery on site; meal baskets to order

Domaine Aigoual Cévennes

• Family-friendly site 700m above sea level
• Heated pool, BBQ area and kids' club
• Library and pétanque court

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 l'Art de Vivre

• Peaceful site between Avignon and Orange, 20-25-mins' drive from both
• A 15-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Théâtre antique d'Orange
• Heated pool, restaurant, tennis, bike hire and playground

Camping Lascrouts

• Mountain site in the Pyrénées National Park
• Easy access to the GR10 hiking trail and the Soulor pass
• Snack bar with takeaway, playground, games room and free wifi

Camping La Rochade

• In a grove of oak and birch trees with many facilities
• Just over a kilometre from the village of Naujac-sur-Mer
• Fishing, beach, bathing pond, bouncy castle, events and snack bar

Camping L'Arize

• Peaceful green site between Toulouse and Andorra
• River and private woodland for guests to explore
• Pool, playground and communal barbecue area, plus fishing nearby

Camping Le Chêne

• Family site in Tallard, 10 minutes' walk from town centre amenities
• In the Écrins National Park, a half-hour drive from Serre-Ponçon Lake
• Free access to tennis court and heated public pool close by

Camping La Rivière

• In the Dordogne with direct access to the Vézère river
• Near ancient caves and UNESCO sites
• Pool, library, takeaway and grocery shop

Camping La Prairie

• Peaceful grassy park in the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Less than 10km from climbing, canyoning, potholing and tree climbing
• Weekly dinner and dance events, plus access to a nearby tennis court