Forest campgrounds in France

Parc Montana

• Well-equipped hillside park overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
• A 10-minute drive from the beach at Cogolin; 15 mins from Saint-Tropez
• Pools, water garden, sun terrace, bar, restaurant and outdoor gym

Echologia

• Peaceful glamping site on an eco park 10 minutes' drive from Laval
• Lots of on-site activities including canoeing, fishing and archery
• Meal trays and picnic baskets available for delivery

Eco-Camping le Cun du Larzac

• Eco-camping on a two-hectare site
• Surrounded by nature
• In the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park

Ecolodges de Loire

• Stilted lodges among the trees
• In the Loire Valley with many walking paths nearby
• Wellness centre on site

Camping Le Pic

• Peaceful family-run site near the Dordogne river
• Hiking, cycling, canoeing, fishing and horse riding nearby
• Scenic outdoor pool with helter skelter-style waterslide

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

Camping Le Petit Bois

• On the slopes of the Massif Central mountainous region of Margeride
• Half a kilometre from Ruynes-en-Margeride and 6km from Garabit viaduct
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, and modern and comfortable amenities

Élevage Jolivet

• Wild camping in 60 acres of meadow and woodland near Gouzon
• Guéret, wolf park and several châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Buy fresh farm produce and meet friendly animals on site

Camping le Parc des Sérigons

• Friendly family site next to a forest 2km from La Roche-des-Arnauds
• Horse riding centre next door and pony rides on site
• Bar-restaurant, pool, tennis, multisports field and playground

Camping Lac de Sillé

• Lakeside site in a national forest, a kilometre from a big sandy beach
• Heated pool with deckchairs alongside; watersports centre next door
• Snack wagon, bike hire, playground and grocery shop

Espace Fouletot

• Treehouse cabins in the grounds of a treetop adventure park
• A 30-minute drive from Dole and an hour from Dijon
• Sprawling Forest of Chaux within 15-minute drive for hiking, wildlife

Camping Le Périgord Vert

• Located in the heart of the Regional Nature Park Périgord Limousin
• Family-friendly and dog-friendly
• On-site restaurant with local dishes

Camping Le Moulin du Roch

• Rural Périgord Noir site 10 minutes' drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda
• Rocamadour and the Gouffre de Padirac an hour's drive away
• Heated pool and private fishing lake; summer restaurant and activities

Domaine du Bedat

Domaine De Vivale

• Dog-friendly chalets set around the edge of a pond in the Périgord
• A 20-minute drive from Villars Cave and walks and cycling nearby
• Play areas and a bar with a terrace on site; order snacks too

Domaine du Balbuzard

• Scenic family site with fishing lake, 10 minutes' drive from Giat
• A 45-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Boat hire; summer kids' fishing camps; bar-restaurant and sauna

Domaine de Kervallon

Camping Le Tropicana

• Family-friendly woodland site five minutes’ walk from the beach
• On-site waterpark with pools and waterslides
• Wellness centre: sauna, steam room and hot tub

Camping Barataud

• Quiet family-friendly site on Oléron Island, 150 metres from the beach
• A short drive or cycle to Saint-Denis-d'Oléron and Phare de Chassiron
• Seasonal pools, play area, miniature golf and bike rentals on site

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