Forest campgrounds in France

La Petite Place dans Les Bois

• Friendly family-run site surrounded by woodland near Tarnac
• In the Millevaches Regional Natural Park with easy access to hikes
• Games barn on site, plus takeaways, workshops and pony walks

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping La Coccinelle

• Family-friendly site in Auvergne, five mins' drive from Blot-l’Église
• A 15-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• Bar-restaurant, pool, two playgrounds, tennis, ping pong and pétanque

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

Camping Parc de Montsabert

• Family-friendly site in the stunningly scenic Loire Valley
• Châteaux, vineyards and theme parks within half an hour’s drive
• Heated, covered pool with waterslides, and pampering at on-site spa

Camping La Source

• Family-friendly site in Sournia, between mountains and beaches
• Great spot for hiking and cycling; GR36 walking route nearby
• Outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and snack bar serving pizzas

Camping Parc du Guibel

• Family site in countryside less than five minutes’ drive from a beach
• Adventurers’ paradise: within 10 mins of Brière Regional Natural Park
• On-site waterpark with pool, slides, paddling pool and sun terrace

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

Cap'Cabane

• Site hidden in the middle of the Landes region's forest
• Sheltered, pine nut-shaped treehouses

Domaine de Kervallon

Camping Les Puits Tournants

• Quiet lakeside campsite near the Somme battlefields
• On-site fishing and a Zen chalet for pampering
• Ideal for hikers and cyclists

Camping Les Playes

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from beaches of Côte d’Azur
• Hikes, trails and viewpoints of stunning Calanques within 35 minutes
• Less than an hour from the port city of Marseille

La Roulotte du Petit Embranchard

• Friendly-welcome, adventures and quiet discoveries
• Reconnect with nature
• Glamping and quirky units

Camping La Croix du Vieux Pont

• Discover Picardy, close to Paris and the Champagne region
• Vast choice of activities
• Large pool complex

Camping La Sagne

• Friendly Périgord Noir site on the bank of the Dordogne
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Sarlat and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
• Pool, Jacuzzi, snack bar, terrace, shop, playground and library

L'Atelier des Rêves

• Repurposed shipping container a five-minute drive from Salernes, Var
• Verdon Natural Regional Park 10 minutes’ drive; Port Fréjus one hour
• Large terrace with a hot tub and swings; magazines and board games

Camping La Forêt

• In a pine forest with views of the Alps
• Ski resorts nearby: free shuttle bus available
• Pool, restaurant, ski storage and solar powered amenities

Camping La Forge de Sainte-Marie

• Set around an 18th-century forge among champagne vineyards
• Indoor pool, sun terrace, fishing lake, archery and live music nights
• Bar-restaurant with terrace and local wine/champagne and cheeses

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

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

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