Campgrounds for backpackers in Rhône-Alpes

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 Le Moulin de Gournier

• Rural Ardèche site on the banks of La Ganière river near Les Vans
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Restaurant, bar, playground and river access for fishing and swims

Camping Les 3 Lacs du Soleil

• Family site on banks of three lakes, with beach, pool and waterslide
• Five minutes' drive from Trept and an hour from Lyon and Grenoble
• Fishing, tennis, indoor play, restaurant, snack bar, takeaway and shop

Camping Le Saut Du Loup

• Spacious woodland site set over five hectares in southern Ardèche
• Rosières and Joyeuse within a five-minute drive; Aubenas 25 minutes
• Outdoor pool, snack bar, themed evenings, pétanque and laundry room

Camping L'Escale

Sun Camping

• Family-friendly site just 100 metres from the Ardèche river
• Bar with evening entertainment in high season
• Fishing, canoeing, hiking and horse riding nearby

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

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

Camping de Charlieu

• Family-friendly riverside park on the edge of Charlieu
• Next to a riverside voie verte; 15 minutes' drive to River Loire
• Snack bar and play area on site; free swimming pool access in summer

Camping Suze Luxe Nature

• High-end site by the Lez river in Suze-la-Rousse
• 10 minutes from the cross-country A7 (Autoroute du Soleil)
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and spa area with hot tub and massages

Camping de la Colline

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
• Half an hour's drive from the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Nature trails, crafts and games for kids in summer holidays

International Camping

Camping Le Ventadour

• Family-run site on the banks of the Ardèche river near Meyras
• Games room, playgrounds and river beach with safe swimming area
• Gorges de l'Ardèche canoe trips and other outings arranged by staff

Camping Le Vieux Vallon

• Wooded site 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Vallon Pont d'Arc
• A 10-minute walk from the Ardèche river for swimming and canoe trips
• Pool, sun terrace, trampoline and playground

Camping Neige et Nature

• Small and well-maintained site in the Belledonne mountain range
• Among spectacular mountain scenery near Les 7 Laux
• Seasonal pool, summer snack bar and international library

Le Pequelet

Domaine de Mépillat

• Quiet woodland setting on the edge of a fishing lake
• Between Burgundy, Bresse and Jura
• Heated outdoor pool, bouncy castle and snack bar on site

Camping La Grange Du Pin

• Lakeside site set in the foothills of the Jura mountains
• Playground, bar, restaurant, fishing, BBQs and huge sunbathing area
• Direct access to a lake beach, lifeguarded in the summer season

Camping de la Vallée du Doux

• Small and family-friendly riverside site
• Less than a kilometre from the velorail of the Ardèche Verte
• Fishing, snack bar and play area

Camping Les Berges du Doux

• On the banks of the Doux river, just outside Boucieu-le-Roi
• 20 minutes' walk from the Gorges du Doux velorail
• Restaurant/bar with outdoor terrace and high season entertainment