3 stars and above: Campgrounds in Chile

Camping Club Ruca Móvil

• Right by the ocean
• Only 13 kilometres from Antofagasta
• Swimming pool

Cabañas y Camping del Juaco

• On the shores of Lake Icalma, with direct access to a lake beach
• Surrounded by native forest, with trails for hiking and horse riding
• Good base for climbers tackling Villarica and Lonquimay volcanoes

Camping San Pedro

• Family business with extensive experience in family/outdoor holidays
• A 20-minute drive from Arica and its 20 kilometres of beaches
• Pools, play area, TV room, cafeteria and shop

Bed & Wheels

• In a quiet seaside resort with over 5km of white sands
• Direct access to the beach
• Pool, playground and wifi

Camping Petrohue

• In the beautiful Elqui Valley, ideal for stargazing
• Pool and picnic area
• Near Vicuña and its famous observatories

Camping Río Mágico

• In an area of spectacular scenery surrounded by mountains
• First-rate stargazing setting among clear and dark skies
• Playground, picnic areas and barbecue area

Parque La Huayca

• Family and group site in the world's driest non-polar desert
• Spectacular views and close to a nature reserve
• Modern facilities including pool, play area, garden and free wifi

Camping La Higuera

• Peaceful and family-friendly site surrounded by trees and hills
• A 10-minute drive to Limache and 20 to La Campana National Park
• Playgrounds, pools, bar with terrace, restaurant and football pitches

Cabañas y Hostelling Carilafquen

• Family-friendly site 15 minutes from sandy Pacific coast beaches
• Half an hour from the sights and stunning street art of Valparaíso
• Spa with massage room, hot tubs and swimming pool with ocean views

Camping Mihinoa

• Easter Island site with ocean views and spectacular sunsets
• A 10-minute walk to Hanga Roa, and 15 minutes’ drive to Orongo
• Free airport shuttle, sea fishing and shared kitchen facilities

Camping Pan de Azúcar

• On a beach bordering the Pacific Ocean: live like Robinson Crusoe
• Close to Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar
• Information centre, museum and food service

Camping y Restaurante Baumbach

• Lakeside site with kayak rental
• Restaurant on site serving German-style cakes as well as meals
• Several national parks nearby for hiking, climbing and fishing

Camping Internacional Marina Colbún

• Family-friendly site
• Direct access to a lakeside beach
• Boat trips in the Río Claro

Camping Ganímedes

• Rural site on the banks of the Cochiguaz river in the Elqui Valley
• Quiet area for stargazing, fishing, birdwatching and hiking
• On-site restaurant serving breakfasts and dinners

Camping Los Algarrobos

• Small, friendly site 15 minutes' drive from the town of Pica
• Half an hour's drive from the Pampa de Tamarugal National Reserve
• Shaded outdoor cooking and leisure facilities

Nabo Camp