Hardstanding or gravel: Campgrounds in Auvergne

Camping Au Bord de l'Eau

• On the banks of the Loire river, 30 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay
• Bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, climbing and hiking nearby
• Pool, snack bar, TV room and games room with board games and books

Domaine des Grandes Côtes

• Auvergne site spread over 45 hectares on the banks of the Bouble river
• Within an hour's drive of Vulcania and Le PAL theme parks
• Excellent bistro on site, plus indoor pool and 18-hole discgolf course

La Garnasette

• Quiet site in a wildlife haven in Haute-Loire with mountain views
• Half an hour's drive from the UNESCO heritage city of Le Puy
• Vegan, vegetarian and organic meals; a five-minute drive from village

Domaine Bonneblond

• Centrally located spacious family site in the Auvergne countryside
• Stargazing haven among spectacular sunrises and sunsets
• Pool, swimming dam, table d'hôte and playroom with dressing-up box

Les Fruits du Passau

• Well-equipped safari tents on a peaceful and rural site
• Family friendly with playground and skelter course
• Pool; sun loungers, and breakfast, lunch and dinner all served on site

Camping de Saint-Urcize

• Peaceful park in the ski village of Saint-Urcize
• Guided hikes, bike trips and horseback treks within 10 minutes' drive
• Wellness area with Finnish bath and woodburning and infrared saunas

Bulles d'Auvergne

• Luxurious, adults-only geodesic dome near Cesset in rural Auvergne
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule; 25 minutes to Vichy
• Private site with solar shower, private kitchen, hot tub and bike hire

Camping L'Alternatif

• Eco-friendly, tree-lined site on the edge of a river with a pond
• A 25-minute drive from Montluçon and 15 minutes on foot from Huriel
• Fishing, bar, common room, board games and kids’ play areas

Camping de L'Étang

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk from Mérigot lake
• Near activities in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Table d'hôte meals, farm shop, playground and pétanque court

Camping Le Garoustel

Domaine du Lac

• Waterside site with direct access to the Saint-Étienne-Cantalès lake
• Beach, fishing, floating lake pools and boat and pedalo hire
• Pools, activity space and bar

Camping Val Saint Jean

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

Camping La Pommeraie

• Family site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park
• Peaceful setting with spectacular valley views
• Waterpark, restaurant, fitness centre, archery and bouncy castle