Camping Cristal D'Opale

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Looking across the pitches
Looking across the pitches
Beach around 15 minutes' walk away
Pitches
Grass and sand pitches
Pitches on sand and grass
Exterior
Exterior
Path through the site
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Beach around 15 minutes' walk away
Pitches
Grass and sand pitches

  • Peaceful Nord-Pas-de-Calais site five minutes' drive from Camiers
  • Le Touquet, Parc Bagatelle and Nausicaá within a half-hour drive
  • Restaurant and summer food truck on site; sandy beach 15 minutes' walk
How's this for a setting for a seaside break in Nord-Pas-de-Calais? Camping Cristal d’Opale is tucked away among the dunes at the southern corner of the Caps et Marais d’Opale Regional Natural Park, about five minutes' drive from Camiers, and it’s a lovely spot for a relaxed break close to the coast. What you want from a seaside holiday is, of course, a beach not too far away – and this site certainly delivers on that front, as the extensive sands of Plage Sainte-Cécile are about 15 minutes’ walk away. This location, just a little way back from the shoreline (with no sea views), means that pitches are nicely sheltered from coastal breezes; it also puts you within easy walking distance of a couple of restaurants near the beach (and there are a couple more in Camiers, along with a supermarket for picnic supplies). As well as being able to walk to the local beach easily enough, you’ll also be well placed for other destinations along the coast, including Le Touquet and Boulogne-sur-Mer (both within 25 minutes’ drive) and the various forest areas around the natural park. So that’s a pretty resounding thumbs-up for the setting, but what about the place itself? Well, this is one of those sites that’s focused on peaceful times rather than being packed with lots of noisy activities and facilities. That said, you will have access to a play area for energetic kids, and there’s occasional low-key entertainment on site. A launderette, a wifi service and modern bathrooms (with wheelchair access and baby facilities) are also on site, and there’s a bar-restaurant along with a food truck for more eating options in summer. While there isn't a chemical waste disposal point on site, the site can point you towards a partner campsite, 10 minutes' drive away, with such facilities.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 120
Tent sites 120
RV sites 120
Mobile homes for rent 250
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of €0.50 ($0.80) applies for the use of the shower.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

3.5

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

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Value for money
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0% would recommend this site to a friend

0% would stay here again
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Arrival date (latest first)

Pour un passage d’une nuit c’est suffisant

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand campsite

Liked La proximité à la plage

Disliked Les sanitaires très moyens et le passage des véhicules après minuit malgré la barrière sous disant inaccessible à partir de 23h , l’état des emplacements aux campeurs à revoir , certe un camping en travaux mais dites le dès l’arrivée et non au départ ça éviterai les surprises. Cordialement

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Not ready for paying camping guests.

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand campsite

Liked Nearby beach is nice, electric was reliable.

Disliked Site is in quite a state, pitches are random, many are very deep sand so no good for campers / motorhomes or caravans. We found 2 big pieces of metal with rusty nails sticking out in the sand on our pitch, good job the van didn't get a flat tyre, or worse we stepped on them! Cigarette ends all over the pitch too, and in a general state. Toilets blocks were certainly not modern as described in the information, and although clean enough most of the time, they clearly had some drainage issues as the floor was often half flooded, and they smelt quite nasty at times. You have to pay for showers and the shower I used barely worked and literally dribbled water. Abandoned caravans littered across the site, and even some newer static type homes seemingly dumped on the side of some pitches. We were later told they are apparently renovating the site after a period of being abandoned, but its got a long long way to go and I saw very little evidence of much being renovated in the camping areas or toilet blocks. They are obviously spending some money on new static vans but thats about all I could see. It has the potential to be a really nice site, but its certainly not ready to be accepting camping guests in my opinion, and still has an abandoned feel to it all.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping Cristal D'Opale

690 Rue de Lille

Camiers

Pas-de-Calais

France

62176

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.58112°N
1.58693°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Plage Sainte-Cécile (15 minutes’ walk) is likely to be the centre of attention, whether you choose to sit or stroll quietly, play in the sand or join one of the summer activities like beach volleyball or paddleboarding. Le Touquet (20 minutes’ drive) is a good option for a change of scenery, with classic architecture to see and beach bars along its stretch of soft sandy beach. For a bit more activity along the coast, book horse riding with one of the equestrian centres around Le Touquet, play golf at Golf d'Hardelot - Les Dunes (20 minutes) or get up into the trees at Opalaventure Park (five minutes). There are lots of lovely walks around too, perhaps in the Parc du Rohart nature reserve (five minutes) or the Dunes du Mont Saint-Frieux (10 minutes). Family days out? Try the rides and rollercoasters of Parc Bagatelle or check out the underwater world at Nausicaá Centre National De La Mer (both half an hour), Europe’s biggest aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Camiers Sainte Cecile 1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodN/A
Camiers Saint Gabriel 1.4 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage 6 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Le Touquet Centre Plage 6.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Saint Etienne Au Mont Plage Nord 9.3 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Cristal D'Opale have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Cristal D'Opale dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Cristal D'Opale? Plage Sainte-Cécile (15 minutes’ walk) is likely to be the centre of attention, whether you choose to sit or stroll quietly, play in the sand or join one of the summer activities … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Cristal D'Opale?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Cristal D'Opale? From $32.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.