Château du Gandspette

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building
Swimming on a sunny day
Relax by the pool
Outdoor pool and sundeck
Pool fun
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Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building

  • Set over 11 hectares in manicured grounds of a 19th-century château
  • A 35-minute drive from the Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings
  • Two pools, outdoor gym, pizza bar and cosy bar and restaurant
Peaceful, green and spectacularly scenic... Camping Château du Gandspette is a quiet countryside site set among the grounds of a 19th-century château, across 11 hectares of bloom-filled wooded parkland in the Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park. The Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings are 35 minutes' drive away. This park’s pleasant woodland setting makes for a pristinely peaceful stay: the site has spacious and landscaped pitches surrounded by mature trees, loads of green space and lots of blooms and hedges. Leisurewise, there are two outdoor pools (one heated), ping pong tables and tennis courts, as well as a multisports area and an outdoor gym; activities run in high season too. Food is well sorted at the site’s well-appointed summer bar and restaurant, serving grilled meats and regional specialities such as Flemish carbonnade and potjevleesch, and at the snack bar for pizza and fries to eat in or take away. The bar and its viewsome terrace is where you can sink a drink or two (while watching major sports fixtures, if that’s your leisurely bent). And if the scenery isn’t enough to rouse you from your slumber? Freshly baked bread is on sale every summer morn.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Travel trailer sites 70
RV sites 20
Mobile homes for rent 10
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 30/04 and 15/09.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Video games are available between 1 July and 30 August. The bakery is open every day from 8am to 9am from mid-May to mid-September. The bar is open between 3pm and 11pm during high season, and from 6pm to 9pm the rest of the year.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 323 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained campground set in peaceful woodland surroundings. It's highly praised for its spacious sites, excellent facilities, and friendly, helpful staff, with many visitors highlighting its convenience for ferry and Eurotunnel crossings. The on-site bar, restaurant, and swimming pools are popular, making it suitable for both stopovers and longer stays.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-09

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Brilliant. 100% recommend.

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 Ryan G. 3 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Lovely site — absolutely perfect for a short hop from Calais.

The grounds are beautiful, the pools are fantastic, and the toilet/shower facilities are spotless and really well designed.

It’s wonderfully peaceful, with a great play park for the kids and plenty of space between pitches.

Reception was extremely friendly and spoke excellent English.

We’ll definitely be returning — 100%.

Disliked The Wi‑Fi is chargeable, so we decided not to use it.

Not a site issue, but worth noting: Swimming shorts aren’t allowed — you have to wear proper swim trunks instead!

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Schoon Sanitair in de ochtend…

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 Toine K. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Schoon Sanitair in de ochtend

Disliked Grote campeerplaatsen

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It was great for easy access…

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 Sandra L. 2 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked It was great for easy access from or to Le Shuttle.

Disliked No map of local area or information where the black, grey waste and rubbish areas were

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Great welcome brilliant staff all round…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great welcome brilliant staff all round ,good layout with nice dog walk and great bar and takeaway .pools looked lovely but bit chilly to try out .

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EXCELLENT PLACE TO STAY AND WILL BE GOING BACK IN THE FUTURE

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 Steve D. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked EVERYTHING

Disliked NOTHING

Recommend to friends Visit again

Idyllic and tranquil, very convenient stopover…

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Duncan G. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Idyllic and tranquil, very convenient stopover for returning to UK via Calais. Perfect for an early getaway without disturbing anyone else. But also each time we stay I think how lovely it would be to stay for longer.

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The staff were very good and…

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Damon H. 2 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked The staff were very good and really friendly and helpful. Pitch large. Showers good. Decent bar and restaurant, fries cooked in beef dripping 😋

Disliked Nothing

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Everything, friendly staff, great bar and…

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Sarah B. 7 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Everything, friendly staff, great bar and restaurant, nice clean pool and play area. Lots of French charm and nice planting too, would come back.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site with nice swimming pool…

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 Joseph L. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely site with nice swimming pool and good restaurant

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent size pitches. Beautiful surroundings Friendly and informative…

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 Hayley S. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Excellent size pitches.
Beautiful surroundings
Friendly and informative reception
Clean and tidy everywhere
Great pool for a heatwave

Disliked Meal & service at the on-site bar/restaurant was alot to be desired . Food plain, service not good as ordered food but alot of confusion over dishes. Looked short staffed and over run .The waitress we had was very apologetic with the problems we had. More organisation needed

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Features

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Château du Gandspette

133 Rue du Gandspette

Éperlecques

Pas-de-Calais

France

62910

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81884°N
2.17858°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

The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive from the Calais-Fréthun high-speed rail international station too, making one-hour journeys to London, 30-minute journeys to Lille and two-hour journeys to Brussels and Paris a cinch. The site’s Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park setting is tiptop for hikes and bike rides around the area, with the GR 128 hiking trail (between Wissant in France and Gand in Belgium) within easy reach. Horse riding, fishing and golf are available in Ruminghem and St Omer, and for kid-friendly days out, bowling, go-karting and theme parks such as Dennlys Parc at Dennebroeucq and Plopsaland de Panne in Belgium are all within an hour’s drive. History buffs can take a trip to the Eperlecques Blockhouse, a kilometre from base, and the La Coupole bunker complex (aka the St Omer Dome) is less than 20 minutes’ drive away. Other war memorial sites and points of interest well worth a trip to include the Fortress of Mimoyecques, the 1939-1945 Museum at Ambleteuse, the Memorial Museum at Calais, the Atlantic Wall Museum in Audinghen and the Memorial Museum at Dunkirk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poste De Secours De Petit-Fort-Philippe 21.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Grand-Fort-Philippe 22.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Dunes 22.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes 23.2 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marck La Huchette 24.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Château du Gandspette have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Château du Gandspette dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Château du Gandspette? The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Château du Gandspette?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Château du Gandspette? From $46.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.