Playground: Campgrounds in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Domaine du Petit Lac

• Family site 15 minutes’ walk away from the Lake of Sainte-Croix
• A 20-minute drive from Gorges du Verdon; bicycle hire available
• Restaurant, bar, pizzeria, convenience shop and sports courts on site

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Camping L'Hippocampe

• Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
• Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
• Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides

Destination Ailleurs

• Unusual accommodation on the edge of the Gorges du Verdon
• On the outskirts of Éoulx; 20 minutes' drive from Castellane
• Meals (including breakfast), spa and kids' play area on site

Camping La Rivière

Camping Coteau De La Marine

• Mediterranean resting spot in the heart of Verdon Regional Park
• Bordered by a lavender fields
• Close to the Verdon Gorge

Camping Mandala

• Small rural site with mountain views in Haute-Provence
• Playground, yoga classes, shop and vegetarian snack bar
• Near outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking and climbing

Camping Gorges du Verdon

• On a riverbank with private beach for swimming
• Among spectacular mountain views under 10 kilometres from Castellane
• Pools, fitness trail, wild swimming and café-restaurant with terrace

Camping Forcalquier

• Peaceful Provence site 500 metres from the old village of Forcalquier
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Mane and Sigonce
• Pool, play area, communal lodge and bar-restaurant with terrace

Villatent at Camping River

• Safari tents at a small-scale site on the banks of the Ubaye river
• Close to lots of rafting centres, plus climbing and horse riding
• Bar, heated pool and swimming pond with beach area

Camping La Beaume

• Near Esparron-de-Verdon and close to the Verdon gorges
• A couple of kilometres from lakeside beaches
• Heated indoor pool, playground and restaurant

Camping Les Esparons

• In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, close to the Serre Poncon Lake
• Many outdoor activities available to explore the area
• Modern facilities, play area and free wifi