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Camping du Signal

6.1 18 reviews

Peaceful dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from Lac de Nantua
Access the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park from 15 minutes’ drive
Tennis court and play area; shops and restaurants a short walk away

Set between a glacial lake and the foothills of the Jura mountains, Camping du Signal is certainly not short on natural scenery. Peaceful dog-friendly breaks await at this wildlife haven between forested slopes and Lac de Nantua, whose shores are just 10 minutes’ walk away and host activities from fishing and swimming to sailing and pedalo boating. There’s supervised swimming at the lake in July and August – good news for those who are heading here on a family getaway. Dogs are also welcome on site, and they’re sure to appreciate the tons of walks in the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park, which can be accessed within 15 minutes’ drive of the site. If you’d like to stick a little closer to home, there’s a football field across the road, a local stadium a few minutes’ walk away and a sailing club by the water. For any days where you’re after a little light-hearted entertainment or some history, there’s a cinema five minutes’ walk away for the former and a war museum 10 minutes’ walk away for the latter. You might also work up a sweat in the site’s tennis court or have a bit of a rest while the kids hit the play area. Craving bistro cuisine like steak frites or croque monsieur? Nantua has plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the site. There are shops too for those who’d like to gather a selection of snacks for their hikes and days by the water. In terms of practical facilities, Camping du Signal's spacious pitches also have access to toilets accessible to any guests with reduced mobility.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping du Signal

Avenue du Camping

Nantua

L'Ain

France

01130

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.151°N
5.60036°W

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

Head to Dinoplagne® (20 minutes’ drive) to pore over one of the longest trails of titanosaur footprints in existence, or set out to leave plenty of (smaller-sized) footprints of your own over the hiking trails in the gorgeous Vallée de l'Ain (35 minutes), a river valley packed with wildlife and hosting a watersports centre. There are more natural places nearby that will help you to reminisce over older times. The Ruines Chartreuse de Meyriat (25 minutes) was once a grand monastery and the Fort l'Écluse (40 minutes) was built into the side of a mountain in the 17th and 18th centuries. Another interesting trip (back in time and into an underground landscape) is the Cerdon caves - Prehistoric Amusement Park (20 minutes). To get to the cave, you’ll need to board a train and go on a small woodland trek. There are views of vineyards and caves once inhabited by prehistoric people. The amusement park also holds pottery and archaeology demonstrations.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lac du nantua 10 minutes from the campsite

Location, great view of the side of the mountain and 10 mins…

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Andrew M. Sep 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: Location, great view of the side of the mountain and 10 mins walk to the lake.

Disliked: Staff where abrupt. The facilities where not even 1 star, run down and in need of modernisation, lacked cleaning and didn't feel safe the children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with very friendly staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Philomena B. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: Wonderful experience thanks to the Manager, Madame Mireille who constantly surveyed the camping site to ensure all was well.
Any issue was handled immediately and checked the issue was sorted.
Our dog Teddy was given a great welcome and enjoyed his many long walks in nature.
We look forward to returning next year.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site within walking distance of a brilliant lake for swimming.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

chris s. Sep 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: This is an older municipal site which has a local authority improvement programme. The facilities are old but not dirty or unsanitary in any way. The showers are old fashioned. Madame Mireille, the manager, indeed doesn't speak English. I speak a small amount of French and she gave me time to work out what to say. She was always helpful and polite.
The lake is 10 mins walk away and is amazing. Small coffee / snack stands dot around the edge so you can get a cool can when you want. Water is clear and a refreshing distraction to the heat of the day.
Pitches are scruffy but level, hedge lined and spacious. They have updated the Motorhome service point which is excellent and if this is the level they are aiming at for the rest of the improvements then this will be an exceptional site.

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Mooie omgeving, meer.…

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: Mooie omgeving, meer.

Disliked: Sanitair

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing scenery but terrible facilities

Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Melanie S. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: The scenery around the site was incredible.

Disliked: The site was scruffy, the pitches were flat but hedges were overgrown with brambles, nettles and knotweed.
The toilets were an absolute disgrace. Shared facilities without doors, squatting toilets and not clean. There is a notice that the city is aware of the state of the facilities and will be updating for 2024. Pitchup should share this information before accepting bookings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awful

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Nell C. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: not much!

Disliked: The manager was so rude I had to ask her to stop shouting at me. She didn’t speak any English at all and I have very little French (which is my problem not hers) but she was very impatient and unhelpful. We had booked for two nights but only stayed for one. The facilities were pretty disgusting!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Never book again

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Kelly G. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: The lake nearby is stunning, people in the local shops are very friendly

Disliked: Despite what it says the lady doesn't speak a word of English but that's by the by she is rude , she overcharges even though you pay beforehand she will say pitch up is wrong, she shouts at kids for playing ( French and English kids ) we paid for 4 nights and left after 2 never felt so uncomfortable at a campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff, clean facilities, good value

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

mario e. Aug 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: What a fabulous experience. Location excellent, the lake and mountain close by were stunning. Marielle the receptionist what is there to say, she was very professional, attentive to all the customers. She was a delight to deal with. Thank you for an excellent breakfast.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Decent site with everything you need.

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Alastair P. Jul 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: Electricity and water available. Level pitches separated by small hedges. Walking distance to town centre and restaurants. Inexpensive.

Disliked: Shower and toilet facilities need to be upgraded. Receptionist could not speak any English (my fault, I should speak the native language). No shop on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in good location near beautiful lake.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Rob B. Jun 2023

Powered grass campsite (groups only)

Liked: Location, price, friendly quiet.

Disliked: Not really a gripe but the barrier doesn't sense if you are riding a motorcycle. And took 15 mins to find someone to activate it .

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Frequently asked questions

Does Camping du Signal have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping du Signal dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping du Signal? Head to Dinoplagne® (20 minutes’ drive) to pore over one of the longest trails of titanosaur footprints in existence, or set out to leave plenty of (smaller-sized) footprints of your own over … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping du Signal?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more