Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Le Domaine de Longemer

• In the Vosges Mountains 50 metres from a lake
• Five minutes from Gerardmer in the Ballons des Vosges Nature Park
• Bar, picnic areas, summer kids' club, playground and games room

Camping A l'Ombre des Tilleuls

• Friendly site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• 7km from Lourdes and 8km from the Caves of Bétharram
• Swimming pool, multisports pitch and restaurant on site

Camping Maisonneuve

• Family-run campsite in lush greenery in the heart of Black Périgord
• Ideal for lovers of nature, the great outdoors, and French history
• During high season plenty of entertainment are organised

Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf 1605

• Spacious wild camping-style pitches on the banks of the Périgord river
• Drive to Château de Jumilhac in 10 minutes, or cycle in half an hour
• Fishing, forest walks and wild swims on site, plus heated pool

Camping Mané Guernehué

• Family-friendly park in the Gulf of Morbihan
• Lots to do on site: high ropes, archery, fishing, riding farm...
• Spa with sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and treatments

Le Moulin des Oies

• Peaceful family campsite on the Ria Étel at Saint-Cado in Brittany
• Alignements de Carnac 20 minutes’ drive; Quiberon Peninsula 35 minutes
• Private sea-water pool and beach; restaurant and evening entertainment

Camping Mas de Champel

• Family-friendly site with lots of activities, next to a natural park
• Pool, paddling pool, beach, kids' club and river for fishing
• Spa and fitness area with hot tub and sauna

Camping Mas de Lastourg

• Riverside site with beach area for fishing and swimming
• 2km from Villefranche-de-Conflent and the Little Yellow Train
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar, miniature golf and playground

Camping Au Bois de Calais

• Family-friendly riverside site 10 minutes' walk from Corrèze
• In the Millevache en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Restaurant with takeaway service and theme nights

Camping Au Pré du Lac

• On the shores of a blue lake surrounded by mountains
• Private lakeside beach
• Bar-restaurant with spectacular lake views

Camping au Mica

• In the varied landscape of the Vosges
• Direct access to the river and its beach
• Ten minutes from the town, lake and skiing of Gérardmer

Camping Mille Etoiles

• In the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges
• A 20-minute walk from the Ardèche river via several routes
• Restaurant, shop, playground and small library

Camping Belle Roche

Camping Montmorency

• Friendly holiday park in the spa town of Bourbonne-les-Bains
• La Bannie animal park five minutes' drive; Lac de la Liez 30 minutes
• Bar-restaurant, play area and laundry room; on-site dinner on Fridays

Le Saint Etienne

• Family-friendly camping on the shore of Villefranche-de-Panat lake
• An hour's drive from hikes and canoe trips in Gorges du Tarn
• Direct access to lake beach for fishing, swimming and watersports

Les Cabanes du Martagon

• Glamping site in Villars-Colmar next to the Mercantour National Park
• Free shuttle bus to local ski resort in winter
• Playground, pétanque court and restaurant with homemade dishes

Camping Cap Sud

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Mediterranean beaches
• Haven for hikers: 15 mins from Catalan Pyrénées Regional Natural Park
• Within easy reach of Perpignan

Camping Municipal Porte Des Cimes

• Spectacular mountain site within easy reach of Andorra's ski resorts
• A short drive from the ancient spa town of Ax-les-Thermes
• Surrounded by lots of waymarked hiking trails

Ô Tipi Lodge

• Loire glamping site with spectacular mountain views
• Five minutes' drive from Saint-Christo-en-Jarez; 25 from Saint-Étienne
• Well-equipped wooden tipis made by local craftsmen; dogs allowed