Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping Lac du Pont à l'Age

• Forest site with lake in Limousin, five minutes' drive from villages
• A 40-minute drive from the Valley of the Painters and from Limoges
• Boating, swimming and fishing from site; bar-restaurant and kids' club

Camping La Chapelle

• Family site on the Gartempe river, a 10-minute drive from Guéret
• Wolves of Chabrières 15 minutes’ drive; Jardin LACORE one hour
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming and fishing; playground; launderette

Camping La Corbaz

• Family-friendly site in the Haute-Savoie town of Cluses
• Outdoor pool, snack bar and entertainment in summer
• Close to winter and summer activities in the mountains

Camping La Fage

La Bordette

• Family-friendly site in scenic six-hectare setting in the Quercy Blanc
• Heated pool, sun terrace, playground and games room with bar/kitchen
• Breakfast buffet and table d'hôte dinners available for guests

Camping La Giroflée

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
• Opposite a sandy beach and next to a sailing/watersports school
• Bread deliveries and fresh fruit and veg sales on site in summer

La Chanterelle

• Quiet and friendly lakeside site, surrounded by woodland
• Summer activities including food nights, day trips, shows and sports
• Lake fishing, snack bar, hiking trails and local produce

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Camping La Grange Du Pin

• Lakeside site set in the foothills of the Jura mountains
• Playground, bar, restaurant, fishing, BBQs and huge sunbathing area
• Direct access to a lake beach, lifeguarded in the summer season

Camping La Grivelière

• Quiet rural site on the banks of the Verne river near Montrigaud
• Restaurant, market, pool, playground and fishing
• Excellent hikes and cycle trails nearby: bike hire available

Camping Portes d'Ariège

• Leafy family campsite edging the Ariège River in the Midi-Pyrénées
• Pamiers five minutes’ drive and La Ferme aux Bisons 25 minutes
• Swimming pool, bar and restaurant; fishing and kayaking on the river

La Fontaine de Rabelais

• By the Loire River
• Many walking and cycle routes available, canoeing and kayaking
• Only 10 minutes from Orléans and its attractions

Camping l'Anjou

• Family-friendly site with a spacious swimming pool and playground
• In Gers between Toulouse and Bordeaux
• Enjoy a glass of the local Cote de Gascogne at the site's bar

La Forêt du Dragon

• Small, simple rural site with views overlooking the Aveyron hills
• Near Aubrac Regional Natural Park; five minutes' drive from Murols
• Direct access to a river, among fruit trees and with gardens to tend

La Grosse Talle

• Peaceful site with a relaxed atmosphere in leafy green surroundings
• A 15-minute drive from Melle and 50 minutes to Futuroscope
• Swimming pool on site; walks into the countryside from the entrance

Camping La Plage Blanche

• Lush and scenic setting alongside the Loue river in the French Jura
• A short drive to Chaux Forest, Salins-les-Bains and Arc-et-Senans
• Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the river all available

Le Pigeonnier

• Family-friendly camping in the Perigord
• Great facilities and plenty of activities during high season
• Many villages and historical sites nearby