Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping Les 4 Vaulx

• In a countryside valley 10 minutes’ drive from Saint Cast
• Direct access to a white sandy beach
• Within easy driving distance of Saint Malo, Dinard and Dinan

Aux Portes des Mille Sources

• Family-run site with a green and eco-friendly approach
• Next to the Vézère river and a fishing pond
• Snack bar, shop, bouncy castle, miniature golf and sports hall

Camping Le Pont de Mazerat

• Family-friendly site in Tamniès, five minutes’ walk from the lake
• A 15-minute drive to Les Eyzies' caves, castle and prehistory museum
• Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, playground, supermarket with bakery

Camping Parc la Chaumière

• Family-friendly site in rural Alsace, six kilometres from Mulhouse
• Swimming pool, playground and fishing pond
• Guided cycling and Nordic walking trips several times a week

Camping Le Parc de Vaux

• Scenic family-friendly site on the banks of the Varenne
• Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park hiking trails from the site
• Miniature golf, fishing and snack bar; next to municipal pool

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Camping le Parc des Sérigons

• Friendly family site next to a forest 2km from La Roche-des-Arnauds
• Horse riding centre next door and pony rides on site
• Bar-restaurant, pool, tennis, multisports field and playground

Camping L'Enclave

• Riverside site across 10 acres on the edge of Estavar village
• In the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Natural Park, close to activities
• Bar-restaurant, outdoor pool, play areas and summer kids' club

Camping Le Moulin du Roy

• Small, peaceful campsite close to the Canal du Midi in Haute-Garonne
• A five-minute drive to historic Revel and a lake; an hour to Toulouse
• On-site sports next to a pool, close to shops, brasseries and a market

Village Toue des Demoiselles

• Small site in a farm on the banks of the Loire river
• Spectacular accommodation in a spectacular setting
• Fishing, hot tub, farm, meals delivered and bike and scooter hire

Camping Naturiste La Genèse

Camping Le Kergariou

• Family-friendly site 1.5km from the sea and the port of Doëlan
• Doëlan 1.5 kilometres; three kilometres from Le Pouldu
• Modern amenities blocks, baby changing and dog washing area

Domaine de Kerelly

• Friendly campsite located in the Morbihan area of Brittany
• Discover the quaint Brittany villages and rich medieval heritage
• Explore the rich seafood gastronomy of the north-west

Camping Port l'Epine

• Family-friendly site on Brittany's Pink Granite Coast
• With its own long stretch of beach
• Heated pool, paddling pool, fishing, playground and restaurant

Camping de la Colline

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
• Half an hour's drive from the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Nature trails, crafts and games for kids in summer holidays

Camping Le Haut Salat

• Peaceful site among spectacular Ariege Pyrenees scenery
• Direct access to a river for swimming and fishing
• Heated pool, play area and games room

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

Camp Au Clair Ruisseau

• In spectacular Alsace surroundings between the Vosges and the Rhine
• Day trips to Strasbourg, Colmar and Europapark Rust in Germany
• Surrounded by nature: relax by the lake or go horse riding

Camping Le Domaine Des Jonquilles

• in the village of Saint-Alban, three kilometres from beaches
• Close to coastal walking trails around Cap d'Erquy and Cap Fréhel
• Summer food truck serving crepes and savoury dishes