Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping La Grande Lande

• Large swimming pool
• See the south of Brittany

Camping Le Chêne

• Family site in Tallard, 10 minutes' walk from town centre amenities
• In the Écrins National Park, a half-hour drive from Serre-Ponçon Lake
• Free access to tennis court and heated public pool close by

Camping de Langatre

Camping de La Motte

• Spacious family-friendly holiday park in the Vendée countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Puy du Fou theme park; an hour to the coast
• Fishing pond, playground and indoor and outdoor pools; snack bar

L'Abri des Chênes

• Peaceful glamping site on the edge of the village of Brie-sous-Archiac
• Half an hour's drive from brandy producers in Cognac
• Meal basket deliveries, barbecues and guest kitchen

Camping Lou Comtadou

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from central Carpentras
• Avignon, Mont Ventoux and vineyards within a half-hour drive
• Free entry to adjacent pool in July and August

Tipis Nature

• Tipi glamping among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• 3km from UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, via the Camino de Santiago
• Cosy communal cottage with kitchen, seating and TV/DVD lounge

Camping La Garenne

• Family-friendly park 15 minutes' walk from Peyrignac in the Dordogne
• Canoeing, château and cave visits within a half-hour drive
• Kids' club, organised outings and evening entertainment

Domaine Le Moulin Neuf

• Peaceful rural site five kilometres from Uzès
• Away from busy tourist sites but within 45 mins of Avignon and Nîmes
• Pool, paddling pool, restaurant, bar and summer entertainment

Camping La Drobie

• Peaceful riverside site near Sablières in the southern Ardèche region
• Near 50km of hiking trails and within an hour's drive of Pont d'Arc
• Trout fishing in the Drobie river plus natural swimming pool and beach

Camping La Civelle

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from sandy beaches
• Surfing paradise: less than 10 minutes from world-class waves
• Relax on site next to the pool or in the hammocks among the trees

Domaine du Haut des Bluches

• Family-friendly site near La Bresse in the Vosges mountains
• Shuttle bus running to ski resorts in winter season
• Restaurant with bar, kids' menu and takeaway picnic baskets

Domaine du Pont de la Dordogne

• Site located near La Bourboule, 840m above sea level
• Modern on-site facilities include a playground, a spa and jacuzzis
• Enjoy paragliding, hiking and cycling in the Auvergnat mountains

Camping La Chevrette

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the Loire in Digoin
• A 15-minute drive to Paray-le-Monial; half an hour to Le Pal
• Swimming pool and play area on site, plus river access for fishing

Camping Lac de Thoux St-Cricq

• Well-equipped family site on the shore of Lac de Thoux St-Cricq
• A 40-minute drive to Toulouse; 10 minutes to L’Isle-Jourdain
• Lake beach, waterpark, restaurant and summer kids' club

Camping de l'Orb

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the Orb river
• Direct access to a riverside beach, close to Roquebrun
• Playground, library, tennis, fishing and bowling all available

Camping Kerisole

• Family campsite in woodland five minutes’ drive from Scaër in Brittany
• Concarneau half an hour’s drive; Quimper and Breton beaches 35 minutes
• Heated pool and Jacuzzi; takeaway breakfast; snack bar with pizza oven

Camping Les Roches

• Calm and clean campsite with exceptional views of the sea
• Located in Erquy, the scallop "capital", also great for foot fishing
• Heated toilet and shower block

Camping Les Rives de l'Ardèche

• On the banks of the Ardèche river
• 3 kilometres from Mayres and near the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park
• Snack bar, games room and TV room with books and games

La Colline Vagabonde

• Secluded and peaceful adults-only glamping with lovely views
• In the Cévennes National Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve
• Breakfast included; swim in the river next to the site