Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Le Champ du Moulin

• Family-friendly site in the middle of the Écrins National Park
• Within easy reach of Les Deux Alpes ski resort
• Outdoor pool with waterslide, hikes from the site and more

Camping de Croas An Ter

• Peaceful rural site two kilometres from the south Brittany coast
• Playgrounds, volleyball court and table tennis
• Wildlife haven designated as a bird sanctuary

Camping Gallois Au Petit Bois

• Family-friendly farm site near Ladapeyre in rural Nouvelle-Aquitaine
• A 20-minute drive from Guéret and 40 minutes from Montluçon
• Dining room, daily breakfast, kitchen and woodland trails on site

Camping Hameau Des Cannisses

Dtente Sky Lodge

• Unusual hanging tents at a woodland site five minutes' drive to Massat
• In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Sleeping bags and barbecue provided; shared sauna and kitchen

Camping Tournefeuille

• Family-friendly site by the river in Romorantin-Lanthenay
• Half an hour's drive from the Loire Valley châteaux
• Covered swimming pool, bike hire and games room on site

Camping Le Château de Galaure

Origan Village Naturiste

• Naturist campsite in the Haute Provence
• Help with arranging naturist activities and excursions
• Pool, restaurant, solarium, well-stocked grocery shop and gift shop

Camping de l'Iscle

• Village location in the mountainous Écrins National Park
• Snack bar, tennis court and lake for swimming and fishing
• Range of excursions and activities from the on-site leisure centre

Camping Suze Luxe Nature

• High-end site by the Lez river in Suze-la-Rousse
• 10 minutes from the cross-country A7 (Autoroute du Soleil)
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and spa area with hot tub and massages

Bulle d'R

• Glamping site with transparent pods for guests to sleep and stargaze
• Close to activities in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Private bathrooms, hot tubs and homemade meals

Camping La Saline

• Small peaceful site close to the Loue river and near the Chaux forest
• Less than two kilometres from the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
• Pool, restaurant, playground, shop, wifi and ice cream sales

Camping Le Soulhol

• Quiet and peaceful site with no noisy activities
• Heated pool, paddling pool, playground and free wifi
• On the banks of the Bave river, for free trout fishing

Camping et Village Vacances Le Lac

• Scenic lakeside site in Boulogne-sur-Gesse with views of the Pyrenees
• Five-minute drive to a botanical garden and 10 to Gorges de la Save
• Access to pools, playground, rented pedalos and sports on site

Sun Camping

• Family-friendly site just 100 metres from the Ardèche river
• Bar with evening entertainment in high season
• Fishing, canoeing, hiking and horse riding nearby

Tipi Bivouac

• Eco-friendly tipi site inspired by Native American principles
• A half-hour drive from Sens and an hour and 15 minutes from Orléans
• A 150-hectare wildlife haven with workshops, fishing and hikes

Camping Erreka

• Holidays by the Basque coast, over six hectares of woodland
• Four kilometres from Biarritz; bakery and shop within walking distance
• Heated pool, playground, barbecue area and restaurant

Camping de l'Aigrette

• Quiet Oise site at the edge of a large fishing pond
• A 10-minute walk to Attichy and 15 minutes’ drive to Pierrefonds
• Miniature golf, tennis and pool nearby; hikes straight from the park