Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Le Bosquet

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 Pequelet

Camping la Parée Préneau

• Located close to a superb and immense sandy beach
• An authentic, clean, and friendly campsite
• Discover the Vendée region, its lighs, landscapes, and atmosphere

Camping Tikiti

• Located in the south west of Corsica
• Only five minutes from the beach
• Relax by the pool or under the oak trees

Camping La Borie Basse

• Flower-filled and family-run farm site in the Aveyron countryside
• Within 15 minutes of Toulouse-Lautrec's château and Pradinas zoo park
• Horse treks from site; a three-minute drive from shops, bars and eats

Camping L'Arize

• Peaceful green site between Toulouse and Andorra
• River and private woodland for guests to explore
• Pool, playground and communal barbecue area, plus fishing nearby

L'Étang de Fléchat

• Family-run campsite located near a pond
• Surrounded by forest
• Visit the numerous regional volcanos including Volvic

Camping L'Oasis

• In a walkers' paradise in the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park
• Summer wellness centre with pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room
• Outdoor pool, playground, ice cream shop, restaurant and bar

Camping La Rivière

• In the Dordogne with direct access to the Vézère river
• Near ancient caves and UNESCO sites
• Pool, library, takeaway and grocery shop

Camping La Cabane

• Family-friendly site with fishing pond by the Dordogne river
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Castlenaud and Beynac châteaux
• Bar, snack bar and mini market; fresh bread and pastries; indoor pool

Camping des 5 Vallées

• Family-friendly Hautes-Alpes site 10 minutes' drive from Briançon
• Close to Tour de France passes, plus hikes, rafting and skiing
• Heated pool, café, play area and activities on site

Camping de Sainte-Mère-Église

• Normandy site in Sainte-Mère-Église with playground and shop
• WW2 museum five minutes' walk; Utah beach and museum 15-minute drive
• Play area, massages, bike hire and shop with the site's own craft beer

Camping Le Roquelongue

• Family-friendly site with pools, playgrounds and zoo by the Lot river
• 400 metres of private river for kayaking, pedal boating and fishing
• A five-minute drive to shops, eats and drinks in Livinhac-le-Haut

La Cigale de l'Allier

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Allier river
• Outdoor pool, donkey park, volleyball court and heated washroom
• Direct river access for fishing and near a lake for watersports

Camping La Rochade

• In a grove of oak and birch trees with many facilities
• Just over a kilometre from the village of Naujac-sur-Mer
• Fishing, beach, bathing pond, bouncy castle, events and snack bar

Domaine Aigoual Cévennes

• Family-friendly site 700m above sea level
• Heated pool, BBQ area and kids' club
• Library and pétanque court

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

Domaine de la Motte

• 500 metres from a lake, beach, picnic area and 310-hectare forest
• Horse riding, quad biking, fishing, pedalo hire and more in the locale
• Miniature golf plus indoor pool, paddling pool and whirlpool

Club Naturiste du Soleil de l'Essonne

• Secluded naturist site set over seven forested hectares
• In the French Gâtinais Regional Natural Park 1 hour's drive from Paris
• Pools, playground, pétanque, volleyball and communal kitchen