Campgrounds for backpackers in France

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 l'Étang

• Vineyard site on the estate surrounding Château de Brissac
• A 25-minute drive to Angers, 35 to Saumur and 55 to Puy du Fou
• Well-maintained grounds with pools, summer bar and its own wine

Domaine de l'Herminière

• Forest site 10 kilometres from the spa town of Dax
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and a watersports lake
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground and barbecue area

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

Camping La Berquerie

• Family park near the coast in Haute-Normandie
• Indoor and outdoor pools, wifi, bar and restaurant
• A 15-minute drive from Le Tréport and Criel-sur-Mer

Le Mas Des Sédariès

• Family site in the Cévennes National Park
• Ten minutes' walk from a swimming, fishing and watersports lake
• Pool, spa, snack bar and summer shuttle bus to the local market

Camping Domaine Ayguette

Camping Le Clos Cottet

Camping Le Rouge Gorge

• Calm family-friendly park with an undercover heated pool and Jacuzzi
• In Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, a 10-minute drive to Puy du Fou theme park
• Large play area with a multi-sports field, zipline and bouncy castle

Camping Bois de la Chasse

• In the village of Semussac, 15 minutes’ drive from the Gironde coast
• Close to beaches, watersports, bike hire, public pool and horse riding
• Playground, pétanque court and café with outdoor seating

Camping Belle Roche

Camping Le Bec de Cisse

• Riverside site in Vouvray, 10 kilometres from Tours
• In a region renowned for its many châteaux and vineyards
• Playground, pétanque court, bar, picnic area and games room

Camping Le Réjallant

• 150 metres from a river, with many outdoor activities available
• Heated pool, gym and snack bar serving local cuisine
• Canoeing, aqua gym and barbecues arranged in high season

Camping Le Bourniou

• Périgord Noir site on the Dordogne with access to a pebble beach
• A 10-minute drive from zoo, gardens and a treetop adventure park
• Snack bar, canoeing, kayaking, pétanque and hikes from site

Domaine du Lac de Feyt

• Quiet site with direct lake access and floating inflatables
• Half an hour's drive from the Tours de Merle and surrounding gorges
• Boat hire and zipwire; summer bread deliveries and entertainments

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

Camping Le Champ Long

• Friendly site with views of the Grande Tête de l'Obiou mountain
• A 15-kilometre drive from Laffrey lake and an hour from Grenoble
• Outdoor pool and hot tub in spectacular mountain surroundings

Camping des Hautes Grées

• A 400-metre stroll from the white sandy beach of St Michel in Erquy
• 27°C heated pool, sauna, hammam, summer kids' clubs and cooked meals
• On the GR 34 close to Cap Erquy and nine Erquy beaches

Camping Mas de Champel

• Family-friendly site with lots of activities, next to a natural park
• Pool, paddling pool, beach, kids' club and river for fishing
• Spa and fitness area with hot tub and sauna