1 star and above: Campgrounds in Auvergne

Camping du Lac d'Aydat

• Dog-friendly site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• Next to Lac d'Aydat and a 20-minute drive from Saint-Nectaire
• Outdoor pool, playground and playing field; beach a short walk away

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping La Coccinelle

• Family-friendly site in Auvergne, five mins' drive from Blot-l’Église
• A 15-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• Bar-restaurant, pool, two playgrounds, tennis, ping pong and pétanque

Sans Parure

• Spacious site near Buxières-sous-Montaigut, run by a Dutch family
• Around an hour's drive from Puy-de-Dôme volcano and Le PAL theme park
• Farm animals, veg garden, swimming pool and table d'hôte meals

Camping Le Chanset

• Family site in the woods a 10-minute walk from Ceyrat village
• 20 minutes' drive from Puy de Dôme volcano and Clermont-Ferrand
• Plenty for kids to do, including playground, miniature golf and games

Domaine du Balbuzard

• Scenic family site with fishing lake, 10 minutes' drive from Giat
• A 45-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Boat hire; summer kids' fishing camps; bar-restaurant and sauna

Camping L'Emeraude du Lac

Camping Les Clarines

• In the Massif du Sancy and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• 900 metres above sea level, 2.5km from the spa town of La Bourboule
• Play areas, fitness area and cosy common room; shop 100 metres away

Camping Le Garoustel

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• Scenic site a short walk from the shores of 600-hectare Espinet lake
• Within easy reach of a waterpark and historic Laroquebrou
• Pools plus summer pony rides, farmers' market, dinners and DJ

Camping Le Pré

• Family-friendly site close to amenities in Montaigut-le-Blanc
• Puy de Dôme and Vulcania within a 45-minute drive
• Games and food truck on site; free access to public pool close by

Camping La Ribeyre

• In the medieval village of Murol with its own private lake
• Swim in the lake, indoor pool or outdoor waterpark
• Canoe and bike hire, snack bar, bar, beach and massages

Camping Royat

• At the foot of the Puy de Dôme in the thermal town of Royat
• Within easy reach of the volcanoes and the Vulcania park
• Café/restaurant, cosy central lodge, free wifi and bike hire

Saviloisirs

• Family-friendly site a 15-minute drive from Ambert, in the Auvergne
• Cunlhat 15 minutes’ drive; Clermont-Ferrand one hour and 10 minutes
• Wellness corner with Jacuzzi and hammam; play area and games room

Camping Val Saint Jean

Domaine Estiva

• Secluded accommodation on the border between Cantal and Aveyron
• A 10-minute drive to Lapeyrugue; 15 to Aubrac Regional Natural Park
• Outdoor pool with unobstructed rural views; massages and farm animals

Camping de L'Étang

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk from Mérigot lake
• Near activities in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Table d'hôte meals, farm shop, playground and pétanque court

Domaine des Grandes Côtes

• Auvergne site spread over 45 hectares on the banks of the Bouble river
• Within an hour's drive of Vulcania and Le PAL theme parks
• Excellent bistro on site, plus indoor pool and 18-hole discgolf course

Camping Le Lac De La Siauve

• In the Auvergne Volcanic Regional Nature Park
• Peaceful setting near the Bort-les-Orgues reservoir
• Pool, bowling lawn, bar, snack bar, jetties and playground

Camping Les Murmures du Lignon

• Family-friendly riverside site in four acres of protected forest
• 20 minutes' walk from the little town of Tence for steam train trips
• Outdoor pool, paddling pool, games room, playground and pétanque

Camping du Viaduc

• Peaceful wooded site a few minutes' drive from Les Ancizes-Comps
• Half an hour's drive from Puy de Dôme and Vulcania theme park
• Restaurant open in summer for meals, snacks and theme evenings