4 stars and above: Campgrounds in Italy

Camping Piantelle

• Family-run site on the shores of Lake Garda in Moniga del Garda
• Sirmione, Salò and Gardaland within a half-hour drive
• Outdoor pool, play area, restaurant and kids' activities

Parco Vacanze Olympus

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the beach in Lido di Metaponto
• Riserva Naturale San Giuliano 35 minutes’ drive; Matera 45 minutes
• Shaded pitches; playground and dog park; food shop and bar

BeVedetta Lodges

• Luxury hillside glampsite with spectacular Tuscany views near Grosseto
• A 20-minute drive to Cala Violina beach; 25 minutes to Massa Marittima
• Roomy safari tents with kitchens, bathrooms, proper beds and decking

Campeggio Rosselba le Palme

Camping Sporting Center

• Family- and dog-friendly site within 20 minutes' drive of Padua
• Wellness centre with hot tub and Olympic-sized springwater pool
• Restaurant serving pizzas and traditional local dishes

Camping Thurium Villaggio

Resort La Francesca

Camping Village Parco della Gallinara

• Camping village with beach access 15 minutes’ drive from Anzio
• Rome 50 minutes by bus; half an hour’s drive to Cinecittà World
• Swimming complex and sports courts; restaurants, bar and entertainment

Camping Village Settebello

• Large outdoor pool and direct access to the beach
• On-site restaurant with spacious terrace
• Regular entertainment including low season weekends

Villatent at Camping Village Roma Capitol

• Safari-style tents 10 minutes’ drive from the beach
• A 40-minute drive from the historic centre of Rome
• Three swimming pools, two bars, restaurant and sports facilities

Riva Verde

• Large seafront site opposite a beach, five minutes' drive from Pedaso
• A 15-minute drive from Roman sites in Fermo
• Serviced beach, waterpark, large play area and sea-view restaurant

Centro Vacanze Pra' delle Torri

• Modern holiday centre with huge aqua park
• With Fantasy World on-site theme park
• Skate park, gym, golf course, tennis courts and football pitch

Campeggio Parco del Lago

• Eco-friendly site by Lake Bracciano, with private beach
• A five-minute drive from Anguillara Sabazia and 50 from Rome
• Restaurant serving local dishes, gluten free, picnics and takeaways

Camping Arizona

• Peaceful park among 13 green hectares with views of the Apennines
• Under 10 minutes' drive from the famed spa town of Salsomaggiore Terme
• Pools, waterslides, hydromassage pools and restaurant-pizzeria

Camping Bellavita

• Within easy reach of the Upper Pesio and Tanaro Valley Natural Park
• A short drive to the famed vineyards of the Langhe hills
• Outdoor pool, terrace bar, supermarket, multi-sports pitch and more

Agricamping Podere Campofossato

• Stay on a working farm 15 minutes’ drive from Pistoia city centre
• Top spot for summer and winter breaks: beaches, skiing within an hour
• Less than an hour from Florence, Pisa and Lucca

Camping del Sole

• Family-friendly site on Lake Iseo, half an hour’s drive from Brescia
• Franciacorta wineries 15 minutes’ drive; Monte Isola hikes 35 minutes
• Three pools; playground and kids’ club; bike and canoe hire

La Rigatella

• Peaceful pitches at a Lazio site five minutes' drive from Moricone
• An hour's drive to central Rome; rural walking trails close by
• Grounds shared with farm animals and abundant gardens