Hardstanding or gravel: Campsites in Brazil

Camping Sossego Do Jeca

• Convenient spot in a walled garden on the edge of Carrancas
• Close to tour agencies; several waterfalls within a 10-minute drive
• Secure, friendly site with shaded pitches, kitchen and hot showers

Cânions do Jamacá

• In a tropical valley with trails leading towards three waterfalls
• A 30-minute drive to the centre of Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
• Shared kitchen and firepit; Cuiabá an hour and 20 minutes’ drive

Refúgio Canaã

• Peaceful site on the edge of Serra da Bodoquena National Park
• Waterfalls and activity centre a short walk away; river swims on site
• Restaurant and bar on site with a good range of local meals and drinks

Canyons Camping Capitólio

• Secluded woodland-covered site, 20 minutes' drive from Capitólio
• A five-minute drive to Capitólio lake; 10 to the Trilha do Sol trail
• Breakfast, evening meals, two communal kitchens and wifi available

Camping e Hospedagem Sítio Sol Nascente

• Friendly site in the north of Florianópolis island
• A five-minute drive from bars, restaurants, beach and watersports
• Pool, shop and bike hire; communal fridge, stove and barbecue

Arteco Camp

Chalé Quintal Amazon

• Peaceful, tree-filled site close to the banks of the Amazon river
• A 20-minute drive from central Macapá; five minutes from the equator
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, barbecues and covered kitchen

Ecoforest Adventure

• Jungle site on a large eco park less than an hour's drive from Manaus
• Excursions including kayak trips, waterfall walks and Amazon tours
• Tree climbing, ziplining, archery and other activities on site

EccoMuna Hostel Ecológico

• Peaceful Amazonian setting on the edge of Alter do Chão
• A short walk from from Jacundá Beach and Jacundá Lake
• Eco-friendly lodging with great wildlife-spotting on site

Camping Estância da Mata

• Rural site in Mato Grosso, five minutes' drive from Vila Roda D’Água
• Wide range of excursions including hikes, snorkelling and river floats
• Restaurant, adventure park and river swimming on site

Balneário Lago Azul

• Stunning site set among tropical trees and next to two natural pools
• Just over an hour's drive to Cáceres, a Pantanal wetlands gateway town
• Restaurant, bar, playground, wifi and barbecue areas at the park

Aqui no Sítio Camping e Hostel

• Laidback park with views of the stunning Serra da Moeda mountain range
• A 20-minute drive from the huge open-air Inhotim art museum
• Swimming pool and sauna on site, plus a gliding ramp and paraglider

Camping Canto da Serra

• Site in a wildlife-rich area with access to nature trails for hiking
• A 15-minute drive to Barra do Garças and 20 to Serra Azul State Park
• Pool, football courts, volleyball, communal firepit and barbecue areas

Del Lago Camping

• Family-friendly site with a lake surrounded by trees
• A 20-min walk to Barra do Chuí beach, 20 mins' drive to Uruguay border
• Barbecues, shop, volleyball, soccer field and watersports arranged

Aldeia Maracajaú Camping

• Peaceful shaded site among a coconut grove with direct beach access
• Less than an hour's drive from the state capital of Natal
• Quad bike, horseback and dune buggy tours, plus diving and snorkeling

Camping do Senandes

• Spacious, secure and family-friendly site just outside Senandes
• A 10-minute drive from Praia do Cassino, the world's longest beach
• Soccer field, play area, barbecues and plenty of trees for shade

Camping e Pousada Tia Lenita

• Quiet site near Encantadas, on the car-free Ilha do Mel
• 25 kilometres of beaches to explore; good surfing spots
• Toilets, showers, shared kitchen and communal barbecue

Camping Ilha Redonda

• Site next to a complex of mineral baths and pools on the Uruguay River
• A 25-minute drive to Palmitos’ main square
• Snack bar and barbecue grill areas with fridges and cooking stations