Camping l'Orée du Bois

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  • Family-friendly Gironde site 20 minutes’ drive from Atlantic beaches
  • Hourtin Lake kayaking 10 minutes’ drive; Médoc vineyards half an hour
  • Waterpark and sports field; kids’ club and organised entertainment
Tucked into Gironde countryside on the outskirts of Hourtin, close to Atlantic Ocean beaches and Hourtin Lake, Camping l’Orée du Bois is a wonderfully family-friendly spot with an impressive list of options for your enjoyment. First off is the waterpark, comprising a heated indoor pool, a kids’ paddling pool and outdoor waterslides – fun for all the family. Play areas take care of younger guests, and active types can also get involved in pétanque tournaments or outdoor team games at the multisports ground. The site also has organised entertainment throughout the season: a kids’ club, activities aimed at teens, and themed evenings like karaoke and live music for all the family. Camping l’Orée du Bois is surrounded by pine forest criss-crossed with hiking and cycling trails – also handy for exercising any canine companions. The reliable waves hitting sandy Atlantic beaches (20 minutes’ drive) are popular for high-octane watesports, while the calm waters of Hourtin Lake (10 minutes) lend themselves to gentler family adventures. Of course, if all that sounds like hard work, this is also a fabulous place to relax; grab a book, take up your place by the pool and simply chill…

Site type

Tent pitches 23
Touring caravan pitches 23
Motorhome pitches 23
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 16
Caravans for hire 94
Open now
Opens 5 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 05/04 and 14/09.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 05/04 and 14/09.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 05/04 and 14/09.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 5 Apr to

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Camping l'Orée du Bois

120 Rue d'Aquitaine

Hourtin

Gironde

France

33990

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.1726°N
1.05313°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Make Hourtin Lake (10 minutes’ drive) your first stop, where active family members can opt for sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking expeditions, while others choose to stroll around the shoreline or flop on sandy Plage du Port. Heading for the Atlantic Ocean coast, Hourtin and Carcans beaches (both 20 minutes) are known windsurfing spots where you can hire gear and take to the waves. Vendays-Montalivet (25 minutes) is a lively coastal resort surrounded by marshy waterways; if you’d like to stretch your legs among this wetland scenery, try the hiking trails in the Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park. Wildlife lovers can head for Cousseau Pond Nature Reserve (both half an hour), armed with binoculars to watch out for elusive otters. There are several Médoc vineyards also within half an hour by car, where you can tour the vines, taste the wares and maybe buy a bottle or two. If you’d like to know more about local vintages, head for the soaring steel Cité du Vin in Bordeaux (about an hour) for immersive exhibits on viniculture and some more wine sampling.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hourtin Ocean 10.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Le Pin Sec 13.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Carcans Ocean 14.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
A.C.M 21.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nord 21.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping l'Orée du Bois have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping l'Orée du Bois dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping l'Orée du Bois? Make Hourtin Lake (10 minutes’ drive) your first stop, where active family members can opt for sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking expeditions, while others choose to stroll around the shoreline or flop on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping l'Orée du Bois?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping l'Orée du Bois? From €37.96 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.