Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Les Ouches du Jaunay

Camping Étang de Fouché

• Leafy lakeside site surrounded by Burgundy vineyards
• Barge trips along the Burgundy Canal from Pouilly-en-Auxois, 17km away
• Lake beach, bike rental and outdoor pool with whirlpool

Chez Jo et Mel

• Well-furnished yurts at a small site just outside Bannost-Villegagnon
• A half-hour drive from Disneyland Paris; around an hour from Paris
• Trampoline, treehouse, swings and farm animals on site

Camping Étang du Dordu

• Peaceful rural setting on the edge of a popular fishing lake
• Within an hour’s drive of south Brittany’s coastline
• Playground plus seasonal bar with theme and live music nights

L'Étang de Fléchat

• Family-run campsite located near a pond
• Surrounded by forest
• Visit the numerous regional volcanos including Volvic

Camping La Rivière

• In the Dordogne with direct access to the Vézère river
• Near ancient caves and UNESCO sites
• Pool, library, takeaway and grocery shop

Les Rives De L'Aygues

• At the heart of the Drôme Provençale, between vineyards and rivers
• Relaxing family-friendly campsite
• Discover the city of Avignon and participate in local wine festivals

La Pangée Roulottes

• Cosy, colourful gypsy caravans at a 12-acre Gironde ecological farm
• Five minutes' drive from Bourg; 40 minutes from Bordeaux
• Kitchen facilities for each unit, plus hot tub and outdoor seating

Camping Etchemendigaraya

• Family-run site in the Basque Country between mountains and sea
• Adjoined to a working farm and with spectacular views
• Communal area, games room and playground

Camping A l'Ombre des Tilleuls

• Friendly site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• 7km from Lourdes and 8km from the Caves of Bétharram
• Swimming pool, multisports pitch and restaurant on site

Camping l'Art de Vivre

• Peaceful site between Avignon and Orange, 20-25-mins' drive from both
• A 15-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Théâtre antique d'Orange
• Heated pool, restaurant, tennis, bike hire and playground

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

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

Les Hôtes de Chouzy-sur-Cisse

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 et Village Vacances Le Lac

• Scenic lakeside site in Boulogne-sur-Gesse with views of the Pyrenees
• Five-minute drive to a botanical garden and 10 to Gorges de la Save
• Access to pools, playground, rented pedalos and sports on site

Camping Le Soulhol

• Quiet and peaceful site with no noisy activities
• Heated pool, paddling pool, playground and free wifi
• On the banks of the Bave river, for free trout fishing

Camping de l'Aigrette

• Quiet Oise site at the edge of a large fishing pond
• A 10-minute walk to Attichy and 15 minutes’ drive to Pierrefonds
• Miniature golf, tennis and pool nearby; hikes straight from the park

Camping Le Soleil du Pibeste

• Family-friendly base for hiking trips in the Pyrénées National Park
• Lourdes and the Animal Park of the Pyrenees both within 10 minutes
• On-site restaurant, food shop, playground, swimming pool and hot tub

Camping Les Charmes

• Peaceful and friendly family site in the Périgord Noir
• Away from busy roads but within 15 minutes of Les Eyzies and Sarlat
• Indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant and grocery shop