Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

Camping Le Réjallant

• 150 metres from a river, with many outdoor activities available
• Heated pool, gym and snack bar serving local cuisine
• Canoeing, aqua gym and barbecues arranged in high season

Camping Les 3 Lacs du Soleil

• Family site on banks of three lakes, with beach, pool and waterslide
• Five minutes' drive from Trept and an hour from Lyon and Grenoble
• Fishing, tennis, indoor play, restaurant, snack bar, takeaway and shop

Camping Le Saint Laurent

• Quiet forest site 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Carnac and 35 minutes from Lorient
• Covered swimming pool, bar, play area, pétanque and food shop

Camping Les Berges du Doux

• On the banks of the Doux river, just outside Boucieu-le-Roi
• 20 minutes' walk from the Gorges du Doux velorail
• Restaurant/bar with outdoor terrace and high season entertainment

La Petite Place dans Les Bois

• Friendly family-run site surrounded by woodland near Tarnac
• In the Millevaches Regional Natural Park with easy access to hikes
• Games barn on site, plus takeaways, workshops and pony walks

Camping Tournefeuille

• Family-friendly site by the river in Romorantin-Lanthenay
• Half an hour's drive from the Loire Valley châteaux
• Covered swimming pool, bike hire and games room on site

Camping de la Rouvre

• Peaceful site on a riverbank in the Suisse-Normande region
• Near good fishing spots and 140 kilometres of hiking trails
• Playground, pétanque court and food shop

Camping Tikiti

• Located in the south west of Corsica
• Only five minutes from the beach
• Relax by the pool or under the oak trees

Camping Les Eymes

• In a beautiful location between Autrans and Méaudre
• Pool, play area and free shuttle to ski resorts
• On-site restaurant and local products on sale

Camping Suze Luxe Nature

• High-end site by the Lez river in Suze-la-Rousse
• 10 minutes from the cross-country A7 (Autoroute du Soleil)
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and spa area with hot tub and massages

Camping Les Étangs

• Peaceful countryside site 3km from the beach of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
• 100 metres from two Ic Valley fishing ponds filled with carp and trout
• Pool, playground, fresh bread deliveries and free wifi

Tipis Nature

• Tipi glamping among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• 3km from UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, via the Camino de Santiago
• Cosy communal cottage with kitchen, seating and TV/DVD lounge

Origan Village Naturiste

• Naturist campsite in the Haute Provence
• Help with arranging naturist activities and excursions
• Pool, restaurant, solarium, well-stocked grocery shop and gift shop

Ô Tipi Lodge

• Loire glamping site with spectacular mountain views
• Five minutes' drive from Saint-Christo-en-Jarez; 25 from Saint-Étienne
• Well-equipped wooden tipis made by local craftsmen; dogs allowed

Pinàbre Camping and Caravan Site

• Peaceful family site 40 minutes' drive from Côtes d'Armor beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Moncontour and the Loudéac forest
• Tennis court on site; horse riding, fishing and kayaking nearby

Village Toue des Demoiselles

• Small site in a farm on the banks of the Loire river
• Spectacular accommodation in a spectacular setting
• Fishing, hot tub, farm, meals delivered and bike and scooter hire

Best Holiday at Camping Les Prairies de la Mer

Camping Satillieu

• Quiet shaded site on the banks of the L'Ay river
• Hikes, bikes: Pilat, Monts d’Ardèche national parks within 30 minutes
• Restaurant-snack bar, weekly evening entertainment, fishing on site

Camping Saint Martin

• Well-located Occitanie site on the edge of the village of Sorèze
• In Haut Languedoc Regional Natural Park; Carcassonne 50 mins' drive
• Swimming pool, snack bar and bike storage/maintenance area on site