Campgrounds for backpackers in France

L'Etape en Forêt

• Peaceful 10-hectare site in the vast forest of Saint-Sever-Calvados
• Marked hiking and cycling paths and ponds for fishing in the area
• On-site restaurant; treetop adventure courses, playgrounds and sports

Le Ranch

• Small and peaceful smallholding site with cattle, sheep and pigs
• In the Millevache en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Within 50 minutes' drive of Pompadour National Stud

Le Village des Monédières

• Rural site in an arboretum just outside the village of Chamberet
• Stargazing spot in the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Covered heated pool, sauna and bar; meals and breakfast on request

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

Camping L'Arize

• Peaceful green site between Toulouse and Andorra
• River and private woodland for guests to explore
• Pool, playground and communal barbecue area, plus fishing nearby

Camping Le Beaussement

• Leafy and shaded site on the banks of the Ardèche river
• A 10-minute walk from Chauzon and 15 kilometres from the Pont d’Arc
• Swimming, fishing and canoe and kayak rental all from the site

Camping Les Cigales

• Peaceful shaded site set between a lake and a river
• Climbing in Orpierre and hang gliding in Laragne-Montéglin
• 27-metre outdoor pool and private access to the river

Camping Le Bec de Cisse

• Riverside site in Vouvray, 10 kilometres from Tours
• In a region renowned for its many châteaux and vineyards
• Playground, pétanque court, bar, picnic area and games room

Camping Le Château de Galaure

Camping Le Chenantier

• Family-friendly site with mountain views in Vanoise National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Termignon; Modane 15 minutes
• Play area, trampoline and table tennis; 100 metres from a fishing lake

Camping Le Clos Tranquille

• Well placed for the Emerald Coast 800 metres from Quatre Vaux beach
• Half-hour drive from Dinard and ferry port at St-Malo
• Play area, multisports court, ping pong and summer bread service

Camping Le Crêtoux

Camping Les Grenettes

• Family-friendly lle de Ré site 300 metres from the beach
• Two pools, kids' club, restaurant and shop
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and 30 minutes to La Rochelle

Camping Le Domaine de Bernezac

• Family-friendly Charente-Maritime site five mins’ walk from the beach
• A 35-minute drive to the Île d’Oléron; 40 minutes to Cité de l’Huître
• Theme nights and sports screenings: shops and cafés 15 minutes’ walk

Camping Le Gave d'Aspe

• Near the Pyrénées National Park, close to the Aspe river
• Many walking and cycle routes nearby
• Free wifi, barbecues and comfortable faciltiies

Camping Le Grand Batard

• Peaceful, off-grid farm camping at Le Grand Bâtard in the Dordogne
• Abbaye d’Échourgnac 50 minutes by bike; Saint-Aulaye an hour
• Set on the Camino Francés pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela

Le Plein Air Neuvicois

• Family-friendly site surrounded by the Isle river
• Summer entertainment, golf, bike hire and pool with slides
• Supermarkets, restaurants, shops and outdoor activities nearby

Camping Le Haut Salat

• Peaceful site among spectacular Ariege Pyrenees scenery
• Direct access to a river for swimming and fishing
• Heated pool, play area and games room