Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping de Kérabus

• Small peaceful site without noisy entertainment, 200m from Carnac
• Shops within 1.5 kilometres and hiking trails from the site
• Well-maintained setting with pine trees, flowers, pools and playground

Camping Les Bulanettes

• Peaceful site in the Pyrenees, at an altitude of 800 metres
• 20 minutes' drive from Grand Tourmalet and 45 minutes from Lourdes
• Pétanque court, playground and barbecues allowed

Camping Le Chassezac

• Direct access to a river for swimming, fishing and boating
• Between the villages of Vallon Pont d'Arc and Ruoms
• Pool, bar, restaurant and play area

Camping Les Charmilles

• Family site between the lakes of Aix-les-Bains, Geneva and Annecy
• On the Camino de Santiago and 500m from a fishing river
• Restaurant serving regional dishes including cheese and wine

Ferme Saint Pierre

• 80-hectare farm estate in the Verdon Natural Regional Park
• Meet llamas, ponies, donkeys, turtles, peacocks and more
• Within an hour's drive of Fréjus and the Verdon Gorge

Camping Le Lac

• On the shores of a lake five kilometres from La Trinité sur Mer
• Heated pool, paddling pool and solarium
• Bouncy castle, kayak hire/lessons and high season snack bar

Camping Le Bourniou

• Périgord Noir site on the Dordogne with access to a pebble beach
• A 10-minute drive from zoo, gardens and a treetop adventure park
• Snack bar, canoeing, kayaking, pétanque and hikes from site

Camping du Moulin d'Aurore

• Only 100 metres away from sandy beaches
• Modern facilities, play area and pétanque court
• Close to Concarneau and its attractions

Domaine du Haut des Bluches

• Family-friendly site near La Bresse in the Vosges mountains
• Shuttle bus running to ski resorts in winter season
• Restaurant with bar, kids' menu and takeaway picnic baskets

Camping au Vallon Rouge

• Riverside site on the banks of the Loup, 9km from the coast
• In the 'golden triangle' close to Cannes, Nice and Menton
• Restaurant, outdoor pool and high-season entertainment

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 Ker Therese

• Wild camping near the village of Kerfourn, in the Breton countryside
• Gulf of Morbihan 45 minutes’ drive; Josselin Castle half an hour
• Shuttle service on site for the Nantes–Brest Canal

Les Palmiers

Camping La Vallée de Gardeleau

• Small and family-friendly site with pool, miniature golf and bike hire
• Within half an hour of horse riding, kayaking and river cruises
• Bar and restaurant; fresh bread, pastries and groceries delivered

Camping Le Bois du Coderc

• Family site in a forest on the banks of the Isle river
• A 20-minute drive from the museums and restaurants of Périgueux
• Swimming pool, playground, bouncy castle and games room

Camping du Léman Saint Disdille

• Between beach and mountains above Lake Geneva
• Loads of activities including watersports, outdoor fitness and archery
• Restaurant, snack bar, bar and communal barbecues

Village de Gîtes Lapeyre

• Family forest lodges in Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park
• Oradour-sur-Glane 50 minutes’ drive; Angoulême and Périgueux an hour
• Two fishing ponds, swimming pool, pétanque and tennis courts

Camping Au Pont Du Dognon

• Countryside site on the Taurion river
• Nearby hiking and mountain bike trails
• Pool, tennis, snack bar, miniature golf and fishing on site