Camping Les Ourmes
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- Well-equipped Gironde family site 800m from Lac d’Hourtin-Carcans
- In the Médoc Regional Natural Park, 10 minutes' drive from the coast
- Heated pool, water play area, restaurant and kids'/teens' activities
Family holiday dream scenario: there's so much for the kids to do that they'll never have a chance to get bored, and they'll be so worn out they sleep really well (thus allowing parents some time to chill out).
That’s the aim of the game at Camping Les Ourmes, in the Gironde countryside between the town of Hourtin and the shores of Lac d’Hourtin-Carcans. This is a place that's packed with activities – there’s a play area, a multisports field, an outdoor fitness area and facilities for games of table tennis, pétanque and padel. On top of all that, summer guests have a busy programme of activities to choose from, with sessions for kids, teenagers and adults.
However, the highlight for many visitors is the aquatic area, with a heated main pool and a paddling pool/water play area for the younger ones – all surrounded by a spacious sun terrace with plenty of sun loungers and parasols.
And if that's not enough activity yet, there's more watery fun to be had at the lake's beach (10 minutes' walk) or over at the ocean (10 minutes' drive). Bikes can be hired on site to get to either of these, or to explore the 150 kilometres of cycle paths that run through the surrounding Médoc Regional Natural Park.
Evenings bring a chance to relax after all the excitement of whichever way you chose to fill your day – you may like to cook a leisurely meal with bits sourced from the site's grocery shop, grab a takeaway or settle in at the restaurant /bar, which is open throughout the day for meals and drinks. There’s also entertainment in the form of concerts, wine tastings, games and the like.
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 26/04 and 21/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- The restaurant is open between 26/04 and 21/09.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 08/07 and 31/08.
- The grocery shop is open between 26/04 and 21/09.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- The bar is open between 26/04 and 21/09.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Teens' club Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Camping Les Ourmes
90 Avenue du Lac
Hourtin
Gironde
France
33990
Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.1822°N
-1.07566°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
You won't have to go far to find yet more activity – Children's Island (15 minutes' walk) is a good place to start, with play areas galore, trampolines and a madcap floating inflatable course on the water. Canoeing, windsurfing and paddleboarding are among the watersports at the lake (10 minutes' walk), and a horse riding centre and the LabyMédoc corn maze are five minutes' drive away.
The park is located within the Médoc Regional Natural Park, so there are lots of walks to be done nearby, through forests and dunes or along the banks of the lake. And of course this is an area that’s known for its wine, with more than 60 châteaux – many of which you can visit for a tasting.
Time to stay still for a while? Head to one of the local beaches for a day of sand and swimming – perhaps nearby Hourtin Plage (15 minutes’ drive) or the Belle Époque resort of Soulac-sur-Mer (40 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Hourtin Ocean | 8.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Le Pin Sec | 11.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Carcans Ocean | 14.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
A.C.M | 19.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Centre Helio Marin | 21.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Les Ourmes have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping Les Ourmes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Les Ourmes? You won't have to go far to find yet more activity – Children's Island (15 minutes' walk) is a good place to start, with play areas galore, trampolines and a madcap floating … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Les Ourmes?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.