Camping Le Saillet

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Swimming pool with a view over the mountains
Rafting
Swimming pool
Pitch with view on the river

  • Riverside campsite near the Pyrenees
  • On-site snack bar, summer entertainment and many sports available
  • Between Pau and Lourdes
At the edge of a river near the Pyrenees, within easy reach of Bious-Artigues lake, and with long lengths of walking and cycling trails snaking around its Pyrénées-Atlantiques countryside – oui, Camping Le Saillet is an outdoorsy kind of site. There's direct access to the river from here for rafting, swimming, paddling, fishing and canoeing, and easy access to hiking, mountain trekking and cycling high up nearby. Walks run alongside the river or up to the sanctuary of Bétharram Caves in nearby Lourdes. If you do want to kick back around base, Camping Le Saillet has a pool, playground, deckchairs and regular creative activities such as pottery. There's also a snack bar with covered terrace and grassed seating area, dishing up regional specialties, cold drinks and regular live music. Among the modern and comfy amenities are shower and toilet block suitable for disabled guests, a launderette and a washing-up area. Shops, bars and restaurants are in the local village, five minutes' walk away.

Site type

Motorhome sites 20
Tent sites 70
Caravan sites 70
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Rent a tent 6
Open now
Opens 3 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The restaurant is open between 15/06 and 15/09.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

  • 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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Pool

  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, well-kept pitches, with many praising the lovely riverside spot near the Pyrenees. Friendly, helpful staff noted. Pool and bar are popular. WiFi and toilet issues mentioned by some, as was occasional noise. Overall, a tranquil, scenic base for exploring.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Relaxed place with large pitches divided…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Power optional grass site

Liked Relaxed place with large pitches divided by laurel hedges. We had a fabulous pitch next to the river. The bar/restaurant was chilled.

Disliked Bar/restaurant only took cash.

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Lovely quiet site on the river…

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9 out of 10
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9
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Power optional grass site

Liked Lovely quiet site on the river bank (but fenced). Facilities were clean and has a lovely bar serving simple but good food. Good area for walking and cycling.

Disliked The only negative was that the river isn’t suitable for paddle boarding.

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Camping très calme…

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10 out of 10
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9
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10
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

Power optional grass site

Liked Camping très calme

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site with good sized…

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7 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
7
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7
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No rating
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6
Wifi
4

Power optional grass site

Liked Nice quiet site with good sized shaded pitches. Toilets block was ok and plenty of hot water for showers. Little bar that serves food in the evening with occasional entertainment.
Next to a fast flowing river.

Disliked Not much to do in the surrounding area.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the campsite, our spacious shaded pitches, and the hot water available in the shower facilities.

We’re also pleased that you appreciated our bar and evening meals, as well as the occasional entertainment. Our location alongside the river is indeed perfect for enjoying a relaxing stay in a natural setting.

We understand your comment regarding the limited activities in the immediate surrounding area. Our campsite is situated in a quiet and natural environment, which is ideal for those looking to relax and enjoy the outdoors, while several activities and places of interest are accessible a little further afield.

Thank you again for your review, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.

Brilliant

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10 out of 10
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9
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Power optional grass site

Liked Lovely site and immaculately clean. Walked up to village (short) where we had drinks in the evening and coffee in the morning. Decent sized pitches with privacy hedges. Lovely river alongside. Great layout.

Disliked Nothing

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Well set out. Activities on site.…

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6 out of 10
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8
Value for money
10
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9
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8
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Power optional grass site

Liked Well set out. Activities on site. Clean showers with plenty of hot water. Nice touches like drying racks to borrow for laundry.

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic campsite, very warm welcome and…

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9 out of 10
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10
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Rob G. 1 review

Power optional grass site

Liked Fantastic campsite, very warm welcome and fabulous owners. All the staff very friendly. Great cafe/bar at a reasonable cost. Loads to do in the area and the staff were spot on with recommendations. All facilities very clean too. Thanks for our wonderful stay.

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From the manager: We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the warm welcome, the friendliness of our team and the quality of our facilities. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated our café/bar and found our recommendations helpful in discovering the area.

Your kind words mean a great deal to our owners and the whole team. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful stay with us.

Thank you again for choosing our campsite, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future! 🌿🏕️

Volveria

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9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
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10
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9
Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Me.gusto.mucjo.la tranquilidad, limpieza y el trato de los responsables tanto del bar como de recepcion

Disliked La parcela apenas tenía hierba en el suelo y se levantaba polvo al andar

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Camping prop, accueillant. Bien Ambroise…

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6 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
4
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
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Marc B. 1 review

Power optional grass site

Liked Camping prop, accueillant. Bien Ambroise restauration pas touché, très bon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping agréable avec des bonnes prestations…

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9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
9
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No rating
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Wifi
No rating

Power optional grass site

Liked Camping agréable avec des bonnes prestations (Animations tous les matins, soirée à thème.)
Emplacement correct.
Sanitaires Propre .
Propriétaire sympathique.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Saillet

Rue Soum de Castet

Lestelle-Bétharram

Pyrénées-Atlantiques

France

64800

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.12965°N
0.2067°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

Several walking routes start nearby from Camping Le Saillet, including scenic ones along the river and one up to the sanctuary of Lourdes's Bétharram caves, the series of caverns near Asson, Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre and the site's local commune of Lestelle-Bétharram. A walk of almost three kilometres underground covers the levels dug into the mountain by the flowing river. Another excellent local option is Pau, the Pyrenees city with spectacular and famed views across the mountains. Also in town are the medieval monument of the Château de Pau, housing a national museum that's one of the most visited in France; Beaumont Park, a top picnic spot shaded by centenarian trees; the fine arts museum, with works from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries including by Rubens and Degas; the hillside Pavillon des Arts exhibition space, and several festivals running throughout the year. Nearby Lourdes is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world and the most visited place in France after Paris. Across the bridge from the town centre and surrounded by extensive gardens is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, with churches, chapels and crypts including the huge and mostly underground Basilica of St Pius X, able to accommodate up to 25,000 people.

Food and drink

  • Lestelle Café 0.1 km
  • Le Central 0.2 km
  • Le Vieux Logis 2 km
  • Le Squash 4.1 km
  • Chez Naty 4.1 km
  • Chez Ludo 4.2 km
  • Trattoria Romana 4.9 km
  • Pizza Mona 5.5 km
  • L'Iguana Café 5.6 km
  • Agdam Kebab 6.1 km

Groceries

  • Intermarché Super 5.6 km
  • Super U 7 km
  • Lidl 7.1 km
  • Intermarché 9.8 km

Public transport

  • Lestelle-Bétharram Église 0.2 km
  • Lestelle-Bétharram Église 0.2 km
  • Pont 0.5 km
  • Pont 0.5 km
  • Salle Polyvalente 0.7 km
  • Salle Polyvalente 0.7 km
  • Suberlanne 0.9 km
  • Lotissement Petit 1.1 km
  • Izarce 3.1 km
  • Izarce 3.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Saillet have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Saillet dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Saillet? Several walking routes start nearby from Camping Le Saillet, including scenic ones along the river and one up to the sanctuary of Lourdes's Bétharram caves, the series of caverns near Asson, Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Saillet?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Saillet? From $32.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.