Scierie des Lacs

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Playground with a slide
Goats from the mini farm
Playground with a slide
Rabbit
Hérisson waterfalls
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Playground with a slide
Goats from the mini farm
Playground with a slide

  • Five-acre wooded park at a peaceful farm in the Jura region
  • Hérisson waterfalls 45 minutes’ walk; Lac de Chalain 15 minutes’ drive
  • Barbecue area, playground, pétanque court and mini farm
Settle in for what’s likely to be a very peaceful time at Scierie des Lacs, on the edge of the tiny village of Menétrux-en-Joux in the Jura region. This spacious five-acre wooded park is in a quiet and green location that’s well placed for exploring the area – for starters, it’s just 45 minutes’ walk from the tall Hérisson waterfalls and 15 minutes’ drive from Lac de Chalain. And those are just two of the region’s stunning sights. Several viewpoints are within a short drive of the site, including the Four Lakes viewpoint overlooking forested slopes and shimmering turquoise waters. Tick off Saut Girad waterfall, 10 minutes’ drive away, too and take your pick from activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding, mountain biking and fishing in the surrounding lakes and hills. Characterful villages are in good supply around this area too, as are family-run restaurants, shops selling local produce and dairies producing Comté cheese. On site, things are just as splendid. The kids should like getting to know the animals at the mini farm before settling in for dinner cooked at the dedicated barbecue area. A playground and pétanque court add yet more things to do, while dry toilets and a water fountain cover the practicalities (please note this site does not have showers). You’re welcome to pick your own pitch, choosing a sunny or shaded spot as you wish.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 30
Motorhome sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

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.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

French

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 8 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Super hosts, great value! Peaceful, farm animals, playground. Shady spots, get in early. Good base for exploring. Showers minimal but water good. 'Planche apéro' a hit!

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Lovely rural campsite, excellent value for money

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 Kory R. 1 review

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Great campsite, good for kids with playground and farm animals. In a lovely rural location. Thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Le calme,la sympathie des propriétaires…

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Anonymous

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Le calme,la sympathie des propriétaires

Disliked RAS

Recommend to friends Visit again

L'endroit très calme Les planches apéro Le…

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10 out of 10
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maud d. 1 review

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked L'endroit très calme
Les planches apéro
Le placement libre
L'air de jeux pour les enfants

Recommend to friends Visit again

Accueil chaleureux de la propriétaire Endroit…

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9 out of 10
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Customer service
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Julie M. 1 review

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Accueil chaleureux de la propriétaire
Endroit calme pour passer la nuit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Heel aangename ontvangst en een rustige…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Silke E. 2 reviews

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Heel aangename ontvangst en een rustige sfeer. Fijn om tussen de dieren te verblijven in toch een rustige omgeving. De locatie is ook heel goed, vlak bij de cascades de hérisson en verschillende meren waar je kan zwemmen.

Disliked Spijtig dat er geen douches zijn, maar er is wel drinkbaar water aanwezig waarmee je je wat kan opfrissen.

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Simple et efficace. Propriétaire très sympathique.…

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Céline B. 1 review

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Simple et efficace. Propriétaire très sympathique. Je recommande la planche apéro

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Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et…

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10 out of 10
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Frederic D. 1 review

Unpowered concrete and grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et accueillants.
L’endroit est top pour se poser lors d’un bivouac dans le Jura. Et les tarifs sont imbattables.
C’est propre et plutôt grand.
Et c’est tellement agréable de regarder tous les animaux de la ferme.

Disliked Étant en bivouac dans le Jura j’aurais apprécié un accès à des douches mais ce n’est vraiment pas grave

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Accueil très sympathique. Des emplacements à…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anne T. 1 review

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Accueil très sympathique. Des emplacements à l'ombre (d'autres moins...).
Je vous conseille de ne pas arriver trop tard pour avoir le choix.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Scierie des Lacs

7 Rue des Tilleuls

Menétrux-en-Joux

Jura

France

39130

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.62679°N
5.82878°E

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

If you like your scenery somewhat watery, you’ll be pretty pleased with your options nearby. The Hérisson waterfalls (45 minutes’ walk), cascading down 65 metres, make a good place to start – there are several hiking trails here, to give you splendid views from all angles. After that, maybe it’s on to Belvédère des 4 Lacs (15 minutes’ drive) for wonderful views across four lakes before heading to Lac de Narlay (15 minutes) for fishing or Lac de Chalain (15 minutes) for a walk followed by a dip from one of the supervised swimming areas. Back on dry land there are more excellent hikes at Pic de l’Aigle and treetop trails at Doucier Aventure (both 10 minutes). You can also travel a little further to Lons-le-Saunier (40 minutes), to stroll through the historic arcades, soak in the thermal baths and visit La Maison De La Vache Qui Rit, a museum dedicated to the much-loved cheese.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Relais de l'Éventail 2.1 km
  • Bar des Cascades 3.5 km
  • La Poutre 3.5 km
  • Les Alpages 3.7 km
  • L'Eolienne 4.1 km
  • La Trattoria des Cascades 4.1 km
  • LA TERRASSE DU GIRARD 4.5 km
  • Auberge du Hérisson 4.6 km
  • La Sarrazine 4.9 km
  • Au Petit Creux 4.9 km

Groceries

  • Supermarché Saint-Pascal Supermarket 5.7 km
  • La Cave des 4 Lacs Off-licence 8.3 km
  • ALDI Supermarket 8.3 km
  • Brasserie Hoptimalt Off-licence 8.8 km

Parks and play

  • Le Roclin des Bois Playground 4 km
  • Espace Armand Morel park 7.9 km
  • Place Jean Moulin park 8.1 km
  • Ancienne Colonie de Saint-Ouen park 9.7 km

Family days out

  • Parc Héria Zoo 1.1 km
  • L'Éventail Visitor attraction 2.5 km
  • Le Roclin des Bois Visitor attraction 4 km
  • Château de Chalain Castle 4.4 km
  • Château de Boissia Castle 7.9 km
  • Tour du château Castle 8.1 km
  • Parcours acrobatique en forêt Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Château de Mirebel Castle 11 km
  • Château de Verges Castle 11.5 km
  • Château de Syam - Villa Palladienne Castle 12.4 km
  • Château de Beauregard Castle 13 km
  • Jurafaune Zoo 16 km
  • Château du Mont Rivel Castle 16.1 km

Public transport

  • Bonlieu Village 3.5 km
  • Saint-Maurice-Crillat Trétu 5.2 km
  • Saint-Maurice-Crillat Fontaine 6.1 km
  • La Chaux-du-Dombief 6.2 km
  • Saint-Maurice-Crillat Crillat 6.2 km
  • Marigny 7.1 km
  • Cogna Place 7.4 km
  • Clairvaux-Gendarmerie 8.1 km
  • Clairvaux-Mairie 8.2 km
  • Boissia Carrefour RD 678 8.7 km

Beaches

  • Plage de Doucier 5.8 km
  • La Pergola 6.6 km

Local services

  • Crédit Agricole Cashpoint 5 km
  • Crédit Agricole Cashpoint 8.2 km
  • La Poste Cashpoint 8.2 km
  • Pharmacie de Doucier Pharmacy 5.2 km
  • Pôle médical Doctors 5.6 km
  • Independent Fuel station 5.6 km
  • TotalEnergies Fuel station 8 km
  • Carrefour Express Fuel station 8.2 km
  • Pharmacie des Lacs Pharmacy 8.3 km
  • TotalEnergies Fuel station 8.4 km
  • Cabinet médical des Lacs Doctors 8.4 km

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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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Scierie des Lacs have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Scierie des Lacs dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Scierie des Lacs? If you like your scenery somewhat watery, you’ll be pretty pleased with your options nearby. The Hérisson waterfalls (45 minutes’ walk), cascading down 65 metres, make a good place to start – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Scierie des Lacs?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Scierie des Lacs? From $7.90 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.