Camping Cristal D'Opale

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Looking across the pitches
Beach around 15 minutes' walk away
Pitches
Grass and sand pitches

  • Peaceful Nord-Pas-de-Calais site five minutes' drive from Camiers
  • Le Touquet, Parc Bagatelle and Nausicaá within a half-hour drive
  • Restaurant and summer food truck on site; sandy beach 15 minutes' walk
How's this for a setting for a seaside break in Nord-Pas-de-Calais? Camping Cristal d’Opale is tucked away among the dunes at the southern corner of the Caps et Marais d’Opale Regional Natural Park, about five minutes' drive from Camiers, and it’s a lovely spot for a relaxed break close to the coast. What you want from a seaside holiday is, of course, a beach not too far away – and this site certainly delivers on that front, as the extensive sands of Plage Sainte-Cécile are about 15 minutes’ walk away. This location, just a little way back from the shoreline (with no sea views), means that pitches are nicely sheltered from coastal breezes; it also puts you within easy walking distance of a couple of restaurants near the beach (and there are a couple more in Camiers, along with a supermarket for picnic supplies). As well as being able to walk to the local beach easily enough, you’ll also be well placed for other destinations along the coast, including Le Touquet and Boulogne-sur-Mer (both within 25 minutes’ drive) and the various forest areas around the natural park. So that’s a pretty resounding thumbs-up for the setting, but what about the place itself? Well, this is one of those sites that’s focused on peaceful times rather than being packed with lots of noisy activities and facilities. That said, you will have access to a play area for energetic kids, and there’s occasional low-key entertainment on site. A launderette, a wifi service and modern bathrooms (with wheelchair access and baby facilities) are also on site, and there’s a bar-restaurant along with a food truck for more eating options in summer. While there isn't a chemical waste disposal point on site, the site can point you towards a partner campsite, 10 minutes' drive away, with such facilities.

Site type

Caravan sites 120
Tent sites 120
Motorhome sites 120
Caravans for hire 250
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 1 February

Tourist board rating

Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Extras

  • A charge of €0.50 ($0.98) applies for the use of the shower.

Occupancy

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

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

Open from Sun, 1 Feb to

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Pitch types & availability

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Location
8
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7
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Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
4

59% would recommend this site to a friend

61% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near beach/town. Watch out for dated loos, sandy/uneven pitches, and dodgy showers. Staff are friendly, but site upkeep needs work. Renovations underway, but not everywhere yet.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Sehr weitläufig…

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7 out of 10
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10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
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Sina S. 1 review

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked Sehr weitläufig

Disliked Kein Supermarkt

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La situation est top. Accès à…

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7 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
6
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Power optional grass and sand site

Liked La situation est top. Accès à la plage direct et la station St Cécile accessible à pied aussi.

Disliked Sanitaires pas propres et défectueux.

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From the manager: Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre retour et pour votre recommandation.

Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la situation privilégiée du camping, avec un accès direct à la plage et la proximité de Sainte-Cécile accessible à pied.

Concernant les sanitaires, nous sommes désolés que vous ayez rencontré des difficultés lors de votre séjour. Nos sanitaires sont nettoyés plusieurs fois par jour, mais leur état peut également être impacté par l'utilisation faite par les vacanciers entre deux passages de nos équipes. Nous prenons néanmoins au sérieux vos remarques concernant les équipements défectueux et les toilettes bouchées afin de pouvoir intervenir rapidement lorsqu'un problème nous est signalé.

Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau et de vous offrir une expérience à la hauteur de vos attentes.

Fijne ruime kampeerplaatsen, fijne ontvangst, midden…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
4
Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked Fijne ruime kampeerplaatsen, fijne ontvangst, midden in de duinen is het een prettig verblijf.

Disliked Sanitair slecht werkend en slechte schoonmaak

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From the manager: Hartelijk dank voor uw beoordeling en voor uw aanbeveling!

We zijn blij dat u de ruime kampeerplaatsen, de ontvangst en de prachtige ligging midden in de duinen heeft gewaardeerd.

Het spijt ons dat u problemen heeft ervaren met het sanitair en de schoonmaak. Onze sanitaire voorzieningen worden meerdere keren per dag schoongemaakt, maar we begrijpen dat de staat tussen twee schoonmaakbeurten door kan variëren, afhankelijk van het gebruik door andere gasten. We nemen uw opmerking over de werking van de voorzieningen zeker mee.

We hopen u bij een volgend verblijf opnieuw te mogen verwelkomen en u een nog aangenamere ervaring te bieden!

The fact we only stayed 1…

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1 out of 10
Location
1
Value for money
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked The fact we only stayed 1 night

Disliked NO ELSAN POINT its in small print that you can use their sister site but how far is that??
Very abrupt girl on check in
Pitches all sand had to park right on side so we didn't get stuck as saw many campervan s getting stuck
Poor toilets and showers filthy
Very noisy..silly young staff in buggy with megaphones driving up and around so called pitches shouting what was on in site
If only staying 1 night don't get conned in to deposit 100 euros for key fob
Dont book early ferry next day as exit barrier only open at 8 am if u don't have key for
Would not recommend

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are sorry that your one-night stay did not meet your expectations. We would nevertheless like to clarify a few points.

Our campsite is located in a natural environment, directly by the dunes and the sea. The sandy pitches are therefore part of the natural character of the site. Depending on weather conditions, the ground can also be softer, which is why we recommend choosing your pitch carefully. Our team is always available to assist campers if needed.

Regarding the toilets and showers, they are cleaned several times a day. As with any shared facilities, their condition can unfortunately vary depending on how they have just been used by previous guests.

The person travelling around the campsite with the loudspeaker is our activity leader, whose role is to inform guests about the activities taking place on site. July is a lively period, with many families enjoying the activities offered by the campsite.

Regarding the access arrangements, our reception is open continuously from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 days a week. We believe these are fairly broad opening hours and allow our guests plenty of flexibility for their arrival and departure. Access outside these hours is possible with the appropriate access fob.

As for the €100 deposit for the key fob, this is simply a security deposit and is fully returned when the fob is handed back.

Finally, the possibility of using the facilities at our sister campsite is indicated in the information provided to guests.

We regret that the atmosphere and natural setting of our campsite did not meet your expectations, and we wish you a pleasant continuation.

L'emplacement,l'accès a la mer,la nature environnante,le…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked L'emplacement,l'accès a la mer,la nature environnante,le calme,la petite ville proche

Disliked Les sanitaires trop vétustes,la baguette de qualité leaderprice vendue au shop

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From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre retour et pour votre recommandation !

Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l'emplacement du camping, l'accès à la mer, notre environnement naturel, le calme ainsi que la proximité de Sainte-Cécile.

Concernant les sanitaires, nous comprenons votre remarque. Notre camping est actuellement en cours de modernisation et nous travaillons progressivement à l'amélioration de nos installations.

Nous prenons également note de votre remarque concernant la baguette proposée au shop. Nous sommes toujours attentifs aux retours de nos clients afin d'améliorer notre offre.

Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour un prochain séjour !

De ligging…

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2 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
2
Customer service
No rating
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No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked De ligging

Disliked De koude douche en het vieze kapotte sanitair

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From the manager: Hartelijk dank dat u uw ervaring met ons heeft gedeeld.

We zijn blij dat u de ligging van onze camping heeft gewaardeerd, midden in de natuur en dicht bij de zee.

Het spijt ons dat u problemen heeft ervaren met de douches en het sanitair. De temperatuur van het warme water kan variëren afhankelijk van de drukte en het gelijktijdige gebruik van de douches. Onze sanitaire voorzieningen worden meerdere keren per dag schoongemaakt, hoewel de netheid tussen twee schoonmaakbeurten kan worden beïnvloed door het gebruik door andere gasten.

Wat betreft de staat van bepaalde voorzieningen: onze camping is momenteel bezig met een geleidelijke modernisering en we werken eraan om het comfort van onze sanitaire voorzieningen verder te verbeteren.

Bedankt voor uw feedback en hopelijk mogen we u in de toekomst opnieuw verwelkomen.

Falsche Angabe auf der Pitchup-Buchungsseite zur der Stellplatzgröße.

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1 out of 10
Location
8
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked Der freundliche Email-Kontakt.

Disliked Wir sind nicht angereist, weil bei im Buchungsformular angegeben wurde, die Parzellen seien nur 24 qm groß und somit viel zu klein für einen einen normal-großen Wohnwagen mit Auto. Nachdem wir beim Platz angefragt hatten, ob die Parzellen wirklich so klein sind, da sie auf den Fotos größer wirken, wurde gesagt, die Parzellen seien groß genug für ein Wohnwagen (7m) mit Auto und sogar Beistellzelt. Leider kam diese Info für uns zu spät, da wir uns dann bereits einen anderen Platz gesucht haben. Die Info zu der Stellplatzgröße sollte Pitchup korrigieren.

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From the manager: Vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung und insbesondere für Ihr positives Feedback zu unserem freundlichen E-Mail-Kontakt.

Es tut uns leid, dass die Angabe zur Stellplatzgröße auf Pitchup zu Missverständnissen geführt hat und Sie deshalb letztendlich nicht angereist sind. Unsere Stellplätze sind tatsächlich auch für einen Wohnwagen von etwa 7 m mit Auto und sogar einem Vorzelt geeignet.

Wir werden die Angaben zur Stellplatzgröße prüfen und uns mit Pitchup in Verbindung setzen, damit die Informationen möglichst klar und korrekt dargestellt werden.

Schade, dass diese Information Sie zu spät erreicht hat und Sie bereits einen anderen Campingplatz gebucht hatten.

Vielen Dank für den Hinweis und vielleicht dürfen wir Sie bei einer nächsten Gelegenheit doch noch bei uns begrüßen.

De camperplaats, de nabijheid van de…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
No rating
Nayda D. 1 review

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked De camperplaats, de nabijheid van de zee. Winkels.

Disliked Douches, vuil en weinig water'
Zelf niet oke dat dit betalend is.
De eerste camping waar wij moeten betalen voor douches en dat er dan nog eens geen water uit de kranen komt.

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From the manager: Hartelijk dank voor uw beoordeling en uw aanbeveling.

We zijn blij dat u de kampeerplaats, de nabijheid van de zee en de winkels heeft gewaardeerd.

Het spijt ons dat u teleurgesteld was over de douches. De douches zijn inderdaad betalend en werken met een muntensysteem. We begrijpen echter dat u dit minder aangenaam vindt wanneer de waterdruk onvoldoende is. De waterdruk en temperatuur kunnen bovendien variëren afhankelijk van de drukte en het gelijktijdige gebruik van de installaties.

Onze sanitaire voorzieningen worden meerdere keren per dag schoongemaakt. Toch kan de netheid tussen twee schoonmaakbeurten door beïnvloed worden door het gebruik van andere gasten.

We nemen uw opmerkingen zeker mee in onze verdere verbeteringen en hopen u opnieuw te mogen verwelkomen voor een aangenamer verblijf.

De locatie, de speeltuin. Prachtige omgeving…

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4 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
5
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
4
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
3
Wifi
No rating

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked De locatie, de speeltuin. Prachtige omgeving als de plaatsen netjes zijn.

Disliked Het sanitair en de algemene toestand van de camping, restaurant en plaatsen erg rommelig. Toiletten/ douches krijgen weinig aandacht en zijn niet schoon. Je ziet dat er al geruime tijd niet gepoetst is. Jammer.

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From the manager: Hartelijk dank voor uw feedback.

We zijn blij dat u genoten heeft van de mooie ligging van onze camping, de speeltuin en de prachtige natuurlijke omgeving.

Het spijt ons dat de sanitaire voorzieningen en de algemene staat van de camping niet aan uw verwachtingen voldeden. We willen echter graag verduidelijken dat onze sanitaire gebouwen meerdere keren per dag worden schoongemaakt door onze medewerkers, vooral tijdens drukke periodes. Daarnaast is één van onze sanitaire gebouwen onlangs volledig gerenoveerd als onderdeel van de voortdurende modernisering van de camping.

Bedankt voor uw opmerkingen. Ze helpen ons om onze dienstverlening verder te verbeteren. We hopen u in de toekomst opnieuw te mogen verwelkomen.

Ok

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
3
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand site

Liked Preis/Leistung ist gut.

Disliked Für einen besseren Zustand der Sanitäreinrichtungen (Duschen/Toiletten),
würde ich gerne auch etwas mehr bezahlen.

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From the manager: Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung und Ihre Empfehlung!

Wir freuen uns, dass Sie das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis unseres Campingplatzes als gut empfunden haben.

Ihre Anmerkung zu den Sanitäranlagen verstehen wir sehr gut. Unser Campingplatz befindet sich derzeit in einem fortlaufenden Modernisierungsprozess, und wir arbeiten Schritt für Schritt daran, den Komfort und den Zustand der Einrichtungen zu verbessern.

Vielen Dank für Ihren konstruktiven Vorschlag. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!


Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping Cristal D'Opale

690 Rue de Lille

Camiers

Pas-de-Calais

France

62176

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.58112°N
1.58693°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

Plage Sainte-Cécile (15 minutes’ walk) is likely to be the centre of attention, whether you choose to sit or stroll quietly, play in the sand or join one of the summer activities like beach volleyball or paddleboarding. Le Touquet (20 minutes’ drive) is a good option for a change of scenery, with classic architecture to see and beach bars along its stretch of soft sandy beach. For a bit more activity along the coast, book horse riding with one of the equestrian centres around Le Touquet, play golf at Golf d'Hardelot - Les Dunes (20 minutes) or get up into the trees at Opalaventure Park (five minutes). There are lots of lovely walks around too, perhaps in the Parc du Rohart nature reserve (five minutes) or the Dunes du Mont Saint-Frieux (10 minutes). Family days out? Try the rides and rollercoasters of Parc Bagatelle or check out the underwater world at Nausicaá Centre National De La Mer (both half an hour), Europe’s biggest aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Camiers Sainte Cecile 1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodN/A
Camiers Saint Gabriel 1.4 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage 6 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Le Touquet Centre Plage 6.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
Saint Etienne Au Mont Plage Nord 9.3 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Cristal D'Opale have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Cristal D'Opale dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Cristal D'Opale? Plage Sainte-Cécile (15 minutes’ walk) is likely to be the centre of attention, whether you choose to sit or stroll quietly, play in the sand or join one of the summer activities … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Cristal D'Opale?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Cristal D'Opale? From $39.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.