Campgrounds for backpackers in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

Camping Les Cigales

• Peaceful shaded site set between a lake and a river
• Climbing in Orpierre and hang gliding in Laragne-Montéglin
• 27-metre outdoor pool and private access to the river

Camping Lou Comtadou

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from central Carpentras
• Avignon, Mont Ventoux and vineyards within a half-hour drive
• Free entry to adjacent pool in July and August

Camping Saint James Les Pins

• In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
• Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
• On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine

Les Palmiers

L'Atelier des Rêves

• Repurposed shipping container a five-minute drive from Salernes, Var
• Verdon Natural Regional Park 10 minutes’ drive; Port Fréjus one hour
• Large terrace with a hot tub and swings; magazines and board games

Camping des 5 Vallées

• Family-friendly Hautes-Alpes site 10 minutes' drive from Briançon
• Close to Tour de France passes, plus hikes, rafting and skiing
• Heated pool, café, play area and activities on site

Domaine de la Coronne

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from the centre of Valréas
• A good starting point for the Enclave des Papes wine route
• Poolside restaurant; pizzas available

Camping La Grangeonne

• Friendly-family campsite near Esparron lake
• Provençal villages, lavender fields and local markets nearby
• Snack bar and wifi

Camping Des Favards

• Shaded pitches amid Rhône Valley vineyards just outside Violès
• Town of Orange 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Ventoux activities 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool and play area; barbecue, restaurant and vineyard visits

Camping l'Art de Vivre

• Peaceful site between Avignon and Orange, 20-25-mins' drive from both
• A 15-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Théâtre antique d'Orange
• Heated pool, restaurant, tennis, bike hire and playground

Camping La Célestine

• Southern France wildlife haven next to a natural lake and a river
• Among the green hills of Provence 30km from the Gorges du Verdon
• Pool, guided hikes, restaurant, snack bar and loads of room to play

Camping Le Chêne

• Family site in Tallard, 10 minutes' walk from town centre amenities
• In the Écrins National Park, a half-hour drive from Serre-Ponçon Lake
• Free access to tennis court and heated public pool close by

Camping de l'Iscle

• Village location in the mountainous Écrins National Park
• Snack bar, tennis court and lake for swimming and fishing
• Range of excursions and activities from the on-site leisure centre

Parc Camping de Pramousquier

• Site a 10-minute walk from Pramousquier beach with Côte d'Azur views
• Within 15 minutes’ drive of Le Lavandou and 45 minutes to Saint-Tropez
• Bar and restaurant plus petanque, a playground and ping pong

Origan Village Naturiste

• Naturist campsite in the Haute Provence
• Help with arranging naturist activities and excursions
• Pool, restaurant, solarium, well-stocked grocery shop and gift shop

Camping Les Esparons

• In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, close to the Serre Poncon Lake
• Many outdoor activities available to explore the area
• Modern facilities, play area and free wifi

La Roulotte du Verdon

• Stylish gypsy caravan five minutes' drive from the village of Quinson
• Basses Gorges du Verdon five minutes' drive; Valensole half an hour
• Pétanque court and spa on site; free mountain bikes for guest use

Camping Domaine Ayguette

Camping Les Cedres

• A short walk from Apt, between the Vaucluse and Luberon mountains
• Watersports, public pool and climbing all within easy reach
• Kids' climbing wall plus sales of regional beers and organic produce