Campgrounds for backpackers in Rhône-Alpes

Ô Tipi Lodge

• Loire glamping site with spectacular mountain views
• Five minutes' drive from Saint-Christo-en-Jarez; 25 from Saint-Étienne
• Well-equipped wooden tipis made by local craftsmen; dogs allowed

Camping Le Ventadour

• Family-run site on the banks of the Ardèche river near Meyras
• Games room, playgrounds and river beach with safe swimming area
• Gorges de l'Ardèche canoe trips and other outings arranged by staff

Camping Le Vieux Vallon

• Wooded site 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Vallon Pont d'Arc
• A 10-minute walk from the Ardèche river for swimming and canoe trips
• Pool, sun terrace, trampoline and playground

Camping Mas de Champel

• Family-friendly site with lots of activities, next to a natural park
• Pool, paddling pool, beach, kids' club and river for fishing
• Spa and fitness area with hot tub and sauna

Camping du Lion

• Family-run, family-friendly site with pool on the banks of the Rhône
• Half an hour's drive from kayaking and walking in the Ardèche gorges
• River fishing and walks from site; kids club, restaurant and bike hire

Camping du Signal

• Peaceful dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from Lac de Nantua
• Access the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park from 15 minutes’ drive
• Play area, tennis court, table tennis and other activities

Camping Le Château de Galaure

Camping Le Chenantier

• Family-friendly site with mountain views in Vanoise National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Termignon; Modane 15 minutes
• Play area, trampoline and table tennis; 100 metres from a fishing lake

Camping de la Vallée du Doux

• Small and family-friendly riverside site
• Less than a kilometre from the velorail of the Ardèche Verte
• Fishing, snack bar and play area

Camping de la Colline

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
• Half an hour's drive from the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Nature trails, crafts and games for kids in summer holidays

Camping Lac Bleu

• Lakeside site surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards
• Lake swimming, heated pool, spa and canoeing trips all available
• Playground, games and restaurant/bar with terrace facing the lake

Camping L'Escale

Camping La Drobie

• Peaceful riverside site near Sablières in the southern Ardèche region
• Near 50km of hiking trails and within an hour's drive of Pont d'Arc
• Trout fishing in the Drobie river plus natural swimming pool and beach

Camping Le Crêtoux

Camping La Grange Du Pin

• Lakeside site set in the foothills of the Jura mountains
• Playground, bar, restaurant, fishing, BBQs and huge sunbathing area
• Direct access to a lake beach, lifeguarded in the summer season

Camping Lac du Lit du Roi

Camping La Nizière

• Peaceful 23-hectare site just outside Saint-Nizier-le-Désert
• Surrounded by lakes and 120 kilometres of marked trails
• Two fishing lakes, open-air pool, outdoor games and snack bar on site

Le Champ du Moulin

• Family-friendly site in the middle of the Écrins National Park
• Within easy reach of Les Deux Alpes ski resort
• Outdoor pool with waterslide, hikes from the site and more