Campgrounds for backpackers in Italy

Camping Dolce Sole

• A family-run campsite, only a 10-minute walk from the beach
• A quiet site, ideal base to explore Tuscany
• A handful of pitches

Campeggio Naturista Pizzo Greco

• Naturist site by the beach five kilometres from Isola di Capo Rizzuto
• Half an hour's drive from historic attractions of Crotone
• Sports facilities, entertainment, restaurant, shop and bar

Camping Calavise

• Peaceful site with views of the Pale di San Martino mountain range
• Mountain biking, hiking trails, canyoning, fishing and skiing nearby
• Outdoor swimming pool, poolside snack bar, pizzeria and playground

Campeggio Rosselba le Palme

Campeggio Sabbia d'Oro

• Family-friendly seaside site on the Adriatic coast
• A short drive to Aqualand waterpark
• Private beach, beach bar, restaurant and well-stocked shop

Civago all'Ombra del Cusna

• Wild camping-style site 10 minutes' walk from Civago
• Good base for walks on Via Matildica or climbing Mount Cusna
• Spacious pitches with campfire area, drinking water and shelter

Camping Camaldoli

• Back to nature site on the border of Casentinesi Forest National Park
• Direct access to 650km of hiking, cycling and horse riding trails
• Regular visits from deer, wild boar, foxes and porcupines

Porticello Village

• Quiet Cilento coast site a short stroll from a private sandy beach
• Seven hectares of Italian gardens, pine copses and ancient olive trees
• Restaurant, bar, mini market and regular excursions

Green Village Assisi

• Peaceful green site just under four kilometres from Assisi
• Daily shuttle bus into Assisi and its UNESCO-listed sights
• Pool surrounded by solarium and sun loungers with bar next door

Camping Sparaceto

• Small site in the Marche hills, two kilometres from Cingoli
• Frasassi Caves and Adriatic coast within an hour's drive
• Dog walking area, play area and communal barbecues

Camping Salicamp

• Family holiday village with direct access to a serviced beach
• Spectacular Aeolian Islands views a few minutes' drive from Terme
• Pools, beach bar and restaurant with garden, regional menu and pizzas

Campeggio Afrodite

• Leafy family-friendly site with direct access to a sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive from Caulonia and an hour and 15 from Catanzaro
• Pizzeria, rotisserie, snack bar, bar and small food shop on site

Campeggio Al Lago

• Small private beach on the lake
• OIn-site restaurant serving delicious meals and homemade pizzas.
• A fishing paradise

Vilaggio Colombo

• Quiet hilltop site on the Italian Palms Riviera
• Sport fishing, diving, snorkelling and sailing 10 minutes' drive away
• Outdoor pool and paddling pool, snack bar, tennis court and playground

Agricampeggio Le Sorbe

• Small olive farm in the heart of the Ligurian riviera
• Perfect for a quiet holiday
• Easy access to the three lakes in Pietrabruna

Agricampeggio Contrada Friera

• Quiet family-friendly farm site five minutes from Piedimonte Etneo
• Rural site with views of Mount Etna, an hour's drive away
• Indoor and outdoor cooking facilities and picnic area

Camping Verna

• Family-friendly site in the foothills of the Alps, near hiking trails
• Zoom Torino animal park 25 minutes’ drive; Turin an hour away
• Swimming pool, shaded social area and restaurant on site