Campgrounds near a lake or mountain

Camping L'Hippocampe

• Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
• Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
• Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides

Camping Le Tampico

• Eco-friendly site in the lush surroundings of the Southern Alps
• A 20-minute walk from Barcelonnette via a river footpath
• Restaurant, wine bar, indoor lounge, TV, wifi and pétanque

Camping l'Adrech

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

Camping La Grangeonne

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

Camping l’Amandier

• Well-equipped site with mountain views in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac de Serre-Ponçon 20 minutes’ drive; Gorges de la Méouge 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool, play area and bowling alley; café and take-away service

Camping Arbre de Vie

• Peaceful glamping site in the Gorges du Verdon Natural Park
• A 10-minute drive from Sainte-Croix Lake and 40 from Gorges du Verdon
• Fully-equipped kitchen on site, with home-grown organic veg to buy

L'Ôasis de Provence

• Rural site on the banks of a lake between Niozelles and La Brillane
• Private lake with watersports centre and fishing
• Pool, Jacuzzis, solarium and restaurant terrace with lake views

Camping Mandala

• Small rural site with mountain views in Haute-Provence
• Playground, yoga classes, shop and vegetarian snack bar
• Near outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking and climbing

Verdon Yourte

• Glamping site with mountain views in the Alpes de Hautes Provence
• A 10-minute drive to Lake Castillon; over an hour to Verdon Gorge
• Hiking, paragliding, fishing, windsurfing and quad biking nearby

Camping Terra Verdon

• Family-friendly site two kilometres from medieval Castellane
• Swimming pool, restaurant and activities programme
• Close to hiking, cycling and canoeing in the Gorges du Verdon

Les Cabanes du Martagon

• Glamping site in Villars-Colmar next to the Mercantour National Park
• Free shuttle bus to local ski resort in winter
• Playground, pétanque court and restaurant with homemade dishes

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 Provence Vallée

• Family-friendly site in the Durance valley
• Free shuttle bus into nearby Manosque
• Pool, football pitch, bouncy castle, playground and summer snack bar

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Camping River

• Family-run site in the Ubaye Valley, on the banks of the River Ubaye
• Well-placed for mountain trekking, cycling, fishing and river rafting
• Swimming pool, bar and restaurant; fresh bread to order for mornings

Koko Holidays at Les Collines de Castellane

• Family-sized rental tents with great views of Haute Provence mountains
• A 10-minute drive to Castellane; 30 minutes to the Verdon Gorge
• Swimming pool with waterslides; brasserie and takeaway on site