Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche, France

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 Mille Etoiles

• In the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges
• A 20-minute walk from the Ardèche river via several routes
• Restaurant, shop, playground and small library

Camping La Simioune

• Between Mont Ventoux, the Ardèche gorges and the Provencal Drome
• Near the Rhone valley and its wine routes
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium and playground

1000 Pailles

• Cosy wooden lodges at a small rural site near Labastide de Virac
• Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche within a 20-minute drive
• Ensuite bathroom and kitchen for each lodge; bike hire on site

Camping Rétro La Gambionne

• 1960s-style retro site 700 metres from Goudargues village
• Vintage vibe and riverside setting with beach and swimming
• Waterfront areas, small bar and board games/books to borrow

Le Pequelet

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 Ibie

• Peaceful five and a half hectare site near Vallon Pont d'Arc
• In the Ibie valley among oaks, wild thyme and rosemary
• Pool, playground, trampoline, frog pond, restaurant and snack bar

ImagineFrance

• Small luxury site with pool and views of Mont Ventoux
• Within half an hour's drive of Aven d'Orgnac caves and Uzès markets
• Breakfast served on private terraces, table d’hôte courtyard dining

International Camping

Domaine Naturiste de la Sabliere

• Naturist holiday centre of 62 hectares
• In the middle of the Cèze river gorges
• Stunning views of the region

Camping Naturiste La Genèse