Camping La Sierra

7.3 3 reviews

Lake-view site on the shores of Lake Maggiore
A 10-minute drive from Verbania; half an hour from Isola Bella
Private beach, sailing school and restaurant with scenic terrace

It’s majorly scenic, is Lake Maggiore – so if you’re heading this way it stands to reason that you’ll want to seek out a spot where you can survey the vistas at your leisure. Step forward, Camping La Sierra, a family-friendly place right by the water on the Piedmont side of the lake, a couple of minutes’ drive north of the little town of Ghiffa. Splendid views can be had from most corners of this site, perhaps most notably the restaurant, where you can dine out on the terrace with a rather dreamy backdrop of lake and mountain (and while that outlook might be a tad distracting, the food’s pretty good too – with a real focus on fresh local dishes). But why limit yourself to just looking, eh? The site’s got its own private beach area if you feel the need to get in for a swim or a paddle, along with a sailing school where you can take lessons or rent pedaloes to go for a more extensive explore. If you’re unsure about your marine navigation skills, there are plenty of footpaths to roam along locally and boat trips to be had from Verbania, 10 minutes’ drive away. That said, the lake-gazing on site is indeed very fine – and the folk here have cleverly designed their place with terraces to provide views for all and ensure no jostling for the best spots. There’s also a small playground for bambini less enthused by staring at the surrounds.

Campground type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

German

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Camping La Sierra

Corso Belvedere

337

Ghiffa

Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Italy

28823

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.9767°N
8.63388°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Get set for a bit of garden envy – the 16 hectares at Villa Taranto (10 minutes’ drive) are stunning, packed with trees from around the globe, all manner of colourful blooms, sculptures and fountains, all with that splendid lake-and-mountain background. Its town of Verbania is a pretty place all round, in fact, with Renaissance and Romanesque churches to wander around and plenty of waterside cafés. Board a boat from Verbania to cross easily to the opposite side of the lake for a ride up the cable car from Laveno-Mombello for some fab views over the whole lake. Boats also leave Verbania for the gorgeous Baroque palace and gardens on Isola Bella (or drive down there in half an hour). If you like to get active on hols, there are plenty of places to get out for a hike or bike ride around the lake or up in the mountains – the Uriezzo Gorges and Monte Fenera Natural Park are both about an hour’s drive away for proper hill scrambles. For an adrenaline rush closer to base, try the high ropes at AquadventurePark (25 minutes) or Lake Maggiore Zipline (40 minutes).

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Tolle Aussicht mit direktem Strandzugang. Die Sanitäranlagen sind etwas in die Jahre…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2022

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Tolle Aussicht mit direktem Strandzugang. Die Sanitäranlagen sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen und es existieren keine Klobrillen, aber es ist alles sauber.
Für ein paar Tage Zwischenstopp auf der Durchreise, vollkommen in Ordnung. Der nächste Ort befindet sich in ca. 2km, die man auch gut zu Fuß am Strand laufen kann.

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Seenähe…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Dietwald G. Jul 2022

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Seenähe

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Prima plek, mooi privé strandje, vriendelijke eigenaar…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Jelke B. Aug 2022

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Prima plek, mooi privé strandje, vriendelijke eigenaar

Disliked: Weg langs de camping soms gehorig, niet echt mogelijk om de omgeving te voet te verkennen door deze grote weg.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Camping La Sierra have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping La Sierra dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping La Sierra? Get set for a bit of garden envy – the 16 hectares at Villa Taranto (10 minutes’ drive) are stunning, packed with trees from around the globe, all manner of colourful blooms, … Read more