Family friendly campgrounds & RV parks in Brazil

Recanto Saltinho

• On the banks of the Várzea river in a sprawling waterfall park
• A 15-minute drive from Tijucas do Sul, and 85 minutes from Curitiba
• Barbecue areas, kids’ pool, shared kitchen and seasonal restaurant

Parque da Cachoeira

• Rural site in a natural park 20 kilometres north of Canela
• Outdoor tables and grills, internet access and bathrooms
• Walking trails, natural swimming pools, abseiling and ziplining nearby

Pousada e Camping Sol a Sol

• Modern site in the middle of Cidreira on Brazil's Atlantic coast
• Next to Cidreira Beach and near two lakes for watersports and boating
• Outdoor kitchen with fridge, stove and four barbecue grills

Hostel Paudimar Campestre

• Well-maintained site with pools, 20 minutes' drive from Iguazú Falls
• Within 20 mins of Iguazú National Park and the city of Foz do Iguaçu
• Restaurant, bar, shop and communal kitchen; games room with TV

Camping e Hospedagem Sítio Sol Nascente

• Friendly site in the north of Florianópolis island
• A five-minute drive from bars, restaurants, beach and watersports
• Pool, shop and bike hire; communal fridge, stove and barbecue

Camping Candango

• Friendly site 50 metres from the sands of Canasvieiras beach
• Half an hour's drive from hikes around Lagoa da Conceição
• Three communal kitchens with barbecues, stoves, fridges and seating

Montanha Mágica

• Spectacularly scenic site on the edge of Serra Geral National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Praia Grande and 55 minutes from Torres
• Eco-conscious facilities, including common room, kitchen and bar

Aqui no Sítio Camping e Hostel

• Laidback park with views of the stunning Serra da Moeda mountain range
• A 20-minute drive from the huge open-air Inhotim art museum
• Swimming pool and sauna on site, plus a gliding ramp and paraglider

Camping Toca Raul

• Surrounded by a lush green landscape with a private waterfall
• Just over a 10-minute drive from São Thomé das Letras town
• Climbing, trekking, mountain biking and rappelling in local area

Camping Garatucaia

• Secure gated site less than five minutes’ walk from scenic sandy beach
• A 35-minute drive from Angra dos Reis and two hours from Rio
• Less than 10 minutes’ drive from ferries to the stunning Ilha Grande

Camping Sombra dos Coqueirais

• Friendly site in the centre of Vila do Abraão, on Ilha Grande
• A few minutes' walk from the beach, dive centre and ferry dock
• Kitchen on site; shops and restaurants within a five-minute walk

Camping Das Acerolas

• Safe and welcoming site in Rio de Janeiro State
• A 20-minute walk to the beach; 25 minutes' drive to Armação dos Búzios
• A 15-minute walk to the centre of José Gonçalves and local restaurants

Camping Toca da Onça

• Leafy park with barbecue areas and walking trails through rainforest
• Under three hours' drive from Rio' less than 30 minutes to waterfalls
• Sports ground, library, shop, guitar, kitchen and a Zen Area for yoga

Hotel Jota

• Family-friendly site on the outskirts of São Sebastião
• 10-minute drive from the ferry crossing to Ilhabela
• Outdoor pool, kids’ pool, snack bar, barbecue and pizza oven on site

Recanto dos Loureiros