Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping Le Pont de Mazerat

• Family-friendly site in Tamniès, five minutes’ walk from the lake
• A 15-minute drive to Les Eyzies' caves, castle and prehistory museum
• Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, playground, supermarket with bakery

La Petite Place dans Les Bois

• Friendly family-run site surrounded by woodland near Tarnac
• In the Millevaches Regional Natural Park with easy access to hikes
• Games barn on site, plus takeaways, workshops and pony walks

Camping du Lac de Viam

• Dog-friendly site in a natural park on the shore of Lac de Viam
• A 20-minute drive from Treignac and 25 minutes from Meymac
• Lake beach 30 metres away; canoes available to hire from the site

Camping de Langatre

Camping L'Enclave

• Riverside site across 10 acres on the edge of Estavar village
• In the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Natural Park, close to activities
• Bar-restaurant, outdoor pool, play areas and summer kids' club

Camping Le Crêtoux

Village Vacances La Gineste

• Peaceful site on a peninsula on Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet
• Lake for swimming and fishing, beach, canoe hire and riding centre
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, pool, games room and bar-restaurant

Village Toue des Demoiselles

• Small site in a farm on the banks of the Loire river
• Spectacular accommodation in a spectacular setting
• Fishing, hot tub, farm, meals delivered and bike and scooter hire

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Eco-Camping le Cun du Larzac

• Eco-camping on a two-hectare site
• Surrounded by nature
• In the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park

Camping du Lac du Causse

• Family-friendly park by the edge of Lac du Causse
• Within 25 mins' drive of Brive la Gaillarde and the Jardins de Colette
• Pool, fishing, watersports, play area, shop, bar and café-restaurant

Camping Le Kergariou

• Family-friendly site 1.5km from the sea and the port of Doëlan
• Doëlan 1.5 kilometres; three kilometres from Le Pouldu
• Modern amenities blocks, baby changing and dog washing area

Camping Naturiste Corsica Natura

• Beachside naturist campsite with sheltered pitches at Linguizzetta
• Watersports on site; a 20-minutes drive to Isula Canyon
• Canoeing, beach volleyball, play area and waterfront eatery on site

Domaine de Kerelly

• Friendly campsite located in the Morbihan area of Brittany
• Discover the quaint Brittany villages and rich medieval heritage
• Explore the rich seafood gastronomy of the north-west

Camping Barataud

• Quiet family-friendly site on Oléron Island, 150 metres from the beach
• A short drive or cycle to Saint-Denis-d'Oléron and Phare de Chassiron
• Seasonal pools, play area, miniature golf and bike rentals on site

Camping Port l'Epine

• Family-friendly site on Brittany's Pink Granite Coast
• With its own long stretch of beach
• Heated pool, paddling pool, fishing, playground and restaurant

Camping Le Haut Salat

• Peaceful site among spectacular Ariege Pyrenees scenery
• Direct access to a river for swimming and fishing
• Heated pool, play area and games room

Camping de la Colline

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
• Half an hour's drive from the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Nature trails, crafts and games for kids in summer holidays

Camping Le Gave d'Aspe

• Near the Pyrénées National Park, close to the Aspe river
• Many walking and cycle routes nearby
• Free wifi, barbecues and comfortable faciltiies

Camping de l'Étang du Pays Blanc

• Peaceful natural park site near Guerande and beaches
• Mini farm, private fishing lake, wellbeing area and spa
• Snack bar, outdoor gym, water zorbing and bouncy castle