Campgrounds for backpackers in Auvergne

Le Ranch des Volcans

• Family site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• A short drive from Vulcania theme park
• Pools, bar, terrace restaurant, artisan bakery, archery and shop

Camping Le Vallagnon

• Family site with Plomb du Cantal mountain views and winter skiing
• Super Lioran ski resort 15 minutes’ drive; Aurillac 45 minutes
• Heated swimming pool, fly fishing lake and summer snack bar

Domaine du Balbuzard

• Scenic family site with fishing lake, 10 minutes' drive from Giat
• A 45-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Boat hire; summer kids' fishing camps; bar-restaurant and sauna

Camping de L'Étang

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk from Mérigot lake
• Near activities in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Table d'hôte meals, farm shop, playground and pétanque court

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

Camping Au Bord de l'Eau

• On the banks of the Loire river, 30 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay
• Bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, climbing and hiking nearby
• Pool, snack bar, TV room and games room with board games and books

Camping des Gorges de l'Allier

• Large woodland park with direct access to the Allier river
• A short walk from Langeac and the Allier gorges tourist train
• Restaurant, play area, fishing, pool and TV room

Camping Les Murmures du Lignon

• Family-friendly riverside site in four acres of protected forest
• 20 minutes' walk from the little town of Tence for steam train trips
• Outdoor pool, paddling pool, games room, playground and pétanque

L'Étang de Fléchat

• Family-run campsite located near a pond
• Surrounded by forest
• Visit the numerous regional volcanos including Volvic

Camping Le Lignon

• Family-friendly site by the river in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
• A five-minute drive from Chambon-sur-Lignon river beach
• Playground, trampoline and summer entertainment

Camping L'Alternatif

• Eco-friendly, tree-lined site on the edge of a river with a pond
• A 25-minute drive from Montluçon and 15 minutes on foot from Huriel
• Fishing, bar, common room, board games and kids’ play areas

Sous les toiles de PauTiLou

• Small, well-equipped glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Vichy
• L’Allée des Géants 35 minutes’ drive; Parc Mirabel an hour
• Workshops, massages, play area and communal kitchen on site

Le Sheep Inn

• Small and quiet Auvergne site outside the village of Sainte-Thérence
• A 20-minute drive to Montluçon; 50 minutes to Forêt de Tronçais
• Eco-friendly site with lovely views from a large wooden deck

La Chanterelle

• Quiet and friendly lakeside site, surrounded by woodland
• Summer activities including food nights, day trips, shows and sports
• Lake fishing, snack bar, hiking trails and local produce

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

Camping les Chelles

• Family-friendly site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Hiking, cycling, skiing and nature spotting all easily accessible
• Pool, fishing pond, playground and summer snack bar

Camping Les Narcisses

• Peaceful site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Reserve
• 25 minutes' drive from Ambert for the Agrivap tourist train
• Heated outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace

Domaine du Pont de la Dordogne

• Site located near La Bourboule, 840m above sea level
• Modern on-site facilities include a playground, a spa and jacuzzis
• Enjoy paragliding, hiking and cycling in the Auvergnat mountains

Camping de Jollère