Drying room: Campgrounds in Auvergne

Camping Paradis l'Europe

• Family-run site in the Volcans d'Auvergne Regional Natural Park
• Colourful and scenic grounds five minutes' drive from Lac de Chambon
• Heated pool, paddling pool, sports activities and snack bar

Camping Les Clarines

• In the Massif du Sancy and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• 900 metres above sea level, 2.5km from the spa town of La Bourboule
• Play areas, fitness area and cosy common room; shop 100 metres away

Camping Le Lac De La Siauve

• In the Auvergne Volcanic Regional Nature Park
• Peaceful setting near the Bort-les-Orgues reservoir
• Pool, bowling lawn, bar, snack bar, jetties and playground

Camping Le Garoustel

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• Scenic site a short walk from the shores of 600-hectare Espinet lake
• Within easy reach of a waterpark and historic Laroquebrou
• Pools plus summer pony rides, farmers' market, dinners and DJ

Camping La Ribeyre

• In the medieval village of Murol with its own private lake
• Swim in the lake, indoor pool or outdoor waterpark
• Canoe and bike hire, snack bar, bar, beach and massages

Camping La Marmotte

• Family-friendly site in a green and sunny setting
• Near the thermal baths and ski resort of La Bourboule
• Bar, tearoom, restaurant and communal barbecue area

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 Royat

• At the foot of the Puy de Dôme in the thermal town of Royat
• Within easy reach of the volcanoes and the Vulcania park
• Café/restaurant, cosy central lodge, free wifi and bike hire

Camping La Pommeraie

• Family site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park
• Peaceful setting with spectacular valley views
• Waterpark, restaurant, fitness centre, archery and bouncy castle

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

Domaine du Lac

• Waterside site with direct access to the Saint-Étienne-Cantalès lake
• Beach, fishing, floating lake pools and boat and pedalo hire
• Pools, activity space and bar

Saviloisirs

• Family-friendly site a 15-minute drive from Ambert, in the Auvergne
• Cunlhat 15 minutes’ drive; Clermont-Ferrand one hour and 10 minutes
• Wellness corner with Jacuzzi and hammam; play area and games room

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

Camping Le Chanset

• Family site in the woods a 10-minute walk from Ceyrat village
• 20 minutes' drive from Puy de Dôme volcano and Clermont-Ferrand
• Plenty for kids to do, including playground, miniature golf and games

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

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 Sauxillanges des Prairies D'Auvergne

• Spacious site on the banks of the Eau-Mère river
• Between the Auvergne Volcanoes and Livradois-Forez natural parks
• 3km from the Bois de Bord forest and close to Usson and Issoire