Campgrounds for backpackers in Rhône-Alpes

Camping Les Chênes

• Quiet site near the Ardèche river and a short drive from Pont d'Arc
• Horse riding, fishing and climbing spots nearby
• Pizzeria, snack bar and weekly activities in high season

Camping du Léman Saint Disdille

• Between beach and mountains above Lake Geneva
• Loads of activities including watersports, outdoor fitness and archery
• Restaurant, snack bar, bar and communal barbecues

Camping du Signal

• Peaceful dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from Lac de Nantua
• Access the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park from 15 minutes’ drive
• Play area, tennis court, table tennis and other activities

Camping Belle Roche

Camping Le Grand Bois

• Rural, woodland and peaceful site in the Drôme
• Pool, solarium, play area and shop
• Inn restaurant with outdoor terrace and bar

Camping l'Eden de la Vanoise

• Year-round site with indoor heated pool in the alps of Haute-Savoie
• A 10-minute drive from La Plagne and watersports on the Isère
• Bar and TV lounge; bouncy castle and trampoline, bike hire and shuttle

Camping Le Crêtoux

Camping Le Ventadour

• Family-run site on the banks of the Ardèche river near Meyras
• Games room, playgrounds and river beach with safe swimming area
• Gorges de l'Ardèche canoe trips and other outings arranged by staff

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Camping l'Hirondelle

• Riverside site in the foothills of the Vercors mountains
• Aquatic area with three pools, waterslides, water games and hot tub
• Near great hiking in the Vercors Regional Nature Park

Camping Le Chenantier

• Family-friendly site with mountain views in Vanoise National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Termignon; Modane 15 minutes
• Play area, trampoline and table tennis; 100 metres from a fishing lake

Camping Suze Luxe Nature

• High-end site by the Lez river in Suze-la-Rousse
• 10 minutes from the cross-country A7 (Autoroute du Soleil)
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and spa area with hot tub and massages

Camping La Condamine

• Wooded riverside site on the edge of Vercors Regional Natural Park
• Mountain biking, skiing, climbing, fishing and horse riding nearby
• On-site market selling regional produce, craft beers and local wines

Camping Lac Bleu

• Lakeside site surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards
• Lake swimming, heated pool, spa and canoeing trips all available
• Playground, games and restaurant/bar with terrace facing the lake

Camping Lac du Lit du Roi

Camping La Nizière

• Peaceful 23-hectare site just outside Saint-Nizier-le-Désert
• Surrounded by lakes and 120 kilometres of marked trails
• Two fishing lakes, open-air pool, outdoor games and snack bar on site

Camping La Grivelière

• Quiet rural site on the banks of the Verne river near Montrigaud
• Restaurant, market, pool, playground and fishing
• Excellent hikes and cycle trails nearby: bike hire available

Camping La Grange Du Pin

• Lakeside site set in the foothills of the Jura mountains
• Playground, bar, restaurant, fishing, BBQs and huge sunbathing area
• Direct access to a lake beach, lifeguarded in the summer season

Camping La Drobie

• Peaceful riverside site near Sablières in the southern Ardèche region
• Near 50km of hiking trails and within an hour's drive of Pont d'Arc
• Trout fishing in the Drobie river plus natural swimming pool and beach

Camping Le Moulin de Gournier

• Rural Ardèche site on the banks of La Ganière river near Les Vans
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Restaurant, bar, playground and river access for fishing and swims