4 stars and above: Campgrounds in Rhône-Alpes

Camping Le Pommier

• Lively family waterpark in the Ardèche region of south central France
• Live entertainment on the terrace for adults and kids
• Three pools, water slides, kids' club, bars, restaurant and a bakery

Camping Les Bastets

• Highly scenic site surrounded by the hills of the Rhône valley
• Cycling, horse riding, summer dog sledding and canoeing nearby
• Infinity-edge pool with spectacular mountain views

Camping Ushuaïa Villages Les Pins d'Ucel

• Peaceful family-friendly camping with spectacular Ardèche hill views
• Vals-les-Bains 10 minutes’ drive; Grotte Chauvet 2–Ardèche 45 minutes
• Swimming pool with waterslides; snack bar, pizzeria and a small shop

Domaine Les Ranchisses

Camping La Châtaigneraie

• Hilltop family site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley
• Adventurer’s paradise: hiking, biking and whitewater rafting nearby
• Haven for relaxation: on-site spa with hot tub and sauna

Camping le Lac du Lit du Roi

• Family-friendly site with a lakeside and mountain setting
• Climbing, mountain biking, canyoning and much more available locally
• Pool, cyber café, playground and bar-restaurant

Camping La Ravoire

• Less than a kilometre from the shores of Lake Annecy
• Bike hire, indoor swimming pool and small gym
• Bar with terrace, games room, playground, sports area and tourist info

Tendi at Camping L'Ardechois

• Luxury lodges with spectacular forest and hill views in the Ardèche
• River canyoning 55 minutes’ drive; Safari de Peaugres 90 minutes
• Pool complex; restaurant, bar and shop; entertainment in summer

Camping Le Domaine de La Garenne

• Family-friendy woodland site in the Drôme des Collines
• Waterpark on site with three pools, overlooked by a bar terrace
• Playground, trampoline, games room and library

Camping Bois Simonet

Camping Le Colporteur

• Calm site with stunning views of the Alpe d'Huez and Oisans mountains
• In Écrins National Park, a five-minute walk from Le Bourg-d'Oisans
• Entertainment, sports facilities, wifi and play area with trampoline

Camping à la Rencontre du Soleil

• Family-run site in mature woodland among the French Alps
• Close to Tour de France routes and Écrins National Park
• Heated pool, sunbathing area, playground and restaurant

Camping Aloha Plage

• Riverside site with direct access to a sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive from the Vallon Pont d’Arc
• Two heated outdoor pools and a large indoor hot tub

Camping Le Coin Tranquille

• Family-run site between Lyon and Chambéry in the Isère region
• 20 minutes' drive from Walibi Rhône-Alpes theme park
• Restaurant with local dishes, kids' menu and high-season theme nights

Camping L'Ardechois

• Peaceful site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut
• A short drive from hiking and cycling paths and a climbing centre
• On the banks of the Glueyre river for swimming and fishing

Camping La Rouveyrolle

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Chassezac river
• Close to the Gorges de l'Ardèche and the Pont d'Arc
• Pool, paddling pool, playground, restaurant and bar

La Chapoulière

• Ardèche riverside site with direct access to a private beach
• Wellness centre with Jacuzzi, hammam and treatment room
• Book horse riding, canyoning, rock climbing and more at reception

Camping des Ulèzes

• Spacious family site 15 minutes' walk from Saint-Donat
• 20 minutes from Tain l'Hermitage chocolate museum and wine train
• Outdoor pool, miniature golf, games room and lots of playground kit

Camping du Besset

• Pretty site in the grounds of a château with forest and mountain views
• Less than a 10-minute drive to St Prix village and 20 to Lamastre town
• Play areas, football field, bowling alley, spa and swimming pool