Camping Le Gabitou
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- Peaceful, relaxed riverside campsite in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn
- La Malène and Cévennes National Park both 15 minutes’ drive
- River beach and bar, canoe and paddleboard rental, pétanque court
Tucked into the Gorges du Tarn on the banks of its namesake river, Camping Le Gabitou in Lozère is a wonderfully laid-back sort of site with just a few pitches overlooking the river and shaded under trees.
Set 15 minutes’ drive from the gorgeous village of La Malène, which squats below towering cliffs, this spot may be peaceful and relaxed, but there’s no shortage of stuff to do. Anglers can fish for trout in the river and grill them on the camp’s barbecue for supper, while kids can swim in the Tarn or families get together to play rousing games of pétanque.
Hire canoes and paddleboards from helpful campsite owner Muriel to splash up and down the river, rent bikes in La Malène to explore the region, or forego all that and simply hang out in the alfresco riverside bar on site.
On the edge of Cévennes National Park – UNESCO-listed for its spectacular rugged landscapes – the campsite is also in the largest International Dark Sky Reserve in Europe. On clear nights, don’t miss the chance to lie back on the river bank and watch the celestial show taking place up above.
Le Gabitou is also something of a wildlife haven, so if you stay quiet as you go about your day, you might chance upon beavers in the water and vultures flying high above you in the gorge.
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Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Sat, 15 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €14 (€14) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €14 (€14) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric optional grass and earth pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €19 (€19) 1 night, 2 adults
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Dodome rental tent
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.0m length (9.8ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €80 (€80) 1 night, 2 adults
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Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Camping Le Gabitou
Route de Millau
La Malène
Lozère
France
48210
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
44.31266°N
3.3369°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
A whole bunch of activities are available in the Cévennes National Park (15 minutes’ drive), from horse riding to mountain biking and climbing. Try canyoning and scrambling up the via ferrata course at La Maison du Plein Air des Gorges du Tarn (10 minutes), or go climbing on the limestone escarpments of the Parc Naturel des Grands Causses (half an hour).
You can also pick up canoes on site and paddle down the River Tarn to the soaring river bridge at Saint-Chély-du-Tarn (10 minutes by road); take provisions with you for a picnic on the river beach overlooking the bridge. Have a potter around the attractive stone-built hamlet with its backdrop of sheer cliffs, and then head up to Le Saltadou observation point (20 minutes) for spectacular views over the Gorges du Tarn.
La Malène (15 minutes) is another pretty Lozère village; have a wander through its cobbled streets to the 12th-century Romanesque church and the troglodyte caves at the foot of the gorge walls. For all you keen walkers, it’s also on the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn long-distance hiking route.
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- Does Camping Le Gabitou have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Le Gabitou dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Le Gabitou? A whole bunch of activities are available in the Cévennes National Park (15 minutes’ drive), from horse riding to mountain biking and climbing. Try canyoning and scrambling up the via ferrata course … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Gabitou?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Gabitou? From R270.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.