Camping des Dunes

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Spacious site in Gravelines, right next to Petit-Fort-Philippe beach
A 25-minute drive from Dunkirk ferries and 35 from Calais
Spa, miniature golf, pétanque, fitness room and summer activities

With a name like Camping des Dunes, could it possibly be that this is a seaside site? Why, yes indeed – and what a seaside setting it is, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais resort of Gravelines and right next to the gorgeous Petit-Fort-Philippe beach. Getting out onto the beach could hardly be simpler, as there’s direct access along paths through the dunes onto the three kilometres of fine sand that lie beyond. Those paths are good for a sea-view wander too (or a sandy game of hide-and-seek…) If you’d rather stay closer to base, there’s a great swathe of space for sunbathing, and a lifeguarded swimming area. Active sorts can play games of beach football or try their hand at windsurfing, kitesurfing or sand yachting. Being just a short stumble from beach to pitch, it’s easy to barrel back and forth throughout the day, mixing up hours on the sand with time back on site playing games of pétanque or miniature golf, working out in the fitness room or sloping off to the spa for some hot tub/sauna time while the kids are entertained at the playground. Extra facilities laid on during high season include a bar (selling drinks and all sorts of naughty treats like waffles, ice creams and candyfloss), a mini market, snack bar and a games room. Summer weekday mornings are dedicated to kids’ club activities, with entertainment running three evenings a week too. Those folk coming and going across the channel may like to note the handy presence of ferries in Dunkirk (25 minutes’ drive) and Calais (35 minutes).

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping des Dunes

Rue Victor Hugo

Gravelines

Nord

France

59820

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.00846°N
2.11843°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

You don’t have to stray too far for a day out around here – start your local wanderings by climbing the 116 steps of the Gravelines lighthouse (10 minutes’ walk) for cracking views over your seaside surrounds, then walk to the town centre (half an hour) to visit the harbour, the bell tower and the medieval gardens within the walled town. Hire boats or pedaloes to see the ramparts from the water, and have a look at Espace Tourville to see a traditional ship reconstruction. Folk with an interest in the natural world may like to take their binoculars over to the Platier Oye nature reserve (20 minutes’ drive) to see what sort of native birds they can spot; larger creatures from around France and the rest of Europe reside at Fort-Mardyck zoo (25 minutes). Families with something more active in mind should take a look at Sportica leisure centre (five minutes), where there’s a swimming pool, bowling alley and roller rink, or Parc Galamé (15 minutes) for nature trails, a petting zoo and a swimming lake.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poste De Secours De Petit-Fort-Philippe	0.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Grand-Fort-Philippe	1.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Oye-Plage Les Dunes	3.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes	8.5 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Marck La Huchette	11.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Does Camping des Dunes have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping des Dunes dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping des Dunes? You don’t have to stray too far for a day out around here – start your local wanderings by climbing the 116 steps of the Gravelines lighthouse (10 minutes’ walk) for cracking … Read more