Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin

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Scenic pitches

  • Peaceful, scenic site on the banks of Lac de Paladru, the 'Blue Lake'
  • Walibi Rhône-Alpes 25 minutes' drive away; 40 minutes to Grenoble
  • Fishing and paddleboarding on site; beaches a few minutes' walk
Lyon is about an hour’s drive away, and Grenoble is 40 minutes away… but here at Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin it’s a fabulously peaceful experience surrounded by wonderful natural scenery. This Isère site is in a particularly pretty spot in a lush green park on the banks of Lac de Paladru, nicknamed ‘the Blue Lake’ for its vivid crystal-clear waters. That gorgeous location means that you may well end up spending much of your time here just taking in the views right here, perhaps while fishing from the site or heading to one of the nearby supervised beaches for sunbathing and swimming. Need a little more activity in your day? Hire kayaks or paddleboards to get out onto the lake, find local hiking trails or get your heart rate going with canyoning and caving adventures. There’s a whole lot of history in this area too, with châteaux and an excellent archaeology museum to visit. Life on site is pretty peaceful, with pétanque and volleyball courts and a playground for the kids. The reception sells ice cream and runs a bread delivery service during high season. The site also has a small convenience store. If you need anything else, the neighbouring town of Villages du Lac de Paladru (five minutes’ walk away) has a grocery shop and several restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 55
Touring caravan pitches 55
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome pitches 55
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 17 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • 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.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 17 Apr to

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 33 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Lake and/or mountain

82% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely lakeside spot, great views, peaceful. Renovated loos are spotless. Staff friendly & helpful. Pitches good. No swimming from site, but a beach is nearby. Shops/eateries a bit of a trek.

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Arrival date (latest first)

very happy

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Matt s. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Location and quietness

Disliked Would be nice to have loo roll inside the toilet and more hooks in the shower block would be a plus

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Lovely site,…

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Juliet L. 8 reviews

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely site,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping bien sympa ,gérants gentils ,sanitaires…

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 jacques d. 1 review

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Camping bien sympa ,gérants gentils ,sanitaires bien entretenus...
Par contre il est inadmissible que l'on ne puisse pas profiter pleinement de ce lac magnifique ! c,est une histoire de fou !!!

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Great location, helpful staff, excellent facilities,…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Great location, helpful staff, excellent facilities, very clean and well kept

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view…

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 lesley r. 9 reviews

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked The view

Disliked Washing facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping agréable au bord du lac…

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jean-loup f. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Camping agréable au bord du lac

Recommend to friends Visit again

Il faut que ça change.

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Claire N. 1 review

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Calme, paysage magnifique, très bon accueil des jeunes qui tiennent le camping.

Disliked Lac de Paladru privé. Des propriétaires maintiennent le lac sous une loi qui date du 19eme siècle. Ça ne devrait pas être permis en 2026. Encore un abus des plus riches.
En pleine canicule c'est un scandale

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schöne plätze gute atmosphäre…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked schöne plätze gute atmosphäre

Disliked kein w-lan

Recommend to friends Visit again

Emplacement très correct Ticket pour allez se…

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 nathalie v. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Emplacement très correct
Ticket pour allez se baigner au lac compris avec l'emplacement

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site nice location

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Paula B. 12 reviews

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Nice quiet site, by a lake but not allowed to swim there.
Clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback 😊

We’re really glad you enjoyed the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the campsite, as well as the cleanliness of the site.

We hope to welcome you again on a future stay!

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin

799 Rue de la Morgerie

Paladru

Isère

France

38850

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45,47089°N
5,54699°E

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 won't need to go far from the site to find something to do – paddleboarding, canoeing and fishing are popular activities at the lake, there are several beach areas close by and you can take a nice walk along the Chemin des Marais (15 minutes’ walk). MALP - Musée archéologique du Lac de Paladru (five minutes' walk), showcasing the treasures found in and around the lake, is well worth a visit too. For more extensive walks, head into the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park for hilly landscapes or to Lac d’Aiguebelette for more lake views and the option to swim or paddleboard (both around half an hour’s drive). Parc Aventures Brunerie (20 minutes’ drive) makes a good outing for the kids, as does a day hitting the rides and waterpark at Walibi Rhône-Alpes (25 minutes). For a hit of history, Château de Virieu (10 minutes) is a lovely place to visit, whether you stroll through the grounds, take a castle tour or let the kids join in one of the fun activities. Further afield, Grenoble (40 minutes), Chambéry (45 minutes) and Lyon (an hour) all have plenty to keep all ages busy.

Food and drink

  • Restaurant La Tourelle 0,7 km
  • La Dinette 4,1 km
  • Snack bar Les Mélèzes 4,4 km
  • Plage des Dauphins 4,7 km
  • Casa Sola 4,7 km
  • Belle Rive 4,7 km
  • Bar Glacier de la Plage 4,7 km
  • Les Voiles 4,7 km
  • La plage 4,7 km
  • Le Bahia 4,8 km

Groceries

  • Petit Casino Supermarket 5 km
  • Bar Tabac du Recoin Drinks shop 5,8 km
  • Spar Supermarket 5,8 km
  • Bigallet Drinks shop 6,2 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 7,2 km
  • Intermarché Supermarket 7,3 km
  • Carrefour Market Supermarket 7,7 km
  • Carrefour Supermarket 9,7 km

Parks and play

  • Esplanade du Pré Garrot park 0,5 km
  • Aire de jeux du Bois d'Amour Playground 4,1 km
  • Grand Clos park 5,6 km
  • air de jeux park 7,2 km
  • Parc Bisso park 8,3 km
  • Square du 19 Mars 1962 Playground 8,5 km
  • Plaine exploration Playground 9,6 km
  • Espace Plein Air park 9,6 km

Family days out

  • Château de Bellegarde Castle 4,7 km
  • Château de Virieu Castle 5,4 km
  • Moulin de Virieu Visitor attraction 5,5 km
  • Château de Longpra Castle 6,2 km
  • Château de l'Etergne Castle 6,2 km
  • Château du Passage Castle 7 km
  • Château de la Rochette Castle 7 km
  • Château de Lambertière Castle 7,1 km
  • Château de Saint-Geoire Castle 7,1 km
  • Château de Cabarot Castle 7,3 km

Public transport

  • Calatrin 0,02 km
  • Paladru - Plage 0,4 km
  • Paladru - Le Village 0,6 km
  • Village 0,8 km
  • Véronnière 0,9 km
  • Lac Bleu 1,2 km
  • La Truitière 1,2 km
  • Le Vernay 1,6 km
  • 4 Chemins 1,6 km
  • Garage Renault 1,7 km

Beaches

  • Plage municipale de Paladru 0,4 km
  • Plage municipale de Montferrat (herbe) 0,9 km
  • Plage Beau Rivage 4,7 km

What’s nearby

  • Étang Charamonte Fishing 3,1 km
  • Étang du Vivier Fishing 3,8 km
  • Terre des anges General shop 8 km
  • Life Nightclub 9,5 km

Local services

  • Pharmacie De Montferrat Pharmacy 4,1 km
  • Pharmacie du lac Pharmacy 4,9 km
  • SCM du lac bleu Doctors 4,9 km
  • Groupe paramédical LES PRIMEVERES Doctors 4,9 km
  • Garage Henri Chaboud Fuel station 5,4 km
  • Pharmacie de Virieu Pharmacy 5,9 km
  • Avia Fuel station 6 km
  • Maison médicale et sociale Clinic 6 km
  • Total Fuel station 6 km
  • Centre hospitalier Clinic 6,7 km

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin? You won't need to go far from the site to find something to do – paddleboarding, canoeing and fishing are popular activities at the lake, there are several beach areas close by … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Onlycamp Le Calatrin? From R295,97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.