Camping de la Pra

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Peaceful riverside Rhône-Alpes site near Saint-Germain-Laval
Saint-Étienne, Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand within an hour’s drive
Swimming pool on site, plus river access for swimming and fishing

It’s all about the water at Camping de la Pra, a spacious Rhône-Alpes site just outside the town of Saint-Germain-Laval. And there are two elements to that: the fabulous setting on the banks of the Aix river, and the lovely outdoor swimming pool on site. That means guests here have two options for swimming: either a dip in the pool or a wild swim in the cool water of the river, where you can also go fishing. Those two things are likely to be the highlights for many guests, but there are other attractions too – including the play area, the weekly activity/entertainment programme in summer, and the snack bar for easy eats and drinks. The location of this site is a real winner too – it’s in a peaceful natural setting but only about a mile from the town’s shops and places to eat. Even better, it’s also only five minutes’ drive from exit 32 of the A89 motorway, making it both a handy spot for a stopover on a long journey and a great base for getting out to explore the area. And what’s around in this area? Well, places like Saint-Étienne, Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand are within an hour’s drive, and there are lakes, traditional villages and grand châteaux nearby to visit too.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

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.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 et 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Wed, 15 Apr to Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Pitch types & availability

2 bedroom static caravan

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

3 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Bedroom 1 x Twin beds

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 0 included, 3 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

TV 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Coffee maker

Cooking equipment

Dining table and chairs

Double glazing

Full kitchen

Gas and electricity included

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Microwave

Outdoor furniture

Shower room with WC

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Campsite booking fee (compulsory)		price varies
Double bed linen hire (1 max)		price varies
End-of-stay cleaning service (1 max)		price varies
Pet (2 max)		price varies
Single bed linen hire (5 max)		price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €131,22 (€131,22) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees €15 (€15)

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3 bedroom static caravan

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedrooms

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

5 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Bedroom 1 x Twin beds

Toilet 1 x Toilet

Bathroom 1 x Shower

Features

Bed linen 0 included, 5 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 6 included, 6 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

TV 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Coffee maker

Cooking equipment

Dining table and chairs

Dishwasher

Double glazing

Full kitchen

Gas and electricity included

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Microwave

Outdoor furniture

Shower room with WC

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Campsite booking fee (compulsory)		price varies
Double bed linen hire (1 max)		price varies
End-of-stay cleaning service (1 max)		price varies
Pet (2 max)		price varies
Single bed linen hire (5 max)		price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €141,22 (€141,22) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees €15 (€15)

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Location		8
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		8

67% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, tranquil spot with good pitches, clean facilities (showers, pool) and super friendly staff. Entry barrier glitches sorted quickly. Easy, if steep, walk to local grub.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/09/01

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice pool/ clean/ friendly staff…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		7
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Ian P. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice pool/ clean/ friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spacious site

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Graeme M. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious site with easy, if uphill, access to the town where there were good places to eat. Good pool. Friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Jun 2026 Gareth J. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, comfortable site. Good size pitches, clean shower and toilet block, friendly staff and great swimming pool

Disliked The barrier didn’t always respond to the code but this wasn’t a big problem because staff were available to get the barrier lifted when required

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre avis et au plaisir de vous revoir au Camping de La Pra

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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping de la Pra

671 Route de Boën

Saint-Germain-Laval

Loire

France

42260

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45,82881°N
4,02446°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

Start your break with a wander around the local town – Saint-Germain-Laval (five minutes’ drive) has a lovely medieval centre with a Cluniac priory and lots of historic houses dating back as far as the 14th century. Follow up with a trip to Château de Boën (10 minutes), a grand house with a wine-growing museum, or Château de la Roche (20 minutes), in a stunning setting on an island within the River Loire. If it’s rural time you’re after, take a walk through the bird sanctuary at Écopôle du Forez (25 minutes), find beach time and watersports at Lac de Villerest (25 minutes) or tour the vineyards of the Côte Roannaise region (half an hour), well known for their Gamay wines. The Pilat and Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Parks are both close by for hiking as well. As for city time, there’s a lot to enjoy in Saint-Étienne (50 minutes), a UNESCO Creative City; foodie favourite Lyon (an hour); and Clermont-Ferrand (an hour), with its volcanic-stone cathedral and nearby Vulcania park.

Food and drink

Le Cheval Blanc 1,1 km
Le Savigny 3,3 km
La taverne forézienne 6,8 km
Le Georget 6,9 km
Le Bouchon Barolien 8,6 km
Le Solore 9,3 km
Le Beauvoir 9,4 km
Pizzeria Trattoria 9,5 km
Relais du Château 9,7 km
San Lorenzo 9,8 km

Groceries

Caves du Château Off-licence 9,4 km
Aldi Supermarket 9,6 km

Parks and play

Square Jean Latuile 6,9 km
Parc de l'église du Martyre-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste 8,1 km
La Sablière 9,2 km
Parc de la maison Moizieux 9,4 km
Parc du Lignon 9,9 km

Family days out

Château de Saint-Germain-Laval 1,1 km
Commanderie de Verrières 1,3 km
Domaine de Beauvoir 6,7 km
Château de la Salle 8,9 km
Château de Boën-sur-Lignon 9,3 km
Château de La Roche 9,6 km

Public transport

Route de Roanne 0,9 km
Bussy-Albieux - Église 3,9 km
Amions - Gare 5,9 km
Arthun - Mairie 6,1 km
Til 42 8,7 km
Boën - L'Argentière 8,9 km
Saint-Sixte - La Fabrique 9,1 km
Saint-Sixte - Porte 9,1 km
Solore-en-Forez - L'Hopital sous Rocheford - Onzon 9,2 km
Lardy 9,3 km

Local services

Intermarché Fuel station 0,6 km
Pharmacie de Saint-Germain-Laval Pharmacy 0,8 km
Esso Fuel station 8,9 km
Pharmacie du Forez Pharmacy 9,3 km
Cabinet Kinésithérapeute Dury Doctors 9,5 km
Cabinet médical des docteurs Durris, Masson et Varona Doctors 9,6 km

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

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

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a €500,00 (R9 479,61) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required within -1 days of arrival and will be refunded within 30 day(s) of departure after inspection of your unit, should no damage/losses be found.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pool

Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

Swimsuits are obligatory and swimming shorts or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 et 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

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.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Admission

Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping de la Pra have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping de la Pra dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping de la Pra? Start your break with a wander around the local town – Saint-Germain-Laval (five minutes’ drive) has a lovely medieval centre with a Cluniac priory and lots of historic houses dating back as … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camping de la Pra?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2:30 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Camping de la Pra? From R275,78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Electric hook-up (6A) (1 max)		price varies
Pet (2 max)		price varies

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Pool

Dogs

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What customers say

Nice pool/ clean/ friendly staff…

Overall

Great spacious site

Overall

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Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Food and drink

Groceries

Parks and play

Family days out

Public transport

Local services

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