# Camping near Annecy

Discover and book campsites near Annecy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. From private farms to established holiday parks, search and filter to find the Annecy campsite that's right for you.

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Find four seasons of alpine adventures by the lake or in the mountains.

## About Annecy

### Overview

With its fairy-tale chateau, mediaeval Old Town, and panorama of snow-crowned peaks and shimmering waters, Annecy might be France’s most idyllic lakeside town. Set in the French Alps on the north shore of Lake Annecy (Lac d'Annecy), the great outdoors is on your doorstep. Zip up to La Clusaz to hit the ski slopes, go hiking, mountain biking, or horse riding in the hills, or get your adrenaline-fix paragliding or hot air ballooning over the lake. Campers have variety, too, whether you prefer a tranquil camping pitch by the lakeside or a 4-star campsite with a swimming pool and kids club.

### Where to go: Lake Annecy

Hiking and mountain biking trails circle the shores of Lake Annecy, and lakeside towns like Sevrier, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, and Talloires are popular spots for a camping holiday. On the lake itself, there are water sports suitable for the whole family, from stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking to windsurfing and wakeboarding.

### Where to go: Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park

Sharp limestone cliffs, lush meadows, and forested valleys stretch south of Lake Annecy across the Haute-Savoie and Savoie. The vast Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park has more than 85 miles of cross-country ski pistes, along with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, and a range of campsites with direct access to the trails.

### Where to go: Chamonix

North of Annecy, the alpine ski resort of Chamonix is the gateway to Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain, and sits near the triple border of France, Switzerland, and Italy. Rent a cosy mountaintop chalet or mobile home, ride France’s highest cable car to the Aiguille du Midi, and enjoy some of the best skiing and winter sports in the French Alps,

### When to go

Like most French Alps resort towns, Annecy has two high seasons. Come in the winter months to hit the surrounding ski slopes—the winter sports season runs from November through March. Alternatively, the summer season (May through September) is the time for water sports on the lake and hiking in the Alps, as well as seasonal events like the Lake Annecy Festival.

## Explore nearby

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