Camping near Dinan, France

Perched in a forested enclave at the upper reaches of the Rance estuary, Dinan sits pretty between countryside and coast. Medieval charms come easy to this northern Brittany town, with its half-timbered houses, castle ruins, and imposing ramparts. Once you’ve explored the cobbled streets, cafés, and crêperies (you can’t come to Brittany without enjoying a crêpe or two) of the Old Town, head out to walk, cycle, or canoe along the Ille-et-Rance canal, or cruise down to the coast. Campers will find a variety of options in and around Dinan, including aires (motorhome parks), municipal campsites, mobile homes, and glamping in a yurt.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Perched in a forested enclave at the upper reaches of the Rance estuary, Dinan sits pretty between countryside and coast. Medieval charms come easy to this northern Brittany town, with its half-timbered houses, castle ruins, and imposing ramparts. Once you’ve explored the cobbled streets, cafés, and crêperies (you can’t come to Brittany without enjoying a crêpe or two) of the Old Town, head out to walk, cycle, or canoe along the Ille-et-Rance canal, or cruise down to the coast. Campers will find a variety of options in and around Dinan, including aires (motorhome parks), municipal campsites, mobile homes, and glamping in a yurt.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Eden Villages Cap de Bréhat

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76km from Dinan · 7 units · Tents · Dinard, Brittany

Recharge your batteries at the Eden Villages Cap de Bréhat. As soon as you arrive, you will be amazed by its exceptional panoramic view of the Bay of Paimpol! Enjoy a covered and heated swimming pool, a snack bar and sports fields. The campsite has panoramic pitches for your tents, caravans and motorhomes. On site, there is a children’s clubs, catering, activities, the opening of the swimming pool and the site has direct access to the GR34 walking path which runs along the nearby coastline.

2. CAVIAR Experimental Farm

58km from Dinan · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Brittany

A privileged experience at the "Ferme expérimentale CAVIAR". It's the ideal place to recharge your batteries, surrounded by majestic horses, free-range chickens and cuddly goats. Next to the mandala-shaped vegetable garden, you'll find the solar shower harmoniously integrated to the nature. Enjoy the sunset over the horizon and the view of the horses! The common kitchen is dedicated to campers to prepare lunch, enjoy an early morning farmhouse breakfast or sip a farmhouse cocktail as an aperitif. We look forward to seeing you on 18 July and 19 September to join in the local festivities and dance the night away at the guinguette in the outdoor theatre of the farm. You can also go horse-riding just a stone's throw from the farm, milk the goats and learn how to make your own cheese, or simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. On the border of two regions, you'll find the famous Mont St Michel 30 minutes from the farm, on the road to Normandy, or the medieval town of Fougeres 20 minutes away by car. Claudia, the only farmer to manage all this also worked in tourism offices before changing her lifestyle. She will give you all the advice you need to make the most of your stay in the region.

3. Seasonova Haliotis

41km from Dinan · 12 units · Tents, Glamping · Normandy

Live the Slow Life experience in our campsite near Mont-Saint-Michel Campsite located on the banks of the river, 5 minutes from the bay and 40 minutes from the beach, at the gates of a small town with all amenities, the Haliotis campsite exudes serenity, like its Zen garden. Its flowery setting and landscaped lends itself ideally to relaxation and will appeal to both couples and families. Everyone will appreciate the calm of the place, the terrace of the bar overlooking the swimming pool and its beach, the swimming pool and its completely redone beach, the sauna , the cycle path which connects the campsite to Mont St Michel as well as the multisports ground, the playground , the goat and sheep mini-farm. Open from the beginning of April to the end of October.

4. Emerald Coast Gites and Lodges

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29km from Dinan · 3 units · Glamping · Brittany

Emerald Coast Gites is a cluster of 7 stylish self catering Gites in Brittany and 3 luxury glamping lodges. Situated in Cotes d’Armor, France. 10 minutes from the most amazing beaches, medieval towns, chateaux, walks and many more tourist attractions and places. We specialise in family holidays, with play areas and heated swimming pools – We have everything you could want for a relaxing and fun family holiday with your baby, toddler or children. Anyone who loves France and enjoys unspoilt countryside, beautiful villages, French gastronomy, seafood and a magnificent coastline will love our french gites. We are 15 minutes from the coast, 30 minutes from Dinan, 45 minutes from St Malo and many more places worth visiting are within a short drive.

5. Campsite Seasonova Saint-Michel

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50km from Dinan · 10 units · Tents · Normandy

The Saint-Michel campsite welcomes you in a calm and relaxing environment, only 8 kilometres from Mont Saint Michel! Come and enjoy our facilities adapted for family stays: heated swimming pool open from May, bar area, free wifi, mini-farm for children and parents, etc. Our campsite near Mont-Saint-Michel offers you to relive centuries of history. Discover the various museums and the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, a sublime spectacle to be enjoyed with the family.

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Richard

May 2025

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2 nights at Eden Villages Cap de Bréhat

A superb site in an excellent location. The facilities were first rate and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Very eco conscious too which is spot on. Would definitely visit again.

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Camping near Dinan guide

Where to go

Rance Valley

The Rance River winds its way down from Collinée through Dinan before emptying out into the English Channel along the Emerald Coast. Dotted with locks and port towns, it’s the perfect spot for boating, kayaking, and other water sports, with plenty of options for riverside camping. At the mouth of the Rance Estuary, the picturesque medieval city of Saint-Malo is Brittany’s busiest cross-channel port, while neighbouring Dinard is a popular Breton beach resort.

Rennes

Another way to get on the water is to follow the Ille-et-Rance canal, which cuts south through the Breton countryside and continues all the way to Rennes, Brittany’s striking medieval capital. The most exciting way to undertake the trip is by houseboat, but you can also cycle along the towpaths, stopping at country campsites along the way.

Emerald Coast

Arguably the most scenic stretch of Brittany’s coastline, the Emerald Coast runs from Cap Frehel to the edge of Mont Saint-Michel bay. Wind-sculpted coastal cliffs make for spectacular hiking, but you can equally drive the coast in your campervan or caravan, stopping at sandy beaches and seaside villages along the way. Be sure to swing by Cancale, famous for its oysters, and the beach town of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo.

When to go

Summer brings the crowds to Dinan, many of them arriving by ferry from the UK at nearby Saint-Malo. To avoid the crowds and high-season prices, but still make the most of the beach weather, time your trip for late spring or early fall. Most Brittany campsites open from April through October only, but you can still find mobile homes, chalets, and motorhome sites year-round. For an unforgettable experience, add Dinan’s biennial Ramparts Festival to the diary—it takes place in July on odd-numbered years.