The best forest campsites in France

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With an abundance of woodland campsites in France, you’ll spoilt for choice. Glamping in the Pyrénées, pitching a tent in Languedoc, parking up at a campervan-friendly site close to Paris. There are woodland campsites galore for you to choose from. Go ahead, have a browse.
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Top-rated campgrounds in France

CosyCamp

1. CosyCamp

Chamalières Sur Loire, ARA · 2 units · Tents, Glamping
When we created CosyCamp in 2013, we were looking for authenticity, exchange, and conviviality. Choosing a holiday at CosyCamp means choosing a camping in Auvergne and wanting to share a philosophy. With only 90 pitches, CosyCamp is primarily a human-sized, independent place where nothing is forbidden, because we trust our guests. We are committed to a global ecological approach. Simple pleasures, return to roots, we offer you an original nature camping experience without cars, in a landscape of gorges of great beauty. You will stay comfortably with your family in premium, modern, and atypical accommodations. CosyCamp is a camping in southern Auvergne with no entertainment, and yet a paradise for children. No karaoke at CosyCamp… but a campfire at night! Come see us with your children; you’ll see, fun play areas have been designed for them… Do you crave an authentic getaway in the heart of nature, while enjoying comfort? Dive into the world of glamping at CosyCamp! Ideally located in the east of France, in Haute-Loire, our campsite in Auvergne offers you an exceptional experience combining the charm of nights near the mountains and the Loire with the luxury of a fully equipped unusual accommodation. Let yourself be seduced by our lush setting and recharge your batteries in one of our safari lodges, Canadian or Amazonian tents, cabins, straw huts, caravans, or cottages. We are convinced that you will fall in love with this extraordinary experience at one of the region’s best campsites.
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Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

2. Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

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Septfonds · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Located right next to Gorges de l’Aveyron, our lodges are the ideal starting point for your sporting and cultural getaways. The property is spread throughout 21 acres of land and wild forest. We have different types of accommodation and pitches such as comfortable lodges, chalets, dome and large pitches with private showers & WC. Our Quercy region is a land of nature, sporting adventures, gastronomy and cultural treasures. Ideal for canoe-kayak or paddle rides, mountain climbing / via ferrata, hikes fans or for VTT enthusiasts. You can also explore the impressive cliffs and green valleys of the Causses Regional Natural Park or go for the mysterious world of the underground caves of the Gouffre de Padirac.
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Camping Domaine des Mathevies

3. Camping Domaine des Mathevies

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Sainte Nathalène, Aquitaine · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
One of the friendliest sites in the south. The hosts are delightful, the views stunning, and there’s bags for you and the kids to do.
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Camping Le Marais Sauvage

4. Camping Le Marais Sauvage

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Loire · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Come and enjoy a unique experience at Le Marais Sauvage campsite, where nature and a change of scenery meet in the magnificent setting of the Marais Poitevin. Soak up the essence of this exceptional natural site and discover a new way to spend your vacations, in harmony with the environment. Take advantage of our large pitches and quality services for a relaxing stay in the heart of nature.
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Bastide Virginie

5. Bastide Virginie

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Aix En Provence, PACA · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Please call me before +33 609974132 In the middle of olive trees and pines From the start of many walks to the St Victoire Zola dam is a 30-minute walk away and Bimond 1h30 VTT Climbing Dry toilets and showers with garden hose 10 minutes from Aix en Provence and 30 minutes from Marseille On order breakfast or dinner with Provençal and Brazilian specialties
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Domaine Le Poteau

6. Domaine Le Poteau

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Castelnau D'auzan Labarrère, Occitanie · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet rural campsite as refreshing as the homemade lemonade and local wine that's on the menu
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Camping Le Thouet

7. Camping Le Thouet

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Saumur, Loire · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our campsite welcomes you and your family or friends for a relaxing and a peaceful holiday, but yet with plenty of activities and things to do. We are open all year and are set in a peaceful and verdant greenery, in the middle of a vineyard on the border of the River Thouet. We offer large camping plots (minimum 100m²), rent of mobile homes, a bar and restaurant. We are set in the middle of the Loire Valley, near to many big town to visit such as Saumur, Angers, Cholet and Poitiers. You can enjoy either a relaxing an quiet stay by the pool with a glass of the local wine on the terrace of the bar by the pool, eating a home made dinner freshly cooked by Nadia, or you can be busy visiting all the surrounding: Chateaux's, Zoo, Puy Du Fou, Futuroscope, wine tasting.
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Maison du Bonheur

8. Maison du Bonheur

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Occitanie · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Loue à l'année différents emplacements pour tentes ou camping car dans un cadre champêtre. Nous possédons de nombreux animaux en liberté à la maison. Donc ca chante le matin et la journée (coqs, paons....) Nous vous accueillerons avec plaisir. Idéalement placé : proximité de Toulouse, Tarn, Tarn et Garonne. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour plus d'information concernant les tarifs en fonction des saisons et de votre logement (tente ou camping-car)
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Wild camping (nearly) experience

9. Wild camping (nearly) experience

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Lanuéjols, Occitanie · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines
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Camping Le Sorbier

10. Camping Le Sorbier

Montignac Lascaux, Aquitaine · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping du Sorbier is a small, friendly, and family-run natural campsite, ideally located in Montignac-Lascaux, just a short bike ride from the town center and the famous Lascaux caves. Nestled in the heart of a wooded area of ​​over 2 hectares, this campsite offers a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, perfect for disconnecting and enjoying the great outdoors. The pitches are spacious, shaded or sunny, with no overly rigid boundaries, creating a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Whether you come with a tent, caravan, motorhome, or campervan, you'll find the perfect spot to set up camp. The site welcomes both self-sufficient campers and those who wish to rent folding caravans or ready-to-camp tents on-site.
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Pyrénées Emotions

11. Pyrénées Emotions

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Pyrénées, Occitanie · 2 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite
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Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

12. Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

Juvigny Val D'andaine, Normandy · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

13. Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

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Dordogne, Aquitaine · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Quiet and shady camping in the heart of the Dronne Valley
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Espace Vital Camping

14. Espace Vital Camping

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La Grande Verrière · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Rural, calm camping site, set in the natural area of Parc Du Morvan. On site there is a small pool, bar area, sauna, hot tub, massage, firepit, take away, shared toilets/ showers. Many tourist attractions in the area including an archeology site Bibracte, in our local town there is a Cathedral, Amphitheatre, Lake and many bars and restaurants.
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La clairière du verbamont

15. La clairière du verbamont

Claudon · 3 units · Tents, Glamping
Nestled in the superb Darney forest in Lorraine, renowned for its high-quality oaks, the Verbamont clearing is at the heart of this 14,000 hectare expanse. It is a campsite on a human scale, where the pitches are carefully distributed on the edge of the forest. Christophe, the owner, does everything possible with his artisanal know-how, thus offering space to everyone, a soothing view of the trees, absolute calm and an ideal atmosphere to enjoy moments of relaxation surrounded by nature. Each pitch has electricity, and you will discover a permaculture garden as well as a games cabin specially designed for fun family moments. Several spaces dedicated to campfires will allow you to enjoy a friendly and warm experience. The Verbamont clearing promises an exceptional natural escape, where everything is designed for your well-being.
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Le Bivouac

16. Le Bivouac

Saint Jean De Luz, Aquitaine · 21 units
In the Dordogne, the land is located in the heart of Black Périgord, 8 km from Sarlat, a few hundred meters from the river Dordogne in the Golden Triangle, between Beynac, Marqueyssac and its hanging gardens, Castelnaud , Eyrignac and manor house, La Roque Gageac, Fayrac, and Les Milandes, the castle of the famous Josephine Baker.
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Le Château de Monfréville

17. Le Château de Monfréville

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Calvados, Normandy · 25 units
A family friendly campsite in the gardens of a French château, limited to a few pitches so that space is guaranteed
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BelRepayre Airstream Glamping

18. BelRepayre Airstream Glamping

Manses, Occitanie · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Located a few kilometres from Mirepoix, with an stunning view of the Pyrenees, BelRepayre Airstream Glamping offers you a unique experience. If you are travelling through the Ariège in a camper van or enjoying a nature holiday with your tent or caravan, settle down on one of our 8 pitches of 100m², all delimited, equipped with an electric connection and a water point, and situated in a quiet, natural environment with trees to benefit from the shade in summer. BelRepayre Airstream Glamping is the ideal retreat for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle, immerse themselves in the tranquillity of this environment, visit the surrounding countryside and forest, watch the stars or simply enjoy the relaxing silence.
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Lot Sous Toile

19. Lot Sous Toile

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Montamel, Occitanie · 3 units
Safari tent glamping in the grounds of a charming old stone farm house, with dark skies, quiet roads and a beautiful swimming pool.
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Nature Camping Moulin de La Geneste

20. Nature Camping Moulin de La Geneste

Condat Sur Ganaveix · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A peaceful, dog-friendly hideaway with spacious pitches, glamping rentals, a private forest, and a fishing lake. Welcome to Moulin de La Geneste, a peaceful, small-scale nature campsite in the heart of France. With only 25 spacious pitches (70–120 m²) for tents, caravans, and campervans, our campsite offers privacy, shade, and plenty of greenery – the perfect spot to relax and reconnect with nature. For those seeking something extra, we offer unique rentals: * Two cozy chalets with wooden cladding * A comfortable mobile home * A fairytale-like hobbit house * A romantic gypsy wagon * And in high season, two stylish bell tents with lake views * The campsite is calm, simple, and full of natural charm. Spend your days as you like: * Fish at the scenic lake *Explore the private forest, where birds sing and benches invite you to relax * Paddle or relax on the lake * Listen to the waterfall or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings Dogs are very welcome, and everyone is free to enjoy the campsite at their own pace. Whether you want quiet reflection, family fun, or a romantic getaway, Moulin de La Geneste offers a nature-filled experience you won’t forget.
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