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.
93% (98) 125 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in France

Le Château de Monfréville

1. Le Château de Monfréville

99%
(37)
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
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from 
€33
 / night
Camping Le Marais Sauvage

2. Camping Le Marais Sauvage

100%
(6)
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€24
 / night
Camping Pré Fixe

3. Camping Pré Fixe

100%
(24)
France, Occitanie · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly Pyrénées campsite which simply oozes peace and tranquility
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€25
 / night
Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

4. Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

Juvigny Val D'andaine, Normandy · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
CLOSED
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
€15
 / night
Domaine Le Poteau

5. Domaine Le Poteau

94%
(9)
Castelnau D'auzan Labarrère, Occitanie · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet rural campsite as refreshing as the homemade lemonade and local wine that's on the menu
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€18
 / night
Mille Etoiles

6. Mille Etoiles

94%
(8)
Ardèche, ARA · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping right next to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, a camping field, luxury yurts, safari tents, a beautiful river, and welcoming hosts
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€26
 / night
Camping Domaine des Mathevies

7. Camping Domaine des Mathevies

96%
(12)
Sainte Nathalène, Aquitaine · 13 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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€19
 / night
Pyrénées Emotions

8. Pyrénées Emotions

100%
(13)
Pyrénées, Occitanie · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€19
 / night
Camping Le Thouet

9. Camping Le Thouet

96%
(14)
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€25
 / night
Domaine de Fontaine Châtel

10. Domaine de Fontaine Châtel

88%
(4)
Seine Maritime, Normandy · 10 units
Adventurous treehouse glamping in a Normandy woodland
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
€169
 / night
Campsite Etang de La Vallee

11. Campsite Etang de La Vallee

100%
(2)
Chartres, CV de Loire · 10 units
Located in the Loiret, the Étang de La Vallée campsite welcomes you to the heart of the Orléans forest. This campsite offers you to spend a unique moment in the middle of nature. You will discover many possibilities for staying on the campsite, between wooden cottages, bivouacs and pitches, you are sure to find what you are looking for. The campsite is located 40 minutes from Orléans and 150m from a leisure center with supervised swimming in high season.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
€19
 / night
Domaine de Pradines

12. Domaine de Pradines

100%
(3)
Lanuéjols, Occitanie · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€21
 / night
Camping Belle Vue

13. Camping Belle Vue

96%
(13)
24390 Boisseuilh, Aquitaine · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Classic Dordogne camping with terrific valley views, a peaceful vibe, and friendly hosts
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€31
 / night
Nature Camping Moulin de La Geneste

14. 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€20
 / night
Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

15. Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

100%
(10)
Dordogne, Aquitaine · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Quiet and shady camping in the heart of the Dronne Valley
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€17
 / night
La clairière du verbamont

16. La clairière du verbamont

Claudon · 4 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
€23
 / night
Le Domaine de Wail Legends Resort

17. Le Domaine de Wail Legends Resort

Hauts-de-France · 5 units
Bienvenue au Domaine De Wail, hauts-de-France dans le Pas-de-Calais Un jour d’été, alors que nous avions en projet de recevoir un jour des hôtes dans notre demeure, nous avons visité ce lieu magique qui nous a tout de suite fait rêver. Ce lieu nous a procuré dépaysement, joie et surtout une sensation de véritable retour aux sources que nous espérions tant. C’est alors que nous avons décidé d’en faire notre havre de paix autant pour nos hôtes que pour nous. Notre petite famille a donc emménagé en ce lieu magique en plein coeur de l’hiver où la nature nous a déjà offert mille paysages mais nous a surtout apporté quiétude, sérénité et bien-être.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
€96
 / night
CosyCamp

18. 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
€23
 / night
Camping Fans

19. Camping Fans

100%
(5)
Millau, Occitanie · 1 unit
Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
€22
 / night
Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

20. Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

100%
(5)
Septfonds · 24 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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€24
 / night
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.
93% (98) 125 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in France

Le Château de Monfréville

1. Le Château de Monfréville

99%
(37)
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
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from 
€33
 / night
Camping Le Marais Sauvage

2. Camping Le Marais Sauvage

100%
(6)
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€24
 / night
Camping Pré Fixe

3. Camping Pré Fixe

100%
(24)
France, Occitanie · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly Pyrénées campsite which simply oozes peace and tranquility
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€25
 / night
Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

4. Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

Juvigny Val D'andaine, Normandy · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
CLOSED
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
€15
 / night
Domaine Le Poteau

5. Domaine Le Poteau

94%
(9)
Castelnau D'auzan Labarrère, Occitanie · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet rural campsite as refreshing as the homemade lemonade and local wine that's on the menu
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€18
 / night
Mille Etoiles

6. Mille Etoiles

94%
(8)
Ardèche, ARA · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping right next to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, a camping field, luxury yurts, safari tents, a beautiful river, and welcoming hosts
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€26
 / night
Camping Domaine des Mathevies

7. Camping Domaine des Mathevies

96%
(12)
Sainte Nathalène, Aquitaine · 13 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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€19
 / night
Pyrénées Emotions

8. Pyrénées Emotions

100%
(13)
Pyrénées, Occitanie · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€19
 / night
Camping Le Thouet

9. Camping Le Thouet

96%
(14)
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€25
 / night
Domaine de Fontaine Châtel

10. Domaine de Fontaine Châtel

88%
(4)
Seine Maritime, Normandy · 10 units
Adventurous treehouse glamping in a Normandy woodland
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
€169
 / night
Campsite Etang de La Vallee

11. Campsite Etang de La Vallee

100%
(2)
Chartres, CV de Loire · 10 units
Located in the Loiret, the Étang de La Vallée campsite welcomes you to the heart of the Orléans forest. This campsite offers you to spend a unique moment in the middle of nature. You will discover many possibilities for staying on the campsite, between wooden cottages, bivouacs and pitches, you are sure to find what you are looking for. The campsite is located 40 minutes from Orléans and 150m from a leisure center with supervised swimming in high season.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
€19
 / night
Domaine de Pradines

12. Domaine de Pradines

100%
(3)
Lanuéjols, Occitanie · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€21
 / night
Camping Belle Vue

13. Camping Belle Vue

96%
(13)
24390 Boisseuilh, Aquitaine · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Classic Dordogne camping with terrific valley views, a peaceful vibe, and friendly hosts
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€31
 / night
Nature Camping Moulin de La Geneste

14. 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€20
 / night
Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

15. Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

100%
(10)
Dordogne, Aquitaine · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Quiet and shady camping in the heart of the Dronne Valley
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
€17
 / night
La clairière du verbamont

16. La clairière du verbamont

Claudon · 4 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
€23
 / night
Le Domaine de Wail Legends Resort

17. Le Domaine de Wail Legends Resort

Hauts-de-France · 5 units
Bienvenue au Domaine De Wail, hauts-de-France dans le Pas-de-Calais Un jour d’été, alors que nous avions en projet de recevoir un jour des hôtes dans notre demeure, nous avons visité ce lieu magique qui nous a tout de suite fait rêver. Ce lieu nous a procuré dépaysement, joie et surtout une sensation de véritable retour aux sources que nous espérions tant. C’est alors que nous avons décidé d’en faire notre havre de paix autant pour nos hôtes que pour nous. Notre petite famille a donc emménagé en ce lieu magique en plein coeur de l’hiver où la nature nous a déjà offert mille paysages mais nous a surtout apporté quiétude, sérénité et bien-être.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
€96
 / night
CosyCamp

18. 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
€23
 / night
Camping Fans

19. Camping Fans

100%
(5)
Millau, Occitanie · 1 unit
Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
€22
 / night
Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

20. Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

100%
(5)
Septfonds · 24 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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
€24
 / night

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