The best forest campsites in France

6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Loire

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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.

4. Seasonova L'Etang des Bois

12 units · Tents, Glamping · Chartres, CV de Loire

Our campsite near Orléans is a real nature getaway to live the slow life. L'Etang des Bois campsite in the Orléans forest will delight young and old alike with outdoor and wellness activities, a lakeside restaurant and nature accommodation. Located 5 minutes from the center of Vieilles Maisons sur Joudry, the Gatinais is located between canals, rivers and forest 120km from Paris.

5. Le Château de Monfréville

99%

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25 units · Tents · Calvados, Normandy

A family friendly campsite in the gardens of a French château, limited to a few pitches so that space is guaranteed

6. Mille Etoiles

94%

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ardèche, ARA

Camping and glamping right next to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, a camping field, luxury yurts, safari tents, a beautiful river, and welcoming hosts

7. Campsite Etang de La Vallee

10 units · Tents · Chartres, CV de Loire

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.

8. Camping Pré Fixe

19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · France, Occitanie

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Family-friendly Pyrénées campsite which simply oozes peace and tranquility

9. Belair Le Camping

92%

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11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Champagnac De Belair, Aquitaine

Beautiful bell tent glamping near the River Dronne

10. Domaine Le Poteau

94%

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11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castelnau D'auzan Labarrère, Occitanie

A quiet rural campsite as refreshing as the homemade lemonade and local wine that's on the menu

11. Camping Belle Vue

96%

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23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · 24390 Boisseuilh, Aquitaine

Classic Dordogne camping with terrific valley views, a peaceful vibe, and friendly hosts

12. Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dordogne, Aquitaine

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Quiet and shady camping in the heart of the Dronne Valley

13. Pyrénées Emotions

7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pyrénées, Occitanie

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The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite

14. Domaine de Pradines

6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lanuéjols, Occitanie

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If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines

15. CosyCamp

2 units · Tents, Glamping · Chamalières Sur Loire, ARA

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.

16. Camping des bastides

85 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Salles, Aquitaine

Camping familial au milieu d'une forêt de chênes. Ouvert à l'année. Restaurant, bar, snack, piscine, jacuzzi, terrain multisport, jeux pour enfants et bien d'autres choses pour votre confort. Le calme de la localisation du camping vous promet des vacances reposantes. Le Périgord vous offre une multitude de magnifiques lieux à visiter.

17. Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Juvigny Val D'andaine, Normandy

18. BelRepayre Airstream Glamping

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Manses, Occitanie

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.

19. Camping Fans

1 unit · Tent · Millau, Occitanie

Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside

20. Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

24 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Septfonds

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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Pyrénées Emotions

7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pyrénées, Occitanie

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The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite

Domaine de Pradines

6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lanuéjols, Occitanie

(3)

If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines

CosyCamp

2 units · Tents, Glamping · Chamalières Sur Loire, ARA

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.

Camping des bastides

85 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Salles, Aquitaine

Camping familial au milieu d'une forêt de chênes. Ouvert à l'année. Restaurant, bar, snack, piscine, jacuzzi, terrain multisport, jeux pour enfants et bien d'autres choses pour votre confort. Le calme de la localisation du camping vous promet des vacances reposantes. Le Périgord vous offre une multitude de magnifiques lieux à visiter.

Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Juvigny Val D'andaine, Normandy

BelRepayre Airstream Glamping

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Manses, Occitanie

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.

Camping Fans

1 unit · Tent · Millau, Occitanie

Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside

Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

24 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Septfonds

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.

Stories from the community

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Megan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Camping Le Marais Sauvage

Peaceful campsite in a serene location. Loved exploring the area around including the venise verte and then further onto La Rochelle and ile de Rae. Play area for children and bar were welcome! Lovely hosts.

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Helen

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping Le Thouet

Great big pitches and a warm welcome. Don't rely on the bar to provide food...they had nothing on our visit. Basic facilities but fantastic location and a nice pool too cool off after cycling and sightseeing

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Bonnie

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

3 nights at Camping Le Marais Sauvage

We had such a lovely stay, the facilities were excellent and spotlessly clean. Lovely, large pitches, we were also given the option of choosing our pitch. Such a beautiful location, perfect for paddle boarding. The girls loved playing in the park and ordering bakery goods for the following day. The hosts Laura and Quentin were lovely and went above and beyond to help us when we’d left something behind. Would highly recommend this campsite and would love to return. Thanks so much for such a memorable stay.

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Yana

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Le Château de Monfréville

We did a two week roadtrip in the west of France where we stayed in 5 different camping places. This one was by far the most jaw dropping! We were welcomed warmly by Perrine and Thibault. We even got to choose our emplacement. The entire domain is just wonderful. Chickens, a horse and a donkey and a cute dog, a beautiful castle and amazingly organized by Perrine and Thibault. We just stayed for one night and wished we could stay longer. We are definitely recommending this hidden gem and will return!

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Jason

August 2025

Tent

With kids

7 nights at Le Château de Monfréville

Had fantastic time, the hosts were great, very helpful and welcoming. The facilities are great. It’s a perfect place to relax and unwind. The chickens, donkey and horse were good fun and helped to give the place a character of its own

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Chris

August 2025

Tent

14 nights at Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

Great, relaxed campsite and made very welcome by the owners. Plenty of shaded pitches or others with bigger views. The safari tents were also great for us. Food at the bar and live music once a week. Clean facilities and 5 minutes from Brantome.

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Louise

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campsite Etang de La Vallee

Really lovely campsite. The toilets and showers could do with some love but the pool and pitches were lovely.

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Lisa

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping des bastides

The campsite is very well laid out with plenty of room per pitch. The views are very nice and the facilities are very clean and well maintained

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Elena

August 2025

4 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

The most perfect campsite in a beautiful setting, lovely pool. Just wish we could have stayed longer.

Juliet

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Mille Etoiles

Beautiful shaded site with great onsite pizzas and access down the gorge to the river. We loved it.

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Sofie Nutzhorn

July 2025

Tent

With kids

7 nights at Le Château de Monfréville

This campsite went straight to the top of the list of all the campsites, we have been to. We’re travelling with three kids and a big Nordisk tent, that takes up a lot of space, but this place has enough space for everyone! The surroundings are beautiful with the old castle as the “service building,” the swimmingpool offers a refreshing swim for little ones and all others, the chickens, the horse, and the donkey give it all a farmer’s vibe, and the couple running it all, Perrine and Thibault along with their kids, are just extremely down to earth, welcoming, warm, and helpful folks. We stayed for a week and already had our next stay planned, but otherwise we would’ve prolonged our stay. We’re definitely returning as soon as possible!

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James

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Le Château de Monfréville

This is an incredible campsite. Thibault and Perrine were amazing hosts. The site is stunning, amenities were amazing and the pool was superb. Without doubt the best campsite we have stayed at.

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Bella

June 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

Such a beautiful campsite! Very peaceful and great facilities - loved the pool. Very generous pitch sizes which is nice! The lovely couple who own the site made me feel very welcome and safe, would definitely recommend and hopefully will be returning soon!

Callum

June 2025

5 m car

3 nights at Pyrénées Emotions

The site and view and facilities were very good indeed. We dined at the bar, only one choice but it was very good. Quiet and lovely. Only a few patrons and just marvellous. Disappointed at how expensive the Hipcamp administration fee was. And this is justified by some million dollar indemnity allowance. No idea how that would apply!

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janet

June 2025

7 m Class B

2 nights at Camping Le Marais Sauvage

A fabulous campsite - Hipcamp just seem to get it right with the sites they choose to promote! It's run by a lovely young couple who are very friendly and welcoming. Pitches are very generously sized , with hedges in between them. You can choose your own pitch when you arrive - just have to call back to reception to say where you are. Bread and croissants can be ordered each day, for delivery at the site the following morning. There is a small cafe on site (booking recommended) where you can get lunch or dinner - we went for galettes / crepes & a bottle of local wine - all lovely and very reasonably priced. The site is located in the Marais Poitevin, the Green Venice of Vendée, and there is a place 5 minutes walk up the road where you can hire a rowing boat. We took a boat out for 2 hours (without a guide) - it was absolutely lovely & so serene and peaceful. The cost was 33 euros for 2 hours. You aren't allowed to stop, or get off the boat in that time, as the bank is very fragile. totally recommend doing it - was such a lovely afternoon. You can choose to have a guide / someone propelling the boat for you, but we preferred to do it for ourselves. A wonderful campsite that we really enjoyed, can wholeheartedly recommend, and would love to return to.

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Helen

May 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping Le Thouet

Very friendly staff- very welcoming- including the beautiful dogs . Pool looked lovely but it didn’t get warm enough to use it. Shower was great! We had the camping field to ourselves. Lovely walk along the river to the neighbouring village.

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Nick

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

The site is lovely. Some pitches under trees. Some in the open on grass with wildflowers in with a fine view across the rolling countryside. Clean facilities and the hosts are very welcoming and friendly. I will definitely be returning.

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