The best river, stream, or creek campsites in France

Whether it's canoeing, kayaking or simply splashing about in your swimming trunks, dive right in and discover the best riverside campsite in France with this curated collection of waterside camping sites. From the Loire and the Dorodgne to the Ardeche, Rhone and Aveyron, pick the river that's right for you and find your perfect pitch.

Whether it's the banks of the Dordogne, the flanks of the River Loire, or the shingley shores of a meander on the River Rhone, get your riverside fix in France and enjoy pitching your tent beside the water with this hand-picked selection of the very best riverside campsites in France.

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Whether it's canoeing, kayaking or simply splashing about in your swimming trunks, dive right in and discover the best riverside campsite in France with this curated collection of waterside camping sites. From the Loire and the Dorodgne to the Ardeche, Rhone and Aveyron, pick the river that's right for you and find your perfect pitch.

Whether it's the banks of the Dordogne, the flanks of the River Loire, or the shingley shores of a meander on the River Rhone, get your riverside fix in France and enjoy pitching your tent beside the water with this hand-picked selection of the very best riverside campsites in France.

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1. Camping Le Thouet

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5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Saumur, Loire

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.

2. Camping Domaine des Mathevies

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13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Sainte Nathalène, Aquitaine

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.

3. Camping Le Marais Sauvage

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6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Loire

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. 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.

5. Mille Etoiles

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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

6. Domaine Le Pra de Mars

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11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · ARA

Nestled in the heart of the Loire gorges, in a preserved environment, Domaine Le Pra de Mars invites you to get off the beaten track . Come and live a unique experience discovering Auvergne and its nature. With a breathtaking view of the Loire , we offer spacious and widely spaced pitches surrounded by nature to better soak up the tranquility of the place and reconnect with simplicity . On the program for your next vacation, a camping or mobile home getaway with swimming in a natural environment or in a swimming pool , fishing, hiking and mountain biking trails, paddle, canoeing, sauna , fitness, climbing for the more sporty or relaxing. We also offer on site, and with free access , tennis, mini-golf, volleyball, ping-pong, board games without forgetting the play areas for the youngest. Also on site, the bar-restaurant offers home cooking , on site or to take away. Without forgetting, every morning , delicious pure butter breads and pastries baked on site . Since 2002, we have remained primarily a family campsite and have wanted to preserve the wild side of this unique campsite located on the riverbank. Domaine Le Pra de Mars, 6 hectares of wild freedom.

7. Camping L'Ile aux Mille Charmes

10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Colmar, Grand Est

Nestled between the Moselle and the Canal des Vosges, near the lock, come and discover a little corner of paradise. Our family invites you to come and spend your holidays or a weekend in our newly renovated campsite, with 98 pitches, located between Nancy and Epinal and 5 minutes walk from the town center of Charmes. Located along the blue route, linking Luxembourg to Lyon and along the Moselle, our campsite is the ideal place to rest and recharge your batteries in the Vosges. Located along the Moselle (Direct access around the campsite) and a few minutes by bike route from the Etang du Paquis, our campsite is a real treat for our fishing friends.

8. Camping La Semnadisse

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Parsac Rimondeix, Aquitaine

Child friendly, idyllic farm camping. Rimondeix, Creuse is home to the beautiful Camping La Semnadisse, an intimate campsite, located by a lake/recreational pond. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, everyone needs space to enjoy the great outdoors and a little relaxation. And this campsite certainly offers you space. We have pitches with shade, pitches without shade and pitches with some shade. Spaciously laid out camping pitches make it possible to camp in a quiet and pleasant way. A stay here will bring guaranteed rest, space and freedom.

9. Pyrénées Emotions

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

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

10. Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · 16450, Aquitaine

Idyllic, peaceful, riverside camping for adults

11. Camping Fans

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1 unit · Tent · Millau, Occitanie

Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside

12. Le Moulin du Luech

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8 units · Glamping · Occitanie

Nestled in the hollow of the Luech river, the campsite is located on the outskirts of the village of Peyremale, which has retained all the cachet of a picturesque, typically Cévennes promontory. In this place of nature you will find remains of the old water mill which now hosts the reception. The landscape is marked by the rich historical past of the Cévennes with its agricultural terraces. The camp is located on a large meadow, at the time fitted out for the exploitation of coal but which has never been used, linked to the end of the mining period. Before welcoming you, this meadow was used for grazing sheep!!! Looking forward to welcoming you for a sunny summer!!

13. Camping Le Grand Pré

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21 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Quiet simple camping in La Vienne, very popular with climbers and kayakers. Perfect place to string up a hammock or explore the region. We are based in the lovely village of Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé next to Angles-sur-l'Anglin, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. We offer a range of accommodation for rent as well as 86 equipped camping pitches.

14. Campsite Seasonova Le Martinet

10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Briare, CV de Loire

Le Martinet campsite, situated on the banks of the Loire at Briare Le Canal, offers you a holiday close to nature. Enjoy a Slow Life holiday at a campsite with an outdoor swimming pool, mini-golf, playground, etc. Just two kilometres from the famous Pont-Canal de Briare, you'll also enjoy all the amenities of the town of Briare le Canal, just ten minutes away on foot or five minutes by bike.

15. Nature Camping Moulin de La Geneste

3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Condat Sur Ganaveix

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.

16. Les Flottes

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Clermont Ferrand, ARA

Located in the middle of France in the Massif Central, country of volcanoes, in the commune of Lamothe (a French commune located in the department of Haute-Loire). We can be accessed by a path from behind the hamlet. We are located in a forest, the Ternivol river is very close by, where you can swim, fish, hike and cycle. On foot or by car, you can visit the nearby exterior of Lamothe castle. Camping is possible on this private land, which is on a small mountain (the altitude is 550). You can camp with your own tent and equipment or motorhome. Additional lights prohibited.

17. Moulin du Pommier Glamping

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2 units · Glamping · Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Here at the Moulin du Pommier a warm welcome awaits. We are an Adults Only campsite set in more than eight hectares of gorgeous, out-of-the-way Charente countryside five minutes’ drive from the sleepy village of Saulgond. In fact it’s so peaceful here that you’ll probably never want to leave. The rippling waterfall and lush green land offers the peace and rest that we crave. Walk around the lake and follow all the woodland trails about the place. Biking trails are for exploring (walking maps are available ), as well as legions of historic towns waiting to be explored, or you can simply relax and chill around the pool area. All your catering needs are sorted, what with the on-site restaurant offering tip-top homemade food and weekly pizza nights. Going down the self-catering route? You’re covered there too, with all the basics available from the on-site shop. In case you need a bigger stock up, the nearest supermarkets are found in Confolens (15 minutes’ drive). We look forward to welcoming you

18. Camping Goudal

1 unit · Glamping · 34330 La Salvetat Sur Agout, Occitanie

A lush, homely campsite in the Languedoc hills with a natural swimming lake and an informal restaurant

19. Lot Sous Toile

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3 units · Glamping · Montamel, Occitanie

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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Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Camping Le Grand Pré

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21 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Quiet simple camping in La Vienne, very popular with climbers and kayakers. Perfect place to string up a hammock or explore the region. We are based in the lovely village of Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé next to Angles-sur-l'Anglin, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. We offer a range of accommodation for rent as well as 86 equipped camping pitches.

Campsite Seasonova Le Martinet

10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Briare, CV de Loire

Le Martinet campsite, situated on the banks of the Loire at Briare Le Canal, offers you a holiday close to nature. Enjoy a Slow Life holiday at a campsite with an outdoor swimming pool, mini-golf, playground, etc. Just two kilometres from the famous Pont-Canal de Briare, you'll also enjoy all the amenities of the town of Briare le Canal, just ten minutes away on foot or five minutes by bike.

Nature Camping Moulin de La Geneste

3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Condat Sur Ganaveix

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.

Les Flottes

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Clermont Ferrand, ARA

Located in the middle of France in the Massif Central, country of volcanoes, in the commune of Lamothe (a French commune located in the department of Haute-Loire). We can be accessed by a path from behind the hamlet. We are located in a forest, the Ternivol river is very close by, where you can swim, fish, hike and cycle. On foot or by car, you can visit the nearby exterior of Lamothe castle. Camping is possible on this private land, which is on a small mountain (the altitude is 550). You can camp with your own tent and equipment or motorhome. Additional lights prohibited.

Moulin du Pommier Glamping

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2 units · Glamping · Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Here at the Moulin du Pommier a warm welcome awaits. We are an Adults Only campsite set in more than eight hectares of gorgeous, out-of-the-way Charente countryside five minutes’ drive from the sleepy village of Saulgond. In fact it’s so peaceful here that you’ll probably never want to leave. The rippling waterfall and lush green land offers the peace and rest that we crave. Walk around the lake and follow all the woodland trails about the place. Biking trails are for exploring (walking maps are available ), as well as legions of historic towns waiting to be explored, or you can simply relax and chill around the pool area. All your catering needs are sorted, what with the on-site restaurant offering tip-top homemade food and weekly pizza nights. Going down the self-catering route? You’re covered there too, with all the basics available from the on-site shop. In case you need a bigger stock up, the nearest supermarkets are found in Confolens (15 minutes’ drive). We look forward to welcoming you

Camping Goudal

1 unit · Glamping · 34330 La Salvetat Sur Agout, Occitanie

A lush, homely campsite in the Languedoc hills with a natural swimming lake and an informal restaurant

Lot Sous Toile

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3 units · Glamping · Montamel, Occitanie

Safari tent glamping in the grounds of a charming old stone farm house, with dark skies, quiet roads and a beautiful swimming pool.

Stories from the community

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Jan

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

Super nice campsite and super nice hosts they have everything you need, definitely would recommend 100%

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Mariella

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping La Semnadisse

A beautiful, peaceful campsite that feels a little like a family. Everyone was super friendly- both the owners and their longer term guests who enjoyed the communal areas. The area is interspersed with beautiful old mossy oak trees, diverse nature and chickens. A dip in the lake added to the place's healing charm. I also enjoyed buying some of their homemade/homegrown conserves. Merci Martin et Jana!

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mellymoo

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Camping La Semnadisse

We loved the calm and quiet of the site. We were greeted by Marion and everyone was so kind. The plots were spacious, the atmosphere very calming. The children loved the lake, the paddle boards and the zip wire. Merci!

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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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ENRICO SALVATORE

August 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Camping Le Grand Pré

L'idea del campeggio "disperso" mi aveva reso un po' pensieroso ma non appena arrivato mi son ricreduto: posto semplicemente stupendo con accoglienza simpaticissima. Ci ritornerei senza dubbio.

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Cardiologic

August 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

Lovely quiet adult campsite with cooling pool. The local restaurant was also delicious and friendly.

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Lorenz

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Le Moulin du Luech

Great place! Beautiful nature Cabine very nice and clean

Josee

July 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Camping Le Grand Pré

Grand espace très tranquille en cette fin de juin. Même si je suis arrivée après la fermeture de l’accueil, j’ai pu facilement rejoindre la proprio. Les indications sur places sont très claires. L’endroit est très propre.

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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Katherine

June 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

Welcoming hosts. A lovely setting with all the amenities you need. Tranquil natural setting. The pool was fab. Clean and well maintained facilities. Surrounding area very pretty and super quiet rides great for cycling. Highly recommend and would definitely visit again.

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Selman

May 2025

6 m Class A

With kids

2 nights at Campsite Seasonova Le Martinet

Great campsite, spacious and with all facilities. Nice walking paths by the riverbank. Friendly and helpful staff.

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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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.. the list of fabulous French rivers goes on. Flanked by châteaux and pretty, historic towns, the waterways of France are at the very core of the country's rural culture. Jump right in (and splash about) with this collection of spectacular riverside campsites in France, from shingle shores in mighty gorges to riverside meadows in the open countryside. Find your riverside retreat today.