83% (28) • 58 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Occitanie
Pyrénées Emotions
1. Pyrénées Emotions
100%
(13)
7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pyrénées, Occitanie
The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite
Pets
Electrical hookup
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from
€19
/ night
Camping Pré Fixe
2. Camping Pré Fixe
100%
(24)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · France, Occitanie
Family-friendly Pyrénées campsite which simply oozes peace and tranquility
Pets
Electrical hookup
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from
€23
/ night
Domaine Le Poteau
3. Domaine Le Poteau
94%
(9)
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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€18
/ night
Le Moulin du Luech
4. Le Moulin du Luech
100%
(1)
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!!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€72
/ night
Camping Fans
5. Camping Fans
100%
(5)
1 unit · Tent · Millau, Occitanie
Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside
Toilets
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Potable water
from
€22
/ night
Camping L'Air Marin
6. Camping L'Air Marin
67%
(3)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Vias Plage, Occitanie
You’ll feel like you’re in Mexico when you stay at our family-friendly campsite on the Mediterranean. We are located a 15-min walk from Vias beach in Occitania, ex-Languedoc-Roussillon. We have been open every April-September for 40 years, listening to your needs and doing everything we can to make your holiday unforgettable. Come discover authenticity on the Canal du Midi. Travel to Mexico in the Hérault, wander down the alleys to the bar-restaurant, browse the shops and the Yucatan-themed water park. At Air Marin, we work hard so that your camping holiday meets your expectations, whether you are travelling with family or friends. We have a wide variety of free activities for all ages, all season long. Our kids clubs for your children ages 4-12 and young adults run during the April holidays, long weekends in May and all summer long. The whole family can enjoy games, sports and shows throughout your trip.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€21
/ night
Domaine de Pradines
7. Domaine de Pradines
100%
(3)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lanuéjols, Occitanie
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 d'Artagnan
8. Camping d'Artagnan
100%
(7)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Margouët Meymes, Occitanie
Family-friendly camping and glamping on a small site with a swimming pool, campfires and a British-style pub in the Midi-Pyrenées.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€30
/ night
The Place
9. The Place
100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Montpellier, Occitanie
You will find a pretty ground of 2000m2, plenty of oaks and pines, that offer a place in the shade. You will have a magnificent view of the sunset and on the opposite a beautiful view of the small mountain. You will have a small path giving access to the Herault river, located 200m away.
There is a round wooden platform, 5m diameter, on which you can practice yoga and stretching. There are toilets with a small sink with drinking spring water ( +filtration and an ultraviolet treatment system), and electrical outlets to recharge your devices. You can pitch your tent or park your motorhome.
The place is quiet, and very well located for hiking, cultural visits, swimming and to practice many sports and experience cultural and gastronomic activities in the nearby region.
Located 1.5km between two villages, you will find shops, chemists, three supermarkets, a car garage, medical centre and petrol station.
The entrance to the A75 and A750 are located 2km away.
There are also bus routes serving the surrounding villages and more distant towns, and also for Montpellier (25 minutes away).
GPS point : 43°39'28.1873'' N,3° 332,1.5749''E
Géographique Situation : 35km northwest of Montpellier
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
€20
/ night
Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo
10. Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo
100%
(5)
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
€24
/ night
Maison du Bonheur
11. Maison du Bonheur
4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Occitanie
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. Aussi merci de nous prévenir si vous avez des chiens ou autres animaux de compagnie avec vous.
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)
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€8
/ night
BelRepayre Airstream Glamping
12. 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€25
/ night
Camping Le Bois de Pins
13. Camping Le Bois de Pins
1 unit · Motorhome · Salses Le Château, Occitanie
Located in Salses-le-Château in Languedoc-Roussillon, on a hill surrounded by pine trees and cicadas, the Bois de Pins campsite welcomes you in a pretty wooded setting for a relaxing family holiday. It is the ideal starting point for discovering the Eastern Pyrenees and in particular the wine route and the Cathar castles, Spain.
You will enjoy its beautiful outdoor swimming pool and the paddling pool open all season. For fans of swimming in the sea, the beach of Barcarès, Torreilles, Canet en Roussillon is only 15-20 km away.
You share good times thanks to the various leisure infrastructures: pétanque court, table tennis, table football, children's play areas and inflatable structure. Nature lovers can hike on the many trails that surround them.
In terms of services, from June to the beginning of September, you will find a grocery store with a bread store, as well as a snack bar with takeaway meals. Wifi is available free of charge at the reception, snack bar and swimming pool.
Pets
Full hookups
from
€29
/ night
Lac Saint Georges Village Vacances
14. Lac Saint Georges Village Vacances
12 units · Tents · Toulouse, Occitanie
Ideally located in Sarrecave, in Haute-Garonne, cradle of the Occitanie region at the crossroads of Hautes-Pyrénées and Gers in the countryside between plains, hillsides and mountains. The welcome is renowned there, the magnificent views, the varied physical activities since we practice hiking, horseback riding and cycling which opens your eyes to the cultural richness of our heritage. A day of getaway is enough for you to discover in summer as in winter the famous resorts of the Pyrenees. You are 1 hour from Toulouse and Spain, 2 hours from the Atlantic and 3 hours from the Mediterranean.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
€20
/ night
Country Camping
15. Country Camping
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lieu Dit Ardos, Occitanie
Country Camping is surrounded by the sunflower fields of the Haute-Garonne region. There are only 30 pitches, 20 of them dotted among fruit trees, ideal for providing extra shade and for those who fancy picking ripe peaches. There’s a swimming pool and small playground, plus a shaded barbecue area with a wood-fired pizza oven. It’s an easy cycle to the old military village of Saint-Ybars, or drive south into the mountains – the Pyrénées Ariégeoises natural park offers endless outdoor pursuits
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€25
/ night
Lot Sous Toile
16. Lot Sous Toile
100%
(1)
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.
Pets
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Showers
from
€115
/ night
Mas des Lavandes
17. Mas des Lavandes
7 units · Glamping · Carcassonne, Occitanie
Our Mas des Lavandes campsite **** is located in the south of France on the Mediterranean sea.
From our central location in Valras-Plage/Sérignan, you can visit the department of the Hérault and the region of Occitania (formerly Languedoc-Roussillon).
Valras-Plage is a great place to discover the back-country, steep cliffs, rivers and more, all right by the sand beaches. Located in Occitania, Sérignan is the perfect place for a camping holiday where you can contemplate the Mediterranean and walk through the villages, natural parks and castles and make memories with your family. In the Hérault, located between the Gard and the Aude, you can tour the Languedoc vineyards. Go explore our beautiful region, then relax in your mobile home and our water park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€50
/ night
La Petite Cloche
18. La Petite Cloche
1 unit · Glamping · Occitanie
Glamping Site
We are a small site opening in June 2026. The idea behind La Petite Cloche is to offer guests a truly individual glamping experience. Each pitch will have its own toilet and shower facilities, as well as basic cooking amenities. Your nearest neighbor will be a comfortable 50 meters away, ensuring privacy and tranquility.
All prices quoted for your stay include breakfast.
Each year, we’re fortunate to be near a stage of the Tour de France, as well as within close proximity to the Marciac Jazz Festival, which hosts world-famous jazz artists over a ten-day period toward the end of July and the beginning of August.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
€125
/ night
Les Trois Cantons
19. Les Trois Cantons
3 units · Glamping · Saint Antonin Noble Val, Occitanie
Les Trois Cantons is a nature and family campsite, located in the Tarn et Garonne, on the heights of Saint Antonin Noble Val. We offer a range of accommodation as well as large and shaded pitches for camping, motorhomes and caravans.
Les Trois Cantons is a campsite which respects nature and is intended for families looking for an exceptional corner of nature in which to stay.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€140
/ night
Camping Goudal
20. 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
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
€125
/ night
83% (28) • 58 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Occitanie
Pyrénées Emotions
1. Pyrénées Emotions
100%
(13)
7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pyrénées, Occitanie
The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€19
/ night
Camping Pré Fixe
2. Camping Pré Fixe
100%
(24)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · France, Occitanie
Family-friendly Pyrénées campsite which simply oozes peace and tranquility
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€23
/ night
Domaine Le Poteau
3. Domaine Le Poteau
94%
(9)
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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€18
/ night
Le Moulin du Luech
4. Le Moulin du Luech
100%
(1)
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!!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€72
/ night
Camping Fans
5. Camping Fans
100%
(5)
1 unit · Tent · Millau, Occitanie
Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
€22
/ night
Camping L'Air Marin
6. Camping L'Air Marin
67%
(3)
19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Vias Plage, Occitanie
You’ll feel like you’re in Mexico when you stay at our family-friendly campsite on the Mediterranean. We are located a 15-min walk from Vias beach in Occitania, ex-Languedoc-Roussillon. We have been open every April-September for 40 years, listening to your needs and doing everything we can to make your holiday unforgettable. Come discover authenticity on the Canal du Midi. Travel to Mexico in the Hérault, wander down the alleys to the bar-restaurant, browse the shops and the Yucatan-themed water park. At Air Marin, we work hard so that your camping holiday meets your expectations, whether you are travelling with family or friends. We have a wide variety of free activities for all ages, all season long. Our kids clubs for your children ages 4-12 and young adults run during the April holidays, long weekends in May and all summer long. The whole family can enjoy games, sports and shows throughout your trip.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€21
/ night
Domaine de Pradines
7. Domaine de Pradines
100%
(3)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lanuéjols, Occitanie
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 d'Artagnan
8. Camping d'Artagnan
100%
(7)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Margouët Meymes, Occitanie
Family-friendly camping and glamping on a small site with a swimming pool, campfires and a British-style pub in the Midi-Pyrenées.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€30
/ night
The Place
9. The Place
100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Montpellier, Occitanie
You will find a pretty ground of 2000m2, plenty of oaks and pines, that offer a place in the shade. You will have a magnificent view of the sunset and on the opposite a beautiful view of the small mountain. You will have a small path giving access to the Herault river, located 200m away.
There is a round wooden platform, 5m diameter, on which you can practice yoga and stretching. There are toilets with a small sink with drinking spring water ( +filtration and an ultraviolet treatment system), and electrical outlets to recharge your devices. You can pitch your tent or park your motorhome.
The place is quiet, and very well located for hiking, cultural visits, swimming and to practice many sports and experience cultural and gastronomic activities in the nearby region.
Located 1.5km between two villages, you will find shops, chemists, three supermarkets, a car garage, medical centre and petrol station.
The entrance to the A75 and A750 are located 2km away.
There are also bus routes serving the surrounding villages and more distant towns, and also for Montpellier (25 minutes away).
GPS point : 43°39'28.1873'' N,3° 332,1.5749''E
Géographique Situation : 35km northwest of Montpellier
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
€20
/ night
Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo
10. Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo
100%
(5)
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
€24
/ night
Maison du Bonheur
11. Maison du Bonheur
4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Occitanie
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. Aussi merci de nous prévenir si vous avez des chiens ou autres animaux de compagnie avec vous.
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)
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€8
/ night
BelRepayre Airstream Glamping
12. 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€25
/ night
Camping Le Bois de Pins
13. Camping Le Bois de Pins
1 unit · Motorhome · Salses Le Château, Occitanie
Located in Salses-le-Château in Languedoc-Roussillon, on a hill surrounded by pine trees and cicadas, the Bois de Pins campsite welcomes you in a pretty wooded setting for a relaxing family holiday. It is the ideal starting point for discovering the Eastern Pyrenees and in particular the wine route and the Cathar castles, Spain.
You will enjoy its beautiful outdoor swimming pool and the paddling pool open all season. For fans of swimming in the sea, the beach of Barcarès, Torreilles, Canet en Roussillon is only 15-20 km away.
You share good times thanks to the various leisure infrastructures: pétanque court, table tennis, table football, children's play areas and inflatable structure. Nature lovers can hike on the many trails that surround them.
In terms of services, from June to the beginning of September, you will find a grocery store with a bread store, as well as a snack bar with takeaway meals. Wifi is available free of charge at the reception, snack bar and swimming pool.
Pets
Full hookups
from
€29
/ night
Lac Saint Georges Village Vacances
14. Lac Saint Georges Village Vacances
12 units · Tents · Toulouse, Occitanie
Ideally located in Sarrecave, in Haute-Garonne, cradle of the Occitanie region at the crossroads of Hautes-Pyrénées and Gers in the countryside between plains, hillsides and mountains. The welcome is renowned there, the magnificent views, the varied physical activities since we practice hiking, horseback riding and cycling which opens your eyes to the cultural richness of our heritage. A day of getaway is enough for you to discover in summer as in winter the famous resorts of the Pyrenees. You are 1 hour from Toulouse and Spain, 2 hours from the Atlantic and 3 hours from the Mediterranean.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
€20
/ night
Country Camping
15. Country Camping
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lieu Dit Ardos, Occitanie
Country Camping is surrounded by the sunflower fields of the Haute-Garonne region. There are only 30 pitches, 20 of them dotted among fruit trees, ideal for providing extra shade and for those who fancy picking ripe peaches. There’s a swimming pool and small playground, plus a shaded barbecue area with a wood-fired pizza oven. It’s an easy cycle to the old military village of Saint-Ybars, or drive south into the mountains – the Pyrénées Ariégeoises natural park offers endless outdoor pursuits
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
€25
/ night
Lot Sous Toile
16. Lot Sous Toile
100%
(1)
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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€115
/ night
Mas des Lavandes
17. Mas des Lavandes
7 units · Glamping · Carcassonne, Occitanie
Our Mas des Lavandes campsite **** is located in the south of France on the Mediterranean sea.
From our central location in Valras-Plage/Sérignan, you can visit the department of the Hérault and the region of Occitania (formerly Languedoc-Roussillon).
Valras-Plage is a great place to discover the back-country, steep cliffs, rivers and more, all right by the sand beaches. Located in Occitania, Sérignan is the perfect place for a camping holiday where you can contemplate the Mediterranean and walk through the villages, natural parks and castles and make memories with your family. In the Hérault, located between the Gard and the Aude, you can tour the Languedoc vineyards. Go explore our beautiful region, then relax in your mobile home and our water park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€50
/ night
La Petite Cloche
18. La Petite Cloche
1 unit · Glamping · Occitanie
Glamping Site
We are a small site opening in June 2026. The idea behind La Petite Cloche is to offer guests a truly individual glamping experience. Each pitch will have its own toilet and shower facilities, as well as basic cooking amenities. Your nearest neighbor will be a comfortable 50 meters away, ensuring privacy and tranquility.
All prices quoted for your stay include breakfast.
Each year, we’re fortunate to be near a stage of the Tour de France, as well as within close proximity to the Marciac Jazz Festival, which hosts world-famous jazz artists over a ten-day period toward the end of July and the beginning of August.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
€125
/ night
Les Trois Cantons
19. Les Trois Cantons
3 units · Glamping · Saint Antonin Noble Val, Occitanie
Les Trois Cantons is a nature and family campsite, located in the Tarn et Garonne, on the heights of Saint Antonin Noble Val. We offer a range of accommodation as well as large and shaded pitches for camping, motorhomes and caravans.
Les Trois Cantons is a campsite which respects nature and is intended for families looking for an exceptional corner of nature in which to stay.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
€140
/ night
Camping Goudal
20. 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
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
€125
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
L
Lorenz
August 2025
Group trip
Great place!
Beautiful nature
Cabine very nice and clean
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Elena
August 2025
4 m Class B
With kids
The most perfect campsite in a beautiful setting, lovely pool. Just wish we could have stayed longer.
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B
Bella
June 2025
Tent
With pets
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!
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Callum
June 2025
5 m car
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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Bella
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Such a beautiful location and well kept site. Very lovely and welcoming hosts who were super accommodating even though I arrived at 11pm! Felt very safe and comfortable as a woman on a solo trip with my dog. Will be staying again when next in the area, would highly recommend! Thank you Rob & Gemma
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The best campsites in Occitanie guide
Where to go
North Midi-Pyrénées
Some of Occitanie's most enchanting scenery sits in the northern Midi-Pyrénées' departments of Lot, Aveyron, and Tarn-et-Garonne. The dramatic river canyons, wooded valleys, and verdant hills of the Lot Valley harbour gems like the cliff-top village of Rocamadour and the Gouffre de Padirac caves, while Tarn-et-Garonne is home to bastide towns like Montauban and Beaumont-de-Lomagne. Not to be outshined, Aveyron has more of the 'most beautiful villages of France' than any other department.
Central Midi-Pyrénées
From the rolling countryside of the Gers department in the west to the historic towns of Cordes sur Ciel and Albi in the Tarn department, there's lots to explore the central Occitanie. The "pink city" of Toulouse is the headline act of the Haute-Garonne department, which extends down through the Pyrénées mountains to the border of Spain, and the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park affords some of the region's best hiking and camping.
Haute-Pyrénées & Ariège
Tumbling down to the Spanish border, the wild landscapes of the Pyrenees National Park are the highlight of the southern Hautes-Pyrénées department for hikers and campers. Don't miss a visit to the pilgrimage town of Lourdes along the way, revered for its "healing" waters. Further east, the mountainous Ariège department is home to the Pyrenees-Ariegoises Regional Natural Park.
North Languedoc
The (mostly) coastal strip of Occitanie is the former Languedoc-Roussillon region, where history buffs and sun-seekers will be equally satisfied. Montpellier is the region's biggest hub, hemmed in by the Languedoc vineyards and glorious sandy beaches of Herault. Further up the coast, the Gard department is known for its Roman ruins and the Camargue National Park, while inland, the Lozere department offers outdoor activities at Cévennes National Park and the Tarn Gorge.
South Languedoc
The southern Aude and Pyrenees Orientales departments complete the Languedoc's Mediterranean coastline. There's great coastal camping around Narbonne, but history enthusiasts will want to head inland to discover the medieval city of Carcassonne or follow the Cathar Castle trail. Further south, the Pyrenees mountains meet the coast around Perpignan, providing plenty of choice for hiking and camping.