A nature-based holiday at a campsite by a lake or river in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
At a campsite in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, by a lake or river, a wide range of water-based activities await. During your stay in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, you can paddle up the rivers by canoe while admiring the beautiful scenery. You can also go swimming, have water fights, organise sports excursions, go fishing in the lakes and rivers… Satisfy your desire for nature in the Gorges de l’Ardèche or the Vercors massif, a vast natural area straddling the Isère and the Drôme departments.
Do you enjoy tasting local culinary specialities during your family holidays? The cuisine of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is among the most renowned in France. Wine, cheese and charcuterie tastings – a real treat!
Are you hesitating between a Chill campsite and a Club campsite? At a Chill campsite, the focus is on relaxation and reconnecting with nature. At a Club campsite, the spotlight is on activities and entertainment.
Our great ideas for your campsite holiday
If you don't have a bike to cycle around the lake or river near your campsite in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, you’ll easily find one to rent.
The Puy de Sancy in the Puy-de-Dôme is the highest mountain in the Auvergne. You can reach it by cable car.
Saint-Nectaire is not only a delicious cheese. It's also a church in the Puy-de-Dôme dedicated to Saint Nectarius of Auvergne.
With no light pollution, the mountains are the best place to stargaze.
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Our top reasons to get away to a lakeside campsite in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A stay at a campsite by a lake or river in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the perfect starting point to discover the region. Holidaying by a lake or river is also an opportunity to get your feet wet and take part in water-based activities, as well as going hiking and horse-riding. In a wooded setting in the heart of nature, the whole family can enjoy the campsite’s entertainment, activities and water park.
The facilities available at a lakeside or riverside campsite in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes have been designed to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible. You’ll have access to:
- The water park with a covered and heated outdoor swimming pool, water slides, games for children, solarium terrace…
- The wellness area with spa, whirlpool baths, sauna, hammam…
- The entertainment and activities organised by the campsite
- A range of services including Wi-Fi, a bar, restaurant, shop, multisports ground…
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is full of places of interest for the whole family. Near the campsites in the Auvergne, the towns of Saint-Nectaire, La Bourboule and Clermont-Ferrand are not to be missed! And if you like mountain activities such as hiking or tree-to-tree rope courses, head to Mont-Dore. If your campsite is in the Haute-Savoie, be sure to visit Lake Bourget, Albertville, Aix-les-Bains, Chamonix and Chambéry. Finally, if your pitch or campsite rental is in the Ardèche, venture into the Gorges de l’Ardèche and plan a walk in Balazuc, Aiguèze, Salavas and Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche.
For your holiday in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, you can choose between campsites by a river or campsites by a lake.
Our lakeside campsites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes:
La Ribeyre 5 star campsite in Murol in the Puy-de-Dôme: set at an altitude of 800 m between the Sancy Massif and Lake Chambon, this 5 star Club campsite is an ode to nature. In the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, you'll love its private lake, where you can enjoy a range of water sports including paddle boarding and canoeing. Near the campsite, Lake Chambon also offers water-based activities for the whole family. It's up to you to choose your favourite lake for your holiday! To keep enjoying the water, the campsite has a water park with fun paddling pool, heated and covered swimming pool, wild river, and solarium terrace...
La Nublière 4 star campsite at Doussard in the Haute-Savoie: this 4-star Chill campsite on the banks of Lake Annecy offers direct access to the lake. To help you relax, the campsite has a wellness area reserved for adults. In a peaceful wooded setting, you can enjoy the benefits of water in the sauna, hammam and balneotherapy pool. And of course, your children won’t be left out! The water park, next to the campsite lake, welcomes the whole family with its water jets, play area and solarium terrace. To get to Annecy by bike, you can cycle along the greenway from the campsite to the town centre. It’s part of La Belle Via, a cycle route starting in the Haute-Savoie which passes through Savoie, Isère and Drôme.
Our riverside campsites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes:
La Roubine 5 star campsite at Vallon-Pont-d’Arc in the Ardèche: this 5-star Chill campsite, on the banks of the River Ardèche and next to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, has direct access to a private beach. Its water park includes a paddling pool for your tiny tots, a heated outdoor pool, solarium terrace and children’s play area – perfect for the whole family to swim and have fun. To pamper yourself, visit the wellness area with its spa, whirlpool bath and sauna. Near the campsite, you can cycle through the department and all the way to Haute-Loire via the Grande Traversée de l’Ardèche cycle route. This cycle route takes you to the heart of the Monts d’Ardèche Natural Regional Park and the Gorges de l’Ardèche.
Le Soleil Vivarais 5 star campsite at Sampzon in the Ardèche: this 5 star Club campsite, close to Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and the Gorges de l’Ardèche, is a true paradise! It offers direct access to the River Ardèche at the foot of the campsite. The site has two water parks with pools, water slides, whirlpools and a wellness area. If you’re spending your holidays with your children, be sure to sign them up for the free activities offered on site.
Les Jardins de Privas 4 star campsite at Privas in the Ardèche: situated in the heart of the Ardèche, this 4 star Chill campsite covers almost 6 hectares. Its water park includes a heated and covered swimming pool and a heated outdoor pool. To discover the beauty of the Ardèche, the Payre greenway, which passes close to the campsite, is the perfect playground for the whole family, whether by bike or on foot.
Campsites by a lake or river in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offer a variety of top-of-the-range pitches and rentals to suit everyone.
Camping pitches: simply hook up to electricity after setting up your tent, caravan or camper van, and your holiday can begin!
Premium camping pitches: these come with a private sanitary block including toilet, shower, and washbasin.
Lakeside or riverside pitches: this type of pitch offers an unbeatable view of the lake or river throughout your stay.
Mobile homes: spacious and fully equipped, mobile homes make your holiday easier. All you have to do is set down your luggage!
Friends mobile homes: large and spacious, these mobile homes can sleep up to 10 people. The perfect holiday rental for a large family or group of friends.
Premium mobile homes: top-of-the-range mobile homes located in the Premium areas. These 100% pedestrianised areas offer a calm, safe environment where children can play in the alleys.
Lodge tents: luxury tents with all the essentials for a comfortable holiday.
Villas: ideal for a private stay while enjoying campsite activities and entertainment. Some villas even come with a private heated pool.