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The high season is upon us, holidays are in the air. Select a campsite by the waterside in Europe now, in lovely Croatia for instance, or in dynamic Portugal. By the sea, a lake or a river, to each its own! All selected sites have a fantastic location, you only need to select your destination of choice!

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CAMPING FLOREAL LA ROCHE **** Belgium, Luxembourg, La Roche en Ardenne
8,38 - 250 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being By the river Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field
Floreal 1 extends over an area large enough to accommodate 600 caravans, motorhomes and tents. The domain is located in a valley between the Ourthe and countless walking and mountainebike trails, just minutes away from the town centre of La Roche-en-Ardenne. Everywhere you look, magnificent views unfold. The camping park also rents luxury holiday caravans. In the summer you can enjoy the heated swimming pool, just a few minutes walk away.
Camping Le Relais du Léman *** France, Upper Savoy, Yvoire
Indoor swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque

Just 200 meters from Lac Léman, between Geneva and Thonon-les-Bains, Le Relais du Léman is a 3-star family campsite in an exceptional setting. An open-air swimming pool to make the most of your swim, beautiful shaded pitches, comfortable chalets and mobile homes fully integrated into this beautiful estate, playgrounds, a restaurant and summer entertainment. Enough to make your stay unforgettable!

8,76 - 68 comments
Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being Shops Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque Winter camping

In the south of the Vosges and Lorraine, the Domaine de Champé is a 5-star campsite open all year round. It is located in Bussang, a pretty little tourist village set in lush natural surroundings at the foot of the Ballons des Vosges.

The atmosphere here is one of well-being and absolute comfort. Domaine de Champé is the ideal place to recharge your batteries, with luxury mobile homes to rent and luxury wood-frame chalets of contemporary design, plus a wellness area with treatments and massages, saunas, hammam, Nordic baths and whirlpools.

 Children are also pampered at the Domaine de Champé: heated pool area with large pool, 35 m long slide and paddling pool, mini-club, sports and outdoor activities in high season... All the ingredients for unforgettable moments with friends! The entertainment team also offers sports outings, activities and evening events for all the family.

In winter, a weekend or a week at the campsite is an opportunity to take advantage of the ski slopes at Bussang (5 mins away).

The Domaine de Champé also offers a wide range of services: its restaurant ‘Chez JeanMi’ with its gourmet cuisine, its straw hut and its grocery shop - bread depot (July-August), cleaning service for rentals, etc. In short, for an active or cosy holiday in the Vosges, discover the Domaine de Champé!

Camping LA FOUGERAIE *** France, Nièvre, Chateau chinon
8,49 - 123 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops Wifi Petanque
In the heart of Morvan Regional Natural Park, on a green site of 9 hectares, our natural and ecological campsite with more than 80 locations will welcome you in a family atmosphere. From the chalet to the mobile home, without forgetting unusual accommodations such as the Robinson tent or the Cocon (newness 2021!), everything is done to offer you high-quality accommodation, while respecting the environment thanks to our label "Green Key". The sanitary facilities are modern and the shower gel, toilet paper and liquid dishes are provided to allow you to spend a holiday in peace. We have also PMR access. So, don't wait any longer and join us! See you soon!
Le Champ du Moulin *** France, Isère, Les 2 alpes
9,21 - 175 comments
Restaurant Spa and Well-being Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Winter camping

Le Champ du Moulin is a campsite located at the foot of the Ecrins National Park and the Les Deux Alpes ski resort. Discover an exceptional natural setting where the beauty of the Alpine peaks and sparkling glaciers will amaze you.

Whether in summer or winter, let yourself be charmed by the richness of the Vénéon and its breathtaking scenery.


Direct access to the 2Alpes ski resort (300m from the Venosc-Les 2 Alpes cable car) for summer and winter skiing. Located at the start of a number of hiking trails (GR54), mountaineering, mountain biking, cycling, white water rafting, hang-gliding, via ferrata, etc. 


The traditional mountain village of Venosc is just 500m away. Bourg d'Oisans 15 minutes away.


On-site bar and restaurant open in summer, grocery, bread, games, library.


The campsite has the Camping Qualité label.

Ferienparadies Natterer See ***** Austria, Bezirk Innsbruck-Land, Tirol
Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being Winter camping

In the midst of untouched nature, yet only 7 km southwest of Innsbruck, lies the holiday paradise of Natterer See. The campsite in the Tyrolean mountains, which has been awarded the title "Superplatz" many times by the ADAC, has about 200 pitches of different categories arranged in terraces - from standard to luxury superior. The ultra-modern multi-functional building offers a spacious reception, mini-market, café-bar-bistro with breakfast service as well as state-of-the-art sanitary facilities with children's washing area, exclusive private bathrooms and family washing area. The wonderful, private bathing lake with giant water slide, mega-aqua park, SUP and kayak rental, outdoor gym and beach volleyball court as well as the extensive animation and entertainment programme during the high season will make the hearts of young and old guests beat faster. The lakeside restaurant with Tyrolean delicacies, the pizzeria with pizza made by own recipe, the snack bar and the kiosk provide culinary highlights. The excellent location and the free bus to Innsbruck (from 2 nights) create ideal conditions for exploring Tyrol and the provincial capital - whether in summer or winter.

CAMPING DU LION *** France, Ardèche, BOURG ST ANDEOL
Children activities Swimming pool Restaurant By the river Shops Wifi Petanque

Located at the gates of the Ardèche, Camping Lion offers a wooded setting with large sites of 5 acres. A paradise for lovers of traditional camping with calm, but also usability with entertainment in July and August for children and adults. Always concerned about your well-being, you will find many services on site. Nearby you have the choice of sporting activities: canoeing, sailing, water bicycles, riding, swimming in waterfalls, biking, hiking, climbing, canyoning ... and cultural outings with many beautiful sights (castles and various historical monuments). So what is there more to spend some quality time with family or friends? soon

Flower Camping Le Jardin de Sully *** France, Loiret, Saint Père sur Loire
8,71 - 182 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Restaurant By the river Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Laundry
Camping Le Giffre *** France, Upper Savoy, SAMOENS
Children activities Swimming pool Entertainment organised By a lake Multi-sports field Winter camping
Open year-round, located on the edge of the Giffre and the Lakes Dames, 700 metres from the village and its shops, leisure, basic heart our campsite has 196 flat and overhung, onsite 6.9 hectares.
Camping de l'Etang Sites et Paysages **** France, Maine-et-Loire, Brissac Quincé
8,63 - 140 comments
Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops Wifi Petanque
Nestled at the heart of the vineyards of Angers and the Loire Valley, Camping de l'etang is happy to welcome you to its lush, green 4-star campsite. Set around the former farmhouse of the Château de Brissac, Camping de l'etang benefits from a preserved natural environment that's perfect for rest and recreation. Loire Valley and the castles, Anjou wines, troglodytes and caves, special restaurants, beautiful villages, so many things to discover!
8,7 - 114 comments
Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque Laundry Winter camping
REALISE YOUR WISHES OF HOLIDAYS IN A NATURAL SPACE CALMS AND PRESERVED. Come ressourcer in our family camp-site located at the doors from the natural reserves of Queyras and Ecrins, near the lake of Serre-Ponçon. We offer to you a cordial reception in an a slackened environment and a whole of services and activities to divert you.
DOMAINE DU HAUT DES BLUCHES *** France, Vosges, La Bresse
8,73 - 492 comments
Restaurant By the river Shops Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque Winter camping

The Domaine du Haut des Bluches in Lorraine welcomes visitors all year to an enchanting setting in La Bresse in the Vosges. Located at an altitude of 710 metres on the edge of a forest and banks of a river, this is an ideal place for rest and relaxation at the heart of the Ballons des Voses Regional Country Park. In winter, take advantage of the caravan park and chalet or room rentals near the ski slopes in Vosges (La Bresse, Gérardmer etc.). During summer, the 3-star campsite offers spacious pitches on 4 hectares of lush green terraces. A service area is also available for motor homes, making this a campsite with a comprehensive range of services. The site has all you need for a great holiday - bar, restaurant, grocery, bread, free WiFi access, laundry, games and children's playgrounds with an inflatable structure in summer. The campsite also boasts shower blocks equipped with family washrooms containing WC, shower and washbasin. The campsite is located 4 kms from the centre of La Bresse, a picturesque little Vosges town popular with tourists. A number of footpaths and mountain biking trails start at the site, much to the delight of those who enjoy the fresh air. Explore the hilltop route, the mountain lakes and the other natural treasures that give the Vosges the beauty for which it is famous!

Camping La Rivière **** France, Dordogne, Les Eyzies
9,12 - 288 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Restaurant Spa and Well-being Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque
On the banks of the Vezere river, this residence, a former post house is open to welcome visitors either in a tent, a caravan or a mobile home, come and try the joys of camping where everything is provided to guarantee you an unforgettable holiday.
Camping & Gîtes PORT CARRERE France, Landes, CAPBRETON
Seaside Swimming pool Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque
9,1 - 212 comments
Seaside Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque
For great life outdoor's! A very restful campsite which provides good fun with its swimming pool, its lake, a fitness park for all ages... Also very well situated to visit the region, beaches, historical sites and monuments.
Camping Qualité l'Eden de la Vanoise *** France, Savoy, Peisey Vallandry
9,03 - 123 comments
Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Restaurant Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Laundry Winter camping
The Eden de la Vanoise campsite, a 3-star campsite located in the mountains, at an altitude of 745m between the Vanoise National Park and the Beaufortain massif, welcomes you from 9th December 2022 to 10th September 2023. Our covered and heated swimming pool is open in winter as well as in summer and other services are also available : bar, bakery, lounge area with billiards and table football and in summer : playground, snack, animations, ... We are therefore open in summer and winter : - In winter, close to the ski resort of Les Arcs and La Plagne, a lot of activities are available to you : hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing near the campsite of the 18km long cycle track which runs alongside the river. To reach the ski resort you've got a free shuttle bus in front if the campsite and in 25 minutes you can enjoy skiing, sledging, the snowpark, ... In summer, being located near the Vanoise National Park (20 minutes from the campsite), you can enjoy a multitude of hikes for all levels and appreciate the mythical passes in the area : Cormet de Rolesend, Col de l'Iseran, Col du Petit St Bernard from where you can see the Mont Blanc, ... At 4 km from the campsite is a small lake with supervised swimming and a fine sandy beach and just in front is a leasure base offering a wide range of sporting activities : kayaking, rafting, hydrospeed, electric scooters, etc. Whenever, you'll find plenty to do in the area and you can relax and enjoy nature at the Eden de la Vanoise campsite, a landscaped campsite with views of the surrounding mountains.
Camping des Gaves **** France, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Laruns
Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Laundry Winter camping
Located Laruns, typical Pyrenean village, Camping Gaves *** allows you to experience the thrill of trout fishing and hiking in the mountains in the Parc National des Pyrenees, with many lakes and waterfalls.
Camping Les Portes du Perche *** France, Sarthe, MAMERS
8,63 - 58 comments
Indoor swimming pool Wifi Tennis
Located 45 minutes from Le Mans and 20 minutes from Alençon, at the crossroads of the A11 and A28 motorways, Les Portes du Perche campsite will seduce you with its calm, green environment and facilities. Nestled in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, you can relax in the green alone or with family and enjoy the tourist attractions that offer our beautiful region.
Camping La Colline **** Belgium, Luxembourg, virton
7,93 - 105 comments
Children activities Swimming pool Restaurant By a lake Wifi Petanque
A beautiful campsite of nearly 10 ha with a wide range of facilities and over 250 pitches of at least 120m². Apart from the traditional tourist pitches, the site also offers different accommodation such as luxury holiday caravans, bungalows, fully equipped lodge tents, group tents and safari tents. For children there's an extensive entertainment -and sports programme during the Belgian school holidays. Teenagers can also have great fun, spending time together at our cosy campfire site. Furthermore, this family campsite has an outdoor swimming pool with an adjacent toddler's pool, a large playground and diverse possibilities for sports and leisure. No worries if you’re a bit famished: on our campsite you can find a restaurant, a chip shop and a small shop with daily fresh baked bread. This campsite also has various unique features: a stunning environment, large pitches, a dazzlingly beautiful view and especially a large range of activities. Every pitch has its own power supply of 16 amps. The (free) wireless internet is pretty much available on the entire site!
Camping Naturiste Tikayan Petit Arlane *** France, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Gorges du Verdon, Lac de Sainte >Croix
Swimming pool Spa and Well-being By a lake Wifi Tennis Petanque Naturist camping

Live to the rythm of Nature, savour the quality of life in the Haute Provence to the full, drink in the smells of thyme and lavander. At an altitude of 600 metres, a 75 ha naturist area will enable you to make the most of this exceptional location in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park. The naturist area has spacious pitches for tents, caravans and camper vans as well as comfortable gites and mobile homes, and new lodge tents. In a setting surrounded by nature, you will find on the site two lakes, 35 hectares of forest, a large part of which is devoted to naturist walks. For your comfort, the estate is equipped with games for your children, ping-pong tables and a sauna. In season, enjoy our pool terrace on site to enjoy ice creams and drinks. The estate also has 11 gîtes (non-classified).

Camping de Belle Hutte **** France, Vosges, Destination La Bresse - Massif des Vosges
8,87 - 569 comments
Water park Heated swimming pool Shops Wifi Petanque Winter camping

The Belle Hutte **** campsite welcomes you in Lorraine, in the heart of the Vosges mountains. Located in La Bresse, near Gérardmer, this 4-star campsite is a four-season wilderness destination popular with lovers of fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing ... It offers a full range of accommodation: camping pitches, rental chalets and unusual comfortable accommodation for 2 to 7 people, all in a superb wooded park in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Park. Its aquatic area in summer, the proximity to the La Bresse-Hohneck ski resort and its services (grocery store, snack bar) make it a campsite specially adapted for family mountain holidays. Everything has been planned for the enjoyment of children: water slides, paddling pool, playground, table tennis, trampolines, inflatable structures ... In winter, book your comfortable and fully equipped chalet or unusual accommodation at the campsite for 2 to 7 people. 500m from the slopes of La Bresse-Hohneck and 4km from the Nordic area of ​​La Bresse-Lispach, this is the ideal formula to enjoy a weekend or a week in the snow in the most beautiful ski resorts of the Vosges! For your comfort and the guarantee of a successful stay, Camping de Belle Hutte is labeled Camping Qualité, Qualité Tourisme, Tourisme & Handicap, Green Key and Valeur Parc Naturel Régional

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Book a large, quiet pitch with a sea view in Italy or Spain, or with a view over a lake or a river in Belgium and Switzerland, to soak in nature and its many marvels.

Our 2 to 5 star sites will fulfill all your sea, lake or river related dreams and wishes, always with added great amenities - pool, water park, spa…

Fishing lovers, water sports amateurs or simple, lazy sunbathers are in for a treat. For instance, the campsites in the Netherlands located by lakes and rivers often rent boats or pedalos, organize windsurfing lessons or canoeing activities. River banks or lake shores are also great for a stroll or a bicycle ride. Whether you're staying with your family, friends or partner, the campsites by the waterside in Europe will fulfill all your dreams and wishes.

Camping Direct features a selection of campsites near the water for those looking for a genuinely authentic camping experience. Book a bungalow, chalet, camping pitch or mobile home at a campsite by the waterside in Europe, and enjoy water fun at the most!

Go regenerate by the water thanks to a booking at a campsite by a river in Germany. This wonderful country awaits you in an unspoiled natural environment that's just perfect to relax : you'll have no other choice than to give in!

France is another great destination to go camping with your family with its many lakes and related water activities.