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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 Arquin **** Italy, South Tyrol, Lana
8,7 - 22 comments
9,23 - 30 comments
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Nestled in the south of the Cévennes at the foot of the Aigoual massif, 1 hour from the Mediterranean Sea at an altitude of 210m, Le Val de L'Arre is ideally placed to offer you a varied holiday, to entertain you and to relax with services quality.Located in Le Vigan, 80km from Nîmes, 60km from Montpellier and Millau, the campsite extends over 4 hectares of generously wooded land on the banks of the L'Arre river and offers 170 pitches including 37 rentals and 133 spacious camping pitches.Along 350m of the river and its green banks you can practice swimming, fishing and sunbathing.The campsite offers Nature, Comfort and Premium pitches, equipped with a Freecamp. You don't have any camping equipment; we offer you our comfortable mobile homes or our 2 unusual accommodations, the Coco Sweet if you want to experience a camping adventure as a couple or family.Come and fully recharge your batteries and enjoy a privileged natural setting by the river, where you can enjoy beautiful sunshine and lush nature, without lacking anything in your daily life.
5,24 - 18 comments
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Un camping *** hors du commun au coeur de la vallée de la Somme... Les emplacements sont d'une grande qualité tant par leur taille, jusqu'à 500 m2; que par leur aménagement. La végétation y est soignée et offre de très agréables contrastes de nature sauvage et de nature apprivoisée. Les parcelles sont pour la plupart directement en bordure d'étang ou de la Somme, pour le plus grand plaisir des pécheurs. C'est l'endroit idéal pour l'installation d'un mobil-home à l'année ou passer quelques jours en famille si on est de passage...
Camping Les Coteaux du Lac **** France, Indre-et-Loire, Chemillé-sur-Indrois
9,23 - 148 comments
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Welcome to Camping Les Coteaux du Lac: Nature and Châteaux in Touraine Nestled in Chemillé-sur-Indrois, at the heart of the "Garden of France," Camping Les Coteaux du Lac offers an enchanted getaway in a preserved natural setting. Bordering a magnificent 35-hectare lake, our 4-star campsite is the preferred destination for those seeking peace, conviviality, and discovery. A strategic location for your visits Ideally situated in Touraine, the campsite is the perfect starting point for your regional escapades. In less than 30 minutes, reach the famous ZooParc de Beauval for an unforgettable family day, or set off to discover the jewels of French History with the nearby Loire Valley Châteaux, such as Chenonceau, Amboise, or the medieval city of Loches. A stay between relaxation and activities Whether you are a fan of traditional camping on our green pitches or prefer the comfort of our fully equipped mobile homes and chalets, you will enjoy a serene environment by the water. With its heated swimming pool (May to September), leisure activities, and direct access to hiking trails and the lake’s leisure base (open in summer), our estate adapts to all your holiday desires. At Les Coteaux du Lac, we make it a point of honor to offer you a warm and authentic welcome to make your stay in Touraine a memorable one.
Camping La Salendrinque *** France, Gard, Lasalle
9,46 - 133 comments
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On Camping la Salendrinque in the Cévennes in the Gard you’ll find a quiet family atmosphere. Camping La Salendrinque is located in Lasalle between Anduze, Saint-Jean-du-Gard and Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gorges de l’Ardèche. Waterlovers will enjoy the quiet and restful heated swimming pool, and the Salindrenque river with its refreshing and relaxing waterfall. 80 empty pitches for tents, caravasn or motor-homes and 20 pitches with chalets and mobile homes, placed in way to blend in harmoniusly with the natural surroundings.
Camping de la Moselle ** France, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Liverdun
7,51 - 891 comments
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Our friendly team is at hand to make sure you have a relaxing stay. Our campsite, with pool, is located in a natural setting along the banks of the Moselle river, just a few minutes away from Nancy. An ideal base for visiting Nancy and the Lorraine area. Nestled on the banks of the Moselle river, at the foot of the medieval village of Liverdun, our campsite is perfectly situated for those wishing to explore the natural, unspoilt beauty of the nearby la La Haye forest whether it be on foot, by boat or bicycle.
8,43 - 105 comments
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Three stars camping, with 82 locations, installed in landscaped park of 6 hectares, in the middle of the Tarn campaign, at 50km from Toulouse, 45km from Albi and 20km from Castres.Its 100 sq. meters demarcated locations on the edge of 3 hectares lake allow you to devote yourself to your passion freely, fishing (carps, pikes, pike perches, black-bass, roaches, perches, etc..).A water space of 3000 sq. meters will allow you to swim in tranquillity, will allow the most intrepid to slip on toboggans or dive from its platform, it will also allow young children to calmly play in its paddling pool, or simply to make farnient on the beach...
9,67 - 1 commentaire
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Situated at the border of Anjou, Poitou and Touraine, Moncontour Active Park is an ideal place for family vacation or active holidays. At the border on a lake, this complex offers all the facilities for sporting holidays: a lake with multitude activities (water ski, wakeboard, fishing, canoe and kayak, watery toboggan, minigolf, bicycle, tennis…), a sandy beach of exceptional quality, a huge water slide, children playground, a restaurant, a pizzeria and a guinguette. Activities are available all day for all ages: From small children to teenagers. You will be lodges in the villas, cottages or on the campsite situated around the lake with free access to the base. Surrounded by the French charming countryside, the resort is an ideal for bike trips or walking trips.
Camping du Buisson **** France, Haute-Marne, LOUVEMONT
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Camping du Buisson is located in the park of the ancien Castle du Buisson, which was burnt down in 1966. It is a very peaceful place: a green setting located at the edge of the forest of Der. Enjoy the singing of the birds and the walks through the large park of 8 hectares in the middle of river, pond and forest.
Huttopia Dieulefit *** France, Drôme, Dieulefit
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At Huttopia Dieulefit, just 2 hours from Lyon and Marseille, stay in the heart of an exceptional natural site between hills, lavender fields and truffle oaks, with a stunning view of nature and the surrounding mountains. Set off to discover the treasures of the Drôme Provençale between medieval villages, pottery workshops and local culinary specialities like Picodon cheese! On site, enjoy two beautiful swimming pools surrounded by nature and the surrounding hills, a forest spa by the pond, a warm Central Lodge opening onto a large terrace ideal for sharing friendly moments, as well as numerous leisure facilities and outdoor activities in summer.
Camping Le Serignan Plage Nature ***** France, Hérault, Serignan plage
8,92 - 1838 comments
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Camping Des Randonneurs ** France, Pyrénées-Orientales, FENOUILLET
9,26 - 84 comments
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Mariam and Timon welcome you with pleasure and conviviality in the heart of the Eastern Pyrenees in the Cathar country at the Camping des Randonneurs for an unusual, simple and authentic stay in the middle of nature. The campsite is set in 2.5 hectares of woodland and offers shady, pleasant and spacious pitches with a splendid view of the village of Fenouillet and its two Cathar castles.
Camping Seasonova Le Martinet *** France, Loiret, BRIARE LE CANAL
7,67 - 625 comments
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Le Martinet campsite on the banks of the Loire at Briare Le Canal offers you the chance to get up close and personal with nature. On the banks of the Loire, discover the sixty species of dragonfly found in the Loiret, follow in the footsteps of the discreet beaver, rediscover your child's eyes as you observe the sublime day peacocks, the colourful bee-eaters, the terns, the kingfishers and of course the swifts, these prodigious birds which have given their name to our campsite and which have the surprising characteristic of never landing on the ground. They eat, drink, sleep, breed and collect nesting material without ever stopping to fly, except when it's time to lay their eggs.Just two kilometres from the famous Pont-Canal de Briare, you'll learn about the fascinating local history of Henri IV, Jean-Félix Bapterosses and Gustave Eiffel.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.
8,77 - 107 comments
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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.
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Camping La Blaquière *** France, Lozère, Les Vignes
9,5 - 215 comments
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Camping Sandaya Les Péneyrals ***** France, Dordogne, Saint-Crepin-et-Carlucet
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Escape to a whole new world in the heart of the Périgord at the 5 star Péneyrals campsite near Sarlat! In the midst of a lush green valley, enjoy your stay in a mobile home, chalet or on a lakeside camping pitch, there’s no better way to recharge the batteries! Dive into the water park and its covered and heated swimming pool, its fun water playground for the kids and its hair-raising waterslides. Enjoy your fill of great activities on the outdoor sports grounds and make the most of the on-site restaurant services to forget the car for a few days. Not far away the Lascaux cave and Château de Castelnaud await you for an incredible journey through time!
Camping la Ferme de Perdigat **** France, Dordogne, Limeuil
9,35 - 88 comments
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Ideally situated between Bergerac, Sarlat and Périgueux and in proximity to the most prestigious sites of the Perigord.Come and join us in the one of the most beautiful village in France at the joining of the Dordogne and the Vézère.In its naturally green and flourishing setting, the 'Ferme de Perdigat' will seduce you with the familial and convivial ambiance.Special offers, visit our web site.
Camping Le Lac Bleu **** France, Drôme, Châtillon-en-Diois
7,81 - 298 comments
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Come and enjoy your holigays at the side of the lake in this gorgeous 10 hectare area. You will be resourced by the water from the Alpes and by the freshness of the air in this preserved park. You will discover a sportive and cultural region at the feet of the Diois Montains in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Vercors, where you can relax as much as you'd like.Taste the calmness in this perfect site where the entire family can enjoy the pleasures of nature and water.
Camping Canoë Gorges Du Tarn **** France, Aveyron, RIVIERE SUR TARN
6,72 - 5 comments
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New in 2022: hot water will be flowing! We are happy and proud to announce the beginning of the modernization of the hot water distribution network on all 3 sanitary facilities. This year, we are tackling the heart of the comfort of our dear friends campers: hot water! Canoë gorges du tarn campsite is a dream holiday destination in rivière-sur-tarn, in aveyron, with an amazing site where nature has retained its full power. Our 4-star campsite is lucky to be ideally located beside the river at the entrance to gorges du tarn. Our camping pitches and mobile home rentals provide everything you could expect for 100% relaxing, comfortable holidays. Enjoy your stay in an enchanting natural setting, with the river and tarn valley cliffs as the backdrop. Our family-friendly and social canoë gorges du tarn campsite near millau is open from May 12 to September 19, 2021. Our dynamic team is here to help, with smiles and a great attitude every day.
Camping de la Route d'Or **** France, Sarthe, La Flèche
9,16 - 553 comments
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Ideally situated on the banks of the river Le Loir, in the heart of town, the Camping de la Route d'or welcomes you in a space of greenery and nature.
Camping MOULIN DE PAULHIAC **** France, Dordogne, Daglan
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Welcome to the Moulin de Paulhiac campsite, a superb holiday under the Dordogne sun, near Sarlat in the Périgord Noir! The Moulin de Paulhiac 4-star campsite is a place of relaxation, space and Périgord traditions. Discover all the riches of our region during a stay in a 6ha natural park where our rentals and camping pitches nestle delimited by dense hedges and flat grassland. The campsite is the ideal starting point for visiting the region and the most famous sites in the Dordogne. For the more athletic, cycling and walking tours start from the campsite with the famous greenway. You can also go canoeing on the Dordogne, rafting, speleology, tree climbing and many more ... For gastronomy, the campsite has a snack bar, bar and a restaurant with typical dishes Périgourdin. Holidays are also synonymous with swimming. For this, the campsite has a water park with 4 heated pools, including 1 indoor, 3 slides, an aqua-fun area and a spa pool, but also gives direct access to the beach of the river Céou. During the day and in the evening, find our activities (Concert, magic show, clown, pétanque competition, ping-pong, multi-sports field ...) and our children's club.
Camping La Tour de France *** France, Pyrénées-Orientales, Latour-de-France
8,95 - 210 comments
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If you are looking for a natural holiday, a place to relax and unwind... Welcome to La Tour de France campsite. Here, the words nature holiday take on their full meaning. Discover the breathtaking Cathar castles, swim in the river in the heart of the breathtaking Galamus gorges or go on a wine tour in the company of the local winegrowers, all the riches of the Pyrenees-Orientales are available to you in a few steps. One of the strong points of our small family campsite is without doubt its restaurant and its large shaded terrace. In summer, the campsite's Guinguette hosts numerous events around the aquatic area. A market of local producers and a nice wine tasting among others. Children will find their happiness in the park with wooden games as well as in the mini-club where activities turned towards nature await them. For teenagers, there is a dedicated area with a sports field and a trampoline adventure course. For those who wish to wake up to the sound of birdsong, this is the place to be during the low season. The sound of the river, the birdsong and the calmness of the surroundings will allow you to completely disconnect in the heart of a preserved nature.
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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.

The selection of 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 an eco-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.

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