Go camping by the waterside in Europe - CampingDirect - Image n°1

Go camping by the waterside in Europe To listen to

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!

Read more

Go camping by the waterside in Europe - Top Campings

896 campsite(s) available from € 42 Several factors can affect a campsite's ranking. More info

Loading...
Camping La Rivière **** France, Dordogne, Les Eyzies
9,15 - 437 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 Naturiste Tikayan Petit Arlane *** France, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Gorges du Verdon, Lac de Sainte >Croix
6,5 - 20 comments
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 la Base Nautique ** France, Aveyron, Millau
9,12 - 122 comments
Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops By a lake Wifi Tennis Petanque Laundry
The Camping de la Base Nautique is a welcoming family campsite nestled in a large bend of the Tarn River. Here, everything invites you to relax: the shaded pitches, the murmur of the river, and the unspoiled environment surrounding the site. It is a simple, authentic place where you can come to unwind and enjoy nature to the fullest. At the water's edge, the nautical base allows you to rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, or pedal boats to explore the Tarn at your own pace. Swimming is particularly enjoyable here, with a supervised area in summer, ideal for families. A stone's throw away, the Baumes waterfall and the small coves of the Raspes gorges offer magnificent walks along the water. From May to September, our restaurant by the river creates a friendly atmosphere. You can share a meal, have a drink or simply enjoy the setting between activities. In season, the campsite also offers a few activities, always in keeping with the tranquility of the place: yoga classes by the water, Zumba, tree climbing... Here, the focus is on simplicity and the pleasure of being outdoors: a small, friendly campsite where you immediately feel at home and where you come back to enjoy the peaceful, authentic atmosphere while benefiting from all the essential comforts for a relaxing stay.
Camping-Caravaneige l'Iscle de Prelles *** France, Hautes-Alpes, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
9,19 - 194 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Winter camping
Welcome to the Iscle de Prelles*** campsite and winter caravan park. Ideally located in an unspoiled natural environment between the Ecrins National Park and the Queyras Régional Park, on the banks of the River Durance and only 3mn away fron Briançon, the Iscle de Prelles is open from december to september. The campsite comprises 100 spacious pitches, some with comfortable mobile homes and wooden chalets, in an enclosed area of 4 hectares. All the family will enjoy the heated swimming-pool, crazy golf and games area with volleyball, basket ball, table tennis and petanque as well as the snack bar and entertainments. With 300 days of sunshine per year, you're bound to feef good! In the summer, only 50 metres away or within a 20 minutes radius from the Iscle de Prelles*** campsite, you discover remarkable spots for hiking, via ferrata, canyoning, rafting, moutain biking and fishing in the river or in the moutain lakes; try summer sledging or lorse-riding or go to the swimming pool, play a round of golf or spend a night in a moutain refuge... The Iscle de Prelles winter caravan park is ideally situated only 5mn from the Prorel/Briançon,Serre-Chevalier Valley cable car and within 15mn of Puy St Vincent-Vallouise-Pelvoux and Montgenevre ski resorts. Here you can go skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring, snow shoeing or sledging; try ice-climbing, sled-dogging or freeride. For après-ski, join the family or friends at the ice rink or swimming pool Briançon, the natural ice rinks in Puy St Vincent, the hot baths in Mônetier or at the thalassotherapy centre in the Salle-les-Alpes... Recharge your batteries to the rhythm of the seasons.
Camping de Montréal *** France, Haute-Vienne, Saint Germain les Belles
8,66 - 162 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Restaurant Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque
DOMAINE NATURISTE RIVA BELLA **** France, Haute-Corse, ALERIA
8,61 - 18 comments
Seaside Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque Naturist camping
A true paradise by the water, nestled on one of the most pristine beaches of Corsica! This 4-star camping and holiday village, certified Camping Qualité and Ecolabel, offers you eco-friendly vacations. Open all year round, the site becomes naturist from April 1st to November 5th. Spread over 79 hectares of protected and classified land, you can immerse yourself in nature and enjoy a vast stretch of fine sandy beach. For your well-being, the thalassotherapy center offers hydrotherapy treatments and massages. Starting in 2024, enjoy free Wi-Fi via fiber optic throughout the entire domain, perfect for remote work! The beachfront bar-restaurant serves Corsican and seafood specialties, with a varied menu featuring à la carte dishes, a children's menu, pizzas, takeaway meals, cocktails, ice creams, waffles, and crepes. Animated evenings (Corsican groups, jazz, rock, themed nights) are also organized. A mini-market offering Corsican and organic products is open from May 1st to October 15th. All year long, free sports activities are led by Jérôme, a sports coach, including Hiit, Pilates, Fit ball, sea walking, sea fitness, abs and glutes workouts, and nature walks. In July and August, free yoga classes and a sauna are also available. A multisport field is available for sports tournaments, and children aged 5 to 14 are welcomed at the free kids' club, open mornings and afternoons in July and August. Among the other attractions, enjoy a 3 km fitness trail, an animal park with llamas, donkeys, pigs, and chickens, and the aromatic herb garden where you can pick basil, rosemary, mint, and marjoram. Paid activities such as canoeing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, archery, aquagym, pottery, and watercolor painting are also available to enhance your stay.  
Domaine Larlapean *** France, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Saint Martin d'Arrossa
9,71 - 265 comments
Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Restaurant Wifi
In the heart of the Basque Country, campsite Larlapean proposes lovely wooden chalets in a quiet and natural setting. The campsite is located at the foot of Mount Lara, 40 km from the Atlantic coast, 11 km from picturesque St. Jean Pied de Port and 15 km from Spain. Come discover our beautiful and welcoming region.
Camping La Forêt **** France, Hautes Pyrenees, Lourdes
9,17 - 1627 comments
Water park Heated swimming pool Restaurant Shops Wifi
Located 10 minutes walk from the Sanctuaries, the Sites et Paysages la Forêt campsite has been the meeting place for campers in Lourdes for 65 years. A charming and authentic campsite, La Forêt campsite is located in a 4.5 hectare park with a stream and direct access to the river. Its Sheepfold, its heated swimming pool with a panoramic view give it a unique and natural charm. The campsite offers a wide range of rentals / Cottages, Lodges, Chalets and Perched Huts. Motorhomes, tent campers or caravanners will appreciate one of 98 pitches, the view of the surrounding mountains and the shade of ancient trees. The natural space in the Forest with its mineral atmosphere is reserved for pedestrians. Bivouac sites exclusively reserved for tents are available there for campers who love nature. Whether you are vacationers, pilgrims, cyclists, hikers, fishermen, lovers of calm and rest, our teams will be keen to satisfy you and let you know our beautiful region! Children will enjoy the simple joys of living in touch with nature and will share unforgettable moments running in the forest, wading in the stream, having fun with the animals on our mini-farm, or diving in the aquatic area!
Camping Le Mas du Padre **** France, Hérault, Sète, Montpellier
Seaside Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Shops Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque Laundry
On a hill next to the lake of Thau, in a quiet residential area, near the motorway, only 2 km from the centre of the village and close to a large supermarket, the 4-star campsite “Le Mas du Padre” offers you 113 pitches in the shadow of its park with plenty of trees and bushes. With an english speaking management, an ideal spot for a calm and restful holiday, with the whole family.
Camping Qualité l'Eden de la Vanoise *** France, Savoy, Peisey Vallandry
9,03 - 193 comments
Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Restaurant Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Laundry Winter camping
Imagine opening the shutters in the morning facing the peaks of Haute Tarentaise. You are here at 745m altitude, ideally nestled between the majestic Vanoise National Park and the Beaufortain massif. Welcome to the Eden de la Vanoise *, your base camp in the heart of the Alps. A Winter & Summer Base Camp Designed for YouWe take pride in being much more than a standardized outdoor hotel. We welcome you for two intense seasons: from December 12 to April 10, 2026, and then from May 7 to September 20, 2026. Winter: Skiing and Vast Spaces Without ConstraintsYour adventure starts here. Want to go alpine skiing? Our free shuttles buses take you in just 20 minutes to the ski areas of Les Arcs and La Plagne \(skiing, snowpark, toboggan\). Prefer a northern ambiance? Head for the wild and preserved site of Rosuel, a grand setting at the gates of the National Park where you can snowshoe, enjoy the 43 km of cross-country ski trails, or try biathlon at the foot of the glaciers. Summer: At the Crossroads of Mythical Passes and the IsèreAs the sunny days arrive, the scenery changes but the adrenaline remains. You are only 20 minutes from the gates of Vanoise National Park for unforgettable hikes. Cyclists and motorbike riders will tackle the nearby legends: Cormet de Roselend, Col de l'Iseran, or Petit Saint-Bernard with its breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. Want to cool off? Everything is here: a white water base just across from the campsite \(rafting, kayaking, hydrospeed, electric scooters, or, more calmly, a small lake with a sandy beach and supervised swimming just 4 km away. Savoie Authenticity and Modern ComfortOur landscaped and terraced pitches offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains. After the effort, comfort is sacred: dive into our covered and heated swimming pool, open in winter as well as summer. Life at the campsite is also about conviviality: join us at the bar, in the bakery for your croissants, or in the relaxation area over a game of billiards or foosball. In summer, the atmosphere livens up even more with our snack bar, playground, and family activities. Your Cozy Nest in TarentaiseWhether you are a wanderer or a family seeking comfort, you will find peace and nature here. The Eden de la Vanoise offers the authentic mountain experience, with everything you need within reach.
Camping Le Moulin d'Onclaire *** France, Ardèche, COUX
8,49 - 168 comments
Swimming pool Entertainment organised Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque
The campsite Onclaire mill in the center of the Ardèche, in a old grinding of the 17th century with its beautiful park, you can relax, enjoy the peace and tranquility. Many activities on and around places.
Camping Presa La Viñuela ** Spain, Malaga, Málaga
7,65 - 18 comments
Seaside Swimming pool Restaurant Shops By a lake Wifi
Le CATTIAUX Camping ** France, Essonne, Courdimanche sur Essonne
8,74 - 25 comments
Restaurant Wifi Petanque
L pond of bélesbat becomes the CATTIAUX Camp-site ** in L the Essonne in the middle of gatinais with its pond. Close to the forest fontainebleau for in love ones with nature and the cliff, come to discover our area.
Natura Resort Pescalis - Terres de France *** France, Deux-Sèvres, Moncoutant/Puy du Fou
8,67 - 3 comments
Swimming pool Restaurant Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque
At the heart of the Poitou Charentes, Natura Resort – Pescalis welcomes you in the Deux Sevres for a holiday dedicated to fishing and nature. The field Pescalis is a 150 hectares only in Europe, a paradise for beginners or confirmed through numerous fishing ponds. A fishing “no kill” (the fish are returned to the water) in a preserved and authentic nature. Natura Residence Resort – Pescalis also offers activity holidays with the many events and available for all the family.
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.
VVF Martel-Gluges *** France, Lot, Martel Gluges
Children activities Swimming pool Entertainment organised Wifi Tennis Petanque
Naturcamping Lagom *** Sweden, Värmlands län, lagom
9,16 - 187 comments
Children activities Spa and Well-being Wifi Tennis Petanque Winter camping
Naturcamping Lagom is situated on the edge of the lovely village Gräsmark, in between 3 nature reserves in the Värmland province. It is situated in a forest and surrounded by cycling- and hiking-tracks. Enjoy quietness, freedom and nature.
Wecamp Pirineos **** Spain, Huesca, Boltaña
Children activities Swimming pool Restaurant Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field
Pirineos Nature in its purest form in the Aragonese Pyrenees Boltaña is the spot that combines natural beauty, cultural heritage, festivities and traditions in the Sobrarbe region. Surrounded by mountains, forests and meadows. A Nature Reserve with a multifaceted landscape that represents the authentic experience of the Pyrenees. A town full of life that invites you to do outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching or skiing. In addition, the Ara river flows through the area, allowing you to practice water sports such as rafting or fishing. Discover this historic village, with a unique and singular history, whose castle, built in the 10th century, awaits all its visitors.
Camping VERTE VALLEE **** France, Vosges, XONRUPT LONGEMER
8,79 - 549 comments
Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque Laundry
CAMPING VERTE VALLEE 4**** welcomes you in all seasons. Enjoy the surroundings, calm and comfort. The heated pool and river to the delight of young and old alike.
Flower Camping Le Jardin de Sully *** France, Loiret, Saint Père sur Loire
8,77 - 219 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Restaurant By the river Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Laundry
Flower Camping Le Jardin de Sully – A peaceful haven by the LoireLocated opposite the Château de Sully-sur-Loire, our 3-star campsite welcomes you in a green and peaceful setting by the Loire. Just 700 meters from the town center, it offers easy access to shops and the region's cultural treasures. Whether you travel by motorhome, caravan, tent, or prefer a rental, we offer a variety of accommodations: fully equipped mobile homes, unique pods, and abricyclos for cyclists. At Le Jardin de Sully, nature is at the heart of the experience. Enjoy the serenity of the Loire, set off on a walk or bike ride along the riverbanks, and discover the local wildlife, including beavers in their natural habitat. Here, simplicity and friendliness are our guiding principles. Our team is always available to ensure your stay is a relaxing and authentic experience, in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.
Camping Le Ragis **** France, Vendée, Challans
8,13 - 292 comments
Seaside Water park Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Shops Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque Laundry
Camping le Ragis is set in a well defined 7 hectares garden area, and welcomes you for a comfortable family holiday. There are 213 large emplacements.
Show more results
Loading...

Go camping by the waterside in Europe - with the lowest prices

Go camping by the waterside in Europe - with the highest ratings

Go camping by the waterside in Europe - CampingDirect - Image n°2

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.