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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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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.
Camping Sandaya Le Col Vert **** France, Landes, Vielle Saint Girons
Water park Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque Baby Club
Come and stay in the heart of the Landes at the 4 star campsite Le Col Vert on the shores of Lake Léon! Only a few minutes away from Hossegor, make the most of a very special natural setting between lake and forest and enjoy your fill of outdoor activities: sliding and bathing in the water park with covered and heated swimming pool, bike rides along the Atlantic coast, horse rides at the riding centre, beach volleyball tournaments with the family… Find your favourite fully-equipped cottage or stay on an authentic camping pitch, it’s time to recharge the batteries at our campsite in the Landes!
Camping Les Casteillets *** France, Pyrénées-Orientales, SAINT JEAN PLA DE CORTS
8,65 - 320 comments
Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque
In the heart of Roussillon, between the sea and the mountains, Les Casteillets campsite welcomes you in a pleasant setting: view of the Albères mountain range and the Canigou mountain, large pitches, numerous facilities such as a bar-restaurant, a heated swimming pool from April to October, sports fields (soccer, volleyball, petanque) and a multi-sports area, playground and direct access to the river. In season, animations are proposed during the day and in the evening for young and old. Ideally located near 2 lakes, the thermal baths of Le Boulou (4 km) and Amélie-Les Bains (13 km), 25 mn from the beaches of Argelès-sur-mer, 10 mn from Spain, numerous excursions, walks, water activities will delight the whole family.
Camping Gîte Le Verger - Baratier 05 **** France, Hautes-Alpes, Baratier
8,95 - 106 comments
Heated swimming pool Restaurant Shops Wifi Tennis Petanque Winter camping
Camping MAUI *** France, Ardèche, Tournon sur Rhône
7,3 - 91 comments
Children activities Swimming pool Entertainment organised Restaurant Shops Wifi Petanque
Three-star campsite hotel with a large aquatic area and direct access to a private beach on the Doux River.Bar and restaurant open for lunch and dinner.In the heart of the Ardèche Verte region, you'll enjoy a peaceful and welcoming setting for your getaways with family or friends.We offer stays at Camping Maui on spacious 100m² pitches equipped with lodge tents or mobile homes for 2 to 6 people.
8,32 - 239 comments
Seaside Water park Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant By the river Shops Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque Laundry
Camping Sandaya La Roubine ***** France, Ardèche, Vallon Pont d'Arc
Water park Heated swimming pool Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being Wifi Multi-sports field Petanque
LES JARDINS D'ESTAVAR *** France, Pyrénées-Orientales, ESTAVAR
8,88 - 96 comments
Heated swimming pool Restaurant Shops Petanque
Located in the Pyrénées-Orientales, near Font-Romeu, in the heart of Cerdagne, the Jardins d'Estavar offer you fabulous moments of relaxation and a change of scenery all year round. The chalet for wood lovers The mobile home for its sweetness of life The trailer for adventurers. The Jardins d'Estavar, located 10 minutes from Font-Romeu, offer you, in a green and relaxing setting, nature, hiking, fishing, skiing. For shopaholics Andorra is 65 km away but other smaller towns are also waiting for you. Come and discover this little corner of paradise and click here to book your stay in a warm family atmosphere where we will give you the best welcome.
DOMAINE NATURISTE RIVA BELLA **** France, Haute-Corse, LINGUIZZETTA
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.  
8,69 - 173 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.
Détente et Clapotis **** France, Isère, MONTFERRAT
8,6 - 590 comments
Indoor swimming pool Heated swimming pool Children activities Restaurant Spa and Well-being By a lake Wifi Tennis Multi-sports field Petanque
Camping 4* with pitches made of grass just by the lake of Paladru with guarded beach! We have the labels "EU Ecolabel" and "Camping Qualité". A snack-restaurant is waiting for you on the spot for a local food, view to the lake ... Perfect spot to take a drink ... looking at the children on the main playground, at a suitable distance! We organize many events around well-beeing during the season and you will find a little bit of evening entertainment with us; basically one concert per week in season. There are many services on site: bread directly at the pitch / children's clubs (up to 12 years old) / hotel services / concierge / relaxation area with Jacuzzi and Sauna / Deckchair rental on the beach... and very complete facilities: beautiful aquatic area with a view of the lake, 2 play areas, tennis, volleyball court and pétanque... We are at your disposal to meet your every need. Come and enjoy a quality vacation to relax in contact with nature...
Camping Les Eychecadous *** France, Ariège, ARTIGAT
8,76 - 28 comments
Swimming pool Restaurant Wifi Tennis
If you are looking for quietness, river fishing, sun bathing, sipping a fresh drink, sharing a good meal on te terrace, this is the place : Camping Les Echeycadous in Ariege - Pyrenees. Settle on a large camping pitch, in a mobile home or a tent and live holidays in our peace of heaven! Campsite with swimming-pool and wading pool, alogside river Leze for genuine family camping holidays in Ariege - Pyrenees.
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.
Camping Lac de Villefort **** France, Lozère, VILLEFORT
8,81 - 382 comments
Heated swimming pool By a lake Wifi Petanque
Located in the heart of nature, on the shores of Lake Villefort and at the gateway to the Cévennes National Park, Camping Lac de Villefort **** is a peaceful haven for lovers of the outdoors and family activities. With the Camping Qualité label, it offers an exceptional setting for both relaxing and active holidays—between lake, mountains, and forest. You can choose from a wide range of accommodations to suit your style: fully equipped mobile homes, wooden chalets with breathtaking views, glamping tents, bivouac shelters, or spacious pitches for tents, caravans, or camper vans. Whether you prefer comfort or a more traditional camping experience, you’ll find the right fit. On site, there’s something for everyone: a heated pool overlooking the lake, a children’s playground, an outdoor fitness area, sports fields, and even a restaurant. Or simply enjoy the calm, the view, and the friendly evening events held during the summer. The surrounding area is full of activities: hiking or cycling around the lake or along the famous Régordane trail, water sports at the Grandeur Nature base just below the campsite (paddleboarding, pedal boats, canoeing, electric boats), or climbing, via ferrata, treetop adventures, golf, and canyoning in the Chassezac Gorges, a renowned climbing and canyoning destination. A few kilometers away, don’t miss the medieval village of La Garde-Guérin with its stunning views. Camping Lac de Villefort **** is more than just a place to stay – it’s a true nature experience in a preserved, friendly, and active environment. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or a group of friends, your holiday will be full of discovery and memories.
Le Florenville – Camping *** Belgium, Luxembourg, Florenville
Swimming pool Wifi Tennis
Our Lodges: Tailored ComfortDiscover our various lodges, all ready to welcome you for moments of relaxation with family, friends, or solo:🏡 🍭 Lodge Family Premium ✨ 34 m2:- One master bedroom 🛌- One room with two single beds 🧸 🧸- Shower and toilet room 🚿 🧼- Spacious open kitchen living room 🍳- Beautiful terraceIdeal for a family stay of 4 ❤️🏡 💰 Lodge Rooms Suite Premium ✨ 34 m2:- Room with a double bed 🛌 and shower/toilet 🚿 🧼- Room with two single beds 🛌 🛌 and shower/toilet 🚿 🧼- Large open kitchen living room 🍳- Beautiful terracePerfect for a stay among friends 🍻🏡 👩🏼‍🦽 Lodge for Persons with Reduced Mobility 👩🏼‍🦽 🏡:- Master bedroom 🛌- Room with two bunk beds 🧸 🧸- Adapted shower and toilet facilities 🚿 🧼- Open kitchen living room 🍳- Small terraceDesigned to meet the needs of people with reduced mobility in family settings ❤️🏡 👶 Lodge Standard - Nest 29 - 29 m2:- Master bedroom 🛌- Room with two single beds 🧸 🧸- Shower and toilet room 🚿 🧼- Open kitchen living room 🍳- Lovely covered terracePerfect for families with young children 🤱🏼⛺️ 🌳 Exceptional Pitches ⛺️ 🌳Are you looking for a more authentic camping experience? 🌈Come and discover our Freecamps! 🏕️Preserved natural spaces, comfortable facilities, and everything necessary for a successful getaway:- Available electricity 💡- Sanitary area with shower, washbasin, and WC 🚿- Kitchen area with sink and refrigeratorWhether you prefer traditional tent camping, caravans, or motorhomes, we have the perfect space to accommodate you. 🏕️Lush greenery, fresh air, and a calming atmosphere await you at our campsite. 🏕️ ☀️ 🌳
8,42 - 90 comments
Seaside Children activities Swimming pool Restaurant Shops Wifi
Miramare Village – Apartments – Camping is located on the cliff of Livorno, along the Etruscan Coast, with scenic coves stretching from the village to Romito, Calafuria and Quercianella. Open all year round and pet-friendly, it’s the ideal destination for nature lovers, families and anyone looking to relax by the sea. The village offers a peaceful atmosphere and a wide range of services: private access to the sea, swimming pool, panoramic terraces, restaurant-bar, mini club, mini market, playground, free Wi-Fi and entertainment during high season. If you love camping, you’ll find several options: Sea View Pitches (about 20), with wooden terrace, table, chairs, umbrella and sun loungers.Standard and Medium Pitches, shaded and comfortable, with power supply included.Bungalows (standard or premium), 35 m² with two bedrooms, bathroom and outdoor area.Mobile Homes with sea view, ideal for 4–5 guests, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic terrace.Maxi Caravans and Caravan Superior, fully equipped and perfect for families or couples.The rocky coastline is accessible via a short stairway. The beach is free, and you can bring your own umbrella or rent one along with canoes or SUPs. The two panoramic terraces ("Promenade" and "Cavalleggeri") offer sunbeds and shaded areas right above the sea. Surrounded by Mediterranean pine forest and local flora, the village covers more than 3 hectares and is committed to sustainable hospitality. Each season has its charm: spring blossoms, sunny summers, mild autumns, and relaxing winters with unforgettable sunsets. Founded in 1964, Miramare combines tradition, nature, comfort and freedom—making it a beloved spot for families, couples and travelers looking to enjoy the Tuscan seaside in total relaxation.
Camping de la Base Nautique ** France, Aveyron, Saint Rome de Tarn
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 L'Etruyère *** France, Vendée, Terval / La Tardière
8,7 - 84 comments
Heated swimming pool Entertainment organised Restaurant By a lake Wifi Petanque
Welcome to our rustic campsite by a small lake in the Bocage de Vendée. The campsite is sun-drenched and lies in a beautiful, hilly landscape. It is quiet and there is plenty to do in the area. You will want for nothing on our small campsite. We have a restaurant, a heated swimming pool with slide and beautiful spacious pitches for your tent, caravan or camper. The lake invites you to go pedalo, paddle and fish. There is a playground for the youngest guests. Beach and sea are an hour's drive away. And if you prefer to leave home with only a clothes box: our fully equipped safaritents or one of our ten attractive chalets are ready for you.
Alfsee Ferien- und Erlebnispark ***** Germany, Lower Saxony, Rieste
Children activities Entertainment organised Restaurant Spa and Well-being By a lake Wifi Tennis
luxury sites of up to 150 square metres, separate camper van park or a grassed tent pitch? Everything is possible at the Alfsee, graded according to requirements and sorted into fair pricing groups. A quarter of a century‘s experience gives this holiday camp a certain maturity without it giving a dated impression. The sanitary installations are generous and modern. Three holiday home parks plus apartments and a hotel await non-camping guests. The 220 hectare Alfsee is ideal for water sports with its attractions that include cable water skiing and a separate bathing lake with the StrandArena. Bullermeck is the name of the indoor fun center providing 3500 square metre play and experience paradise. The Alfseering, a carting circuit with kids‘ car land is located in front of the gates to the holiday park.
Camping du Grand Etang de Saint-Estèphe ** France, Dordogne, Saint-Estèphe
9,04 - 103 comments
Restaurant
All around the pound of Saint- Estephe , in addition to camping, it features a restaurant, a beach lifeguard , playground for children , snacks ... Apartments for rent are available throughout the year.
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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.