Camping Goudal
Set in the gentle slopes of the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, 18-acre Camping Goudal is an established and expansive site on the estate of an old farm. The main reception and entrance buildings date back to 1839 and set the tone for the style of rustic, rural camping beyond. Grass pitches, all with the option of electricity, spread through mature trees and terraced levels gently descend to the lake, fronted by a small sandy beach.
It’s not all back-to-nature simplicity. For luxury seekers, the furthest end of the site has some ready-made glamping options. Well-equipped wooden chalets are accompanied by smaller, slightly more basic cabins, while pre-pitched tents come furnished with beds, bedding, a kitchen set, gas grill and wardrobe. And whether you pitch your own tent or pluck for one of these up-market options, all guests can treat themselves at the on-site bistro. Surrounded by grey-stone cliffs on one side and an ivy-clad old building on the other, diners lounge on a quaint, sunny terrace as they wait for pizzas from the stone-baked ovens.
Despite the lake, Camping Goudal also has a large, man-made swimming pool to accompany the trampolines and playground and run loosely organized, free activities for the kids – den building, bug hunting and the like. It all has a rather homely and homemade feel, as opposed to the commercial programme of European holiday parks. It suits the place down to the ground. Camping here is about family time and exploring the natural, wild surroundings; an atmosphere only enhanced by the ye olde stone dwellings that seem to have grown into the slopes of the site itself. Everything is well worn yet also lush, young and green... There’s obviously something special in the water.
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Facilities
Two sanitary buildings with showers, toilets, sinks, a family/baby shower, washing machine and dryer. Tents and chalets have beds with mattresses, a complete kitchen inventory, wooden garden furniture and a gas barbecue (chalets also have a bathroom). There is a swimming lake, swimming pool, playground, trampolines, table tennis tables and books to borrow. In the high season children's activities are organised, including den building, crafts, a safari into the woods and the weekly evening campfire.Suitable For
Tents, caravans, campervans, trailer-tents, dogs (on a lead at all times) – yes. Pets inside the rental accommodation – no.Nearby
Hiking and mountain biking trails lead directly from the campsite, while Lac de la Raviège and the River Agoût are suitable for both wild swimming and fishing. It's a 10-minute drive to the local tourist office in La Salvetat-Sur-Agout (04 67 97 64 44) where you can grab information on canoeing, canyoning and horse riding in the local area, or walk the history trail around the village itself.Food & Drink
The onsite bistro is informal but excellent and has a terrace for your evening tipple and stone-baked pizza (you can also take away). There is a bread service each morning. Head to Salvetat sur Agout for more options: Quaint La Pergola (04 67 23 63 50) is a popular and affordable choice or continue a little further to Hôtel La Plage (04 67 97 69 87) with a changing, seasonal menu, located beside Lake Raviège.Opening Times
Mid May – mid September.
Pitches
100 pitches with electrical hook ups, 8 pre-pitched tents (4–6 person), 5 chalets (4 person) and 2 cabins (4 person). Check AvailabilityLocation
Contact Camping Goudal, Camping Goudal, Route de Lacaune, 34330 La Salvetat sur Agout, Hérault, France
Getting There
From La Salvetat-sur-Agoût, follow the signs directing you to Lacaune. After 4 km Camping Goudal has clear signs you can follow. From Lacaune, follow the signs to La Salvetat-sur-Agoût and after 15 km you’ll see the signs.
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