Waterside campsites in France

In the hot French summer sun, nothing beats camping beside the water and pitching your tent in a spot where you can cool off with a quick, refreshing dip.

93% (73 reviews)
93% (73 reviews)

Popular camping styles for France

Value Prop
Value Prop

To help you find the best riverside campsites in France, we've put together this entire collection of waterside campsites, from bubbling streams in the Alps, to lazy, clear waters in the French valleys below. Every one of the campsites in this list allows you to pitch within reach of the water – be that a beach, lake or river – and all have been specially selected by the Hipcamp team. So what are you waiting for?

Waterside campsites in France guide

Overview

About

Fancy pitching up your tent by the water? Find France’s best waterside campsites here, with tranquil pitches in the Dordogne countryside, family campsites in Burgundy and Loire and dog-friendly glamping in Ardèche. Waterside camping at its best.

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Hipcamp Hand

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly

About us

Cool Camping is now Hipcamp, your best resource for beautiful private campsites.

Discover & reserve tent camping, caravan parks, cabins, treehouses, & glamping.

Download the Hipcamp App

Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.