Are you planning a wonderful vacation in Gironde? Then discover our selection of the 12 best campsites in and around Cap Ferret!
Separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Arcachon Basin, Cap Ferret is the name given to the cape formed by the strip of coastline at the southern tip of the Lège-Cap-Ferret peninsula. Situated in the Gironde, this region boasts a lush, unspoilt natural environment, with a mix of fishing villages, beaches and dreamy scenery.
Cap Ferret is particularly well known as a paradise for surfers, but also for lovers of nature and tranquillity. Are you looking for accommodation or a pitch for your stay near the ocean and the Bassin d’Arcachon? To help you find the perfect place, we’ve selected some of the best campsites in Cap Ferret.
1. Camping Le Truc Vert
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Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches only
Assets: ideal location and setting
This campsite is just a few steps from the Truc Vert beach, one of the most beautiful in the region! Facing the Atlantic Ocean, just 300 meters from the beaches, it extends over 10 wooded hectares in a unique setting sheltered by pine trees. The campsite also features a restaurant, bar and mini-market.
It offers a variety of activities and services to help you enjoy your vacation. Its strong point, of course, is that it offers travelers a site where nature is preserved, with one of the region’s most beautiful beaches nearby. For all these reasons, it’s undoubtedly one of the best campsites in Cap Ferret.
2. Camping Les Viviers
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Service : ★★★★★
Type of accommodation: mobile homes, lodges, chalets
Assets: a complete aquatic area, a private lake
Located on the edge of the Bay of Arcachon, this 4-star campsite welcomes you to an exceptional natural setting. Located in the commune of Lège Cap-Ferret, it’s just 5 kilometers from the sandy ocean beaches. On site, you’ll also enjoy an open-air water park with slide and indoor heated pool.
The campsite also boasts a private inland lake with a beach and a range of activities, including inflatables and canoeing. Offering a wide range of services, Les Viviers is clearly one of the best campsites in Cap Ferret.
3. Camping Sunêlia les Embruns
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Budget: €€€€
Service : ★★★★★
Type of accommodation: chalets, lodge tents, mobile homes
Benefits: varied, top-of-the-range services and activities
This 4-star campsite faces the Bay of Arcachon, in the commune of Lège Cap-Ferret. Here, you’ll enjoy a wide range of upscale activities and services. The establishment boasts a vast aquatic complex, with pools, slides, play area and spa.
It also offers a wellness area, multi-sports fields and many other activities. Ideally located, it’s not far from the beaches, by car or bike, shops and hiking trails. So you’ll have no trouble enjoying the charms of Cap Ferret from this campsite!
4. Camping Municipal Les Pastourelles
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Budget: €€€
Service : ***
Type of accommodation: pitches, cottages
Assets: ideal location, beach access
Just a stone’s throw from Les Embruns campsite, this 3-star campsite is also ideally located in Lège-Cap-Ferret. Situated on the edge of the Arcachon Basin, it’s the ideal place to discover this beautiful coastal region.
A wooden staircase leads directly to the sandy beach. Surrounded by pine trees, in a peaceful setting, this campsite offers a wide range of sporting activities, suitable pitches and essential services. It’s definitely one of the best campsites in Cap Ferret.
5. Camping Les Abberts
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, mobile homes
Assets: ideal location, charming setting, aquatic area
Neighboring La Cigale, this 3-star campsite is also ideally located for visiting the region. It’s close to cycle paths, footpaths, the beaches of the Arcachon Basin and the Atlantic Ocean.
Set in a vast green park on the edge of the salt meadows, it’s just 400 metres from the town center. The campsite also boasts a water park, with swimming pool, slides and jacuzzi. This makes it one of the best campsites in Cap Ferret!
6. Camping Les Goëlands
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, mobile homes
Assets: ideal location, ideal setting
Nestled in a magnificent forest, this charming 3-star campsite is also located in the village of Arès. The beaches of the Bassin d’Arcachon are just a few meters away, and the ocean is nearby. With its family atmosphere, it’s the ideal place for a vacation combining relaxation and entertainment.
Well placed to discover the region, it offers a wide range of activities, services and facilities. These include a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and multi-sports fields. In short, this campsite has everything you need to enjoy a pleasant stay.
7. Camping Bremontier
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Service : ★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, tents
Assets: ideal location near the ocean
This traditional 3-star family campsite is just a few steps from the ocean and the Plage du Grand Crohot. Set in the heart of the pine forest, it will appeal to nature, relaxation and sports enthusiasts.
Here, travelers can enjoy a range of hiking and biking activities. And with the beach just a stone’s throw away, surfing and kitesurfing are just around the corner! What’s more, its location makes it one of Cap Ferret’s most popular campsites.
8. Flower Camping La Canadienne
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, mobile homes
Assets : a beautiful aquatic area
This charming 4-star campsite lies on the border between Arès and Lège-Cap-Ferret. Ideally located near the salt meadows, it’s the perfect place to discover the region and enjoy the beaches of Arcachon. On site, you’ll enjoy a lovely heated aquatic area with swimming pool.
Offering a wide range of services, this campsite is undoubtedly one of the best in the region.
9. Camping les Ecureuils
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, chalets
Assets : a beautiful swimming pool, a beautiful setting
Located in the heart of Arès, this 3-star campsite welcomes you in a warm, family atmosphere. It also boasts a beautiful swimming pool and all the services you need for a pleasant stay near the ocean. Bordered by the cycle path, the campsite also offers bike rentals for touring the region.
10. Camping Pasteur
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, mobile homes
Assets: good location for discovering the region
Located in the heart of Arès, in a quiet area, this 3-star campsite welcomes you to the Arcachon Basin. Small and charming, it also boasts a lovely swimming pool. The campsite is within easy reach of the beach, restaurants, shops and markets on foot or by bike. The ocean is also within easy reach, either by car or via the cycle path.
11. Camping Aux couleurs du Ferret
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Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, cabins, chalets
Assets: a green and tranquil setting, ideally located in Lège-Cap-Ferret
Located at the entrance to the Cap-Ferret peninsula, this 3-star campsite is one of the best-rated in the region. Nestling in the heart of a 2.5-hectare pine forest, it’s the ideal place for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet.
With its snack bar and bar, it offers all the services and activities you need for a pleasant stay. This makes it one of the best campsites in Cap Ferret.