7 campsites where to stay in the Bassin d’Arcachon

What if we leave for the Gironde and the Bassin d’Arcachon during the holidays? Here’s our list of campsites close to the Bassin d’Arcachon!

The Lagoon, located in the Landes de Gascogne, forms the Basin d’Arcachon as an indoor sea of 40 km2 to 155 km2 (depending on the low or high tide), between the towns of La Teste-de-Buch in the south and Lège-Cap-Ferret in the west. The area is known to host the site of the Pilat Dune, the highest natural dune in Europe (110 meters high). For a holiday in the middle of grandiose landscapes in the south-west of France, finding a campsite close to the Bassin d’Arcachon is a solution compatible with a nature stay.

From Lège-Cap-Ferret to Arès via Andernos-les-Bains and Arcachon or La Teste-de-Buch, here is our selection of some campsites around the Bassin d'Arcachon and its cities.

1. Camping Le Marache Vacances

Want to camp away from mass tourism but all by yourself near the beaches? Visit a campsite near the Bassin d’Arcachon, just like the campsite Le Marache Vacances. Located in the town of Biganos, this 4-star campsite is a bit inside the land, but is less than a kilometre from the islands of Malprat and the Plaines du Teich: the delta de la Leyre and the port of Biganos will offer beautiful nature walks.

The campsite has 109 pitches spread over two shaded hectares with swimming pool and various sports activities (velos, canoe-kayak and nautical activities). Ideal for families seeking relaxation and tranquillity.

2. Camping Le Truc Vert

Here is a name little seller and yet, this campsite close to the Arcachon Basin of four stars can fill your desire for tranquility and nature. Located in front of the Atlantic Ocean, on the western coast of the basin, 300 meters from the sandy beaches, and finally shaded by pine forests, the campsite spreads over 10 hectares in the middle of pine forest where to spend peaceful holidays. Sports activities, restaurant, bar, brewery, food, press, play area for children and lively evenings will beat your days.

3. Campsite Les Écureuils

Want a campsite around the Bassin d’Arcachon? Test for example Camping des Écureuils. It is a triple-star campground with restaurant, free wifi, swimming pool, and access to people with reduced mobility. The campsite is 900 metres from the Saint-Brice basin and water plan in Arès. It is a small family camping attention, and it has only 30 pitches.

But if you book in advance, you will have access to: indoor heated pool with solarium, paddling pool, water games, relaxation area with spa, steam bath and sauna and playgrounds (trampoline, table tennis, flipper, baby football and billiards).

4. Camping Les Goélands

Other campsite around the Bassin d’Arcachon located in Arès, the campsite des Goélands is located between the Salted Near and the domain of Saint-Brice. Many bike paths allow you to radiate in the area and discover the small oyster ports.

The land is 10 hectares of forest, where 400 pitches await their guests. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility and pets. Count between 16 € and 32 € for a location, 4 € to 6 € for electricity.

5. Camping Le Roumingue

This campsite close to the Arcachon Basin decorated with four stars is a holiday village of 32 hectares, with a kilometer of sea front, located on the commune of Lanton. It is ideal for rent studios, eco apartments, standard mobile homes and high-end. It has a water park with slides and playgrounds to entertain children. If you leave with your family, this place is ideal.

6. Camping Ker Helen

No, it is not a camp in Brittany, but a campsite around the Bassin d’Arcachon: more precisely, on the commune of Le Teich, bordering Gujan-Mestras. Surrounded by the rivers of Eyre, this campsite with swimming pool, catering, playground for children will seduce families and estivants in search of a relaxing and nature holiday.

7. Camping d’Arcachon

This 4-star campsite around the Bassin d’Arcachon is located in the centre of a pine forest near two kilometers from the city centre of Arcachon and the beaches. The offer of services and the advantages of the campsite – ocean, beaches, cinema, casino, thalasso and horse riding – will satisfy all tastes.

In terms of accommodation, you will have the choice between tent and caravan pitches and chalet or bungalow rentals.