Camping in nature - an unspoiled environment in Dordogne

What's better than setting up camp at a campsite surrounded by nature to explore the Dordogne, a department is the very essence of "nature holidays"? Rivers flow through the limestone hills. The woods change colours every season. The vineyards show promises of many convivial moments. In Périgord, the whole realm of nature awaits you!

The Dordogne is one of the largest departments in France. Leave the main road behind you and take the smaller, lesser-known roads into the countryside and through its peaceful forests. At any moment, you may discover a deer crossing the road or see the sun rays piercing through the trees.  

In this part of France, the climate has helped create a wide diversity of landscapes and protected biodiversity. Camping surrounded by nature in this area will be a great opportunity to spend some time in the Biosphere Reserve of Dordogne. A biosphere's official definition says that they are places to learn about the protection of the environment and sustainability which means these nature reserves are like workshops for a more responsible future and, obviously, preserved areas. Wouldn’t a camping pitch for your tent or caravan be a perfect base to discover just that? Or book accommodation on site such as a mobile home overlooking the river or a cabin up in the trees and your campsite in nature will become the place to wake up to birdsong and go to sleep listening to the water flowing down river.

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Do you enjoy active holidays? Experience outdoor adventure by staying at one of the Dordogne and Périgord campsites in nature. The Périgord offers a multitude of outdoor activities and many are available directly from your campsite. Thousands of kilometres of marked hiking trails are waiting to be discovered by you and your family. If cycling and mountain biking is more your thing, the Dordogne has a large network of marked trails to discover the surrounding countryside from your bicycle saddle. Talking about saddles, the Dordogne offers plenty of opportunities to explore its beautiful nature on horseback, whether you are an experienced rider or a complete novice. And of course, if we think of the Dordogne and the Périgord, we think of its rivers. Many have natural beaches which are close to our campsites or even directly accessible from the campsite, giving you a great opportunity to go for a morning swim or a quick dip after an afternoon hiking or hours of fun splashing about with the family and going for short trips downstream with an inflatable rubber tube. The rivers offer the chance to enjoy many more water-based activities and why not discover the beautiful scenery of the Dordogne and the Périgord by canoeing, paddleboarding or kayaking down river.  

The geological formation of this part of France offers many more opportunities of land-based activities both above and below ground. There are caves to explore and cliffs to climb. The Dordogne offers activities for all ages. Children and adults, whether you are with family or friends, whether you are a thrill-seeker or enjoy spending the day taking photographs of butterflies and flowers, camping in nature at a campsite of the Dordogne and Périgord, will make you want to come back on holiday year after year.

Most of the Dordogne's camping places have swimming pools, water parks with slides, onsite activities organised by the animation team and camping pitches that are set amongst the trees. As an added bonus the sites often have either direct or nearby access to one the Dordogne’s many beautiful rivers. allowing you and your family a chance to get a 100 % immersion into nature by going for open water swims - an unparalleled and genuine "nature camping" experience for sure! The "Dordogne" and "Perigord" are the region’s names but also the name of its rivers.

There are large number of registered canoeing and outdoor activity companies along the Dordogne, Vézère, l'Isle, Dronne and l'Auvézère rivers, which give you possibilities to choose your way to discover this part of France by paddling on the rivers or exploring its caves and canyons. Some of the nature campsites listed here offer rental service and excursions on site or via a local partner. Whatever you chose, what a lovely way to discover the Dordogne department isn't it?

Varied landscapes, nature parks, biosphere reserve, rivers, lakes - Périgord is a perfect destination in France for those who love nature. On our website you have the opportunity to read the reviews of previous holidaymakers the Dordogne who have spent their holiday at our campsites. Like them before you the best way to make the most of all what the Dordogne and Périgord have to offer is to pitch your tent, park your caravan or camper or book a mobile home at a campsite surrounded by nature of course!