Camping Le Gabitou

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Pitches among the trees (added by manager 26 Mar 2024)
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Pitch by the side of the tarn (added by manager 27 mar 2024)
Small vehicle pitch (added by manager 27 mar 2024)
Large pitch by the river (added by manager 26 mar 2024)

  • Peaceful, relaxed riverside campsite in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn
  • La Malène and Cévennes National Park both 15 minutes’ drive
  • River beach and bar, canoe and paddleboard rental, pétanque court
Tucked into the Gorges du Tarn on the banks of its namesake river, Camping Le Gabitou in Lozère is a wonderfully laid-back sort of site with just a few pitches overlooking the river and shaded under trees. Set 15 minutes’ drive from the gorgeous village of La Malène, which squats below towering cliffs, this spot may be peaceful and relaxed, but there’s no shortage of stuff to do. Anglers can fish for trout in the river and grill them on the camp’s barbecue for supper, while kids can swim in the Tarn or families get together to play rousing games of pétanque. Hire canoes and paddleboards from helpful campsite owner Muriel to splash up and down the river, rent bikes in La Malène to explore the region, or forego all that and simply hang out in the alfresco riverside bar on site. On the edge of Cévennes National Park – UNESCO-listed for its spectacular rugged landscapes – the campsite is also in the largest International Dark Sky Reserve in Europe. On clear nights, don’t miss the chance to lie back on the river bank and watch the celestial show taking place up above. Le Gabitou is also something of a wildlife haven, so if you stay quiet as you go about your day, you might chance upon beavers in the water and vultures flying high above you in the gorge.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens 15 June
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 15 Jun to

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Beach access

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site cafe

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Camping Le Gabitou

Route de Millau

La Malène

Lozère

France

48210

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.31266°N
3.3369°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

A whole bunch of activities are available in the Cévennes National Park (15 minutes’ drive), from horse riding to mountain biking and climbing. Try canyoning and scrambling up the via ferrata course at La Maison du Plein Air des Gorges du Tarn (10 minutes), or go climbing on the limestone escarpments of the Parc Naturel des Grands Causses (half an hour). You can also pick up canoes on site and paddle down the River Tarn to the soaring river bridge at Saint-Chély-du-Tarn (10 minutes by road); take provisions with you for a picnic on the river beach overlooking the bridge. Have a potter around the attractive stone-built hamlet with its backdrop of sheer cliffs, and then head up to Le Saltadou observation point (20 minutes) for spectacular views over the Gorges du Tarn. La Malène (15 minutes) is another pretty Lozère village; have a wander through its cobbled streets to the 12th-century Romanesque church and the troglodyte caves at the foot of the gorge walls. For all you keen walkers, it’s also on the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn long-distance hiking route.

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  • Does Camping Le Gabitou have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Gabitou dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Gabitou? A whole bunch of activities are available in the Cévennes National Park (15 minutes’ drive), from horse riding to mountain biking and climbing. Try canyoning and scrambling up the via ferrata course … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Gabitou?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Gabitou? From £11.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.