Camping de la Forêt

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Shaded grass and gravel pitches
New
Pitch bordered by hedges for privacy
Exterior of the two-bed unit
Exterior of a one-bed with covered decking

  • Quiet and leafy family site on the side of Lac du Der in the Marne
  • Multi-use path round the lake; Vitry-le-François about an hour by bike
  • 100 metres from a lakeside beach; pool and snack bar in high season
Well, Camping de la Foret is certainly very aptly named. Sitting five minutes’ drive from Arrigny in the rural Marne region, this laidback family hideaway is well sheltered from the summer sun as it’s tucked under a canopy of mature trees. The site is also slap bang on the side of Lac du Der, one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. About 100 metres through the trees from the accommodation is a sandy beach, where you can swim, fish or practise watersports and let younger kids loose on the playground. If you’re not a fan of swimming in open water, there’s also an outdoor pool on site, open from mid June to August 31. The informal snack bar also opens in high season, but you’re only a short journey by car from cafés and pizzerias in Arrigny if you’re staying outside peak holiday time. Lots of landscaping and hedges round and about the site keeps pitches nice and private, and there’s a designated washing-up area as well as a launderette and drying room for keeping on top of the chores.

Campground type

Caravan sites 100
RV & Motorhome sites 100
Tent sites 100
Caravans for hire 35
Open now
Opens 4 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 16 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Site types & availability

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping de la Forêt

Presqu'ile de Larzicourt

Arrigny

Marne

France

51290

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

48.60403°N
4.71489°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

Athletic families will find much to keep them on their toes. You can circumnavigate Lac du Der by bike, rollerblade or on foot along the 38-km multi-use path, adding on an optional extension for cyclists to Vitry-le-François, with its fine Italianate town centre, or Saint-Dizier (both just over an hour by bike), for a meander around the impressive 17th-century ramparts. If you’re chasing still more activity, there’s a treetop adventure course at the sports centre in lakeside Giffaumont-Champaubert (10 minutes’ drive), where you can also learn to sail dinghies, kayak out onto the lake or play hotly contested games of pétanque. When the energy levels of your offspring are waning, they’ll appreciate the chance to cuddle goats, llamas and cute Valais Blacknose sheep at the Ferme Pédagogique du Grand Der (10 minutes). And should you feel like following more grown-up pursuits, Vitry-le-François is the gateway to tastings in the champagne vineyards of the Côteaux Vitryats.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de la Forêt have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping de la Forêt dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de la Forêt? Athletic families will find much to keep them on their toes. You can circumnavigate Lac du Der by bike, rollerblade or on foot along the 38-km multi-use path, adding on an optional … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de la Forêt?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de la Forêt? From $32.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.