Camping Lac de Carcans

Nearby Lacanau beach (added by manager 20 Sep 2016)

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  • By the shore of Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans and in a national forest
  • Easy access to 160 kilometres of bike paths: hire bikes on site
  • Pool, sports courts, shop and summer food truck
A lake? Surrounded by forest? And 10 minutes away from two spectacular Gironde beaches? If all these are firm ticks on your holiday checklist, Camping Huttopia Lac de Carcans is your site. Bring your swimming togs, for the lake close to this family-friendly site is Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans, one of the Great Lakes of the Landes and one of the biggest in France – watersports including kayaking and windsurfing are adjacent to the park. You'll need your best pedalling legs too, as the site is also in the spectacular surrounds of the Domaine de Bombannes national forest and its long lengths of cycle paths: around 160 kilometres to tackle for the energetic. Bikes can be hired on site. A pool is among the site facilities if you prefer your dips a little less wild, and two volleyball courts, a pétanque court, a playground and two tennis courts are also around for land-based competitions. Fuel up at the grocery shop (bread and pastries in the morning much recommended), or with takeaways from the summer food truck to have around the site or on the dining terrace by the pool. Camping Lac de Carcans is 15 minutes' drive from Carcans town, via a loop around the southern shore of the lake. For day trips, Bordeaux is an hour and 15 minutes away.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Caravans for hire 10
Rent a tent 10

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

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

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

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Lac de Carcans

Bombannes

Carcans

Gironde

France

33121

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.09751°N
-1.14241°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

It's 15 minutes by car to Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans's main sands, Maubuisson beach, which has lifeguarded swimming in summer as well as cafés and restaurants for hours of lazing and gazing out over the water. More beaches, on the seashore this time, are at Carcans and Lacanau, 10 and 20 minutes' drive away; the former a good bit quieter, but the latter well worth a trip too for its spectacular long beach, sand dunes and surfing. Half an hour north, the Hourtin Dunes and Marsh National Nature Reserve covers beach, dunes and forest, and is a top pick for birdwatching and nature spotting: species to see include minks, otters, turtles and teals. The Médoc region, home to fine wines and fine vineyards, is 45 minutes' drive inland. This lush land is also home to Fort Médoc, a 17th-century fortress that's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Citadel of Blaye, its city walls, and Fort Paté, all within an hour and a half of Camping Lac de Carcans.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Carcans Ocean 2.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Nord 6.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Centre 7.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage Sud 7.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Supersud 8.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Camping Lac de Carcans have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Lac de Carcans dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Lac de Carcans? It's 15 minutes by car to Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans's main sands, Maubuisson beach, which has lifeguarded swimming in summer as well as cafés and restaurants for hours of lazing and gazing out over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Lac de Carcans?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more