Camping Le Calatrin

From €20.30 For 1 night, 2 adults 8.7 35 reviews
The lake's shore (added by manager 30 Nov 2022)
Looking across the site (added by manager 17 sep 2016)
Fancy a swim? (added by manager 18 sep 2016)
View of the lake (added by manager 17 may 2017)

  • Peaceful site on the shore of spectacular Paladru lake
  • Watersports, cycling, fishing and hikes all easily accessible
  • Games room, barbecues and activities
Watery peace on the shores of a splendidly pretty blue lake (do see pics), spectacular views of said lake from each and every pitch, and kayaking, fishing, sailing and ambling all around… what a relaxing time will surely be had at Camping le Calatrin. The lush neighbouring lake is Paladru in the Isère department of the Rhône-Alps, the fifth biggest natural lake in la France and a prime spot for watersports, cycling and summer swimming. More of the same can be had all around the Chartreuse Regional Nature Park, about 21 kilometres from the lake's eponymous town of Paladru. Camping le Calatrin is a big, laidback and family-friendly site with the aim of making guests' stays as easy as possible: fresh bread can be delivered to your pitch every morning on request, barbecues are all set up for guests' use, and kids have plenty to keep them with a games room and ping pong table. Sports and cultural activities are run for all ages by the friendly site team and welcome drinks are offered on arrival. The site also has a laundry, toilets and showers and a parent and baby washroom.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site 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.
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 30/09.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Reviews

91%

would recommend this site to a friend

89%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful scenery

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Samantha W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Absolutely beautiful spot, gorgeous lake view, clean sanitaries (the only showers on our trip where you could turn the tap on and not have to keep pressing the button!) There's a small grocery store on site, that sold beer which was a plus! Great for walking.

Disliked: Quite a way from shops etc but great spot

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ottimo

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
MILENA M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Il gestore molto gentile e disponibile. Piazzole molto ampie. vista incantevole.

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perfect for my needs

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Gareth w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: hospitality and helpfulness of staff

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Amazing location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Sylwia R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Amazing location by a beautiful lake. Very friendly staff and good washing facilities. Fresh baguettes delivered to your tent in the morning. Definitely would like to go back.

Disliked: I think it would be good to have at least hand soap in the bathrooms. Toilet paper would be good too.

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da provare

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Carlo L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: mi è piaciuto tutto e senza voler semplificare.. il campeggio è posto in una posizione comoda sia da un punto di vista logistico per arrivarci con un veicolo e vicino al paese. Oltre alla posizione anche la struttura del campeggio ha confermato quanto ci è stato presentato dal motore di ricerca. Una "lingua" di terra che dalla strada porta direttamente ad un fantastico lago dalle acque chiare ed invitanti. Piazzole comode e ben accessibili con tutti i servizi comodi. servizi e pulizia più che adeguati. Simpaticissimi ed accoglienti i Ragazzi della reception che ci hanno ospitato con attenzione ma senza essere invasivi. Ottima l'idea di far arrivare in campeggio artigiani culinari che propongono deliziose specialità. prezzo più che adeguato e gestione prenotazione perfetta sia dal sito che in loco

Disliked: avere pochi giorni

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Emplacement agréable…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Emplacement agréable

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Good facilities friendly welcoming staff and easy level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Eleanor R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful views across the lake. Amazing double rainbow with evening sunset across the water. Breakfast arriving in the morning to our campervan. Great swimming and our dog living being so close to the water to play in. Would definitely return.

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Great stay

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Reanna T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: The facilities were clean and convenient , we had a lovely pitch and would happily visit again.

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Great site, really friendly staff. The lake is beautiful and when we…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Luke B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Great site, really friendly staff. The lake is beautiful and when we visited was lovely to swim in during the really hot weather. The pitches aren't very private but nevertheless we had a great one night stay here. Toilets were pretty clean but like the majority of camp sites in france, expect no toilet seat or toilet paper. Would return thanks a lot!

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Toller Platz, ist für längeren Aufenthalt zu empfehlen.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Hans U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Ruhiger Camping am See, grosszügige Parzellen und zuvorkommendes Personal. Super zum Ausspannen!

Disliked: Sanitäranlagen in Alter gekommen, aber sauber

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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/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

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

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Calatrin

799

Rue de la Morgerie

Paladru

Isère

France

38850

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.47078°N
5.54712°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

To the lake first: Camping le Calatrin is right on the shores of the glacial blue lake of Paladru, a place of many outdoor activities including watersports and fishing. Kayaks, paddleboats and paddleboards can be hired 200 metres from the site; if you're more avid about angling, you can pick up a permit from the reception team. For wanders, plentiful hiking paths around the lake will take you to different viewpoints over the water and the Isère department; a bike path is also around if you prefer to cruise about on two wheels, and horse riding is available too for those who want to canter. If you'd rather swing between branches, a treetop adventure park is a few kilometres from the site. Cultured types can get along to the big exhibition space and tastings of the Cellar and Distillery of the Grande Chartreuse in Voiron, the archaeological museum in Charavines and the Château de Virieu, built in the 15th century and now an official French monument.
  • Does Camping Le Calatrin have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Calatrin dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Calatrin? To the lake first: Camping le Calatrin is right on the shores of the glacial blue lake of Paladru, a place of many outdoor activities including watersports and fishing. Kayaks, paddleboats and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Calatrin?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Calatrin? From £17.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.