{"id":4210,"date":"2026-10-02T08:43:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T06:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingdelacroze.com\/?p=4210"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:32:15","slug":"top-5-campsites-puy-de-dome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campingdelacroze.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-campsites-puy-de-dome\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Campsites in the Puy-de-D\u00f4me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for a reliable campsite in the Puy-de-D\u00f4me<\/a> for your next holiday?<\/em> Between lakes, volcanoes and spa towns, the department has no shortage of great addresses. Here’s our top 5, with Camping de la Croze, in Ch\u00e2tel-Guyon, leading the way \u2014 our favourite for a family stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Camping de la Croze \u2014 Ch\u00e2tel-Guyon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ch\u00e2tel-Guyon (63) \u00b7 3\u2605 \u00b7 4.6\/5 (643 Google reviews) \u00b7 4.7\/5 (136 TripAdvisor reviews)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set in Saint-Hippolyte, 2.4 km from the Ch\u00e2tel-Guyon thermal spa and 30 minutes from the Puy de D\u00f4me and Vulcania, Camping de la Croze<\/a> checks every box for a great family stay: a heated pool with paddling pool, comfortable mobile homes and chalets<\/a>, spacious pitches from 80 to 110 m\u00b2, a snack bar, laundry, and gentle entertainment (trampolines, table tennis, petanque, pony rides). Reviews especially praise the welcome, cleanliness and quiet atmosphere \u2014 with no evening entertainment, to keep that family feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Camping Le Repos du Baladin \u2014 Murol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Murol (63) \u00b7 3\u2605 \u00b7 4.6\/5 (511 reviews)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the heart of the Volcans d’Auvergne Regional Nature Park, facing a 12th-century castle, this campsite<\/a> offers two heated pools (one indoor with a jacuzzi), a free kids’ club in summer, and direct access to the 650 km of trails in the Sancy massif and Lake Chambon. An excellent choice for hiking families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Camping Le Chanset \u2014 Ceyrat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ceyrat (63) \u00b7 3\u2605 \u00b7 4\/5 (566 reviews)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A municipal campsite<\/a> renovated in 2017, just outside Clermont-Ferrand. Heated outdoor pool, mini-golf, tennis, wooden cabins and upscale chalets: a good option for combining the city with nature without straying from the Puy-de-D\u00f4me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Camping Le Pr\u00e9 des Laveuses \u2014 Cournon-d’Auvergne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cournon-d’Auvergne (63) \u00b7 3\u2605 \u00b7 4\/5 (867 reviews)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set on the banks of the Allier, right next to a water sports centre, this campsite<\/a> focuses on its green setting and shaded pitches rather than high-end luxury. A pool with waterslide, an on-site restaurant, riverside walking trails: a practical and affordable address near Clermont-Ferrand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Camping Municipal du Mas \u2014 Issoire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Issoire (63) \u00b7 3\u2605 \u00b7 3.7\/5 (31 reviews)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the shores of Lac du Mas, 2 km from Issoire town centre, this municipal campsite<\/a> enjoys a pleasant natural setting over 5 hectares (133 pitches) and direct access to the lake’s water activities (swimming, canoe-kayak). Mini-golf, table tennis and playgrounds round out the offer: a simple, affordable address for anyone who wants above all to be close to the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This ranking is based on three concrete criteria: verified customer reviews (Google and TripAdvisor), the facilities actually available on site (pool, entertainment, accommodation), and the location relative to the department’s main points of interest (volcanoes, lakes, spa towns). On all three counts, Camping de la Croze keeps a clear lead: its 4.6\/5 rating from over 600 reviews, its ideal location between Ch\u00e2tel-Guyon and the Puy de D\u00f4me, and its full range of family facilities make it our top pick for a great stay in the Puy-de-D\u00f4me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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