Depending where you stay, there’s usually a whole host of family activities either on-site or just off-site. We’ve been to campsites with horse riding, tree top climbing, kayaking, mini golf and bumper boats. Here’s what you can expect as standard at most Eurocamps.
What facilities does a Eurocamp have?
Every Eurocamp park has a pool, a kids’ club, a play park and some kind of food option on site. Bigger resorts add sports courts, treetop climbing, spas and multiple restaurants. Smaller parcs keep it simple: one pool, one snack bar, one play area, and they lean on the town or supermarket next door for the rest. Here’s what to actually expect, section by section.
Eurocamps with pools and water parks
Many Eurocamp campsites and resorts feature water slides, splash pools and even lazy rivers. It’s one of our favourite Eurocamp features as our girls LOVE the water. We’ve written a post with our favourite waterslide campsites here. Eurocamp also has its own list of parcs with the biggest water parks.
Quick tip: always check pool opening times for your dates. We’ve turned up in early April before and found the pools hadn’t opened for the season yet.
Eurocamp swimming pool rules
The safety rules in Europe are generally a little more relaxed than the UK. It’s not unusual to see children bombing, diving, throwing balls and riding slides they’re too little for.
HOWEVER, there is one MASSIVE rule that divides English speakers…
- The Speedo Rule on Eurocamp’s in France!
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In France, mandated by law, it is obligatory to wear tight fitting swimwear. This includes speedos, jammers and swim briefs for men, basically anything that isn’t board shorts. For more information about the Swimwear rule in France we’ve written this post on Speedo-Free Eurocamp Holidays in France
- The Swim Cap Rule In Italian Campsites
Whilst it’s not always obligatory, some Italian Eurocamps ask you to wear a swim cap. It’s meant to keep the pool water cleaner by cutting down on hair and other debris. We haven’t had a swim cap rule enforced at the Italian parcs we’ve been to (Norcenni Girasole among them), but it varies by site, so check before you pack.
However, you are allowed to wear swimshorts generally here, but double check where you are planning to stay to make sure. Our Facebook group is a great place for asking questions on specific campsites.
Kids’ Club
A kids’ club is a supervised programme of games and activities run by English-speaking animators, either through Eurocamp or the campsite’s own team. Starting ages vary by parc: Le Ruisseau runs 4-7 and 8-11 groups, Sandaya L’Orée du Bois starts at 5. Always check the age range before you book if it matters to you. We loved the Eurocamp Fun Station kids’ club at Camping Bel: the team were Irish, English was their first language and our girls warmed to them straight away. It’s also a decent window for the grown-ups to grab a coffee or head to the spa.
Parks, bouncy castles and climbing frames
We love a campsite with a bouncy castle. Well, I say we, but actually I’m terrified of them (especially when they’re busy); the girls LOVE them. Not every campsite has one, but you can count on there being a decent play park. These spaces are one of the main reasons we keep coming back to Eurocamp holidays: there’s always something for the kids to do between the pool and dinner.
Sports Facilities
From tennis courts to football pitches and mini golf, there’s plenty to keep active kids (and adults) busy. At Les Ormes you can even play real golf, or try footgolf (football meets golf on an oversized course). Tennis courts there cost 6 euros an hour to hire, and archery lessons are 12 euros for 45 minutes if you’re 7 or over. Plenty of the bigger Eurocamps now have on-site gyms, spas and adult exercise areas too.
Do Eurocamp sites have restaurants and other food facilities?
Yes. Most Eurocamp sites have at least a snack bar or takeaway, and bigger resorts like Le Vieux Port run several full restaurants plus a tapas bar. Plenty of families still cook in their accommodation or bbq outside, but you’re never stuck for an option if you’d rather not.
What other facilities are available on Eurocamp campsites?
If a Eurocamp doesn’t have a facility on-site, it’s usually because there’s one right next door. Domaine du Clarys doesn’t have its own shop, but there’s a gate straight into the Super U next door. Other parcs, like Les Ormes, are rammed with extras: climbing walls, bouncy castles, treetop climbing and a full golf course. Every Eurocamp is different, so check the specific parc on Eurocamp before you book if a facility is a must-have.
- Shops
- Restaurant
- Takeaway
- Bar
- Arcade
- Entertainment
- Bakery
- And all the family friendly activities listed above
Eurocamp facilities: your questions answered
What age do Eurocamp kids’ clubs start?
It depends on the parc. Le Ruisseau runs a 4-7 group, Sandaya L’Orée du Bois starts at 5, and some resorts like Playa Montroig offer a club for 3 year olds. Check the specific parc page before you book if your child’s age is on the edge of a group.
Do all Eurocamp sites have a pool?
The vast majority do, and most have slides or a splash park too. Pools aren’t always open for the full season though, so always check opening dates against your travel dates before you book, especially for early April or late October trips.
Is the speedo rule enforced everywhere in France?
It’s the law at public and campsite pools across France, but how strictly it’s checked varies by site and by lifeguard. Mike wore board shorts over jammers at La Vallée, ready to strip down if challenged, and was never stopped. Other families report being turned away from the pool steps. Pack tight-fitting swimwear and you won’t have to find out which kind of day you’ll get.
Do Eurocamp sites have shops?
Most do, but not all. If a parc doesn’t have its own shop, like Domaine du Clarys, it’s usually because there’s a supermarket right next to the site instead. Worth checking before you travel if you’re planning to shop on-site rather than bringing supplies.
More of our Eurocamp guides
This page is part of our Eurocamp holiday guide, which covers everything from who Eurocamp are to the best parcs in each country.
