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Puy-de-Dôme has 47 wateside campsites, very widely dominated by lakes: 39 establishments border a body of water, against only eight on river banks. This profile is directly linked to the chain of Puys and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, which house several lakes of volcanic origin.
Lake Chambon, Lake Aydat and Lake Guéry count among the most frequented bodies of water in the department, nestled in former craters or dammed by lava flows. Rivers, such as the Sioule or nascent Dordogne, complete the offering in surrounding valleys.
With 47 campsites, Puy-de-Dôme establishes itself as a benchmark destination for camping on a mid-mountain lake, near Clermont-Ferrand and the chain of Puys.
Puy-de-Dôme is dominated by the chain of Puys, a collection of volcanoes classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, with puy de Dôme as the highest point, accessible by a rack railway. The Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park houses several crater lakes, such as Lake Pavin or Lake Chambon, renowned for their calm waters.
Clermont-Ferrand, the department's prefecture, is distinguished by its cathedral in Volvic black lava stone and its industrial history linked to tyres. Vulcania, a park dedicated to discovering volcanology, completes the department's cultural offering.
Between sleeping volcanoes, crater lakes and industrial heritage, Puy-de-Dôme offers a unique landscape in France, conducive to hiking and calm water activities.
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| Campsite | Rating | by the lake | by the river | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Les Loges | 3 ★ | — | ✓ | — | 4.3/5 |
| Camping La Ribeyre | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | — | 4.0/5 |
| Camping Bel Air | 3 ★ | ✓ | — | — | 4.2/5 |
| Camping Le Mont Bartoux | 3 ★ | — | ✓ | — | 4.6/5 |
| Camping Le Repos du Baladin | 3 ★ | ✓ | — | — | 4.4/5 |
