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The Rhône department has only six listed wateside campsites, with distribution shared between river, lake and pond: three establishments on river banks, two near a body of water and one close to a pond. This limited offering is explained by the very urbanised character of the department, structured around Lyon's metropolis.
The listed campsites are found principally in Beaujolais, to the north, where the Saône and its tributaries offer a more rural and green setting, suitable for family camping. Bodies of water, less numerous, complete an offering that remains modest compared to neighbouring Ain or Isère departments.
With only six campsites, Rhône is not a major destination for wateside camping, but nonetheless offers a few local addresses for residents of Lyon and its conurbation.
The Rhône department is dominated by the Lyon metropolis, a city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its historic centre, traboules and recognised gastronomic heritage. The Saône and Rhône quays, recently redeveloped, offer appreciated walks in the city's heart. The basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which dominates the city from its hilltop, offers a remarkable viewpoint over the conurbation and the Alps on clear days.
To the north of the department, the Beaujolais vineyard unfolds its hillsides between golden stone villages and tasting cellars, in a rolling landscape quite different from Lyon's conurbation. The Lyon hills, to the west, complete the natural offering with viewpoints over the Rhône valley.
Between exceptional urban heritage and the Beaujolais vineyard, the department combines urban tourism and nearby rural getaways.
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| Campsite | Rating | by the river | by the lake | by the pond | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Col de La Luere | 2 ★ | ✓ | — | — | — | 2.7/5 |
| Camping Les Rives de Condrieu | 4 ★ | — | ✓ | — | — | 4.0/5 |
| Camping Au Coeur des Monts | — | — | — | ✓ | — | 4.2/5 |
| Camping D’hurongues | 4 ★ | ✓ | — | — | — | 3.8/5 |
| Camping Les Portes du Beaujolais | 4 ★ | ✓ | — | — | — | 3.7/5 |
