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Camping River

Mรฉolans-Revel, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

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Number of persons 5
Pets allowed
Activities
Outdoor pool
WiFi

Small and quiet campsite in the Southeastern Alps

Camping River is a small and quiet campsite with about 40 pitches, beautifully located by the fast-flowing Ubaye River at an altitude of 935 meters. This charming campsite offers everything you need for a relaxing family vacation in nature: a cozy bar with a terrace, fresh bread and croissants daily on order, and a restaurant where you can enjoy pizzas and snacks from 5:00 PM. For water lovers, there is a separate swimming and play pond, as well as a small, heated outdoor pool. Children can have fun in the playground with a sandbox. The campsite is the perfect base for nature, sports, and water enthusiasts, with plenty of activities such as rafting, mountain hiking, mountain biking, trout fishing, and more. Just 10 minutes away, you will find the lively town of Barcelonnette with its Mexican history, cozy terraces, restaurants, and boutiques.

Tip: Through the digital local guide of Camping River, you will find more information about facilities, events, and attractions in the area.

  • Small-scale and personal: With around 40 pitches, Camping River offers an intimate and peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy personal attention and a friendly, informal ambiance.
  • Paradise for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts: Located in the mountains and right by the Ubaye River, Camping River is perfect for lovers of nature and adventurous sports like rafting, mountain hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, paragliding, and abseiling. The campsite borders the majestic Mercantour National Park and lies at the foot of the unique Vallon Laverq. Note: Swimming in the river is not allowed.
  • Water fun for all ages: Enjoy the separate swimming and play pond with a sandy beach and a small boat that is free to use. There is also a small, heated outdoor pool for extra swimming fun.
Food & drinks
  • Restaurant
  • Take away
  • Fresh bread (on order)
  • Terrace
  • Camping shop
Swimming & relaxation
  • Swimming and play pond
  • Outdoor pool
Sports & activities
  • Fishing opportunity
  • Table football
  • Table tennis
  • Jeu de Boules
Entertainment & children
  • Playground
  • Organized activities and games
Surroundings
  • River Ubaye
  • Rafting โ‚ฌ
  • Mountain biking โ‚ฌ
  • Horseback riding โ‚ฌ
  • Paragliding โ‚ฌ
  • Abseiling โ‚ฌ
Other
  • Laundry โ‚ฌ
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi available at the reception and on the terrace
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Address
Camping River
Le Martinet
04340 Mรฉolans-Revel
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (France)

Surroundings
Camping River, located in the beautiful Ubaye Valley at the edge of the Mercantour National Park, is an ideal base for active families. The impressive nature around the campsite, with rugged mountains, clear rivers, and forests, invites all kinds of adventures. For families who love sports and action, there are plenty of opportunities: hiking, cycling, climbing, and water sports are all options. Looking for more challenges? There are also activities such as canyoning, rafting, and even paragliding.

Just a 10-minute drive away is Barcelonnette, a charming town with a Mexican history. Here you can enjoy cozy terraces, nice restaurants, and shops. The town offers three large supermarkets, perfect for your daily groceries.

Camping River also provides access to the Transubayenne VTT route, a challenging 80 km mountain biking route. The surroundings are surrounded by seven impressive mountain passes, ideal for cyclists and hikers.

Opening hours of the campsite 
From 3 May to 29 September 2026

Reception opening hours 
Low season: 08:00 to 10:30, 17:00 to 19:00
High season: 08:00 to 12:00, 14:00 to 18:00

Late check in?
Do you expect to arrive after 18:00? Then please contact reception directly before 18:00 on +33 (0)4 92 85 57 13, if this number is not available please contact: +33 (0)777 86 93 65. After 18:00, you can check in at the bar. They will be happy to help you.

Restaurant opening hours 

  • A small shop is available during reception opening hours.
    The bar is open all season during reception hours. On Mondays, the bar is open until 19:00. The restaurant is open on weekends from 18:30 - 21:00 in June and September.
  • In July and August, the restaurant is open every day except Mondays from 18:30 - 21:00. On Mondays, the restaurant is closed, but the bar is open until 19:00.

  • Let op, toeristenbelasting dient ter plekke te worden betaald. De toeristenbelasting bedraagt โ‚ฌ0,65 p.p.p.n.Te betalen vanaf 18 jaar.
     
  • De camping is autovrij. Autoโ€™s parkeer je op de centrale parkeerplaats aan het begin van de camping.

You can check in at the River campsite from 4:00 pm. On the day before departure, check-out is by 10:00 am.

Late check in?
Do you expect to arrive after 18:00? Then please contact reception directly before 18:00 on +33 (0)4 92 85 57 13, if this number is not available please contact: +33 (0)777 86 93 65. After 18:00, you can check in at the bar. They will be happy to help you.

Located in Mรฉolans-Revel, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, River campsite is easily accessible by car.

It leads you through the beautiful Southeastern Alps. From Utrecht, the travel distance is about 1,150 km, which means a journey time of about 11.5 hours, depending on traffic and the route you choose.

This area has a lovely Mediterranean climate with around 300 days of sunshine a year. Due to its altitude, it is almost never too hot during the day, and the river provides a cooling breeze. In the mountains, however, it can cool down to 10-15 degrees in the evening and at night. So make sure you have plenty of warm clothes with you.

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34 reviews
Henk R.
8.4
Jun 2026
Heerlijk ruime tent met de nodige kampeerluxe. Fijne camping in de Drรดme.
Camping River | Villatent Wood | 5 pers.
Mart A.
8.4
Aug 2025
We hebben een heerlijke vakantie gehad op camping River. De tent was prima en goed uitgerust. De camping en de campingeigenaar waren top. Hoewel we het prima hebben gehad vond ik de prijs die we betaalden aan de hoge kant
Camping River | Villatent Wood | 5 pers.
Roselinde`` v.
9
Jul 2024
De tent stond op een fijne plek. De eigenaren zijn erg vriendelijk en de omgeving is prachtig.
Camping River | Villatent Wood | 5 pers.
Suzanne L.
8
Aug 2023
Aardige eigenaren
Camping River | Villatent Wood | 5 pers.
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