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River and lake campsites in Ain

Campsites and bungalows in Ain (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)

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Cool off in the middle of nature. These campsites by rivers, lakes and reservoirs in Ain are ideal for swimming, fishing and water sports away from the coast.

Ain has 29 river and lake campsites in our guide, spread along rivers, reservoirs and inland lakes. You will find them in towns such as Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans, Priay and Reyssouze.

29 river and lake campsites in Ain in our guide.

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29 campsites · 28 towns · 16 published calendars for 2026.

See, for example, the pages of Camping Ain L'Escapade, Camping Champ d’Été, Camping Claire Rivière.

How many campsites are in this selection?

This page brings together 29 campsites included in our guide. The count refers to this selection, not to all the campsites in the area.

Which towns are they in?

The selection includes 28 towns with a registered name. Those with the most campsites are Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans (2), Priay (1), Reyssouze (1), Villieu-Loyes-Mollon (1), Seyssel (1).

What other facilities do these campsites list?

pool: 20; bungalows: 20; restaurant: 14; playground: 15; dogs allowed: 11; wifi: 15. A campsite can count in several groups. Check the conditions for each type of accommodation on its page; a facility that is not listed is not necessarily forbidden or missing.

How many have a published calendar for 2026?

16 of the 29 have a year-round or seasonal calendar published for 2026; 2 are listed as open all year round. For the rest we do not count a complete calendar here. The campsite dates do not guarantee that the pool, restaurant or other facilities are available for the whole period, or that there are places. Confirm your stay with the campsite.

Frequently asked questions

Which river or lake campsites are there in Ain?

We list campsites by rivers, lakes, ponds or reservoirs, with their location, facilities and photos.

Can you swim in the river or lake at the campsite?

It depends on each location and on local regulations. Check the campsite page and the instructions of the campsite itself before swimming.

River and lake campsites in Ain

Camping Champ d’Été in Reyssouze

Camping Champ d’Été

Reyssouze

From 27 March to 1 November

Camping Claire Rivière in Villieu-Loyes-Mollon

Camping Claire Rivière

Villieu-Loyes-Mollon

From 1 April to 15 October

Camping du Point Vert in Serrières-de-Briord

Camping du Point Vert

Serrières-de-Briord

From 4 April to 1 November

Camping sous le Moulin in Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans

Camping sous le Moulin

Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans

All year round

Camping Le Vaugrais in Artemare

Camping Le Vaugrais

Artemare

From 4 April to 20 September

Camping Municipal du Vieux Moulin in Champdor

Camping Municipal du Vieux Moulin

Champdor

All year round

Camping Les Lodges de la Viarhona in Virignin

Camping Les Lodges de la Viarhona

Virignin

From 1 April to 30 September

Camping de l'Île Chambod in Hautecourt-Romanèche

Camping de l'Île Chambod

Hautecourt-Romanèche

From 25 April to 20 September

Camping Le Valserine in Chézery-Forens

Camping Le Valserine

Chézery-Forens

From 25 April to 27 September

Camping de Chaley (Camping Municipal de Chaley) in Chaley

Camping de Chaley (Camping Municipal de Chaley)

Chaley

From 9 March to 30 September

Camping du Coq in Mantenay-Montlin

Camping du Coq

Mantenay-Montlin

Camping Les Plages de l'Ain in Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans

Camping Les Plages de l'Ain

Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans

From 15 April to 15 September

Camping du Sevron in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

Camping du Sevron

Saint-Étienne-du-Bois

Camping Le Nid du Parc in Villars-les-Dombes

Camping Le Nid du Parc

Villars-les-Dombes

From 3 April to 1 November

Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey in Matafelon-Granges

Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey

Matafelon-Granges

From 30 April to 27 September

Camping Lac Du Lit Du Roi in Massignieu-De-Rives

Camping Lac Du Lit Du Roi

Massignieu-De-Rives

Camping du Vieux Moulin in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

Camping du Vieux Moulin

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

From 3 April to 24 October

Camping Kanôpée Village in Trévoux

Camping Kanôpée Village

Trévoux

From 1 April to 30 September

Camping du Val de Saône in Thoissey

Camping du Val de Saône

Thoissey

From 3 April to 30 October

Camping L'Aincontournable in Poncin

Camping L'Aincontournable

Poncin

From 1 April to 31 October