What’s the best campsite in the Baie de Somme? Our selection of 7 must-see addresses
Between fine sandy beaches, pebble beaches, dunes, marshes and medieval towns, the Baie de Somme concentrates within a few kilometers a diversity of landscapes and atmospheres that make it one of the most attractive nature destinations in northern France. And to make the most of it, camping remains the most popular form of accommodation – as long as you choose the right one.
Whether it’s an indoor swimming pool or a quiet pine forest, a fully-equipped mobile home or a pitch under the trees, entertainment for children or absolute peace and quiet for couples: every campsite in the bay has its own personality. Here’s our selection of 7 addresses, from the north to the south of the bay, to help you find the Baie de Somme campsite that’s right for you.
The 7 best campsites in the Baie de Somme at a glance
- Les Galets de la Mollière (Cayeux): nature campsite with heated pool, mobile homes and pitches 800 m from the beach, ideal spot to see the Hourdel seals.
- Le Royon (Fort-Mahon): seaside campsite with water park, close to the beach and water sports.
- Les Roses (Quend-Plage): large open spaces, indoor pool, close to Parc du Marquenterre.
- La Prairie (Le Crotoy): campsite with heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room.
- La Croix l’Abbé (Saint-Valery): family campsite with kids’ club, medieval town on foot.
- Le Walric (Saint-Valery): camper pitches, mobile homes, indoor pool, authentic spirit.
- Le Bois de Pins (Cayeux): 100% natural campsite for campers, pine forest, silence, pebble beach, zero entertainment.
Camping Le Royon in Fort-Mahon-Plage
Family-friendly, close to beach and resort
At the top of the bay, Fort-Mahon-Plage sets the tone: a huge sandy beach, sand yachting, kitesurfing and the Belle-Dune Aquaclub just a stone’s throw away.
The 4-star Fort-Mahon Le Royon campsite fits perfectly into this setting. Situated 2 km from the beach, it’s all about movement and water fun, with a heated indoor water park equipped with slides – ideal for days when the wind is too strong to stay on the beach. It’s a campsite geared towards active leisure, perfect for families who want to combine beach, water sports and comfortable mobile homes without worrying about the fickle weather on the Picardy coast.
What we love: the immediate proximity of water sports and the Belle-Dune golf course, for a 100% seaside holiday.
Camping Les Roses in Quend-Plage-les-Pins
Close to nature and the beach
The 4-star Les Roses campsite in Quend-Plage impresses with its size: 264 pitches on a 9-hectare wooded meadow. There’s no shortage of space, even in the middle of July. It’s a campsite that feels like a real vacation village, with all the amenities you’d expect: indoor water park with heated pool and waterslide, entertainment for children and teenagers, and modern, fully-equipped mobile homes.
Its proximity to the Parc du Marquenterre – one of France’s largest bird parks – and the cycle paths that run along the bay make it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The sandy beach is just 3 km away.
What we love: the feeling of being able to breathe even in high season, in a domain large enough to never feel cramped.
Camping La Prairie Le Crotoy
Comfort and modernity in the heart of nature
Le Crotoy enjoys a rare privilege in the Baie de Somme: the only south-facing beach. And the 4-star La Prairie campsite makes the most of it.
Located 200 meters from the beach and just a few minutes’ walk from the fishing port and village shops, it offers the luxury of leaving your car in the parking lot for your entire stay.
But it’s the pool area that really sets it apart from the competition: in addition to a heated indoor pool with waterslides, it features a swim lane with current – a rarity at campsites in the region – as well as a sauna and steam room.
For families who don’t want to sacrifice anything between wellness, beach and lively village, La Prairie is a premium choice.
What we love: being able to go from the beach to the hammam in less than ten minutes, without a car.
Camping La Croix l’Abbé in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Charm and comfort in the Baie de Somme
In Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, the medieval town where Joan of Arc was imprisoned before being taken to Rouen, the 4-star La Croix l’Abbé campsite is all-in-one.
Located 800 meters from the bay, it ticks all the boxes for a successful family holiday: heated indoor pool area with whirlpool and massage jets, kids’ and teens’ club, fitness room, on-site restaurant.
It’s the ideal address for families who want to enjoy both the facilities of the campsite and the cultural richness of Saint-Valery – the Baie de Somme steam train leaves from here, the medieval streets are a stone’s throw away, and seal-watching boat trips leave from the nearby port.
What we like: the perfect balance between premium comfort, children’s entertainment and cultural heritage within walking distance.
Camping Le Walric in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Family atmosphere, between nature and culture
Also in Saint-Valery, Le Walric occupies a 6-hectare wooded meadow in the upper part of the medieval town. It’s the only campsite in our selection to offer a large number of bare pitches for tent, caravan or motorhome campers – a rare advantage in a region where mobile homes tend to monopolize space.
Le 4-star Le Walric campsite in Saint-Valery cultivates an authentic spirit: heated indoor pool, tennis court, snack bar, fresh bread in the morning, grocery store and food-trucks in season. It’s all there, without ostentation. And for culture lovers, the cobbled streets of Saint-Valery and the Chapelle des Marins are just a few minutes’ walk away.
What we love: the atmosphere of a true family campsite, with more tent pitches than any other campsite on the bay.
Camping Le Bois de Pins in Cayeux-sur-Mer
Authentic camping spirit
In Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, the medieval town where Joan of Arc was imprisoned before being taken to Rouen, the 4-star La Croix l’Abbé campsite plays the all-in-one card.
Located 800 meters from the bay, it ticks all the boxes for a successful family holiday: heated indoor pool area with whirlpool and massage jets, kids’ and teens’ club, fitness room, on-site restaurant.
It’s the ideal address for families who want to enjoy both the facilities of the campsite and the cultural richness of Saint-Valery – the Baie de Somme steam train leaves from here, the medieval streets are a stone’s throw away, and seal-watching boat trips leave from the nearby port.
What we like: the perfect balance between premium comfort, children’s entertainment and cultural heritage within walking distance.
Camping Les Galets de la Mollière in Cayeux-sur-mer
Close to beaches, coast and seals
What if the best campsite on the Baie de Somme was also the most discreet ?
Set in a 6-hectare wooded meadow in the peaceful hamlet of La Mollière, the 3-star campsite Les Galets de la Mollière combines what is often lacking elsewhere: spacious, shaded pitches , modern, comfortable mobile homes and a much-appreciated heated swimming pool.
And above all, an exceptional location 800 meters from the beach and just a few pedal strokes from the Pointe du Hourdel, one of the bestseal-watching spots.
This is a campsite that doesn’t try to do too much. We come for the Baie de Somme as it is: wild, luminous, both intimate and spectacular. The Vélomaritime passes close by, the coastal paths are direct, and the fishing villages of Saint-Valery and Le Crotoy are easily reached by bike.
Open from April to November, it welcomes families, couples, hikers and camper vans.
What you’ll love: everything. The authenticity of the place, the calm of La Mollière, the bike path that leads to the seals, and that special Picardy coastal light you can’t find anywhere else.
