Huttopia
Lac
de Carcans
For lovers of water sports and cycling. Camp under the pine trees, on the banks of Carcans-Hourtin lake…
Huttopia Lac de Carcans Campsite ***
Domaine de Bombannes, 33121 Carcans
“ A haven of nature between the lake and the ocean ”
Nestled under the tall pine trees of Bombannes national forest in Carcans-Maubuisson,
the campsite boasts a prime location for enjoying activities around Lake Carcans-Hourtin and the surrounding 250 hectares of pine forest…
A paradise for water sports, swimming and outdoor activities. On site, you can enjoy a beautiful heated swimming pool, a central marquee and a large sunny terrace to relax after a day of surfing or visiting the châteaux of the Medoc…
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF HUTTOPIA LAC DE CARCANS CAMPSITE
Equipped tents or Arizona lodges... The choice is yours!
The glamping experience
Camp in the midst of nature
With your tent, caravan or motorhome
A fun-filled holiday...
Unwind & spend time together…
Rates & availabilities
All our services for a hassle-free stay
Discover the region
The wonders of the Médoc and the Atlantic ocean!
IMAGINE A HOLIDAY AT LAC DE CARCANS
ALL THE USEFUL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PREPARE YOUR STAY
Café-comptoir
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Bar service
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Breakfast service
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Outdoor pool and paddling pool
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Little trappers
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Activities & Evening entertainment
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3
stars
14
hectares
280
pitches
Disabled access
ENJOY A COMFORTABLE STAY IN THE HEART OF THE PINE FOREST
Soak up the surrounding nature from your equipped tent or Arizona lodge…
At Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite, you can experience a rejuvenating break in the heart of the forest.
As a family, a couple or with friends, wake up to the sound of birdsong while enjoying all the comforts of your accommodation!
The added bonus? A large pedestrian area has been created on the campsite so you can enjoy a car-free holiday.
YOU WILL LOVE…
ARIZONA
5 pax | 2 bedrooms | Bathroom
Do you dream of accommodation combining direct contact with nature in a tent and the comfort of a wooden chalet?
Try the Arizona! With its equipped kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and terrace opening onto the forest, you can enjoy a real change of scenery under the pine trees.
Equipped kitchen | Terrace | Electric heating | Fan
OUR WOOD & CANVAS TENTS FOR A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS
THE LITTLE EXTRAS THAT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
Sheets and towels for hire
Must be booked in advance. Subject to availability.
Optional cleaning package
BBQ hire
Subject to availability.
Free baby kit (travel cot + high chair)
Outside July and August. Subject to availability.
COME AND CAMP IN THE MIDST OF THE FOREST
Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite invites you to stay in the heart of Bombannes national forest with your tent, caravan, motorhome or camper van.
Shady pitches and a calm, family-friendly forest environment await you for a relaxing holiday!
The added bonus? The campsite is partially pedestrianized, so you can enjoy a car-free holiday!
FOUR WASHROOMS FOR YOUR USE
Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite has four newly renovated washrooms. These bright and spacious facilities feature washbasins, showers, toilets, and washing-up sinks. Suitable for families, with their baby and toddler cubicles. Two of the washrooms also offer facilities designed for disabled access.
PRACTICAL SERVICES FOR CAMPERS
Fridge and barbecue hire
Subject to availability.
Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Free baby kits (travel cot + high chair)
Except July and August. Subject to availability.
CAMPING CARD
Enjoy discounted prices and free nights in the early and late season at all the Huttopia Campsites, Onlycamp and Citykamps.
*Price including 1 pitch for 2 people with electricity (+ free animal)
ALL THE HUTTOPIA SERVICES FOR A HASSLE FREE STAY
After a refreshing dip in Lake Carcans, get together on the campsite’s sunny terrace for a drink before hiring paddle boards or going for a bike ride through Bombannes forest…
THE FOOD CORNER FOR A HOLIDAY PACKED WITH FLAVOURS
Simple, quality catering and a selection of local products and wines await you at Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite.
Share some quality time at the Food Corner at Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite.
Settle back to sip a drink, enjoy an ice cream or share a delicious aperitif platter on the terrace while the children have fun in the nearby playground.
At dinner time, you can enjoy mouth-watering homemade pizzas and aperitif platters.
Fresh bread every morning
> Order your bread and pastries the day before. Because we are committed to working with local producers, the village bakery delivers to us every morning.
> Tea, coffee, orange juice, bread, jam, and pastries… Opt for a breakfast menu so you have nothing to prepare.
Café-comptoir
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Grocery
PLACES TO GET TOGETHER
Reception
Our reception team will be happy to help throughout your stay and to answer any questions you may have about setting up camp. They can also let you know any tourist information you need about the top attractions around Carcans-Maubuisson and the ocean, including the activities you can do, walking routes, the best beaches and surf sports and nicest restaurants. There is a grocery shop at reception where you can pick up all the basics!
Central Marquee
The central marquee offers a friendly atmosphere for you to read a book, play a game or sit and chat at the large tables. The ideal place to relax and enjoy quality time together!
Table football
Wifi
Playground
AND TO MAKE YOUR STAY EVEN EASIER
BBQ hire
Bed linen and towels for hire
Laundry room
End of stay cleaning
Fridge hire
Paddle boards and electric mountain bikes for hire
NEAR THE CAMPSITE
There is a small grocery shop just 100 metres from the campsite and all the main amenities in Carcans-Maubuisson town centre (4 km away), including a tourist information centre, supermarkets, bakery, and petrol station.
ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE!
SWIMMING POOL, LAKE, OR OCEAN?
Between the swimming pool, Lake Carcans and the ocean, you will be spoilt for choice for swimming!
SWIMMING POOL AND PADDLING POOL
A beautiful heated outdoor pool and paddling pool await you at Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite. What better than taking a dip and splashing about with the children on a hot summer day. And between two dives in the pool, you can bask in the sunshine or read a book on the deckchairs…
IN THE LAKE AND THE OCEAN
Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite is THE ideal destination for lovers of wild swimming.
From the campsite, you can head directly to Lake Carcans-Hourtin, which is one of the largest lakes in France, boasting beautiful beaches (250 m). You can also enjoy a range of activities there in the midst of unspoiled landscapes.
A few miles away, experience the joys of swimming in the sea with a trip to the ocean and the fine sandy beaches at Carcans Plage (6 km) and Lacanau (15 km)…
BEST OF THE SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT HUTTOPIA LAC DE CARCANS CAMPSITE
Nature explorations, wonderful encounters, regional heritage and new experiences are on the agenda!
Activities are organized 6 days a week for free and at low cost.
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Discover the reed beds
Take a stroll along the lake’s reed beds with our guide Florent, and learn to recognize and protect the different species in this fragile ecosystem.
Bike ride
Explore the landscapes of the Médoc and the Atlantic, set amidst sand dunes and lakes, with a lovely guided bike ride.
Discover the region’s landscapes
Enjoy a session combining fishing and geology, to learn how the dunes, pine forests and lakes of the Médoc developed over the centuries. A fascinating encounter with one of the region’s enthusiasts!
FRIENDLY AND FESTIVE HUTTOPIA EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
6 days a week in July and August, experience magical moments with Huttopia’s evening entertainment.
Every week
– Concerts : Gypsy jazz or folk rock? There is something for everyone!
– Shows : miming, theatre performances, magic shows…. Adults and children will all be enthralled.
– And lots of other surprises too : local produce discovery evenings, open-air films, games…
NATURE AND RURAL HERITAGE THROUGHOUT THE SEASONS
Around Carcans-Maubuisson, the Médoc offers nature, sports, and culinary delights.
With its lakes, dunes, pine forests, ocean and vineyards, the landscapes are beautiful in every season and can be enjoyed through a range of different activities.
The ideal destination to unwind and recharge your batteries!
ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES
Explore the coastline and the majestic pine forest on a classic or electric mountain bike. Whether through mud, sand or uphill, nothing will stop you! Available for daily or half-day hire directly on the campsite.
CHILDREN’S PARADISE
Ideas of children’s activities!
SUMMER LITTLE TRAPPERS
Each morning in summer (6 days a week) at Huttopia Lac de Carcans, the 5-12 year olds become Little Trappers as they enjoy fun activities always held out in the heart nature: treasure hunts, wooden hut building, Land’Art, and more!
SPORT AND LEISURE ON SITE
At Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite, there are plenty of ways to let off steam. In addition to the swimming pool, the campsite features volleyball, tennis, basketball and pétanque courts for you to have fun with family or friends. Ping-pong tables and table football also await you for some lively games throughout the day. And for an adventure in the nature, paddle boards and electric bikes can be hired on site: there is everything you need for a great holiday!
• Ping-pong • Volley ball • Table football • Basketball/Football • Pétanque court • Paddle boards and electric bikes for hire
AND WHAT CAN WE DO IF IT RAINS?
On the campsite, you can head to the Central Marquee to read a book or play board games.
Rainy days are also the ideal opportunity to discover the heritage of the Medoc and the Atlantic coast. History buffs will be fascinated by the Souvenir and Mémoire Canaulaise museums, which retrace the life of yesteryear and the traditions of the Medoc. The curious-minded will also enjoy visiting the museum at Phare de Cordouan lighthouse to learn all about the region’s lighthouses and their history.
For a gastronomic adventure, discover the Médoc’s wine estates! With its many vineyards, the region is known for its wine cellars and wine route. Rainy days are the perfect opportunity to meet small local producers, who will be happy to share their passion and ancestral knowledge with you. Some winegrowers even offer tours and activities suitable for children, for a family day out.
A UNIQUE REGION TO DISCOVER…
Between the pine forest,
Lake Carcans and the Atlantic Ocean
Holidays in Carcans are ideally spent between the lake and the ocean! Stay on the shores of Lake Carcans-Hourtin with its leisure park, just a stone’s throw from the town centre of Carcans-Maubuisson, and a few miles from Lacanau and the legendary beaches of the Atlantic coast. A multitude of activities await you, be it gentle sports or adrenaline-fuelled thrills!
It is also well worth discovering the Médoc’s unspoiled landscapes and rich wine heritage. In the heart of Bombannes national forest, Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite is the ideal starting point for exploring the many different routes through the vast Landes pine forest on foot or by bike. A destination where nature reigns supreme and you can enjoy an active holiday filled with open-air adventures…
ALL SORTS OF ACTIVITIES ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES
What can you do in the region with children (and grown ups)?
Here are some ideas, all within a 1 hour radius of Huttopia Lac de Carcans campsite.
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