Camping des Genêts in Gex
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Open 15 Apr → 15 Oct
The campsite
Key facts
Camping des Genêts is a 3-star campsite in Gex (Ain), open from 15 April to 15 October. Spa and wellness area, electric hook-ups and motorhome service point; 132 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 5 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentYes
- CaravanYes
- MotorhomeYes
- CampervanYes, like motorhomes
- Mobile homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowNot recorded
On site and around
Known services at the campsite: Wi-Fi, wheelchair access and open all year.
To reach Bourg-en-Bresse, the main town of the département, allow for 64 km (40 miles) as the crow flies. For a swim, Plage de Tougues is 15 km (9 miles) away. Eglise Saint-Pierre, 700 m away, makes a good first outing. Distances are as the crow flies.
Access by caravan and motorhome
According to the Nesters who have been there.
- Electric hook-ups
- Yes
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Yes
- Access for large outfits
- Manoeuvres and bends
- Ground of the pitches
- Twin-axle caravan
- Not accepted
- Maximum length accepted
- 8 m
- Pitch size
- 80 m²
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According to the campsite's website, checked on 22 October 2026.
Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
- One-night motorhome stopover
Swimming
- Spa and wellness (sauna)
On site
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- EV charging point
- Wheelchair access
- Open all year
Rentals
- Group accommodation
- Rentals with a private hot tub
- Air-conditioned rentals
Children and entertainment
- Quiet campsite
List taken from our sources; a facility that is missing here may still exist.
Photos
Photos from the campsite's official website, sorted by Campernest.
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At a glance
- Classification
- 3 starsclassified on 5 July 2022
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 132
- Capacity
- 396 people
- Pets
- Open
- 15 Apr → 15 Octaccording to the campsite's website
- Labels
- Accueil Vélo (cyclist-friendly)
What does the star rating mean?
French campsites are rated from 1 to 5 stars for 5 years by Atout France, the national tourism agency, after an inspection by an accredited body. The rating assesses facilities, services, accessibility and sustainability against a national grid. It is optional: an unrated campsite is not necessarily less well run.
Frequently asked questions
When is Camping des Genêts open?
Camping des Genêts is open all year round.
Can you stay at Camping des Genêts with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping des Genêts welcomes caravans and motorhomes. The pitches have electric hook-ups. Please note: according to its website, twin-axle caravans are not accepted. According to its website, outfits up to 8 m long are accepted.
Where can you empty a motorhome near Camping des Genêts?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets. The nearest motorhome service area, “Mijoux - La Bissaude”, is 6.3 km away, with waste disposal, free of charge.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping des Genêts?
According to its website: mobile homes and unusual accommodation, some of them air-conditioned.
How many stars does Camping des Genêts have?
Camping des Genêts is rated 3 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 5 July 2022. It has 132 pitches for 396 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping des Genêts?
Yes, according to its website, the Wi-Fi is free.
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Data sources (5)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 5 July 2022.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 11 May 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Wikimedia Commons – Photos under a free licence, authors credited under each photo
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.